Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Speedinvest invests from pre-seed and seed through growth in technology companies across AI and infrastructure, climate and industrial tech, deep tech, fintech, health and bio, and marketplaces and co...

• SaaS
• Fintech
• Marketplace

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $282K – $5.6M
• Vienna, Austria
• 39 portfolio companies

Spero invests in founders building mission-driven technology companies that enhance wellbeing, sustainability, and learning/work/play — especially backing hardware+software or software / AI businesses...

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $2.0M – $4.0M
• Burlingame, California, United States
• 11 portfolio companies

Focuses on investing in startups that improve emotional and physical well-being, with investments targeted at innovative solutions in mental health.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Palo Alto, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in cutting-edge technology companies solving complex problems with a heavy emphasis on AI and SaaS models.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Spice Capital invests in Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups led by visionary founders addressing internet-native consumer, fintech, applied AI, vertical software, creator economy and Web3/Blockchain opp...

• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $250K – $500K
• New York, United States
• 2 portfolio companies

Spider Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that invests in applied AI software companies disrupting physical or “old economy” industries, focusing primarily on the U.S. and Canada with select investm...

• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $5.0M
• San Francisco, California, United States
• 17 portfolio companies

Spike Ventures focuses on emerging AI and SaaS startups that deliver impactful enterprise solutions, particularly in fintech and vertical SaaS niches.

• Other
• SaaS
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Palo Alto, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused exclusively on early-stage companies innovating in media, streaming, and creator ecosystems, with a spotlight on IP-driven models and monetization tools.

• Other
• Marketplace
• Consumer

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in early-stage ventures in Africa, with a focus on marketplaces and platforms that drive social and economic transformation.

• Marketplace
• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• Nairobi, Kenya
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in early-stage SaaS companies disrupting traditional service industries with innovative solutions.

• SaaS
• Other
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $75K – $200K
• Austin, TX
• 7 portfolio companies

Early-stage fund investing in AI-first companies building next-gen SaaS for enterprises and commerce.

• AI / ML
• Fintech
• SaaS

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

Spoke Ventures invests in early consumer and B2B companies building tools for direct creator-to-audience relationships, particularly hardware/software hybrids.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Denver, CO
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on the intersection of technology and food innovation, including smart consumer hardware.

• Food / AgTech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in SportsTech innovations that enhance fan engagement, align with team sponsors, and drive marketing impact.

• Other
• SaaS
• Fintech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• London, UK
• 13 portfolio companies

Invests in SportsTech founders building scalable platforms for athlete engagement and education.

• Other
• EdTech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Backing data-driven sports innovations that provide analytics solutions for teams, leagues, and fans.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• New York, NY
• 1 portfolio company

Focused entirely on cutting-edge SportsTech innovations bridging technology and sports.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $600K – $5.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

A dedicated player in SportsTech, investing in cutting-edge innovations across coaching, analytics, and athlete development.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• Berlin, Germany
• 22 portfolio companies

Focused on investing in sports technology startups that enhance the athletic and fan experience.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• Chicago, IL

Funds early-stage startups using advanced analytics and technology to transform sports performance, athlete data, and team operations.

• Other
• SaaS

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

Focused on helping SportsTech and MarTech startups achieve scale with investments and operational support.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on investing in early-stage SportsTech and AI-driven platforms revolutionizing athletic performance and management.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

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

Focused exclusively on SportsTech and MarTech companies innovating in sponsorship management and engagement tools.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on startups leveraging technology for performance analytics, fan engagement, and advancements in professional sports.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.5M
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies