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Seed investors active this year

2,863 US seed investors filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 886 (31%) of them in the last 90 days. The top home states are California (676), New York (320) and Washington (295); the most common sectors are AI & ML (381), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (196). For the 2,159 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $325K–$1M. 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 seed investors are investing right now?

2,863 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 886 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do seed investors typically invest?

The median estimated check is $325K–$1M, across 2,159 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

Where are seed investors based?

Most are in California (676), New York (320) and Washington (295).

What sectors do seed investors back most?

AI & ML (381), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (196) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • Sound VenturesVC firm · Santa Monica, CA

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

    AI & MLCrypto & Web3

  • IDA VenturesSyndicate · Miami Beach, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$2.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Dealmakers SyndicateSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$750K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CrosslinkVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    InsurtechAI & MLCybersecurity

  • 99 Tartans Alumni AngelsSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Engineering CapitalVC firm · Mountain View, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $625K–$1.9M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

  • Pachamama CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$1.3M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Working CapitalSyndicate · Washington D.C., DC

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M–$5M (est.)

    Mobility & LogisticsAI & ML

  • Arka VentureSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    AI & MLDeep Tech

  • Shelter Island VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Never Lift VCVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ProtagonistVC firm · Bay Harbor Islands, FL

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.13M–$3.35M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Super Angel SyndicateSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Play Ventures Investments VCCVC firm

    Seed, Series B

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Spacecadet VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$1.25M (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Schnitzel Capital ALSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$3.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Stellar CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$200K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • NextGenVC firm · Baltimore, MD

    Seed, Series A · checks $625K–$1.85M (est.)

    Hardware & Robotics

  • GTM SyndicatesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NewViewVC firm · Burlingame, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $2.02M–$49.6M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML

  • LavrockVC firm · Arlington, VA

    Seed · checks $1.25M–$3.75M (est.)

    Defense & AerospaceCybersecurityDeep Tech

  • Essentia VenturesSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Bommie CapitalVC firm · Princeton, NJ

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • InvestInDataSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$250K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • SaaSholicSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $675K–$10M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • JStarVC firm · Austin, TX

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Arkenstone CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$700K (est.)

    B2B SoftwareSpace

  • Construct CapitalVC firm · Washington, DC

    Seed to Series B · checks $1.5M–$4.5M (est.)

    Hardware & RoboticsIndustrial & ManufacturingMobility & LogisticsFintech+1

  • AV FoundationVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Capital Factory SPVsSyndicate · Austin, TX

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$5.9M (est.)

    SpaceIndustrial & ManufacturingConsumerReal Estate & PropTech

  • Banner VCVC firm · Austin, TX

    Seed to Series B · checks $2.2M–$6.6M (est.)

    Space

  • avraVC firm · Hillsborough, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $2.5M–$7.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CIV TNCVC firm · Venice, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DiversiFi VenturesSyndicate · Los Altos, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.1M–$2.45M (est.)

    AI & MLFintechEducation

  • Chamaeleon SPVSSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CompoundSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$3.35M (est.)

    AI & MLCrypto & Web3Hardware & RoboticsDeep Tech

  • ARK Strategic CapitalVC firm · St. Petersburg, FL

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

    Crypto & Web3

  • AntlerAccelerator · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Palumni VCSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$250K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • FoundersX GrowthVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma