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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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  • FewtureVC firm · Berkeley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NOYSSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $10M–$20M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Anansi CapitalSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Hanwha-8090 Nexus GrowthVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 01A PelicanVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.32M–$3.95M (est.)

    Fintech

  • HeavybitVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareDeveloper Tools

  • Drumbeat CapitalVC firm · San Mateo, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • PruVen Capital PartnersVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Growth · checks $3.7M–$11.2M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareFintechInsurtechAI & ML

  • Dynasty Consumer GrowthVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Consumer

  • YC AllocateVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$950K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • YC Allocate AF26 AIVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Varda Stack OneVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Developer Tools

  • BPW-D RibbitVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Monograph Capital PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $1.52M–$4.6M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • FartherVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Plaid MatrixVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.65M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FreeflowVC firm · Berkeley, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VerifiedVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Athreya CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Suncoast VenturesVC firm · Walnut Creek, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Zhu VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • CEOs'VC firm · Woodside, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Blank Space VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    Space

  • Red Glass VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.5M–$4.5M (est.)

    Hardware & RoboticsAI & ML

  • Brainstorm VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Fortitude VenturesSyndicate · San Mateo, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.77M–$3.55M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Union Peak VenturesVC firm · San Mateo, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Farajaalaei AlteraVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • YAR VenturesVC firm · Sunnyvale, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • V0 Fund 6.1.1VC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AntimatterVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Leo CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AIX VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $2.5M–$7.5M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Ve PGSVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $775K–$2.35M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SMSVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • EldridgeVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kapor CapitalVC firm · Oakland, CA

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M (est.)

    EducationAI & MLConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • BAG VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M (est.)

    Space

  • AI Select Fund ofVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $575K–$1.75M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Premier Path PrivateVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified