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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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  • Anoria SeedSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wild Fan ClubSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.05M–$2.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Adderall CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M–$4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wayfinder VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcareDeveloper Tools

  • BluePointe Ventures TechFundVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma

  • WenlockianSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5M–$10M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Birdhouse SeedSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Iron City CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$550K (est.)

    GovTech & Public Sector

  • GSBackers CFRMSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.27M–$4.55M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • RPIP AI InfraSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M–$4M (est.)

    AI & MLDeveloper Tools

  • ParkaveSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Unreasonable-CRSyndicate

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

    B2B Software

  • Seedradar-SHSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$150K (est.)

    B2B Software

  • QuantonationVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SurgePointVC firm · New York, NY

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

    AI & ML

  • Kamerra TamarinVC firm

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BSVVC firm · Dallas, TX

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

    B2B Software

  • Re VCVC firm · Brooklyn, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BL.vc Deep TechVC firm · Raleigh, NC

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

    Deep Tech

  • Noveus CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kairos ContinuityVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Fintech

  • SWV FUND II DirectVC firm · Mclean, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Syndicate by BANA Angels BQSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ambarone Ventures SpecialSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.13M–$2.25M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MTx CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Reasons to Be OptimisticSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$5.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CAP Global VenturesSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Harbinger VIGVC firm · Atlanta, GA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HTVSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Pond Hop VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$150K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Cacao FinancialSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Sweater Inc MemberSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $450K–$900K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Socratic DelosVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NZVC Mana SYSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.4M–$6.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Stanford GSB 2027 Class Fund VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.98M–$5.95M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Warren PointSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $700K–$4M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcareDeep Tech

  • Kube VCSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$950K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Next Legacy Emerging LeadersVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

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

    B2B SoftwareClimate & EnergyFood & Agriculture

  • CommonwealVC firm · New York, NY

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

    GovTech & Public SectorClimate & EnergyDefense & AerospaceCybersecurity

  • SmartPairing VenturesSyndicate · Washington Crossing, PA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $475K–$950K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified