Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Focused on funding blockchain and fintech startups driving financial inclusion across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $15K – $100K
• Cape Town, South Africa
• 1 portfolio company

Invests exclusively in hyper-focused online marketplaces and SaaS models targeting niche audiences, with special interest in empowering independent professionals.

• Marketplace
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $50K – $150K
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Provides funding specifically for innovative CleanTech initiatives that drive tangible improvements in environmental compliance.

• Climate / Energy
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $500K
• Austin, Texas
• 4 portfolio companies

Supporting the next wave of creator economy startups with an emphasis on niche communities and specialized platforms.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $75K – $300K
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Niche Engineering Ventures invests in pioneering B2B SaaS solutions targeting industrial machinery and AI-driven engineering innovations.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $3.5M
• Hartford, CT

Investing in AI-powered tools for professional service enhancements.

• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $500K
• New York, NY
• 7 portfolio companies

Focus on HealthTech and Digital Wellness innovations that improve accessibility, affordability, or engagement in mental health and wellness markets.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Denver, Colorado
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on niche innovations in the creator economy, promoting interoperability and scalability.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $75K – $200K
• New York, NY
• 11 portfolio companies

Targeting niche technologies within fintech and entertainment that showcase innovative business models and unique market niches.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $1.2M
• Toronto, Canada
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on early-stage investments in education technology and marketplaces transforming knowledge sharing.

• EdTech
• Marketplace

• Pre-Seed
• $3.0M – $8.0M
• San Francisco, CA

Dedicated to supporting startups in the advanced manufacturing sector with innovative process technologies.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $1.5M – $4.0M
• Austin, TX

Invests exclusively in early-stage B2B SaaS companies targeting SMBs across English-speaking markets.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $500K
• Sydney, Australia
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in tools and platforms improving workforce efficiency and access.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $400K – $1.5M
• Denver, CO
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in AI-driven companies aiming to disrupt traditional consumer product processes with smart technology.

• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $700K – $3.5M
• Portland, OR
• 1 portfolio company

NicheEdTech Ventures focuses exclusively on early-stage educational technology companies that leverage AI for personalized learning.

• EdTech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• Boston, MA

Invests in B2B SaaS startups focused on enhancing team productivity and workflow automation.

• SaaS
• Other

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

Investing in the evolution of identity, reputation, and trust for global decentralized workers.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $150K – $750K
• Berlin, Germany
• 2 portfolio companies

Dedicated to IoT and SaaS startups that provide innovative solutions to local problems in African marketplaces.

• Deep Tech
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $60K – $150K
• Lusaka, Zambia

Focuses on investing in startups that leverage niche interest groups to build digital communities and drive the creator economy.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $75K – $250K
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

NicheTech Ventures focuses on novel enterprise software solutions that enhance business operational capabilities.

• Enterprise
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Edinburgh, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in niche subscription software solutions that cater to educational and specialized professional markets.

• Other
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $400K
• Austin, TX

Focuses on early-stage investments in blockchain-enabled gaming and NFT platforms.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $1.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

NigerHub VC invests in early-stage tech startups in Nigeria, with a focus on fintech and digital identity platforms that cater to the local ecosystem.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $600K
• Abuja, Nigeria
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in digital health and fintech solutions that aim to transform healthcare delivery in Africa.

• Healthcare
• Fintech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Lagos, Nigeria
• 1 portfolio company