First Cheque
First Cheque took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (1 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Onpoint on 7 July 2026.
About First Cheque
First Cheque has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | ONOnpoint | pre-seed | $600,000 | Lead | Whiteboard Capital | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds First Cheque took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Whiteboard Capital | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- ONOnpointCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Pre-seed · 2026 · Led
- SP
SpeakXEducation & Skilling · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
First Cheque in the news
- ONOnpoint · Funding · 7 July 2026 · $600,000Onpoint raises $600k pre-seed funding roundOnpoint is a consumer rewards platform that lets users earn points on everyday purchases regardless of their payment method
- SPSpeakX · Milestone · 13 January 2026SpeakX pivots from hobby platform to AI English tutorSpeakX pivoted from its earlier hobby platform Yellow Class to focus on spoken English for individuals and businesses
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Questions about First Cheque
How many investments did First Cheque make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with First Cheque in 2026 so far, 1 of them as lead. The latest was Onpoint on 7 July 2026 ($600,000).
Which sectors does First Cheque invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, First Cheque invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round).
Does First Cheque lead rounds?
Yes. StopDown's records name First Cheque as lead or co-lead in 1 of the 1 rounds it took part in during 2025 and 2026, 1 of them in 2026.