
Pre-Seed VC Firms
331 VC firms backing founders at the earliest pre-seed stage.
Vsquared Ventures
Munich (Germany)
Vsquared Ventures invests in transformative technologies and entrepreneurs. They focus on backing companies with conviction, even when facing technological risks, and support their growth to scale their vision. Their portfolio includes companies across diverse sectors like aerospace, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Focus Areas
AerospaceSemiconductorsQuantum Computing+15
Better Tomorrow Ventures
San Francisco (United States)
Better Tomorrow Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage fintech companies. They focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments globally, providing support beyond capital to help founders build successful businesses. Their team consists of experienced operators with a deep understanding of the fintech landscape.
Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Focus Areas
Fintech
Slauson & Co
Los Angeles (United States)
Slauson & Co. is an early stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. They invest intentionally in SMB Tech, tools that support the next generation of small businesses owners, and culturally relevant consumer products and services, scalable products and services for customers and communities that have historically been underserved or overlooked.
Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Focus Areas
SMB SaaSConsumer Tech
Wedbush Ventures
Los Angeles (United States)
Wedbush Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in seed and pre-seed stage companies founded by problem-solving entrepreneurs. They focus on user-centric products solving big market problems and are committed to supporting founders across the US, particularly in Southern California.
Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Focus Areas
FintechFuture of Commerce & MediaFuture of Work+1
Earl Grey Capital
Austin (United States)
Earl Grey Capital is an early-stage venture fund focused on backing founders building internet infrastructure. They invest in companies focused on APIs, protocols, and developer infrastructure. Their investment philosophy centers on founders backing founders, leveraging their experience co-founding Clearbit.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Focus Areas
APIProtocolsPlatforms+23
Calm Ventures
Los Angeles (United States)
Calm Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. They help builders create disruptive companies and leverage their network to empower portfolio companies to expedite time-to-market and amplify their impact. They have made over 500 investments since their founding.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Focus Areas
AIB2B SoftwareConsumer+3
Scribble Ventures
Menlo Park (United States)
Scribble Ventures is an early-stage venture firm led by operators and investors from OpenAI, Twitter, Instagram, & A16z. They invest in Pre-Seed and Seed, writing initial checks of up to $1.5M and collaborating with other angel investors and early-stage funds.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Focus Areas
Enterprise Software/B2B SoftwareEnterprise SaaSFinTech+5
Side Door Ventures
Boulder (United States)
Side Door Ventures is a global venture capital firm backing audacious founders building tomorrow’s life-changing companies. They are sector-agnostic and invest in companies aiming to transform industries and improve lives. They offer several funds with varying investment sizes and focuses.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A+1
Focus Areas
SoftwareLife SciencesSpace+10
Upsparks Capital
Bangalore (India)
Upsparks Capital is a micro-venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. They partner with exceptional founders building world-class, technology-enabled businesses and provide support through financial investment and mentorship. Their focus is on pre-seed and seed stage companies.
Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Focus Areas
SaaSB2B TechFintech+1
Cloud Capital VC
Delhi (India)
Cloud Capital VC invests in early-stage opportunities across India, US, and SEA, focusing on companies reshaping industries.
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedPre-Series A
Focus Areas
CloudFinTechHealthTech+10
First Check Ventures
San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Diaspora Ventures
San Francisco (United States)
Diaspora Ventures is a pre-seed fund focusing on European founders with global ambitions, providing them access to the US tech ecosystem. They offer early-stage investment and support to help these entrepreneurs build and expand their tech companies.
Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Focus Areas
TechFinanceFinancial Services+1
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