Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Investing exclusively in innovative media enterprises that redefine storytelling through digital platforms and interactive experiences.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in early-stage Social Impact and Professional Services startups that drive systemic change through innovative business models.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Dedicated to investing in early-stage luxury fashion and consumer brands with a focus on metropolitan markets.

• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• New York, NY
• 1 portfolio company

NewRoute Capital invests in fintech and transportation startups harnessing B2B SaaS models to transform traditional industries.

• Fintech
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $700K
• Chicago, IL

Solo-GP fund focused on Belgian B2B startups, with explicit exposure to HR among its sectors. The manager positions the vehicle as a high-velocity early-stage fund for software companies.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed

NSVF supports early-stage EdTech companies and nonprofit ventures that address critical challenges in K-12 education.

• EdTech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• Oakland, CA
• 4 portfolio companies

Focuses on enriching construction tech solutions that maximize efficiency and reduce project costs.

• Real Estate

• Pre-Seed
• Austin, TX

Focus on cutting-edge data management solutions and AI technologies aimed at disrupting traditional enterprise operations.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Next Billion Ventures focuses on startups in emerging markets with scalable solutions in fintech, future of work, and other critical verticals.

• Other
• Fintech
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Washington, D.C.
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on technology reshaping direct restaurant and cloud kitchen operations.

• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Next Coast Ventures backs early-stage, high-growth startups outside the traditional coastal hubs, using a thematic rather than sector-based approach. Its current themes include digital health, future ...

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Austin, Texas, United States
• 80 portfolio companies

Next Frontier Capital backs mission-driven, early-stage technology companies, leading Seed and Series A rounds in Enterprise Intelligence, Financial Systems, National Security, and Critical Infrastruc...

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $2.0M – $5.0M
• Bozeman, Montana
• 61 portfolio companies

Focuses on emerging consumer startups with unique market entries.

• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $40K – $200K
• Sydney, Australia
• 18 portfolio companies

Invests in cutting-edge technology solutions within the digital health realm, particularly focusing on chronic disease management and improving clinical practices.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Vancouver, Canada
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on early-stage software companies in Brazil, supporting technical founders building tools that accelerate productivity and software workflows.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• São Paulo, Brazil
• 2 portfolio companies

Next Play Ventures primarily considers pre-seed, seed, and Series A companies, and selectively invests in later-stage growth companies. It pairs investment with coaching for entrepreneurial leaders bu...

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $5.0M
• Menlo Park, California, United States
• 15 portfolio companies

Specialized fund for robotics and automation startups creating hardware and software solutions for enterprise applications.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $7.0M
• Boston, MA
• 8 portfolio companies

Pre-seed/seed fund backing NYC’s next wave of founders building B2B software, fintech and healthcare technology.

• SaaS
• Other
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• New York, NY
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in innovative cloud solutions and enterprise SaaS within the European region.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $7.0M
• Stockholm, Sweden
• 14 portfolio companies

Dedicated to investing in emerging companies working in the creator economy and digital platforms empowering creators.

• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Committed to investing in AI technologies that transform marketing capabilities for small and mid-size enterprises.

• AI / ML
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 6 portfolio companies

Investing in the next wave of AI-driven research tools and local AI solutions for sensitive data environments.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• AI / ML

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

Invest in forward-thinking web development tools that revolutionize coding workflows.

• Other
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $200K
• Boston, MA
• 23 portfolio companies

Investing in infrastructure technology startups that leverage advanced manufacturing and nanotechnology.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Philadelphia, PA
• 32 portfolio companies