Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Focused on investing in niche industrial markets where technology can provide a competitive advantage, particularly in the heavy equipment sector.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $3.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 55 portfolio companies

Focused on high-impact AI and software advancing industrial and manufacturing operations.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

The provided website describes Industrial Innovations, an industrial lubrication and automation equipment manufacturer—not a venture capital firm. It does not document a venture investment thesis; Ama...

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Grandville, Michigan, United States
• 65 portfolio companies

Focuses on backing groundbreaking industrial solutions with advanced AI and bespoke hardware

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• Los Angeles, CA
• 4 portfolio companies

Invests in technology-driven marketplaces transforming industrial and heavy machinery sectors.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 10 portfolio companies

Invests in startups pioneering precision industrial tooling and energy technologies.

• Other

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

Dedicated to funding startups that innovate in the industrial sector, particularly those enhancing worker productivity and skills.

• Other
• EdTech
• Climate / Energy

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 21 portfolio companies

Invests in startups transforming industrial and manufacturing processes through automation and digital solutions.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in innovative supply chain technology and B2B SaaS solutions dedicated to the oil & gas industry.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Houston, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Industry Ventures invests via primary commitments into small and emerging venture funds (typically under ~$250M), as well as through secondary and special-situation transactions including direct purch...

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, California, USA
• 1 portfolio company

Supports early-stage PropTech and real estate development ventures specializing in small projects (2–20 units) in urban infill capacity.

• Other
• Real Estate
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Portland, OR
• 2 portfolio companies

Infinite Canvas backs gaming, web3, and creator-economy companies that blend play, ownership, and community. The firm is oriented toward new entertainment formats and digital asset experiences.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, California
• 9 portfolio companies

Focused on early-stage fintech and trading technology innovations that enhance financial transaction efficiency.

• Fintech
• Other

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

Small angel syndicate and micro-fund focusing on spatial computing technologies, with a strong emphasis on hardware and interface devices.

• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $25K – $500K
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage startups leveraging AI and automation for enterprise operational efficiency.

• SaaS
• Fintech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on funding early-stage Fintech and B2B SaaS companies leveraging AI/ML to optimize and automate operational workflows.

• Fintech
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Salt Lake City, UT
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests at the intersection of healthcare, healthtech, and consumer wellness, with a preference for pre-launch companies focused on innovation in healthcare delivery or solutions for improved well-bei...

• Healthcare
• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• Emeryville, CA
• 30 portfolio companies

Caters to early-stage startups enabling industries with scalable software infrastructure.

• Other
• SaaS
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• Gurgaon, India
• 7 portfolio companies

Dubai-based emerging fund focused exclusively on capital markets and fintech innovation for startups expanding globally.

• Fintech
• Other
• Marketplace

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $1.5M
• Dubai, UAE
• 17 portfolio companies

Inflection.xyz focuses on early-stage developer tools and Web3 infrastructure startups enabling crypto communities.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• New York, NY
• 15 portfolio companies

Focusing on early-stage investments in AI security and enterprise software sectors, with a strong emphasis on SaaS models.

• SaaS
• Other
• Security

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

Focused on backing tech-driven influencer marketing startups, InfluenceTech Capital is committed to advancing platforms that enhance brand collaborations.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $750K
• Chicago, IL

Invests in pioneering tools and platforms that empower influencers and revolutionize brand partnerships.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $400K – $2.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in startups transforming the influencer marketing landscape with AI and CRM solutions.

• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA