Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Dedicated to supporting wealth management and AI startups transforming personal finance through technology.

• Other
• AI / ML
• SaaS

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

Inclusive fintech program and investor supporting early-stage fintech pilots in emerging markets.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $500K
• Global
• 11 portfolio companies

Focused on funding hardware startups developing AI accelerators, semiconductor innovations, and advanced wireless/computing technologies.

• Other
• Deep Tech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Toronto, Canada
• 1 portfolio company

Catalyst Impact Partners aims to support Digital Health startups that address critical issues through innovative enterprise solutions.

• Healthcare
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $400K – $1.2M
• San Diego, CA

Invests in high-impact marketing tech solutions with a focus on scalable B2B SaaS business models.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed
• $50K – $150K
• Austin, TX
• 52 portfolio companies

Focused exclusively on early-stage companies building innovative B2B technologies for real estate and construction sectors.

• Real Estate
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
• $500K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused on innovation in real estate development through AI technology integration.

• Real Estate
• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $4.0M
• Austin, TX
• 11 portfolio companies

Dedicated to supporting startups building the next wave of tools for retailers, with an emphasis on operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $2.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Backing founders building the future of retail operations with SaaS tools and AI models that streamline inventory, marketing, and customer engagement.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $150K – $1.0M
• New York City, NY
• 2 portfolio companies

Catalyst focuses on AI-driven solutions in the B2B SaaS market, aiming to empower businesses with next-gen software tools and applications.

• Other
• SaaS

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

Engages in early-stage investments in Social Impact ventures that deliver measurable positive change through innovative approaches.

• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $6.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in scalable workforce development and talent solutions for modern enterprises.

• Other
• SaaS
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.5M
• Palo Alto, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Catalyst Ventures targets early-stage tech companies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency for SMBs through innovative software solutions.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $1.5M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

Focused on leveraging AI to innovate within the staffing and recruiting industry, supporting scalable B2B models.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $400K – $2.0M
• New York, NY
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on marketplace innovations and technology that boosts automotive industry efficiency.

• Marketplace
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $250K – $500K
• Boston, MA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in AI-driven B2B startups that offer innovative solutions across sectors.

• AI / ML
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Chicago, IL
• 1 portfolio company

Catalyze Capital is laser-focused on pre-seed and seed investments in sustainable energy storage, emphasizing hardtech solutions and advanced materials innovations.

• Climate / Energy
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $300K – $1.5M
• San Jose, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in transformative B2B SaaS companies with a strong penchant for insurance and financial technology innovation.

• SaaS
• Other
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed
• Austin, TX
• 10 portfolio companies

Catapult Ventures focuses on backing early-stage teams building developer-first and technically complex tools.

• Developer Tools
• Deep Tech

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• San Mateo, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Solo-GP early-stage fund focused exclusively on enterprise software. The firm targets technical and software-centric companies, including developer tooling and infrastructure-adjacent products.

• Enterprise
• Developer Tools
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• San Francisco, California

Specializes in startups using causal inference and graph-based models to enhance software observability and incident resolution.

• AI / ML
• Developer Tools
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $75K – $250K
• New York, NY
• 6 portfolio companies

Focused on transformative energy solutions, including advanced nuclear technologies and materials testing innovations.

• Other
• Deep Tech

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

Supports B2B SaaS innovations within aerospace and related sectors.

• Other
• SaaS

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

Focuses on early-stage investments in companies developing breakthrough technologies in space and advanced computation.

• Deep Tech
• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $2.0M – $15.0M
• Seattle, WA
• 1 portfolio company