Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Solo-led first-time fund focused on software, climate, and frontier tech. The fund is described as making around 20 investments from Fund I and leading at pre-seed and seed.

• Climate / Energy
• Other
• Deep Tech

• Pre-Seed, Seed

Targets early-stage startups focused on digital tools for urban planning, modular housing, and construction tech. Emphasis on companies addressing global housing challenges with innovative solutions.

• Real Estate
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $750K
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Investing in scalable platforms that revolutionize facilities management and enhance operational efficiencies.

• Other
• Real Estate
• AI / ML

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

Investing in transformative B2B SaaS solutions focusing on enhancing enterprise productivity.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $75K – $750K
• Orlando, FL
• 1 portfolio company

Early-stage fund investing in mission-driven software and marketplace companies, often at pre-seed.

• SaaS
• Marketplace
• Consumer

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

Investing in marketplace models and B2B SaaS solutions that facilitate scalable and efficient business transactions.

• Marketplace
• SaaS
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 10 portfolio companies

Platinum Tier focuses on platform businesses light on capital expenditures but heavy on tech scalability, investing globally in fintech and marketplace models.

• Marketplace
• Other
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Early-stage fund backing B2B SaaS innovation in highly-specialized vertical markets such as beauty, health, and retail.

• SaaS
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $300K – $1.0M
• London, UK
• 9 portfolio companies

Focuses on next-gen sports technology startups driving innovation in sports teams, events, and sponsorship workflows.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in startups innovating in interactive gaming, real-time mobile apps, and fantasy sports platforms targeting Gen Z players.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• Security

• Pre-Seed, Seed, rolling fund
• $100K – $1.0M
• Seattle, WA
• 12 portfolio companies

Investing in the converging worlds of gaming, esports, and fintech, with strategic uses of blockchain technology.

• Other
• Fintech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $50K – $200K
• Toronto, Canada
• 4 portfolio companies

Investing in startups redefining the sports experience through technology, digital engagement, and gaming.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Toronto, Canada
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage SportsTech platforms enhancing operational and fan engagement tools for sports businesses.

• Other
• Consumer
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $5.0M
• Chicago, IL, USA
• 18 portfolio companies

Early-stage investor focused on ambitious technical founders building scalable technology businesses.

• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• London, UK
• 3 portfolio companies

Specializes in early-stage gaming and social interaction startups, specifically targeting Gen Z and college-aged users.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $750K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Backing consumer-focused marketplaces and platforms with potential for rapid scale.

• Marketplace
• Other
• Consumer

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.5M
• Boston, MA
• 14 portfolio companies

Plug and Play's PropTech program backs early-stage startups innovating in real estate through funding, network, and acceleration programs.

• Real Estate
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• Sunnyvale, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Global platform investing early and connecting startups to corporate partners across many vertical programs.

• Other
• Enterprise
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $25K – $500K
• Sunnyvale, CA
• 3 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage tech startups improving regulated industries such as healthcare and finance with scalable compliance and trust solutions.

• Healthcare
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Plus VC invests in early-stage companies focused on solving logistical, safety, and mobility challenges in the MENA region.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Dubai, UAE
• 4 portfolio companies

A micro-fund focused on collectible merchandise, fan engagement platforms, and gaming-driven commerce.

• Other
• Marketplace

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.3M
• Seattle, WA
• 2 portfolio companies

A boutique venture firm solely focused on early-stage marketplaces and niche collectibles with high community engagement potential.

• Marketplace
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on early-stage local business enablement platforms, including lead-gen and advertising optimization tools.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $200K
• Salt Lake City, UT
• 1 portfolio company

PointOneCapital specializes in backing technical and B2B SaaS founders across Europe, with investments tailored toward scalable SaaS and fintech tools in early stages.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies