Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Invests in early-stage innovations within the heavy industries, focusing on automation and marketplace models.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $2.0M – $5.0M
• Boston, MA
• 2 portfolio companies

Hedgestar Ventures invests heavily in the creator economy and scalable marketing SaaS for modern consumer brands.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Hedosophia specializes in investing in innovative companies in media, entertainment, and creator-driven tools that empower global talent.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on early-stage investments in industrial marketplaces and automation technologies to streamline supply chain and equipment management.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• 1 portfolio company

Specialized fund for fintechs solving compliance and infrastructural challenges in cross-border payments and frontier markets.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Berlin, Germany
• 2 portfolio companies

Helicarrier Ventures is an Africa-focused micro-fund that backs crypto and fintech startups addressing financial inclusion.

• Fintech
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $20K – $150K
• Remote - Africa focus
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in climate innovation and geospatial analytics for enterprise applications, with a focus on European startups.

• Other
• Climate / Energy

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• Dublin, Ireland
• 3 portfolio companies

Invests in disruptive technologies in the space and hardware engineering sectors with a focus on growth potential.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $1.2M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on Africa-focused digital companies, particularly in payments and fintech.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Partnering with founders to build impactful B2B SaaS and HealthTech businesses across Europe.

• SaaS
• Marketplace
• Healthcare

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion across Africa.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Heliosphere Capital is committed to funding transformative clean energy and nuclear innovations for a sustainable future.

• Other
• Climate / Energy
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.5M – $6.0M
• Paris, France
• 2 portfolio companies

Helix Aero Ventures focuses on early-stage investment in advanced manufacturing processes within the aerospace and defense sectors.

• Other
• Climate / Energy

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Palo Alto, CA

Helix Africa Fund backs early-stage fintech founders building localized solutions in Africa across payments and financial access.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $20K – $100K
• Accra, Ghana
• 2 portfolio companies

Helix Microfund targets disruptive biotech startups focusing on biomaterials and tissue engineering.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $200K
• London, UK
• 6 portfolio companies

Helix VC invests in blockchain-enabled cross-border payment platforms and fintech startups working at the intersection of crypto and traditional financial systems.

• Other
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Specializes in early-stage synthetic biology startups revolutionizing food systems, ingredients, and industrial applications.

• Healthcare
• Other
• Food / AgTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

B2B SaaS-focused micro VC actively backing early-stage marketplace startups that streamline industry-specific workflows.

• SaaS
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on technologies that improve cannabis cultivation processes, from automation to yield optimization in indoor and greenhouse setups.

• Other
• Food / AgTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Denver, CO
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on consumer and AI-powered startups that foster human connection.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $5.0M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in innovative HealthTech solutions that prioritize women's health and privacy.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Austin, TX
• 22 portfolio companies

Her Impact Ventures is dedicated to investing in innovative health solutions for women, focusing on technologies that elevate women's wellness.

• Other
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Boston, MA
• 1 portfolio company

Primarily invests in women-founded businesses in Southeast Asia. Focus is on financial access, education, and inclusion.

• Fintech
• Other
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Singapore
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in women-led and women-focused startups, particularly innovations that address maternal and digital health.

• Healthcare
• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• San Diego, CA
• 2 portfolio companies