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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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  • Linea VenturesVC firm · Berkeley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Magicus Ventures Z-A2VC firm · Surfside, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kattegat Capital - SLSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$350K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Cultivation CapitalVC firm · St. Louis, MO

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $250K–$3.5M (est.)

    Food & AgricultureBiotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • SubstanceVC firm · Berkeley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SOLUtionSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$50K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Gold Cone CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$250K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MonocleSyndicate · Woodmere, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $750K–$1.5M (est.)

    Healthcare

  • Sunshine InvestmentSyndicate · Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5.7M–$11.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • RH Network VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$750K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GT VentureVC firm · Memphis, TN

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • E Abramson LegacySyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$1.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Altimeter CatskillVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Noar VenturesVC firm · Cos Cob, CT

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MXV CapitalVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Script CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    AI & ML

  • FLF AccelerateAccelerator · Tampa, FL

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $50K–$150K (est.)

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML

  • of Omni VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $775K–$1.55M (est.)

    Hardware & RoboticsMobility & Logistics

  • MadSci HeinzSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Suncoast Venture StudioAccelerator · Sarasota, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K (est.)

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Northforge VenturesSyndicate · Miami, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FirehunterVC firm · Denver, CO

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • First In Patriot SmackVC firm · Hobe Sound, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$500K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • First In Patriot CastelionVC firm · Hobe Sound, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • First In Patriot AntithesisVC firm · Hobe Sound, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • First In Liberty CastelionVC firm · Hobe Sound, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$700K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Where2Wheel Pre-SeedSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Gradient Horizon CapitalSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GeneralizeVC firm · Mckinney, TX

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Syntropy VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Gradient AscentVC firm · West Hollywood, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AthenaeumVC firm · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Y CombinatorAccelerator · Mountain View, CA

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $250K–$500K (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareDeveloper ToolsHardware & Robotics+1

  • SNR 826 dBUVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Webb Investment NetworkVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    HealthcareCybersecurity

  • LFC LifeCycleVC firm · Chevy Chase, MD

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Aegis Special SituationsSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5.33M–$10.7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NFNTE CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$800K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AttractiveSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.25M–$4.5M (est.)

    Consumer

  • Plug & PlayVC firm · Sunnyvale, CA

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

    Climate & Energy