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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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  • NeoVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $2.77M–$8.35M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 224 VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $800K–$2.45M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Draper House Angel ClubSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SMB Investor NetworkSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Alpha EdisonVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $50K–$200K (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • Kearny JacksonSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Seed

    AI & MLDeveloper ToolsB2B SoftwareHardware & Robotics

  • Impellent VenturesSyndicate · Rochester, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $425K–$5.1M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Riot VenturesVC firm · Venice, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.3M–$3.95M (est.)

    AI & MLHardware & Robotics

  • HYPER VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$350K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • JKA VentureSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Polaris PartnersVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed to Growth · checks $5M–$15M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcareMedia, Gaming & CreatorFintech+1

  • Founder CollectiveSyndicate · Cambridge, MA

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $950K–$2.85M (est.)

    Healthcare

  • Channel PointSyndicate · Boston, MA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$700K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Rebuild CapitalVC firm · Albany, NY

    Seed, Series A

    Insurtech

  • AH CryptoVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Crypto & Web3

  • MW LSV StarcloudVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Autilus MekoneVC firm · Santa Monica, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.02M–$3.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Run Ventures II CIVVC firm · Salt Lake City, UT

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$700K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Array LabsSyndicate

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

    Deep Tech

  • GreyMatterSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$1.1M (est.)

    HealthcareB2B Software

  • HarbrightSyndicate · Cary, NC

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$600K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MF VenturesVC firm

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DTFAVC firm · Austin, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Mr. Wizard VenturesSyndicate · Guaynabo, PR

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$2.85M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Collective GlobalSyndicate · Spring, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ExoscaletonSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $825K–$10.3M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SWC AI InfrastructureSyndicate

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

    AI & MLDeveloper Tools

  • DFJ GrowthVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Seed to Growth

    AI & ML

  • WasatchVC firm · Salt Lake City, UT

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AlbumVC firm · Lehi, UT

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Silicon Valley CISOSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$450K (est.)

    Mobility & LogisticsDeep Tech

  • IndexVC firm · Irvine, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Nor'easter CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$850K (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaClimate & Energy

  • 776VC firm · Jupiter, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AZTSyndicate · Fremont, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$5.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Matter Venture PartnersVC firm · Los Altos, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $4.5M–$13.5M (est.)

    CybersecurityAI & ML

  • FBV SMASyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • JSL Health CapitalSyndicate · Sarasota, FL

    Seed, Growth · checks $1.2M–$2.4M (est.)

    HealthcareAI & MLB2B Software

  • GSBackers CorgiSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Mendham Drive Venture DealsSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified