VC Check Sizes by Stage & Sector

Median and quartile check sizes computed from verified VC firm profiles. Use this to calibrate your raise: target firms whose typical check matches your round.

Check sizes by funding stage

StageFirmsMedian check rangeTypical check (p25–median–p75)
Pre-Seed2865$250K–$2M$550K – $1.1M – $1.6M
Seed3983$300K–$2M$775K – $1.3M – $2M
Series A852$500K–$5M$1.8M – $2.6M – $3M
Series B57$1M–$20M$5.5M – $12.5M – $25.5M
Growth44$1M–$10M$2.9M – $5.5M – $21.4M

Check sizes by sector

SectorFirmsMedian check rangeTypical check (p25–median–p75)
SaaS2158$250K–$2M$625K – $1.3M – $1.9M
AI / ML1374$300K–$2M$750K – $1.3M – $2M
Enterprise1094$350K–$2M$800K – $1.3M – $2M
Fintech886$250K–$2M$625K – $1.3M – $2M
Developer Tools839$300K–$2M$750K – $1.3M – $2M
Healthcare808$300K–$2M$650K – $1.3M – $2.1M
Consumer745$250K–$2M$600K – $1.1M – $2M
Marketplace501$250K–$2M$575K – $1.1M – $1.8M
Security276$500K–$2M$738K – $1.3M – $2.3M
EdTech264$250K–$2M$494K – $1.1M – $1.8M
Real Estate261$250K–$2M$625K – $1.3M – $1.8M
Climate / Energy235$500K–$2.5M$825K – $1.5M – $2.3M
Food / AgTech227$250K–$2M$625K – $1.1M – $2M
Deep Tech123$300K–$3M$875K – $1.6M – $2.4M

Computed from 4528 verified firm profiles with disclosed check sizes. As of 2026-07-21.

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