Pre-Seed AI & Machine Learning Venture Capital Firms

Serial Metric Ventures focuses exclusively on early-stage investments in industrial automation, CAD software, and AI-driven engineering tools.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL

Serra Ventures invests at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and sustainability with a focus on high-impact innovation.

• Food / AgTech
• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Champaign, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage B2B SaaS companies solving enterprise IT pain points or operational inefficiencies.

• SaaS
• Enterprise
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $3.5M
• New York, NY
• 2 portfolio companies

SeventySix Capital invests in startups innovating in sports technology, AI, and data analytics, particularly those optimizing business processes.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Conshohocken, PA
• 22 portfolio companies

Shard Capital focuses on supporting early-stage founders building innovative FinTech and AI tools for specialized markets such as private credit.

• Fintech
• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on funding Shariah-compliant blockchain projects and Web3 platforms in emerging markets.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.5M
• Dubai, UAE
• 1 portfolio company

Early-stage (pre-seed through seed/Series A) investments in crypto/Web3, GameFi, infrastructure, NFTs and consumer-crypto protocols with hands-on support including tokenomics, operations and community...

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
• 2 portfolio companies

Solo GP investing in SaaS automation startups led by experienced operators in underserved ecosystems.

• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $750K
• Portland, OR
• 1 portfolio company

Side Door Ventures focuses on emerging media & entertainment startups, particularly those empowering creative professionals or developing niche vertical marketplaces.

• Other
• Marketplace
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage startups building next-gen semiconductor materials, RF components, and AI infrastructure technologies.

• Other
• Deep Tech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Austin, TX
• 8 portfolio companies

Sidekick Partners invests in technology enabling the future of consumer, retail, and supply chain ecosystems.

• Other
• Enterprise
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• New York, NY
• 11 portfolio companies

Sift Ventures specializes in backing next-generation marketplaces and SaaS-driven platforms disrupting legacy industries.

• Marketplace
• SaaS
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
• $500K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Specializes in investing in early-stage tech-enabled service providers focusing on retail infrastructure and SaaS solutions.

• SaaS
• Other
• Real Estate

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on cutting-edge B2B SaaS startups solving compliance and operational challenges with AI technologies.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Austin, TX
• 5 portfolio companies

Sector-focused fund investing in wireless, RF innovations, and next-generation chip-building infrastructure.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $6.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 33 portfolio companies

Backing AI and data-driven tools streamlining freight operations for mid-size carriers and brokers in the U.S.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Minneapolis, MN
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on startups at the intersection of telecommunications, 5G infrastructure, and software-driven networks.

• Other
• Enterprise
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $3.0M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in tools that create cohesive workflows for enterprise AI while enhancing output governance and comparative efficiency.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Tel Aviv, Israel
• 1 portfolio company

SignalVentures invests in startups at the forefront of voice and communication technology, seeking innovations that revolutionize global telecom and edge AI.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Berlin, Germany
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on data-driven B2B SaaS and enterprise software investments at the earliest stages.

• SaaS
• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $3.0M
• Berlin, Germany (US Presence)
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on supporting African startups leveraging technology to transform industries, especially in marketplaces and entertainment tech.

• Marketplace
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• Cape Town, South Africa
• 66 portfolio companies

Focuses on AI and localization technologies that drive enterprise productivity and communication efficiencies.

• AI / ML
• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $1.5M
• Durham, NC
• 21 portfolio companies

Invests in transformative enterprise software solutions, specifically in DevOps and compliance AI tools.

• Developer Tools
• Enterprise
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Boston, MA
• 17 portfolio companies

Focused exclusively on early-stage investments in retail and commerce innovation, including AI-driven and SaaS business models.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Atlanta, GA
• 32 portfolio companies