Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Backing game-changing startups in the AI, SaaS, and creative industries across Australia and Southeast Asia.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Sydney, Australia
• 2 portfolio companies

Shifting Waves backs startups in the creator economy and music tech with a focus on helping artists, platforms, and new monetization methods succeed.

• Other

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

Early-stage (pre-seed through seed/Series A) investments in crypto/Web3, GameFi, infrastructure, NFTs and consumer-crypto protocols with hands-on support including tokenomics, operations and community...

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage consumer and technology companies that address large market opportunities.

• Consumer
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• New York, NY
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses exclusively on early-stage startups addressing inefficiencies in maritime operations, including real-time analytics and shipping logistics automation.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• Galveston, Texas
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on industrial transformation of shipyards and related maritime sectors through innovative technology and process automation.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $750K – $2.5M
• Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 1 portfolio company

Solo GP investing in SaaS automation startups led by experienced operators in underserved ecosystems.

• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $750K
• Portland, OR
• 1 portfolio company

Specializes in early-stage tech startups that innovate retail environments with hardware-driven enterprise SaaS solutions, emphasizing partnerships with luxury brands.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on early-stage tech startups in the MENA and Islamic economies, specializing in fintech and Islamic financial solutions.

• Fintech
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Abu Dhabi, UAE
• 15 portfolio companies

Shrug Capital invests in early-stage consumer experiences focusing on digital relationships, fitness, and self-improvement.

• Consumer
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Shunwei specializes in consumer-facing platforms and offline-to-online technologies, with a focus on helping Chinese SMEs adopt digital innovation.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Beijing, China
• 7 portfolio companies

Side Door Ventures focuses on emerging media & entertainment startups, particularly those empowering creative professionals or developing niche vertical marketplaces.

• Other
• Marketplace
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on enabling innovative civic technologies and B2B SaaS solutions targeted at government agencies and local businesses.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on early-stage startups building next-gen semiconductor materials, RF components, and AI infrastructure technologies.

• Other
• Deep Tech
• AI / ML

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

Backing the next wave of connection-driven platforms focused on freelancers, founders, and indie creators.

• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed
• $75K – $150K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 21 portfolio companies

Investing in sports infrastructure startups across MENA to optimize fan experiences, ticketing, and logistics.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $750K
• Dubai, UAE
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage marketplaces and companies innovating in beauty, consumer services, and booking/payment solutions.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• New York, NY
• 2 portfolio companies

Sift Ventures specializes in backing next-generation marketplaces and SaaS-driven platforms disrupting legacy industries.

• Marketplace
• SaaS
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
• $500K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Specializes in investing in early-stage tech-enabled service providers focusing on retail infrastructure and SaaS solutions.

• SaaS
• Other
• Real Estate

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

Focuses on cutting-edge B2B SaaS startups solving compliance and operational challenges with AI technologies.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

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

Sector-focused fund investing in wireless, RF innovations, and next-generation chip-building infrastructure.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $300K – $6.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 33 portfolio companies

Backing AI and data-driven tools streamlining freight operations for mid-size carriers and brokers in the U.S.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Minneapolis, MN
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in startups at the intersection of prediction markets and AI innovations.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $400K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on startups at the intersection of telecommunications, 5G infrastructure, and software-driven networks.

• Other
• Enterprise
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $750K – $3.0M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies