Pre-Seed VC Funds
Investors•Last updated: Apr 15, 2025
Hustle Fund
hustlefund.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hustlefund
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hustle-fund
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Everywhere Ventures
everywhere.vc/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/everywhere-ventures
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/everywhereventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Pear VC
pear.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pear-vc
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/pejman-mar-ventures
company news[object Object]
Wonder Ventures
wondervc.com/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wonder-ventures
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/wonder-ventures
company news[object Object]
Precursor Ventures
precursorvc.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/precursor-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/precursor-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Wischoff Ventures
wischoff.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nichole-wischoff
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wischoff-ventures
company news[object Object]
Nido Ventures
nido.ventures/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nido-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/nido-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Plug and Play Tech Center
plugandplaytechcenter.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-tech-center
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/plug-and-play-tech-center-8cf4
company profile[object Object]
Gaingels
gaingels.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/gaingels
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/gaing
company profile[object Object]
Amplify
mail.amplify.la/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/amplify-la
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplify-la
notable portfolio companiesFloQast, Clutter, Winc, Bitium, Mapsense
Dorm Room Fund
dormroomfund.com/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dorm-room-fund
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dorm-room-fund
typical check size 1[object Object]
MBA Ventures
mba-ventures.com/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mba-ventures
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mba-ventures-vc
company news[object Object]
Unshackled Ventures
unshackledvc.com/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/unshackled-ventures
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/unshackled
company profile[object Object]
Torch Capital
torchcapital.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/torch-capital
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/torch-capital
company news[object Object]
Rally Cap VC
rallycap.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/rallycapvc
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/rally-cap-ventures
company profile[object Object]
Cortado Ventures
cortado.ventures/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cortadoventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cortado-ventures
recent investment announcements- Tobe Energy: Cortado Ventures leads a $1.8M investment in green hydrogen pioneer Tobe Energy, aimi
LvlUp Ventures
lvlup.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/lvlup-vc
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/lvlup-ventures-db25
typical check size 1[object Object]
Ganas Ventures
ganas.vc/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ganas-ventures
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ganasvc
typical check size 1[object Object]
Symphonic Capital
symphoniccapital.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/symphonic-capital
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/symphonic-capital
typical check size 1[object Object]
Alpaca VC
alpaca.vc/recent investment announcements- Alpaca Fund: Alpaca raises over $100 million for its inaugural tech-driven fund. [Read More](https
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/alpacavc
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/alpaca-vc
Deciens Capital
deciens.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/deciens-capital
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/deciens-capital
notable portfolio companiesChipper Cash, Treasury Prime, GlacierGrid
Afore Capital
afore.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aforecapital
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/afore-capital
typical check size 1[object Object]
GoAhead Ventures
goaheadvc.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goahead-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/goahead-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Barrel Ventures
barrelvc.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/barrel-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/barrel-ventures
company profile[object Object]
Enzo Ventures
enzoventures.eu/recent investment announcements- Remuner: Barcelona-based startup raises €2M for sales commission optimization. [Read More](https:/
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/enzo-ventures/
notable portfolio companiesRever, Bidcrunch, Harbiz, Bankflip, Balio
Redbud VC
redbud.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/redbudvc
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/scale-df67
company news[object Object]
Next Wave NYC
nextwave.nyc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/next-wave-nyc
typical check size 1[object Object]
company profile[object Object]
f7 Ventures
f7ventures.com/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/f7ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/f7-ventures
company profile[object Object]
Recall Capital
recall.capital/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/recall-capital
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/recall-capital
investment thesisRecall Capital's investment thesis focuses on providing hands-on support to early-stage startups, he
Launch Factory
launchfactory.com/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/launch-factory
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-factory-sd
typical check size 1[object Object]
Kiplin Capital
kiplincapital.com/notable portfolio companiesNewSight Reality, Sfumato, Claritas Rx, PogoTec
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kiplin-capital
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/kiplincapital
Better Tomorrow Ventures
btv.vc/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/better-tomorrow-ventures-bebf
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-tomorrow-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Incisive Ventures
incisive.vc/company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/incisive-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/incisive-ventures
company news[object Object]
Boost VC
boost.vc/company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/boostfunder
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/boost-vc
company news[object Object]
The Council
thecouncil.cotypical check size 1[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-council-angels
notable portfolio companiesAmpere Financial, Aster Care, Bounty, Daybreak Health, Joyful Health
XRC Ventures
xrcventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisXRC Ventures' investment thesis focuses on partnering with early-stage startups in consumer technolo
headquarters locationUnited States
Outlander VC
outlander.vctypical check size 1[object Object]
company profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
Underscore VC
underscore.vccompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
typical check size 1[object Object]
Geek Ventures
geek.vccompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesFoodReady, ShapesXR, Jome, Decile Group, Cytronic
headquarters locationUnited States
Outside VC
outside-vc.comcompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisOutside VC's investment thesis focuses on creating a financial system that serves the majority rathe
headquarters locationUnited States
FOVC
fo.vccompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/faroutvc
investment thesisFOVC's investment thesis focuses on providing high-conviction capital combined with hands-on support
EHE Ventures
ehe.aicompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
typical check size 1[object Object]
Forum Ventures
forumvc.comcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
recent investment announcements- Acceleprise: Closed $30 million across two new funds, including a $13.2 million seed fund and a $1
Baobab Network
thebaobabnetwork.comcompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisThe investment thesis of Baobab Network focuses on empowering early-stage startups in Africa by prov
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
Riceberg Ventures
riceberg.vccompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/riceberg-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
Looking Glass Capital
lookingglass.vccompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/looking-glass-capital
recent investment announcements- Evercycle: Investment in a company focused on business/productivity software. [Read More](https://
VU Venture Partners
vuventurepartners.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/vu-venture-partners
Panache Ventures
panache.vccompany profile[object Object]
recent investment announcements- PurposeMed: Growth investment led by True North Fund with participation from Panache Ventures. [Re
typical check size 1[object Object]
Ethos Fund
ethosfund.vccompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesUplift, Plots, Ask Needle, Mirrorscape
investment thesisEthos Fund's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage tech startups in Southeast Asia and
E2MC
e2mc.spacecompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
notable portfolio companiesAntaris, Privateer Space, Max Space, Specter Aerospace, Matter Intelligence
Cocoon Capital
cocooncap.comcompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cocoon-capital
headquarters locationSingapore
Playfair
playfair.vccompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/playfair-vc
investment thesisPlayfair VC's investment thesis focuses on partnering with visionary founders who demonstrate hustle
FTW Ventures
ftw.vccompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
company news[object Object]
DFF Ventures
dff.venturescompany profile[object Object]
recent investment announcements- DFF Ventures III: Launched a new fund with €50 million to invest in Vertical AI, recommerce, and m
investment thesisDFF Ventures' investment thesis focuses on early-stage investments in underdigitized industries, par
Triptyq
triptyq.vccompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/triptyq-capital
investment thesisTriptyq's investment thesis focuses on investing in innovative technology companies that are transfo
K50 Ventures
k50ventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/k50-ventures
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/K50Ventures
HTV
htv.vccompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/home-technology-ventures
company news[object Object]
Two Lanterns Venture Partners
2l.vccompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
notable portfolio companiesAkooda, basys.ai, Cake, Cooklist, Gravity AI
āltitude
altitude-vc.comcompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/%C4%81ltitude
notable portfolio companiesOoodles, QRaGo GmbH, Kickscale, Keaz, Debtist
Treeo VC
treeo.vccompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treeo-vc
headquarters locationUnited States
HCVC
hcvc.cocompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationFrance
recent investment announcements- kyron.bio: HCVC leads a €5.5M round to use glycan engineering for advanced drug design. [Read More
High Pines Investments
highpinesinvestments.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
investment thesisHigh Pines Investments focuses on early-stage investments in small and local businesses, aiming to d
The Pitch Fund
thepitch.fundcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pitch-fund
investment thesisThe investment thesis of The Pitch Fund focuses on enhancing access to venture capital for early-sta
Gacsym Ventures
gacsymventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
Sana Capital
sanacapital.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sana-capital
headquarters locationUnited States
Health Equity Ventures
healthequityventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
typical check size 1[object Object]
Lead
lead.vccompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisLead VC's investment thesis focuses on shaping the future of sports and health technology through a
company news[object Object]
Big Idea Ventures
bigideaventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/big-idea-ventures
headquarters locationUnited States
Phoenix Capital Ventures
pcv.fundcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
notable portfolio companiesPrizePicks, Thuuz, Attend, Harvest Health and Recreation, Resurgens
Disrupt
disrupt.cominvestment thesisDisrupt's investment thesis focuses on creating and funding AI-first startups by partnering with fou
typical check size 1[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited Arab Emirates
1616 Ventures
1616ventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesOYA CARE, FLOKI, GENIAL CARE, KURI SAÚDE, COMP
headquarters locationUnited States
HEARTFELT
heartfelt.vccompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationGermany
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/heartfelt
Florent Venture Partners
florent.vccompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationDenmark
typical check size 1[object Object]
Outset Capital
outsetcapital.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/outset-capital
recent investment announcements- Hedra: Outset Capital invested in Hedra, a multimedia and design software company, on April 29, 20
Eximius Ventures
eximiusvc.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesEka Care, Jar, Skydo, STAN, Oyela
Gumshoe Ventures
gumshoeventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesStaxiom, Admisio, Exit Hours, OrderGuru, Xrossworld
headquarters locationUnited States
16VC
16vc.cocompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
investment thesis16VC is a venture fund that focuses on early-stage startups in AI and technology. Their investment s
First Check Ventures
firstcheckventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/first-check-ventures
notable portfolio companiesTAJIR, MADE AND MODERN, CARUPI, YUMMY, BYTE
Positron Ventures
positron.venturesheadquarters locationNetherlands
company profile[object Object]
investment thesisPositron Ventures' investment thesis focuses on four key criteria: 1) scientific breakthroughs based
Loomly
loomly.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/loomly
company news[object Object]
Reinforced Ventures
reinforcedventures.comcompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/reinforced-ventures
company news[object Object]
Baukunst
baukunst.cocompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesDig Energy, Estes Energy, Eyebot
headquarters locationUnited States
Flyover Capital
flyovercapital.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
recent investment announcements- Flyover Capital Announces MidxMidwest 2025: Flagship event connects Midwest tech founders, investo
Right Side Capital Management
rightsidecapital.comcompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesCryton Biosciences, BlueHorn Tea, Dentist Finder, ShowStop, Moara
headquarters locationUnited States
National Security Innovation Capital
nsic.milcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/national-security-innovation-capital-nsic
notable portfolio companiesAdvanceNM, Anthro Energy, Ateios, Beacon Photonics, Culvert Engineering
Zero Carbon Capital
zerocarbon.vccompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
The Creator Fund
thecreatorfund.comcompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesOvo Labs, Quantum Diamonds, Chemify, BeyondMath, Apian
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
Wilbe
wilbe.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/wilbe
investment thesisThe investment thesis of Wilbe Capital focuses on empowering scientist founders who are developing i
Rogue Women’s Fund
roguewmn.comcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
Octave
octave.fundcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
investment thesisOctave's investment thesis centers on supporting early-stage startups that leverage enterprise data
Startup Wise Guys
startupwiseguys.comcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationEstonia
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/startup-wise-guys
Flyer One Ventures
flyerone.vccompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
investment thesisThe investment thesis of Flyer One Ventures focuses on supporting ambitious founders from Central an
FortySix Venture Capital
46.capitalcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
company news[object Object]
UB Ventures
ubventuresllc.comcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ubventuresllc
Unruly Capital
unrulycap.comcompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisUnruly Capital's investment thesis centers on identifying and investing in unconventional opportunit
headquarters locationUnited Kingdom
2048 Ventures
2048.vccompany profile[object Object]
investment thesis2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in secto
headquarters locationUnited States
TA Ventures
taventures.vccompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ta-venture
recent investment announcements- Liki24: TA Ventures invested $9M in Liki24 during a Series A round. [Read More](https://tracxn.com
TDV Partners
tdv.partnerscompany profile[object Object]
company news[object Object]
headquarters locationIndia
Basis Set Ventures
basisset.comcompany profile[object Object]
company crunchbasehttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/basis-set-ventures
typical check size 1[object Object]
B Venture Capital
bventure.capitalcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationBrazil
investment thesisB Venture Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting high-potential entrepreneurs in Latin Am
Eaglewings Ventures
eaglewings.vccompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisEaglewings Ventures focuses on investing in technology-based or technology-enabled business models.
typical check size 1[object Object]
Inflect
inflect.healthcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
recent investment announcements- Junction: Inflect invested in Junction, raising $18M in a Series A round on March 11, 2025. [Read
FirstMile Ventures
firstmilevc.comcompany profile[object Object]
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/firstmile-ventures
recent investment announcements- Kamiwaza: FirstMile Ventures made a $2.5 million seed investment in Kamiwaza. [Read More](https://
Counter Culture Ventures
counterculture.venturescompany profile[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesHypelab, Syntracts, Positron, Whyhow, Waterlily
investment thesisCounter Culture Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage companies that leverage Generative AI t
Wildwood Ventures
wildwood.vccompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
notable portfolio companiesMostest, Meo Health, Outway, Perx Health, Roots
Launch NY
launchny.orgcompany profile[object Object]
typical check size 1[object Object]
investment thesisLaunch NY's investment thesis centers on supporting high-growth startups in Upstate New York through
Catalyst Fund
thecatalystfund.comcompany profile[object Object]
headquarters locationKenya
company linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-catalyst-fund
Avalanche VC
avalanche.vccompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisAvalanche VC's investment thesis focuses on supporting "outrageously ambitious founders" who are bui
headquarters locationUnited States
Four Cities Capital
fourcitiescapital.comcompany profile[object Object]
investment thesisFour Cities Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies, part
headquarters locationUnited States
Marketplace Capital
obsessedwithmarketplaces.comcompany linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/marketplace-capital-fund
company profile[object Object]
headquarters locationUnited States
Pre-Seed VC Funds
Truly Pre-Seed VC Funds (2025)
The First Check: 110 True Believers
Finding a lead investor before product-market fit is the hardest challenge in the startup journey. This curated database tracks 110 active pre-seed funds that specialize in backing founders at the 'napkin stage.' These are not multi-stage giants dipping down; they are dedicated specialists willing to take the highest risk for the highest reward.
Global Capital Flows
Our analysis of the 2025 pre-seed landscape reveals a market that is increasingly borderless yet clustered:
- United States: Dominating with 80 funds (73% of the list), the US remains the deepest pool of risk capital, with specialized micro-funds emerging in secondary hubs like Austin and Miami.
- Europe's Rise: The UK (8 funds) and Germany (3 funds) are fostering a robust early-stage ecosystem, particularly for technical founders spinning out of universities.
- Emerging Markets: We track active funds in India (3) and Canada (2), signaling a maturing of local angel networks into institutional pre-seed vehicles.
Investment Thesis 2025
Pre-seed investors today are looking for 'founder-market fit' above all else. With traction metrics often non-existent, the decision drives on the team's unique insight and velocity of execution. This list helps you filter for funds that match your specific sector vertical—whether that's Deep Tech, B2B SaaS, or Consumer Social.
Methodology
Our data team employs a rigorous multi-step process to ensure the accuracy and relevance of this directory. We combine automated data ingestion from public filings, verified user submissions, and manual analyst review to maintain a high-signal database.
Data Collection Sources
- Public Filings: SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q) and international registry equivalents.
- Investor Disclosures: Verified funding announcements from venture capital firms and private equity groups.
- Proprietary Crawlers: Our dedicated bots monitor corporate career pages, engineering blogs, and press releases for real-time updates on tech stacks and headcount growth.
Verification Process
Every entry in this list undergoes a quarterly 'liveness check.' We verify domain activity, leadership continuity, and product availability. Companies that cease operations or pivot out of the sector are flagged for removal or archival.
Company | Headquarter Location | Typical Check Size | Investment Thesis | Notable Portfolio Companies | Crunchbase | News | Recent Investment Announcements | One-Liner | HQ Country | Employee Count | Founding Year | |
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United States sources: 1 | USD 1,000 - 25,000 | Hustle Fund's investment thesis emphasizes that the leading indicator of success is the "hustle," which they define as great execution and high velocity. They focus on teams that are proactive in shipping code, running experiments, and diligently working on their sales processes. The fund primarily sources: 1 | Noble Mobile, Harmony (tryharmony.ai), Reap, Dat Bike, Certify sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | 6 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 250,000 | Everywhere Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups through a global pre-seed venture capital strategy. They invest $250,000 in startups, leveraging a network of approximately 500 limited-partner investors to source deals worldwide. Their investment thesis emphasizes supporting founders sources: 1 2 | Cube, Pair Eyewear, Eudia sources: 1 | 2 results | Keebler Health: Secured $6M in seed funding to bring AI-driven healthcare solutions to market. Read More (Feb 18, 2025)
Ogram: Secured $3M investment from Tenami Capital to enhance its platform for on-demand services. Read More (Feb 11, 2025)
Flow Medical: Secured $5M in seed funding to transform me sources: 1 2 3 | Global pre-seed venture capital fund for founders | United States | 51-200 | 2017 | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 6,000,000 | Pear VC's investment thesis centers on partnering with early-stage founders to build category-defining companies. They focus on leading pre-seed and seed rounds, typically investing between $250K and $6M. Their strategy emphasizes hands-on support across various critical areas, including recruiting, sources: 1 2 | DoorDash, Gusto, Branch, Guardant Health, Aurora Solar sources: 1 | 10 results | Spur: Spur raises $4.5M from First Round, Pear VC, Neo, Conviction, and others to build out its quality analysis AI agent. Read More (Apr 17, 2025)
Wexler AI: Wexler AI secures £3.9 million seed investment led by Pear VC. Read More (Sep 23, 2025)
August: Legal AI startup August announces $7M in seed sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 2 | USD 250,000 - 500,000 | Wonder Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly in consumer and enterprise applications. Their investment thesis emphasizes backing companies that are developing innovative products and services with strong market potential and the ability to create meaningful i sources: 1 2 | WhatNot, Tala, Arcadia Power, Coinbase, Honey sources: 1 | 2 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 5,000,000 | Precursor Ventures' investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs by prioritizing relationships with founders over products or market conditions. Their strategy is guided by six core principles, which include investing in the first institutional round of funding without requiring sources: 1 | Clearco, Incredible Health, Modern Health, Juniper Square, Superhuman sources: 1 | 7 results | Rec: Series A investment of $11M. Read More (Sep 16, 2025)
Audioshake: Series A investment of $19.4M. Read More (Aug 20, 2025)
Parento: Series A investment of $5.9M. Read More (Jun 12, 2025)
Barndoor: Seed investment of $13.6M. Read More (May 30, 2025)
dopl: Seed investment of $1.5M. Read More (Feb sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 800,000 - 1,600,000 | Wischoff Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that exhibit high growth potential. Their investment strategy emphasizes backing "relentless entrepreneurs" and innovative business models across various sectors. The firm aims to support startups that are poised for signific sources: 1 | Freightmate, Cargado, Coastpay, Dutywise, Pine sources: 1 | 8 results | Wischoff Ventures Fund III: Wischoff Ventures raised $50 million for its third fund, focusing on enterprise companies in fintech, logistics, and manufacturing. Read More (October 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 2,000,000 | Nido Ventures focuses on pre-seed stage investments in founders who leverage technology to transform traditional industries, particularly within the US/Mexico corridor. Their investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with technical founders who are well-versed in the challenges of legacy industri sources: 1 | Alohome, Arkham, Buo, Desteia, EFEX sources: 1 | – | Desteia: Seed investment of $8M. Read More (February 4, 2025)
flipando: Seed investment of $600K. Read More (September 27, 2024)
Buo: Seed investment of $3M. Read More (August 13, 2024)
Arkham Technologies: Seed investment of $2M. Read More (October 2023)
Maqui: Seed investment of $1.5M. Read More ( sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 2 | USD 100,000 - 150,000 | The investment thesis of Plug and Play Tech Center focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, typically ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. They operate across 15 different industries, maintaining a balanced investment approach between U.S.-based and international startups. A key aspect of their sources: 1 2 | PayPal, LendingClub, Dropbox, NatureBox, SoundHound sources: 1 2 | 12 results | Plug & Play and EA Ventures: Launched a €20 million fund to support Spanish startups and global Spanish founders, targeting seed-stage investments between €200,000 and €500,000. Read More (Mar 28, 2025)
EA Ventures and Plug and Play: Announced a €20 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage start sources: 1 2 3 | Global innovation platform connecting startups and corporations. | – | 501-1000 | 2006 | |||
United States sources: 1 2 3 | USD 25,000 - 2,500,000 | Gaingels' investment thesis focuses on co-investing with select venture capital leads in companies that prioritize building diverse and inclusive teams. Their strategy aims to drive top financial returns while influencing the broader innovation ecosystem towards inclusivity. Since 2019, Gaingels has sources: 1 2 3 | OverT Bio, Testmate Health, Latus Bio, PAXAFE sources: 1 2 | 6 results | Venta AI: secured a $2 million pre-seed funding round with participation from Gaingels. Read More (Jul 8, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 650,000 | Amplify's investment thesis centers on making early-stage investments, particularly at the pre-seed level, in promising technology startups. The firm emphasizes backing strong teams in Los Angeles and provides ongoing support to help these companies grow into scalable and successful businesses. Thei sources: 1 2 | FloQast, Clutter, Winc, Bitium, Mapsense sources: 1 | 3 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 90,000 - 250,000 | The investment thesis of Dorm Room Fund focuses on empowering student entrepreneurs by providing them with access to capital, mentorship, and a supportive community. They offer funding ranging from $90K to $250K and aim to bridge the gap between student ideas and seed funding. Their strategy emphasi sources: 1 2 | Dandy, AnySphere, Hightouch, Endex, Prepared911 sources: 1 | 3 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 150,000 | The investment thesis of MBA Ventures focuses on supporting early-stage startups founded by MBA students and alumni from top-tier business schools. Their strategy includes providing venture capital funding, particularly in sectors such as B2B, consumer, and technology. MBA Ventures aims to leverage sources: 1 2 | Laws of Motion, Hexagon, Piper, Mentium, Just Enough Wines sources: 1 | 2 results | Laws of Motion: A DTC brand offering AI-sized clothing, co-investors include Sequoia and Lightspeed. Read More (Nov 28, 2023)
Sonar: A platform for adolescent mental health support, co-investors include Lightspeed and 500 Global. Read More (Nov 28, 2023)
Cascading: An AI agent platform for banking p sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 300,000 - 500,000 | Unshackled Ventures' investment thesis focuses on empowering immigrant entrepreneurs by providing early-stage funding, visa sponsorship, and community support. They are conviction-driven, selective, and diligent investors who prioritize exceptional individuals and bold ideas, often investing before sources: 1 2 | Plantible Foods, Pod Foods, Sahay AI sources: 1 | 6 results | OnceMore: Unshackled Ventures invested in OnceMore, a company in the Entertainment Software industry. Read More (October 8, 2025)
Apolink: Unshackled Ventures participated in a Seed round investment of $4.3 million in Apolink. Read More (2025)
Dosen: Unshackled Ventures invested $2.3 million in a Se sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 750,000 - 1,500,000 | Torch Capital's investment thesis focuses on investing in technology-driven companies that aim to reshape consumer and business operations. Their strategy emphasizes collaboration with seasoned entrepreneurs and executives to support founders in achieving their business goals. Key points of their in sources: 1 | Acorns, Candor Health, Sweetgreen, Ro Health sources: 1 2 | 14 results | How AI Is Solving America's $1 Trillion Manufacturing Labor Crisis: Insights into AI's impact on manufacturing. Read More (August 28, 2025)
A new infant formula seven years in the making is hitting the $2 billion market: Information on a new infant formula startup. Read More (July 29, 2025)
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United States | USD 50,000 - 100,000 | Rally Cap VC's investment thesis focuses on investing in fintech and climate tech sectors, particularly in emerging markets. They have launched a $30 million fintech fund aimed at B2B and API-first fintech startups across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, targeting pre-seed and seed stages. Add sources: 1 2 | Pomelo, Simetrik, Sydecar, Stitch, Abhi sources: 1 | 6 results | Rally Cap partially exits its investment in South African fintech Stitch. Read More (Jul 17, 2025)
Rally Cap partially exits Stitch after $55M Series B round. Read More (Jul 17, 2025)
Rally Cap completes partial exit from South African fintech Stitch. Read More (Jul 21, 2025) sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 100,000 - 750,000 | Cortado Ventures focuses on seed-stage investments in frontier technology companies, particularly targeting legacy industries in America's Midcontinent Region. Their investment strategy emphasizes transformative innovations that enhance productivity and safety standards in critical sectors such as e sources: 1 | Ai Driller, Cadenza Bio, Nuview, Apricot Health, Mito Material Solutions sources: 1 | 4 results | Tobe Energy: Cortado Ventures leads a $1.8M investment in green hydrogen pioneer Tobe Energy, aiming to drive down costs of e-fuels. Read More (September 9, 2025)
Tobe Energy: Cortado Ventures leads a $1.8M investment in Tobe Energy, focusing on revolutionizing industrial hydrogen access. Read More sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 2 | USD 10,000,000 | LvlUp Ventures employs a multi-stage investment strategy, focusing on early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A across various industries. Their investment thesis centers on creating category-defining companies by leveraging an extensive network of over 2,000 team members to provide deep suppor sources: 1 | Matchfy, Megaphone, Smart Role, Adherity AI, 4M Therapeutics Inc. sources: 1 | 4 results | CPG Accel Fund: LvlUp Ventures introduces a new $250M fund focused on non-dilutive growth capital. Read More (Aug 26, 2025)
SHOPLINE Partnership: LvlUp Ventures collaborates with SHOPLINE to launch over 50 CPG and lifestyle brands by the end of the year. Read More (Aug 21, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 | Ganas Ventures focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups led by underestimated founders, particularly those from BIPOC communities. Their investment thesis emphasizes creating generational wealth through community-driven initiatives that address significant challenges in growing marke sources: 1 2 3 | Storybook, Papaya, Manzana Verde sources: 1 | 6 results | Neopausia: Ganas Ventures invested in a menopause care platform aimed at providing affordable and personalized care for women in Latin America. Read More (August 6, 2025)
Harmony: Ganas Ventures made a pre-seed investment in Harmony, a startup focused on innovative solutions. Read More (Date not dis sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 | Symphonic Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage startups, particularly those with a minimum viable product valued at $10 million or less. Their strategy emphasizes providing both capital and operational guidance to help these companies achieve clear metrics for success. They sources: 1 | Aura Finance, Bump, Canopie, Croux, Flourish Care sources: 1 | 7 results | Symphonic Capital raises $13.5 million for its inaugural fund to invest in early-stage companies focused on digital health and fintech. Read More (April 10, 2025)
Symphonic Capital launches a $13.5 million fund aimed at closing access gaps in healthcare and financial services, supporting founders co sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 | Alpaca VC's investment thesis focuses on investing in startups that operate at the intersection of real estate and technology. Their strategy includes:
Thematic Focus: Targeting companies that integrate physical and digital aspects, particularly in real estate and commerce.
Field Studies Program: U sources: 1 2 3 4 | Compass, Intramotev, Xeal, Kashable sources: 1 | 5 results | Alpaca Fund: Alpaca raises over $100 million for its inaugural tech-driven fund. Read More (Jan 30, 2025)
Foyer: Alpaca VC participates in a $6.2 million funding round for a first-time buyer savings platform. Read More (Jan 28, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 500,000 - 10,000,000 | Deciens Capital's investment thesis centers on supporting early-stage fintech companies that demonstrate increasing returns to scale and operate in winner-take-all markets. They aim to be the first significant capital invested in these companies, focusing on those with substantial market potential. sources: 1 2 | Chipper Cash, Treasury Prime, GlacierGrid sources: 1 | 8 results | Deciens Capital Fund III: Deciens Capital closes $93.33 million Fund III to support next-generation financial services. Read More (Aug 5, 2025)
Fundraising Success: New Mexico-based VC firm Deciens raises $93 million, targeting financial technology innovations. Read More (Jul 31, 2025)
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United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 2,000,000 | Afore Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage founders by investing in pre-seed companies with high potential and vision. They typically invest between $500,000 to over $2 million, emphasizing a rapid decision-making process. Their strategy is characterized by a willingness to sources: 1 | Datacurve, Golpo, Dominion Dynamics, BenchSci, Mesh sources: 1 | 3 results | Afore Capital Fund IV: Afore Capital has launched a new $185 million fund to support pre-seed companies and help founders discover innovative ideas. Read More (Feb 20, 2025)
Afore Capital's New Fund: The firm is deploying $185 million for its fourth pre-seed fund amid a growing interest in early-sta sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 200,000 - 1,000,000 | GoAhead Ventures focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments across all technology sectors and geographies. Their investment thesis emphasizes investing in people rather than just business plans, highlighting a commitment to supporting founders and entrepreneurs. The firm has streamlined its inve sources: 1 | Cookiy AI, Möbius Industries, Telo Trucks, Aurelius Systems, Dog Parker sources: 1 | 3 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 1,000,000 | Barrel Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the food industry, particularly those addressing global food issues and improving supply chains. Their investment thesis emphasizes collaboration with entrepreneurs, positioning themselves as true partners through various challenge sources: 1 | Daily Gem, Olipop, Lovecorn, Pod Foods, Goclove sources: 1 | – | Iris Finance: Raised $6.2 million in seed funding with participation from Barrel Ventures. Read More (September 16, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
Spain sources: 1 | USD 110,000 - 550,000 | Enzo Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies that address the needs of future generations. Their investment strategy emphasizes support for founders, particularly in Southern Europe, and values long-term relationships influenced by Mediterranean culture. They often act as sources: 1 | Rever, Bidcrunch, Harbiz, Bankflip, Balio sources: 1 | 4 results | Remuner: Barcelona-based startup raises €2M for sales commission optimization. Read More (January 17, 2024)
Harbiz: Madrid-based company secures €5M in Series A funding to help fitness professionals manage their businesses digitally. Read More (January 17, 2024)
Rever: Y Combinator-backed startup ai sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 100,000 - 1,000,000 | Redbud VC's investment thesis centers on the belief that the most significant driver of venture returns is the selection of founders who have been strengthened by struggle. They focus on early-stage investments, particularly in tech startups led by diverse entrepreneurs, including first-time founder sources: 1 2 | Asepha, BalanceHQ, Biography Health, Bolster, Synvect sources: 1 2 | 4 results | Trially: Seed round investment of $4.77M on August 8, 2025. Read More (August 8, 2025)
Asepha: Seed round investment of $4M on July 14, 2025. Read More (July 14, 2025)
Synvect: Seed round investment of $3M on March 11, 2025. Read More (March 11, 2025)
dScribe AI: Seed round investment of $1.2M on Ma sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 - 5,000,000 | Next Wave NYC's investment thesis centers on supporting early-stage companies that are innovating in the fields of Native AI applications, Agentic AI for enterprises, and developer platforms for AI builders. The fund aims to be the first commitment and champion for founders, helping them navigate th sources: 1 2 | Alice Camera, Capsule AI, Crewai, Esai, Future Money sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 750,000 | f7 Ventures focuses on transforming exceptional operators into future-defining founders, particularly in the sectors of future work and consumer utility. Their investment strategy emphasizes leveraging deep operational expertise and a robust network to support scaling companies. They target startups sources: 1 | WorkWhile, Turntable Live, Checkmate, Alinea Invest, GPU.net sources: 1 | 3 results | Traversal: Investment in a company focused on business/productivity software. Read More (June 18, 2025)
Fireflies.ai: Investment in an AI-powered meeting assistant platform. Read More (June 12, 2025) sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 6,170,000 - 31,000,000 | Recall Capital's investment thesis focuses on providing hands-on support to early-stage startups, helping them achieve product-market fit and establish repeatable revenue. The firm emphasizes tactical go-to-market (GTM) assistance, which includes refining messaging, generating sales pipelines, and u sources: 1 | Deel, CaptivateIQ, Relay, Finch, Pulley sources: 1 | 1 result | Centari: Invested in a Series A round for $8.4M. Read More (Sep 18, 2025)
Volca: Invested in a Seed round for $5.5M. Read More (Jul 23, 2025)
Olto: Invested in a Seed round for $5.1M. Read More (Jul 23, 2025)
StrongestLayer: Invested in a Seed round for $5.2M. Read More (Jul 18, 2025)
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United States sources: 1 | USD 3,000,000 | – | Omnisync, EyePop AI, Flow Speak, LawLaw, Eagle Sight sources: 1 | 4 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 2,000,000 | Kiplin Capital's investment thesis focuses on collaboration and alignment among stakeholders, emphasizing that the future of business should be synchronized with societal needs. They aim to build diverse communities of networked stakeholders to drive growth and support businesses that create a posit sources: 1 | NewSight Reality, Sfumato, Claritas Rx, PogoTec sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 500,000 - 4,000,000 | Better Tomorrow Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage financial technology startups. Their investment thesis emphasizes providing hands-on operational support and leveraging a strong network to help founders succeed. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Pre-Seed Funding: They pri sources: 1 | Coast, Salsa, FPL Technologies, Ethos, Plumery sources: 1 | 7 results | Better Tomorrow Ventures Fund III: Closed a $140 million fund to invest in 30 to 35 fintech startups. Read More (October 1, 2025)
Sheel Mohnot on Fintech Trends: Insights on the current fintech landscape and funding opportunities in 2025. Read More (July 23, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 500,000 | The investment thesis of Incisive Ventures focuses on supporting early-stage startups by reducing friction in their growth journey. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Tailored Investment Approaches: They emphasize customized strategies for B2B software companies, recognizing the uniqu sources: 1 2 | Solvin.ai, TurnStay, Playmaker, Legix.ai, Bear AI sources: 1 | 1 result | Incisive Ventures: Closed a $10.5 million fund to support nearly 30 enterprise software companies, focusing on reducing friction at scale and leveraging AI technologies. Read More (May 1, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 | Boost VC's investment thesis is centered on being the most active deep tech investor globally, focusing on emerging and frontier technologies. They primarily lead pre-seed investment rounds, providing $500,000 checks to startups raising $2 million or less. Additionally, they offer $50,000 Fellowship sources: 1 2 3 | ego AI, MoldCo, Solideon, Protocol Labs, Atlas Holdings sources: 1 | 5 results | Boost VC Fund IV: Boost VC has raised over $87 million for its fourth fund, focusing on early-stage investments in deep tech, including sectors like aerospace and crypto. Read More (September 29, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 100,000 | The investment thesis of The Council focuses on supporting founders who are transforming essential industries, particularly in healthcare and sustainability. They emphasize the value of operational experience in founders and aim to create a diverse community of operator-investors. Their strategy inc sources: 1 | Ampere Financial, Aster Care, Bounty, Daybreak Health, Joyful Health sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 | XRC Ventures' investment thesis focuses on partnering with early-stage startups in consumer technology and healthtech across five key areas: Commerce Enablement, Consumer Healthtech, Emerging Channels & Revenue, Sustainable Commerce, and Innovative Brands. Their strategy aims to drive innovation wit sources: 1 | Billie, Gather AI, Snappy, Ash, Proper Good sources: 1 | – | 7 results | John Buccheri Promotion: John Buccheri has been promoted to Principal at XRC Ventures, focusing on the Brand Capital Fund. Read More (May 24, 2023)
Cohort 15 Startups: XRC Ventures has welcomed the latest cohort of startups into their ecosystem, marking a significant addition to their portfolio. Rea sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States | USD 500,000 - 2,000,000 | Outlander VC's investment thesis centers on supporting exceptional founders with disruptive visions in the tech startup space. Their strategy prioritizes a strong founding team as the primary investment criterion, utilizing the Outlander Founder Framework, which evaluates characteristics such as vis sources: 1 2 3 | Imbue, Wish, Omaze, Bird, Classpass sources: 1 | – | 5 results | SECONDSENSE: Outlander VC leads a funding round for the luxury resale platform SECONDSENSE, focusing on enhancing transparency and accessibility in luxury resale. Read More (date not specified) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States | USD 500,000 - 1,000,000 | Underscore VC's investment thesis focuses on supporting bold B2B software entrepreneurs at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Their key investment strategy includes an open-source investing model that shares profits with experts in their Core Community, emphasizing collaboration and alignment of interest sources: 1 2 3 | Salsify, Coda, Goldcast, TetraScience, Hypernatural sources: 1 | – | – | CloudZero: Raised $56M to enhance cloud cost management. Read More (May 28, 2025)
Hypernatural: The Canva of Video, raised $9.2M to expand its platform. Read More (July 2025)
CloudZero: Secured an additional $32M to transform cloud cost management. Read More (June 12, 2023) sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 - 800,000 | Geek Ventures focuses on investing in immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S., providing capital and connections to help them succeed. Their investment strategy involves investing between $200,000 and $800,000 in pre-seed and seed stage companies. They emphasize understanding the unique challenges faced sources: 1 2 3 | FoodReady, ShapesXR, Jome, Decile Group, Cytronic sources: 1 | – | – | Fund II: Geek Ventures is raising its second fund, which has raised $9 million so far, focusing on early-stage immigrant founders. Read More (Jan 28, 2025)
Second Fund Announcement: Geek Ventures emphasizes its commitment to supporting immigrant founders, having made over 60 investments to date, wit sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 250,000 | Outside VC's investment thesis focuses on creating a financial system that serves the majority rather than just the top 10%. They aim to support fintech founders who can generate economic opportunities for 100 million people over the next decade. Their strategy emphasizes collaboration with a networ sources: 1 | JoinDebbie, Zumma Financial, Volteras, Touch and Pay, Orda sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 2,000,000 | FOVC's investment thesis focuses on providing high-conviction capital combined with hands-on support to early-stage founders, particularly in the B2B software sector, including SaaS, AI, fintech, and commerce. They primarily invest in pre-seed and seed rounds, often leading or co-leading these inves sources: 1 | Pavus AI, Crew OS, Boost My School, Equiply, FlexPoint sources: 1 | – | Pavus AI: Investment in a company focused on Business/Productivity Software. Read More (October 9, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | GBP 1,100,000 | EHE Ventures' investment thesis focuses on supporting AI-driven startups through a unique venture studio model that combines capital investment with deep technical expertise and operational support. They aim to partner closely with founders from the inception of their businesses, providing not only sources: 1 2 | SUBJCT, Scooch, Fotenix, Spotlight Pathology, Good With, Peppercorn AI, NeuWave Technologies sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | 6 results | EHE Ventures invests over £1.1 million into seven UK AI startups, focusing on real-world problems in various sectors. Read More (Sep 17, 2025)
EHE Ventures backs seven AI startups with a total investment of £1.1 million, emphasizing innovation in health, finance, agriculture, and more. Read More (Se sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 200,000 | The investment thesis of Forum Ventures focuses on partnering with early-stage B2B startups through a founder-first approach. They provide venture studio services, accelerator programs, and pre-seed funding, emphasizing collaboration with founding teams to build successful B2B software companies. Th sources: 1 2 | Elevate Brands, Agora, Firstbase, ExecOnline, People Data Labs sources: 1 | – | 4 results | Acceleprise: Closed $30 million across two new funds, including a $13.2 million seed fund and a $17 million fund for their pre-seed program. Read More (Mar 30, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | ||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | USD 100,000 | The investment thesis of Baobab Network focuses on empowering early-stage startups in Africa by providing initial funding of $100,000 and comprehensive support through a 12-week accelerator program. Their strategy emphasizes helping founders achieve product-market fit, scale their businesses, and ac sources: 1 | Terminal, Hadi Finance, Lemonade, RentScore sources: 1 | – | – | – | Baobab Network's 1,000 Startups Initiative: Baobab Network plans to invest in 1,000 tech startups across Africa by 2033, offering $100,000 and a 12-week accelerator program to each. Read More (Sep 28, 2025)
Investment in Regulon: Baobab Network has announced its investment in Regulon, supporting its sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |
Switzerland sources: 1 2 | USD 500,000 | Riceberg Ventures focuses on investing in deep tech startups in India that are led by mission-driven entrepreneurs. Their investment thesis emphasizes addressing complex global challenges through innovative technologies. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Mission-Driven Focus: They pa sources: 1 | Manastu Space, Signatur Biosciences, EtherealX, Arch0 sources: 1 | – | – | $20 Million Fund: Riceberg Ventures has launched a $20 million fund aimed at investing in 25-30 deep tech startups globally, with an average ticket size of $0.5 million per investment. Read More (January 14, 2025)
Deep Tech Focus: The fund will support startups in sectors like space tech, cybersecur sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States | USD 100,000 - 500,000 | Looking Glass Capital's investment thesis centers on supporting mission-driven founders in the early stages of company building, particularly in the health, climate, and empowerment sectors. They focus on high conviction investments in non-consensus opportunities, typically participating in initial sources: 1 2 | Hone Health, Rhizome, Kinspire, Millie Clinic, BigID sources: 1 | 1 result | Evercycle: Investment in a company focused on business/productivity software. Read More (September 11, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 - 1,000,000 | VU Venture Partners employs a multi-stage investment strategy focused on sectors such as Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, Frontier, Healthcare, and PropTech. Their investment approach is characterized by a large team of over 70 investors, enabling them to source approximately 20,000 deals annually and sources: 1 2 | Gozem, Healx, MarketForce, Natilus, Elenas sources: 1 | – | 1 result | – | – | – | – | – | ||
Canada sources: 1 | USD 1,500,000 | Panache Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, providing initial investments of up to $1.5 million. Their investment strategy emphasizes hands-on support for founders, helping them scale their businesses effectively. The firm aims to guide these startups towards successfu sources: 1 | Passage, PurposeMed, Perspective Space, Deep Sky Climate, Fispan sources: 1 | 8 results | PurposeMed: Growth investment led by True North Fund with participation from Panache Ventures. Read More (Mar 4, 2025)
Geneviève Tanguay: Former Anges Québec CEO joins Panache Ventures as partner. Read More (Jun 10, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
Vietnam sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 3,000,000 | Ethos Fund's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage tech startups in Southeast Asia and the US, emphasizing founders who are authentic and share a common ethos. The fund aims to provide long-term support to these founders, believing that startups are a marathon rather than a sprint. Eth sources: 1 | Uplift, Plots, Ask Needle, Mirrorscape sources: 1 | – | 1 result | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 3,000,000 | E2MC's investment thesis focuses on leveraging over 100 years of combined experience in the space sector to support innovative startups. Their strategy includes: 1. Specialist Experience: They provide deep industry insights and expertise to help startups navigate the complexities of the space econom sources: 1 2 | Antaris, Privateer Space, Max Space, Specter Aerospace, Matter Intelligence sources: 1 | – | 4 results | Privateer Space: E2MC invests in Privateer Space, focusing on innovative space technologies. Read More (Apr 7, 2025)
ISS National Lab Accelerator: E2MC, along with CIRI and Stellar Ventures, will invest in six startups through the Orbital Edge Accelerator Program. Read More (Apr 2, 2025)
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Singapore sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 1,500,000 | Cocoon Capital's investment thesis focuses on early-stage Deeptech and Enterprise tech sectors, emphasizing real-world impact and innovation. They aim to be lead investors in funding rounds, providing not just capital but also substantial resources and strategic guidance to founders. Their approach sources: 1 2 | Adravision, Aleph Technologies, BuyMed sources: 1 | 9 results | Cocoon Capital Fund III: Announced the first close of USD 50 million to accelerate Southeast Asia's enterprise and deep tech startups. Read More (April 30, 2025)
Fund III Closing: Over half of the USD 50 million Fund III has been closed, focusing on high-performing startups. Read More (May 1, 2025)
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United Kingdom sources: 1 | GBP 100,000 - 1,500,000 | Playfair VC's investment thesis focuses on partnering with visionary founders who demonstrate hustle, heart, and humility. They specialize in pre-seed investments within the UK and Europe, achieving a notable pre-seed to Series A graduation rate of 78%, which is significantly higher than the industr sources: 1 2 | Orca AI, Protex AI, StackOne sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 500,000 | FTW Ventures' investment thesis centers on supporting transformative innovations in the food system. Their key investment strategies include:
Impactful Innovations: They focus on backing companies that aim to radically transform the food system, enhancing its resilience, sustainability, and health. sources: 1 2 3 4 | Boston Bioprocess, ALTR, Sylvan Health, FreshFry, Izote Biosciences sources: 1 | 5 results | – | – | – | – | – | |||
Netherlands | EUR 250,000 - 2,500,000 | DFF Ventures' investment thesis focuses on early-stage investments in underdigitized industries, particularly in sectors such as Vertical AI, recommerce, and marketplaces. They adopt a "founder-first, hands-on approach," emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurial grit and execution. Their investm sources: 1 2 3 | Northladder, GetMobil, Vintage Cash Cow, Shypple, Alleo sources: 1 | – | – | DFF Ventures III: Launched a new fund with €50 million to invest in Vertical AI, recommerce, and marketplaces. Read More (September 2025)
DFF Ventures III: Closed the first tranche of its third fund at €50 million for early-stage investments. Read More (September 2025)
DFF Ventures III: Announced th sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
Canada | USD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 | Triptyq's investment thesis focuses on investing in innovative technology companies that are transforming the digital entertainment and interactive media landscape. They primarily support startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to nurture creativity and build the future of entertainment. Th sources: 1 | LocusX, Streamforge, Coverstar, Bounce, Storycraft sources: 1 2 3 | 6 results | Squido: Investment in a platform creating a new social landscape in mixed reality. Read More (October 15, 2024)
CubicSpace: Investment focused on immersive experiences in digital environments. Read More (September 18, 2024)
Gracia AI: Investment in technology for creating AI-powered volumetric video sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 1,000,000 | K50 Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that aim to improve access and affordability for the global working class. Their investment strategy emphasizes supporting founders who are dissatisfied with the status quo and have a vision for enhancing daily life. They primaril sources: 1 2 | Osana Salud, MINDSTATE, Midi Health, Mammoth Biosciences, Kueski sources: 1 | 8 results | Wave Life: Secured $6 million in investment to increase access to better mental health support for Gen Z. Read More (March 7, 2023) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | – | HTV's investment thesis centers on addressing significant challenges in the housing sector, particularly in construction, sustainability, and affordability. They believe that homes are fundamental to the human experience and that innovation is essential for change. Their strategy emphasizes the need sources: 1 2 | Acre Homes, AlertMe, Attain, Boundless Life, Desktop Metal sources: 1 | 1 result | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 | Two Lanterns Venture Partners focuses on early-stage software startups in the US and Israel, with a particular emphasis on AI-native and AI-empowered ventures. Their investment strategy is centered around identifying high-impact opportunities in rapidly changing markets, leveraging a network of expe sources: 1 2 | Akooda, basys.ai, Cake, Cooklist, Gravity AI sources: 1 | – | 4 results | – | – | – | – | – | ||
Germany sources: 1 | EUR 100,000 | āltitude's investment thesis focuses on closing the technology gap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through investments in automation and sustainability technologies. They aim to support early-stage B2B software startups that provide innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenge sources: 1 2 | Ooodles, QRaGo GmbH, Kickscale, Keaz, Debtist sources: 1 2 | 3 results | Ooodles: Fintech Ooodles has raised a $2.7 million funding extension, which will be used to expand into Ireland. Read More (Nov 12, 2024)
Ooodles: London-based fintech Ooodles secures €2.5 million to expand flexible tech leasing for Irish SMEs. Read More (Nov 12, 2024) sources: 1 2 | Investment fund focused on SME technology | Germany | 1-10 | 2023 | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 1,000,000 | Treeo VC's investment thesis centers on supporting immigrant founders in the technology sector, particularly those developing AI-native B2B startups. Their strategy includes providing capital, mentorship, and access to a robust network to help these entrepreneurs navigate the U.S. market. Treeo VC e sources: 1 2 | TectoAI, Afternoon, Foundry, Rankai, vly.ai sources: 1 | – | Eachlabs: Treeo VC invested in Eachlabs during their Pre-Seed round. Read More (February 20, 2025)
Tecto.Ai: Treeo VC's latest investment was in Tecto.Ai, focusing on Business/Productivity Software. Read More (September 1, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
France sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 2,500,000 | HCVC's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage companies that are engaged in automating and digitizing the physical world. They prioritize investments in both software and hardware-based products, provided these companies can establish long-term competitive advantages through technical d sources: 1 2 | Dyna Robotics, Lendurai, Kyron.bio, Cosmic Robotics, Chef sources: 1 | – | kyron.bio: HCVC leads a €5.5M round to use glycan engineering for advanced drug design. Read More (May 28, 2025)
Fuse Vectors: Secures over €4.9 million for gene therapy with its cell-free viral vector technology, led by HCVC. Read More (Feb 25, 2025)
Fuse Vectors: Raises $5.2 million in pre-seed fi sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 131,000 | High Pines Investments focuses on early-stage investments in small and local businesses, aiming to discover visionary founders and teams capable of building future brands. Their investment strategy emphasizes strong entrepreneurial leadership and a diversified portfolio across various industries. Th sources: 1 | Rocco, Character, EV Passport, UNest, Trufacial sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | – | The investment thesis of The Pitch Fund focuses on enhancing access to venture capital for early-stage startups by leveraging insights from The Pitch podcast. Their strategy emphasizes connecting innovative companies with top venture capitalists, thereby providing a competitive edge in the diligence sources: 1 | – | – | 1 result | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | USD 25,000 - 250,000 | Gacsym Ventures' investment thesis centers on accelerating startup success through a structured, hands-on approach. They focus on providing comprehensive support to startup founders, which includes feasibility evaluation, minimum viable product (MVP) development, and strategic guidance. Their strate sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 1,000,000 | Sana Capital's investment thesis centers on the belief that healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Their strategy focuses on:
Access and Outcomes: They aim to increase access to healthcare services, improve health outcomes, and reduce costs through sustainable solutions.
Targeted Inves sources: 1 2 | Cayaba Care, Independent Living Systems, Athenahealth, WellCare sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
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United States | USD 100,000 - 2,500,000 | Lead VC's investment thesis focuses on shaping the future of sports and health technology through a diversified family of funds. Their strategy includes investing globally and stage-agnostically, targeting various stages of company development from pre-seed to later stages. They emphasize backing co sources: 1 2 | – | – | 1 result | Edge Sound Research: Lead VC's latest investment in a company within the hardware industry. Read More (July 8, 2025)
Orlando Magic Venture Challenge: Lead VC collaborates with the DeVos family to provide up to $750,000 in investment capital for early-stage companies in sports and health. Read More ( sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 | Big Idea Ventures' investment thesis focuses on supporting innovative startups in the sustainable food sector, particularly in alternative proteins and agri-food technology. Their strategy emphasizes investing in companies that address global food security and sustainability challenges. They operate sources: 1 2 | Aircassie, Bayou Best Foods, Supercharger, BioCloak, PlantSustain sources: 1 | – | Remora Robotics: Foodtech accelerator Big Idea Ventures announced a new cohort and Austria proposed banning cultivated meat. Read More (Jul 17, 2025)
Global Food Innovation Fund II: Big Idea Ventures' new cohort features companies innovating in fermentation, enzyme tech, cell culture, and sustainabl sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 3,220,000 - 50,000,000 | The investment thesis of Phoenix Capital Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage companies that are shaping the future of sports, gaming, human performance, and immersive media. They aim to support visionary entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and technologies in these sectors. Their strategy e sources: 1 2 | PrizePicks, Thuuz, Attend, Harvest Health and Recreation, Resurgens sources: 1 | – | 1 result | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United Arab Emirates sources: 1 | USD 100,000,000 | Disrupt's investment thesis focuses on creating and funding AI-first startups by partnering with founders to provide not just capital but also expertise and execution capabilities. Their strategy emphasizes the importance of building ventures with embedded teams that can deliver results quickly, rat sources: 1 | PureSquare, ZIGChain, Squatwolf sources: 1 | – | 8 results | Disrupt's $100M Investment: Disrupt announces a $100 million investment aimed at fueling AI-first technology ventures, particularly in the MENA region. Read More (Date not specified)
Disrupt's Pledge for AI Startups: Disrupt pledges $100 million investment in next-generation AI startups. Read More ( sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 100,000 | 1616 Ventures focuses on investing in angel and early-stage rounds, particularly in technology startups. Their investment thesis emphasizes supporting talented entrepreneurs with scalable business models in large markets. They aim to bridge the capital and experience gap between startup ecosystems i sources: 1 | OYA CARE, FLOKI, GENIAL CARE, KURI SAÚDE, COMP sources: 1 | – | 1 result | Nuvia: Invested $1.72M in early-stage funding. Read More (April 22, 2025)
Neofin: Invested $7M in Series A funding. Read More (February 5, 2025)
Neofin: Invested an additional $6.03M in a follow-up round. Read More (February 5, 2025)
Assis: Invested $5M in early-stage funding. Read More (April 10, 2 sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | ||
Germany sources: 1 | EUR 100,000 - 400,000 | HEARTFELT's investment thesis centers on being the first investors for exceptional founders who are building transformative companies across Europe and the US. They focus on helping these founders achieve product-market fit and have a track record of investing in over 300 startups, including notable sources: 1 | N26, DeepL, Colossyan, Charles, Greenlyte sources: 1 | – | APX managers announce first close of new €80m fund, Heartfelt: HEARTFELT, an early-stage firm, has launched a new fund aimed at supporting transformative companies. Read More (May 21, 2023)
Punto Health secures £550K Pre-Seed investment from investors including Heartfelt Capital: The British healtht sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
Denmark | EUR 1,000,000 | The investment thesis of Florent Venture Partners centers on early-stage investments in AI-driven enterprise innovation. The firm aims to support founders who are building AI-native applications, leveraging the expertise of its team, which includes experienced entrepreneurs and investors from notabl sources: 1 2 | Listen, Deep Media, Phoebe, Sonant, Upside sources: 1 | – | – | Florent Venture Partners Fund: A new venture capital firm backed by former Silicon Valley executives is seeking to raise €50 million to invest in AI startups. Read More (September 9, 2025)
AI Startups in Northern Europe: Florent Venture Partners announced it is raising up to €50 million to invest in sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 20,000 - 200,000 | Outset Capital's investment thesis focuses on providing hands-on support to early-stage technology companies, particularly in the fields of AI, devtools, robotics, and the future of work. They aim to be the most helpful investor per dollar, leveraging the extensive experience of their founders, who sources: 1 | – | – | Hedra: Outset Capital invested in Hedra, a multimedia and design software company, on April 29, 2025. Read More (April 29, 2025)
DatologyAI: Outset Capital invested $11.6M in DatologyAI during its Seed round on February 22, 2024. Read More (February 22, 2024)
Bain & Company: Bain's Future Back Ventu sources: 1 2 3 | AI practitioners investing in AI and robotics | – | 1-10 | 2015 | |||
India sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 1,000,000 | Eximius Ventures employs a thesis-driven investment strategy focused on early-stage startups in sectors such as FinTech, SaaS, HealthTech, Media, and Gaming. They typically invest between $500K to $1M in pre-seed rounds, often before startups have traction or a fully developed product. The firm emph sources: 1 2 3 | Eka Care, Jar, Skydo, STAN, Oyela sources: 1 | 9 results | Eka Care: A health tech startup focused on digital healthcare solutions. Read More (2025)
Jar: A fintech company providing investment solutions for the masses. Read More (2025)
Skydo: A SaaS platform aimed at enhancing productivity for businesses. Read More (2025)
STAN: A media startup focused on in sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 2,000,000 | The investment thesis of Gumshoe Ventures focuses on building companies for efficient exits rather than adhering to traditional venture capital metrics. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Minimizing Founder Dilution: They aim to reduce the dilution of founders' equity during the inves sources: 1 2 | Staxiom, Admisio, Exit Hours, OrderGuru, Xrossworld sources: 1 | – | – | – | Pre-Seed Round: Gumshoe Ventures announced a Pre-Seed funding round with investor Joshua Y. Lee. Read More (September 30, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |
United States | – | 16VC is a venture fund that focuses on early-stage startups in AI and technology. Their investment strategy emphasizes backing bold founders who are building innovative solutions that shape the future of technology. They actively deploy $20 million in assets under management to support these startup sources: 1 | Hustle, Bankiy, Startdraft.ai, Solidating, Worko sources: 1 | – | 8 results | – | – | – | – | – | ||
Puerto Rico sources: 1 | USD 50,000 | First Check Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups that demonstrate transformative potential. Their investment thesis emphasizes partnering with visionary entrepreneurs who are dedicated and hardworking. The firm aims to leverage its global network of business partners to support thes sources: 1 | TAJIR, MADE AND MODERN, CARUPI, YUMMY, BYTE sources: 1 | – | Fusepay: Investment in a financial services startup focused on payment solutions. Read More (August 5, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
Netherlands | USD 270,000 - 3,240,000 | Positron Ventures' investment thesis focuses on four key criteria: 1) scientific breakthroughs based on recent innovations, 2) potential for step-change progress in environment or health, 3) early-stage development, and 4) founders with a passion for science and entrepreneurship. The firm aims to su sources: 1 2 | Senara, Ore Energy, Renaissance Fusion, CimCure, Thorizon sources: 1 | – | Aevoloop: Investment in a company focused on Environmental Services (B2B). Read More (01-Apr-2025)
Thorizon: Investment in a company operating in the Other Energy sector. Read More (10-Mar-2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
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United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 5,000,000 | Reinforced Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in deep tech sectors, particularly in companies that aim to create transformative societal or market impacts through innovative engineering and scientific approaches. Their investment strategy emphasizes supporting founders who are developing no sources: 1 2 | Acrylic Robotics, AcousticaBio, Biophysical Therapeutics, Gigamune, Wayfinder Biosciences sources: 1 | – | 2 results | Solideon: Seed round investment of $5M. Read More (July 17, 2024)
Ottometric: Seed round investment of $4.9M. Read More (January 18, 2023)
Wayfinder Biosciences: Seed round investment of $3.5M. Read More (October 17, 2022)
SFA Therapeutics: Seed round investment of $4M. Read More (June 20, 2022)
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United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 1,000,000 | Baukunst's investment thesis focuses on leading pre-seed investments in innovative startups that operate at the intersection of technology and design. Their strategy emphasizes the following key points:
Market Potential: Investments are targeted at startups with the potential for significant market sources: 1 2 3 | Dig Energy, Estes Energy, Eyebot sources: 1 | 7 results | Eyebot: Series A investment of $20 million. Read More (August 26, 2025)
Hello-Recess: Seed round investment of $1.75 million. Read More (2025)
Motif: Series A investment of $46 million. Read More (2025) sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 | Flyover Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting exceptional technology leaders who are transforming the Flyover region, which includes areas outside traditional tech hubs. The firm aims to create the next generation of technology success stories by investing early in startups and providing sources: 1 2 | Snappy Kraken, Opendorse, ex/ante, Verusen, Project Admission sources: 1 | – | 3 results | Flyover Capital Announces MidxMidwest 2025: Flagship event connects Midwest tech founders, investors, and corporates around the theme Built on Ambition. Read More (Aug 19, 2025)
Flyover Capital adds new investment focus to its strategy: Expanding investment strategy to include pre-seed tech-driven c sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 150,000 - 300,000 | The investment thesis of Right Side Capital Management focuses on providing fast, transparent funding to capital-efficient tech startups, particularly those in the pre-venture capital stage. They typically invest in companies with monthly recurring revenues (MRR) ranging from $5,000 to over $30,000 sources: 1 | Cryton Biosciences, BlueHorn Tea, Dentist Finder, ShowStop, Moara sources: 1 | 5 results | Fund VI: Right Side Capital Management has closed Fund VI with $55 million in committed capital, marking it as their largest fund to date, allowing them to invest in over 150 companies annually. Read More (June 9, 2025)
RSCM Named to TIME's Top Venture Capital Firms of 2025: Right Side Capital Manag sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 500,000 - 3,000,000 | The investment thesis of the National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) focuses on accelerating the development of dual-use hardware technologies that are critical to national security and economic competitiveness. Their strategy includes providing funding to domestic startups that create hardware sources: 1 | AdvanceNM, Anthro Energy, Ateios, Beacon Photonics, Culvert Engineering sources: 1 | – | NUVIEW: $5 million DoD award secured for technology development. Read More (Aug 29, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | GBP 100,000 - 1,000,000 | Zero Carbon Capital's investment thesis centers on supporting transformative scientific innovations that significantly reduce costs and emissions across various industries. They focus on pre-seed and seed stage companies in Europe, aiming to back ventures that address major challenges contributing t sources: 1 2 3 4 | Vema Hydrogen, Spark e-Fuels, Porpoise Power, Kairos Carbon, Exergy3 sources: 1 | 4 results | Porpoise Power: Zero Carbon Capital invested $1.58M in Porpoise Power during a Seed round. Read More (April 17, 2025)
Vema: Zero Carbon Capital invested $13M in Vema during a Seed round. Read More (February 18, 2025)
Spark e-Fuels: Zero Carbon Capital invested $2.37M in Spark e-Fuels during a Seed r sources: 1 2 3 4 | – | – | – | – | |||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 900,000 | The investment thesis of The Creator Fund focuses on supporting scientific founders who are developing businesses aimed at addressing significant global challenges. Their strategy emphasizes transformative innovation, targeting scientific entrepreneurs from leading universities, and investing in hig sources: 1 | Ovo Labs, Quantum Diamonds, Chemify, BeyondMath, Apian sources: 1 | 6 results | Creator Fund doubles down on PhD founders: The Creator Fund has hit a first close of $41m for its first institutional fund targeting PhD founders across Europe. Read More (October 3, 2025)
Creator Fund raises $41M to back the best PhD founders: The Creator Fund was founded on the belief that Europea sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | USD 9,620,000 | The investment thesis of Wilbe Capital focuses on empowering scientist founders who are developing innovative solutions to significant challenges. The firm aims to unlock and manage the potential of scientists, recognizing them as key stakeholders in driving industrial progress. Wilbe Capital is ded sources: 1 | Apoha, Proxima Fusion, ExpressionEdits, Milvus Advanced, Infinitopes sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | USD 350,000 - 500,000 | The investment thesis of Rogue Women’s Fund focuses on empowering women by investing in early-stage, women-led technology companies, particularly in sectors like B2B SaaS and women's health. Their strategy emphasizes providing hands-on support, unique benefits such as executive coaching, and profit- sources: 1 | AllVoices, Beginly Health, Caregiven, Cercle AI, ClickVoyant sources: 1 | – | – | lovu.health: Series A investment of $8 million announced on September 11, 2025. Read More (September 11, 2025)
Seven Starling: Series A investment of $8 million announced on September 5, 2025. Read More (September 5, 2025) sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 300,000 - 750,000 | Octave's investment thesis centers on supporting early-stage startups that leverage enterprise data opportunities, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and privacy. The key points of their investment strategy include:
Targeted Investment Range: Octave invests sources: 1 | Palantir, Luminar Technologies, D&D Pharmatech, Finch Therapeutics, Bounti sources: 1 2 | – | – | Octave Capital and Katapult Ocean: Launched a USD 75 million impact investment fund called the Asia Ocean Fund. Read More (September 2025)
Katapult and OCTAVE Capital: Announced the launch of a $75 million Asian ocean fund aimed at closing the SDG 14 funding gap. Read More (September 2025)
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Estonia sources: 1 | EUR 100,000 | The investment thesis of Startup Wise Guys focuses on supporting early-stage B2B startups through a combination of tailored mentorship, funding, and a strong international network. Their strategy emphasizes the following key points:
Human-Centered Approach: They prioritize the founders and their te sources: 1 2 | EstateGuru, CallPage, Ondato, Fractory, Katana sources: 1 | 11 results | Theodosian: raised $1.3M in a pre-seed round led by Fuel Ventures, joined by Startup Wise Guys. Read More (October 17, 2025)
Uspacy: raised €420,000 in a pre-seed round to provide a digital workspace for small and medium-sized businesses. Read More (August 18, 2025)
Platter: secured £350,000 in pre- sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
Poland | USD 200,000 - 2,000,000 | The investment thesis of Flyer One Ventures focuses on supporting ambitious founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Ukraine who are building the application layer of global software. The firm invests up to €1.5 million at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting startups that demonstrate p sources: 1 2 | VOCHI (Exited), Fintech Farm, Liki24.com, Mate academy, Awesomic sources: 1 2 | – | Fund V: €50 million fund launched to support early-stage startups in CEE and Ukraine. Read More (Jul 10, 2025)
Fund V: New fund established with backing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Read More (Jul 19, 2025)
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United States sources: 1 | USD 250,000 - 1,000,000 | FortySix Venture Capital's investment thesis centers on a network-centric approach that emphasizes leveraging specialized networks to identify unique investment opportunities for early-stage companies. Their strategy includes providing not just capital, but also access to a powerful network, special sources: 1 | Tobe Energy, CubeNexus, Deep Market Making, Exum Instruments, Sober Sidekick sources: 1 2 | – | 6 results | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 25,000 - 500,000 | UB Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage oncology startups that demonstrate breakthrough innovations in cancer care. Their investment thesis emphasizes empowering visionary teams by providing not only capital but also strategic mentorship, operational expertise, and robust industry connection sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
United Kingdom sources: 1 | USD 54,400 - 820,400 | Unruly Capital's investment thesis centers on identifying and investing in unconventional opportunities before they become mainstream. The firm emphasizes transparency and active engagement with its investors. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Focus on Unconventional Opportunities: U sources: 1 | Twelve, Seabound, Beyond Aero, Entocycle, Space Forge sources: 1 | – | – | Zenithon AI: Investment in manufacturing energy for $135.3K. Read More (July 30, 2025)
Rightcharge: Investment in climate transportation for $341.1K. Read More (June 22, 2025)
Stealth: Investment in biohealth for $205.9K. Read More (June 3, 2025)
Vertility Health: Investment in biohealth for $820.4K sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 500,000 - 2,000,000 | 2048 Ventures is a thesis-driven early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in sectors such as Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio. Their investment strategy includes:
Investment Range: They typically invest between $500K and $2M, primarily leading Pre-Seed and Seed rounds.
Targ sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | GlossGenius, Soona, Vitally, Nomic Bio, Airspace Link sources: 1 | 9 results | Pageport: AI-powered CRM for financial advisors, raised $3.3M seed round led by 2048 Ventures. Read More (September 2025)
Rondah AI: AI-driven platform for dental service organizations, secured $1.8M in pre-seed funding. Read More (April 10, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
Germany sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 250,000 | TA Ventures focuses on investing in ambitious early-stage technology startups, particularly in the HealthTech and FinTech sectors. Their investment strategy includes:
Investment Stages: They typically invest at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and occasionally Series A stages, with ticket sizes ranging from $10 sources: 1 2 | Enpal, Coterie, Luxodo, Merlin, TranscribeMe sources: 1 | – | Liki24: TA Ventures invested $9M in Liki24 during a Series A round. Read More (July 3, 2025)
Qanooni: TA Ventures invested $2M in Qanooni during a Seed round. Read More (June 10, 2025)
Pleso: TA Ventures invested $1.2M in Pleso during a Seed round. Read More (June 2, 2025)
Tarjama: TA Ventures inves sources: 1 2 3 4 5 | – | – | – | – | |||
India | USD 100,000 - 500,000 | TDV Partners focuses on investing in early-stage founders with a global outlook, particularly in India, which they believe is poised to produce future trillion-dollar companies. Their investment strategy includes supporting founders through various stages, such as brainstorming ideas, finding produc sources: 1 | GetStan, Awign, Kindlife, AfterShoot, RupiCard sources: 1 | 7 results | Flexprice: Flexprice raised $500,000 in a pre-seed round led by TDV Partners to expand its engineering team and enhance payment integrations. Read More (July 30, 2025)
QuantE Energy: Cleantech startup QuantE Energy secured $500,000 in seed funding from TDV Partners to launch community solar pilots a sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 1,000,000 - 3,000,000 | Basis Set Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and uncover new business opportunities. Their investment thesis emphasizes the belief that AI is the most transformative force of the 21st century, and they prioritize founde sources: 1 2 3 | Quince, Cusp, Path, OpenArt, Vizcom sources: 1 | – | Basis Set Ventures raises $185 million for its third fund, focusing on AI and automation. Read More (Feb 1, 2024) sources: 1 | AI-native venture fund for early-stage startups | – | 1-10 | 2017 | |||
Brazil sources: 1 2 | – | B Venture Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting high-potential entrepreneurs in Latin America at the seed and pre-seed stages. Their strategy emphasizes investing in scalable business models and fostering diverse teams. BVC aims to drive regional development by promoting innovation with sources: 1 | Hashi, Covox, Octágora, Give4.Tech, É Bom ou Não sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
India sources: 1 | USD 62,000 | Eaglewings Ventures focuses on investing in technology-based or technology-enabled business models. Their investment strategy emphasizes partnering with founders who possess relevant industry experience. The firm is sector agnostic but tends to avoid businesses with high ROI gestation periods and th sources: 1 | Mple.ai, RaptorX.ai, Sukoon.Unlimited, AllMasters, GalaxyCard sources: 1 | – | – | – | Xovian Aerospace: Eaglewings Ventures participated in a pre-seed funding round that raised $2.5 million to launch AI-native RF satellites. Read More (August 7, 2025) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 500,000 | Inflect Health's investment thesis focuses on partnering with diverse and passionate teams to improve health outcomes rather than solely pursuing financial returns. They evaluate startups based on their vision, the necessity of their solutions, and their potential impact on healthcare, emphasizing t sources: 1 2 | Junction, Seven Starling sources: 1 2 | 7 results | Junction: Inflect invested in Junction, raising $18M in a Series A round on March 11, 2025. Read More (March 11, 2025)
Seven Starling: Inflect invested in Seven Starling, which raised $10.9M in a Series A round on July 16, 2024. Read More (July 16, 2024) sources: 1 2 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 | FirstMile Ventures' investment thesis is centered on partnering with founders in Colorado and Texas to build generational companies. Their key investment strategy includes:
Founder-Centric Approach: They focus on building strong relationships with founders, providing direct support during the seed sources: 1 2 | Altia, Anuvi, Apaly, Axellio, Barn Owl sources: 1 | – | Kamiwaza: FirstMile Ventures made a $2.5 million seed investment in Kamiwaza. Read More (January 9, 2025)
Cloverleaf: FirstMile Ventures invested $2.8 million in Cloverleaf during their seed round. Read More (November 7, 2024) sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 1,000,000 | Counter Culture Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage companies that leverage Generative AI to create equitable solutions. Their investment strategy emphasizes supporting unconventional founders by providing not only capital but also mentorship and guidance throughout their entrepreneurial jo sources: 1 | Hypelab, Syntracts, Positron, Whyhow, Waterlily sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
United States sources: 1 | USD 200,000 - 500,000 | The investment thesis of Wildwood Ventures focuses on supporting companies that promote healthy and active lifestyles. Their strategy emphasizes addressing health and wellness challenges through investments in both B2C and B2B sectors. Key points of their investment strategy include:
Holistic Healt sources: 1 | Mostest, Meo Health, Outway, Perx Health, Roots sources: 1 | 3 results | Onrise Funding: Onrise successfully completed a funding round led by Wildwood Ventures and Crescent Ridge Partners to expand its athlete mental health care services. Read More (Aug 27, 2025)
Run Tech Club Partnership: Wildwood Ventures is piloting with Run Tech Club as part of their venture partner sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States sources: 1 | USD 10,000 - 250,000 | Launch NY's investment thesis centers on supporting high-growth startups in Upstate New York through a combination of pro bono mentoring and access to risk capital. Their strategy includes helping entrepreneurs become "investment ready" by providing tailored coaching and connecting them with capital sources: 1 | Nudge Money, Zealot Interactive, energyGuard, Patient Pattern, Dimensional Energy sources: 1 2 3 | 4 results | Launch NY Seed Fund II: Closed a $15.8 million round to invest in startups in Upstate New York. Read More (May 13, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
Kenya sources: 1 | USD 200,000 | The investment thesis of the Catalyst Fund focuses on supporting early-stage technology entrepreneurs who are developing solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in Africa. The fund identifies Africa as a significant hub for climate tech innovation, despite contributing less than 4% to global sources: 1 2 | Agro Supply, Assuraf, Bekia, Biobuu, Earthbond sources: 1 | – | 5 results | Oko Finance: Catalyst Fund invested in Oko Finance, an agri-insurtech that enhances climate resilience for smallholder farmers in Africa, protecting over 33,000 farmers. Read More (October 13, 2025)
Catalyst Fund raises $10.41 million: The fund successfully raised $10.41 million for its debut vehicl sources: 1 2 3 | – | – | – | – | ||
United States sources: 1 | USD 100,000 - 300,000 | Avalanche VC's investment thesis focuses on supporting "outrageously ambitious founders" who are building transformative technologies at the earliest stages. They emphasize investments in companies that enhance how people learn, earn, and own, aiming to identify small shifts that could lead to signi sources: 1 2 3 | Humanly, Bluesky, Prisms, Civic Marketplace, Odyssey sources: 1 | – | Ink Finance: $5.00M raised in the Blockchain Service category. Read More (June 7, 2024)
DeGame: $6.50M raised in the GameFi category. Read More (May 30, 2023)
GitPOAP: $4.20M raised in the Blockchain Service category. Read More (August 18, 2022)
ZenLedger: $15.00M raised in the Blockchain Service ca sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |||
United States | – | Four Cities Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies, particularly in the sectors of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fintech. They emphasize backing visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future, leveraging the experience of their team compo sources: 1 | Stoke Space, Nova Credit, Deel, Mesh, SafeBase sources: 1 | – | – | – | Caseflood: Four Cities Capital invested in Caseflood, which raised $3.2 million in funding. Read More (July 31, 2025) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – | |
United States sources: 1 | USD 50,000 - 250,000 | Marketplace Capital's investment thesis centers on the belief that successful marketplaces can yield significant returns in venture investing. They aim to be the most dedicated fund in the marketplace sector, leveraging a robust community of over 2,500 marketplace founders and operators. Their strat sources: 1 | Berry Street, TeachMe.To, Palmstreet, Toothio, Solace sources: 1 | – | 1 result | Marketplace Capital Fund: Announced a $10 million venture fund focused on early-stage marketplace startups. Read More (Jul 6, 2023)
First Investments: Marketplace Capital has made its first four investments in early-stage marketplaces, with checks ranging from $50k to $250k+. Read More (Jul 6, 2023) sources: 1 | – | – | – | – |
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