Seed Venture Capital Firms

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

Focused on cultivating early-stage Fintech and SaaS companies that are aiming to disrupt traditional industries with transformative technology.

• Fintech
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $1.0M – $5.0M
• Boston, MA
• 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

Focuses on early-stage investments in AI-driven B2B SaaS solutions for mid-market operations and supply chain.

• SaaS
• AI / ML
• Other

• Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

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

Backing companies transforming workflow efficiency through AI-enabled tools and systems, with a focus on enterprise-scale applications.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Enterprise

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $4.0M
• Denver, CO
• 40 portfolio companies

Catalytic Impact Partners invests in transformative Climate Tech startups that use technology to address significant environmental challenges.

• Climate / Energy

• Seed
• $1.0M – $3.0M
• Miami, FL
• 1 portfolio company

Investing in combustion and ignition advancements in high-performance applications such as motorsports and industrial solutions.

• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Denver, CO
• 6 portfolio companies

Focused on hardware-heavy, deep-tech startups leveraging advanced materials and clean energy solutions.

• Other
• AI / ML
• Healthcare

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Austin, TX
• 73 portfolio companies

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

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

Invests in early-stage education solutions that empower educators and address learning challenges primarily in K-12.

• EdTech
• Other

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Boston, MA
• 2 portfolio companies

Causeway Media Partners invests in emerging companies innovating in sports-related technology, media, and fan interaction.

• Other
• AI / ML

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $10.0M
• Cambridge, MA
• 2 portfolio companies

Cavallo invests in innovative AgTech and FoodTech companies, leveraging technology to advance sustainable production and distribution systems.

• Food / AgTech
• Other
• Climate / Energy

• Seed
• $500K – $3.0M
• San Francisco, USA
• 44 portfolio companies

Seed-focused European fund with strong B2B software orientation and occasional US exposure.

• Enterprise
• SaaS

• Seed
• $500K – $2.0M
• Berlin, Germany
• 38 portfolio companies

Cedar Hill Ventures invests in data-driven enterprise SaaS startups solving automation and financial services problems.

• AI / ML
• SaaS
• Enterprise

• Seed
• $500K – $2.5M
• Austin, TX
• 1 portfolio company

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

Backing enterprise-focused SaaS startups solving operational inefficiencies in LatAm conglomerates.

• Enterprise
• Other
• AI / ML

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $4.5M
• São Paulo, Brazil
• 1 portfolio company

Focuses on deep-tech startups spanning AI for telecommunications, computational AI, and enterprise infrastructure globally.

• Deep Tech
• AI / ML
• Other

• Seed, Series A
• $1.0M – $7.5M
• Menlo Park, CA
• 1 portfolio company

Invests in early-stage Biotech and Healthtech startups with disruptive technologies.

• Healthcare

• Seed
• $1.0M – $2.5M
• Chicago, IL

The Celo Ecosystem Fund supports projects building on the Celo blockchain that advance blockchain payments, commerce, and inclusive finance globally.

• Other
• Fintech
• AI / ML

• Pre-Seed, Seed
• $100K – $1.0M
• San Francisco, CA
• 50 portfolio companies