Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Outrun Ventures focuses on B2B SaaS solutions for SMBs, emphasizing companies that streamline workflows or improve customer interactions using automation.

• SaaS
• Other

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

Operator-led pre-seed fund backing software and AI companies that automate workflows and improve productivity. This is a strong fit for an AI-native operating system that replaces fragmented manual ag...

• AI / ML
• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• San Francisco, CA
• 18 portfolio companies

Outset Ventures focuses on early-stage tech startups across the MEA region, predominantly SaaS and enterprise solutions.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Dubai, UAE
• 28 portfolio companies

Micro-fund investing in early-stage tech companies tackling gaps in marketing execution and SaaS efficiency.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Charlotte, NC
• 9 portfolio companies

Focused exclusively on startups reshaping the outdoor industry through commerce platforms, marketplaces, and AI-powered solutions.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Boulder, CO
• 2 portfolio companies

Backing pre-seed companies building digital tools to streamline small restaurant and retail operations.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Early-stage fund backing next-gen software solutions for foodservice and SMB retailers.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.5M
• Boston, MA
• 3 portfolio companies

Ovenblue Ventures specializes in startups innovating in food delivery models, restaurant optimization tech, and AI for logistics.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in startups creating technology for independent restaurants to thrive in an increasingly digital and delivery-heavy ecosystem.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Specializes in foodservice technology startups, particularly SaaS solutions enhancing restaurant processes and profitability.

• Food / AgTech
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $750K
• New York, NY
• 4 portfolio companies

Early-stage venture fund dedicated to next-gen cloud computing infrastructure and scalable enterprise SaaS technologies.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• New York, NY
• 13 portfolio companies

Overflow Ventures backs consumer-facing and creator-focused platforms where unique value exchange drives community engagement and commerce transactions.

• Other
• Marketplace

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Overfly Ventures targets pre-seed and seed-stage mobility and marketplace startups with a focus on innovation in transportation and logistics.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Miami, Florida
• 1 portfolio company

Overgame Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage companies at the intersection of gaming, AI, and outcome prediction technologies.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA

Focused on startups modernizing critical value chains via IoT, AI, and energy efficiency, with a strong interest in logistics and cold chain improvements.

• Other
• Climate / Energy
• AI / ML

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Denver, Colorado
• 2 portfolio companies

Overkill Ventures supports early-stage startups building impactful B2B SaaS solutions and developer-focused tools with tech-first approaches.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Riga, Latvia
• 8 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage companies offering productivity and compliance automation tools that streamline regulated workflows.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• Cambridge, MA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage startups with strong technical differentiation, specializing in creating tools for creators and SMBs.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Atlanta, GA
• 2 portfolio companies

Overlooked Ventures funds underrepresented founders building scalable tech across sectors like Fintech, HealthTech, and Marketplaces.

• Fintech
• Healthcare
• Marketplace

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

Invests in early-stage startups building transformative hardware and material science solutions for energy and sustainability.

• Other
• Climate / Energy
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $2.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in Midwest-based companies with a focus on scaling SaaS solutions for enterprise adoption.

• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.5M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in technologies at the nexus of defense, space, and geospatial intelligence, with an emphasis on tools aiding NATO-aligned defense objectives.

• Other
• Enterprise
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• London, UK
• 22 portfolio companies

Largest education-focused venture firm; invests in education and workforce learning platforms, including enterprise upskilling.

• EdTech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 14 portfolio companies

Specializes in compliance-heavy SaaS platforms and scalable data infrastructure solutions for hybrid enterprise IT environments.

• Developer Tools
• SaaS
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $3.5M
• Seattle, WA
• 2 portfolio companies