Seed Venture Capital Firms

Invests in science and technology-driven startups aggressively tackling the climate crisis. Includes ocean-focused initiatives.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $500K – $5.0M
• Palo Alto, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in high-potential global startups, especially SMB-focused software and AI-driven platforms.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $150K
• Toronto, Canada
• 2 portfolio companies

Focused exclusively on loyalty and retail tech solutions utilizing AI for B2B marketplaces.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $1.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

LoyaltyLab exclusively invests in software and platforms addressing customer loyalty and smarter consumer engagement strategies.

• Other
• SaaS
• Consumer

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

Lucid Ventures fuels health and wellness startups focusing on scalable mental health solutions for corporate clients.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Seed
• $300K – $1.5M
• San Diego, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Early-stage VC investing in software startups with strong founder-product fit; frequently invests pre-seed/seed.

• SaaS

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

Focuses entirely on gaming and metaverse startups at seed and series A worldwide.

• Other

• Seed, seed+
• $300K – $5.0M
• Istanbul, Turkey
• 25 portfolio companies

Fintech and insurtech investor backing companies building financial services infrastructure and software.

• Fintech
• Other
• SaaS

• Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• New York, NY
• 17 portfolio companies

Luma Capital invests in trailblazing customer service tech and SMB SaaS startups that redefine business-client interactions.

• Other
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
• $500K – $4.0M
• Denver, CO
• 4 portfolio companies

Lumia specializes in data-driven companies using AI/ML to improve healthcare outcomes, with emphasis on SaaS and HealthTech diagnostic platforms.

• Healthcare
• AI / ML
• Security

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• San Mateo, CA
• 4 portfolio companies

Lumiere supports early-stage Asian tech startups building affordable, scalable consumer-focused solutions.

• EdTech
• Consumer
• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• Singapore
• 2 portfolio companies

India's first gaming and interactive entertainment-focused VC fund, supporting innovation in gaming ecosystems.

• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $200K – $2.0M
• Mumbai, India
• 2 portfolio companies

Invests in technologies that improve learner outcomes and deliver solutions at scale, especially for underrepresented demographics.

• EdTech
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $500K – $2.0M
• Indianapolis, IN
• 2 portfolio companies

Lumina Ventures focuses on empowering B2B SaaS and AI startups that enhance enterprise productivity.

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Austin, TX
• 2 portfolio companies

Luminari Partners invests in AI-first companies, with significant emphasis on Computer Vision and application-heavy use cases in FitnessTech and SportsTech.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $300K – $1.5M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Early-stage investor in analytics-driven tools and platforms scaling creator-driven commerce and actionable insights.

• Other

• Seed, Pre-Seed
• $100K – $1.5M
• Los Angeles, CA
• 2 portfolio companies

Targeting innovative B2B SaaS companies within the Media industry, focusing on regional specialists tackling industry-specific issues.

• Other
• SaaS

• Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Boulder, CO

Luminous Ventures invests in cutting-edge science and health companies pushing the boundaries of modern medicine, including psychedelics and wellness.

• Healthcare
• Other
• Consumer

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $250K – $5.0M
• London, UK (US investments)
• 13 portfolio companies

Focuses on disruptive consumer tech startups transforming everyday experiences using AI and voice-driven experiences.

• AI / ML
• Other

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

Lumos invests in growth-stage technology companies in the human-capital development sector, particularly education and learning, workforce development, and knowledge and talent. Its stated focus is th...

• EdTech
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• New York, United States
• 13 portfolio companies

Focused on IoT and industrial hardware startups with breakthrough sensor technology.

• Deep Tech
• Other
• SaaS

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Berlin, Germany
• 2 portfolio companies

Focuses on supporting minority and veteran founders with scalable B2B SaaS models.

• SaaS
• Enterprise
• Fintech

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Washington, DC
• 2 portfolio companies

Seed-stage fund specializing in B2C SaaS and marketplaces with a focus on European tech startups.

• Other
• Marketplace
• SaaS

• Seed
• $150K – $500K
• Munich, Germany
• 8 portfolio companies

Luno Expeditions backs early-stage fintech and crypto companies focused on financial inclusion, remittances, and cross-border payments.

• Fintech
• Other

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $50K – $250K
• London, UK
• 2 portfolio companies