Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

High-volume pre-seed/seed investor writing many small checks into software startups.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $500K
• San Francisco, CA
• 16 portfolio companies

Riot Ventures invests in cutting-edge startups across SportsTech and SaaS-driven automation technologies.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.5M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in innovative technology solutions reshaping how restaurants and food-related businesses operate.

• Food / AgTech
• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in emerging technologies that facilitate seamless global financial services, with a specific interest in B2B fintech innovations.

• Fintech
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.5M – $4.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

RippleX focuses on startups leveraging blockchain and stablecoins for seamless cross-border payments that enable programmable finance.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 10 portfolio companies

Focused on software that transforms analytics and visibility for businesses leveraging AI and the creator economy.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

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

Focuses on early-stage B2B SaaS startups simplifying enterprise workflows, especially in software integration and automation.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

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

Investing in early-stage B2B SaaS and AI-driven solutions designed to enhance business efficiency and productivity.

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $750K
• Austin, TX

Investing in innovative WealthTech and Embedded finance startups in Africa.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $200K – $500K
• Nairobi, Kenya
• 1 portfolio company

Rising Tide VC is an emerging manager focused on the convergence of enterprise tools, cybersecurity, and the future of work at pre-seed and seed stages.

• SaaS
• Other
• Security

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• San Diego, CA
• 108 portfolio companies

Invests in AI-driven risk detection and assurance technologies for large enterprises.

• Other
• Enterprise
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.5M
• New York, NY
• 57 portfolio companies

RiskWorks Ventures focuses on Insurtech and Transportation innovations, optimizing risk management with cutting-edge technology.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• San Francisco, CA

Early-stage fund investing in wellness-focused and experiential startups fostering connection and self-improvement.

• Healthcare
• Other
• Consumer

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Rivet Ventures invests in community-focused B2C software startups leveraging AI to solve overlooked consumer pain points.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Seattle, WA
• 1 portfolio company

Rivets Capital supports innovative B2B SaaS solutions that reduce risk and improve operational decision-making for industrial enterprises.

• Other

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

Rivix Capital focuses on early-stage PropTech, InsurTech, and B2B SaaS startups revolutionizing real estate, insurance, and property analytics.

• Real Estate
• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $3.0M
• Denver, CO
• 4 portfolio companies

Invests in cybersecurity start-ups with innovative enterprise applications, especially in financial and regulatory compliance.

• Security
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Supports startups innovating for hyper-localized transportation challenges in MENA, particularly Saudi Arabia.

• Other
• Marketplace

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $550K
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in the next generation of automotive infrastructure and dealer-compliant technologies, with a keen interest in marketplace and trading solutions.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Detroit, MI
• 3 portfolio companies

Roast Ventures invests in early-stage companies innovating in FoodTech and marketplace models, with a particular interest in consumer-facing solutions.

• Food / AgTech
• Marketplace
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Austin, TX
• 5 portfolio companies

Solo-GP fund led by Robin Haak targeting ~€10-20M fund focused on tech startups including fintech, writing €100K-600K checks across Europe/Israel/US.

• AI / ML
• Fintech
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $600K
• Berlin, Germany
• 53 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage robotics startups solving critical enterprise problems through innovative hardware and AI solutions.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Palo Alto, CA
• 8 portfolio companies

RoboLeap Ventures invests in early-stage robotics and AI startups that are shaping the future of automation in B2B environments.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• New York, NY
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in robotics technology poised to transform labor-intensive care sectors.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• San Francisco, CA
• 1 portfolio company