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Pre-seed investors active this year

1,786 US pre-seed investors filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 580 (32%) of them in the last 90 days. The top home states are California (315), Washington (248) and New York (164); the most common sectors are AI & ML (215), B2B Software (109) and Healthcare (101). For the 1,732 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $250K–$750K. Stage comes from the investor's own website where it says; otherwise from fund size and the rounds it has joined, with angels, syndicates and accelerators counted as pre-seed and seed.

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How many pre-seed investors are investing right now?

1,786 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 580 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do pre-seed investors typically invest?

The median estimated check is $250K–$750K, across 1,732 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

Where are pre-seed investors based?

Most are in California (315), Washington (248) and New York (164).

What sectors do pre-seed investors back most?

AI & ML (215), B2B Software (109) and Healthcare (101) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • Entrepreneur Ventures LabsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed

    SpaceClimate & EnergyConsumerDeep Tech

  • MotivateVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    AI & MLConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • Foster VenturesVC firm · Foster City, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BP CrusoeVC firm

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$200K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SWC FintechSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$900K (est.)

    Fintech

  • Peter Gao CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$1.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Robo EternaSyndicate · Kent County, DE

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Aqua PlatformSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$1.15M (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Bling CapitalVC firm · Miami Beach, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.3M–$3.85M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • JK ZiplineSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$9.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GREP VCVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$200K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MVolution Partners VCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$2.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SCP VCIVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • New Vista Private CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Verdure Venture PartnersSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.33M–$5.85M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Nexus VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $1M–$25M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma

  • Grinich InvestmentsSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Human ElementSyndicate · Greenwich, CT

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Defense & AerospaceSpace

  • Justin Mares SyndicateSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$2M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Jetstream SyndicatesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Mobility & Logistics

  • AngelList-Forefront Venture PartnersSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$150K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Engage VentureSyndicate · Atlanta, GA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Viola VenturesVC firm

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $3.48M–$10.4M (est.)

    FintechAI & MLB2B Software

  • 1802VSyndicate · Austin, TX

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.35M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • T1P CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.32M–$4.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VineVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $1.13M–$3.35M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareDeveloper ToolsFintech

  • Twenty Two VenturesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BRVCVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Space

  • Mute VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SHLCSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • KEAI Advisors & FriendsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.02M–$4.05M (est.)

    AI & MLMobility & Logistics

  • AI All StarVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

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

    AI & ML

  • Ecosphere VenturesVC firm · Sugar Land, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Superior StudiosVC firm · Chicago, IL

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

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Kohan Opportunities PLVC firm · Fountain Valley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CR Silva VenturesVC firm · Exeter, NH

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ProgrammaticSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$500K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Blue HorseshoeSyndicate · Naples, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $875K–$1.75M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • K Street CapitalVC firm · Richmond, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DeepTechX VenturesVC firm

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

    Sector focus not yet verified