Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms

Contrary describes itself as a talent- and research-driven firm backing a small number of exceptional entrepreneurs and the companies they build, from seed to scale.

• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• San Francisco, United States
• 5 portfolio companies

Convective Capital invests in early-stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A) startups building disaster resilience technologies—initially focused on firetech—and more lately broader physical-risk mitigation f...

• Other

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

Invests in collaborative tools and SaaS platforms that solve inefficiencies in lab workflows and research operations.

• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $300K – $1.0M
• Seattle, WA
• 2 portfolio companies

Converge Platforms specializes in B2B SaaS and tech-enabled tools that help startups operate efficiently.

• Other
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed
• $150K – $500K
• Los Angeles, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Converge Ventures invests in early-stage, business-focused tech startups innovating in areas like vertical SaaS, AI, and workflow automation, with a focus on SMB-oriented markets.

• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $2.0M
• Boston, MA
• 5 portfolio companies

Investing in next-gen payments solutions leveraging AI-driven B2B platforms for global settlements.

• Fintech
• SaaS
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.5M
• Toronto, Canada
• 1 portfolio company

Supports the convergence of biotechnology and AI to foster transformative advancements in enterprise solutions.

• AI / ML
• Healthcare
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed
• $1.5M – $10.0M
• New York, NY
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on human-centric AI solutions at the intersection of technology and daily workflows, targeting pre-seed stage.

• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 11 portfolio companies

Conversion Capital backs early-stage companies (pre-seed through Series A) in fintech, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, healthcare, national security, vertical software, manufacturing/logistics and relate...

• Fintech
• Marketplace
• SaaS

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $5.0M
• New York, United States
• 8 portfolio companies

Focused on investing in horizontal AI/ML infrastructure and SaaS solutions solving enterprise pain points with innovative tooling.

• AI / ML
• Developer Tools
• SaaS

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

Invests in unique and immersive gaming ventures with strong social and experiential elements, focusing on early-stage companies driving innovation in the gaming and metaverse industries.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 15 portfolio companies

Invests exclusively in early-stage AI-driven SaaS platforms, emphasizing founder-optimized productivity tools.

• Other
• Deep Tech

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

Focused exclusively on interactive entertainment and gaming IP with potential for cross-media adaptation.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $1.0M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 21 portfolio companies

Conviction invests in AI-native “Software 3.0” companies, backing founders translating powerful AI models into products that transform industries.

• Other
• Developer Tools
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $25.0M
• San Francisco, United States
• 3 portfolio companies

Focuses on innovative ventures in hospitality and consumer experiences globally.

• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $2.0M
• Paris, France
• 2 portfolio companies

Dedicated to investing in conversational AI technologies that improve healthcare communication.

• Healthcare
• Other

• Pre-Seed
• $500K – $1.5M
• Barcelona, Spain
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in startups using AI to improve human and resource coordination, with applications in gig markets and emergency systems.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Toronto, Canada
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in AI-enabled coordination technologies and public safety innovations for smart cities.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• London, UK
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in AI-driven technologies that are transforming emerging markets, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector.

• AI / ML
• Healthcare

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $2.0M
• Cape Town, South Africa

Core Innovation Capital (Core VC) invests in pre-seed through Series A technology startups rebuilding core systems across financial services, healthcare, housing, insurance, SMB enablement, and work, ...

• Fintech
• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $500K – $5.0M
• Los Angeles, California, United States
• 67 portfolio companies

Focuses exclusively on IT and security operations startups that streamline and enhance existing enterprise systems.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $400K – $2.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Core Protocol Ventures backs technical founders building core infrastructure for AI, with a focus on DevOps, middleware, and robust deployment frameworks.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Developer Tools

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Boston, MA
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in transformative SaaS platforms and technology-driven improvement in healthcare and professional workflow ecosystems.

• Healthcare
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $3.0M
• Boston, MA
• 16 portfolio companies

Focuses on innovative startups disrupting the ad-buying process with emphasis on programmatic and SaaS-based solutions.

• Other
• SaaS

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