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Startup investors in the SF Bay Area

476 investors based in the SF Bay Area filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 170 (36%) of them in the last 90 days. The most common sectors are AI & ML (107), B2B Software (53) and Healthcare (45). For the 346 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $500K–$1.5M. Counted by the office address on their SEC filings; many invest well beyond the SF Bay Area.

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How many startup investors in the SF Bay Area are investing right now?

476 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 170 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do startup investors in the SF Bay Area typically invest?

The median estimated check is $500K–$1.5M, across 346 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

What sectors do startup investors in the SF Bay Area back most?

AI & ML (107), B2B Software (53) and Healthcare (45) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • BTV FPVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • DigitalDx NowDxVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Tactile VenturesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$550K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • JSVK VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • DigitalDx FemtechVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Giant Ventures Beyond AeroVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Defense & Aerospace
  • T1V EuropaVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Motive ForceVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • WestboundVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Commit CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Curious EndeavorsVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Healthcare
  • SavantVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Growth · checks $250K–$750K (est.)

    B2B Software
  • HeroicVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Hive Global AIVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M (est.)

    AI & ML
  • Pear VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $4M–$12M (est.)

    AI & MLHealthcareB2B Software
  • NVC HCPVC firm · Burlingame, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Thayer VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $12.5M–$25M (est.)

    AI & ML
  • Wavepeak VenturesVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M (est.)

    E-commerce & RetailConsumer
  • Cheyenne Signos PartnersVC firm · Woodside, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Ballistic VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series B · checks $1.3M–$3.9M (est.)

    CybersecurityAI & ML
  • Light Street BeaconVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $4.5M–$13.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • CL Advisors - DIVVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Growth Street PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $1.25M–$3.75M (est.)

    B2B Software
  • A. Capital PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.5M–$10.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Starport VentureVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Media, Gaming & Creator
  • SFNVCVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Gigascale CapitalVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mythos VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$2M (est.)

    AI & ML
  • Mangusta CapitalSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $575K–$1.15M (est.)

    B2B Software
  • CL Advisors - DVIVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Resonant Venture CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$550K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Rebellion VenturesSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • Mojo VenturesVC firm · Los Altos Hills, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • GPV Acquisition-R CompanyVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • 444 CapitalVC firm · Sausalito, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified
  • FranklinVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$800K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified