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Seed investors active this year

2,831 US seed investors filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 882 (31%) of them in the last 90 days. The top home states are California (691), New York (314) and Florida (152); the most common sectors are AI & ML (378), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (197). For the 2,145 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?

2,831 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 882 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do seed investors typically invest?

The median estimated check is $325K–$1M, across 2,145 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

Where are seed investors based?

Most are in California (691), New York (314) and Florida (152).

What sectors do seed investors back most?

AI & ML (378), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (197) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • ArtisVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    HealthcareBiotech & PharmaAI & ML

  • Eli & FriendsSyndicate

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

    AI & ML

  • THIRD PrimeVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A · checks $875K–$2.65M (est.)

    E-commerce & RetailConsumerClimate & EnergyDeep Tech

  • TCMSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.8M–$3.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Old TomSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$750K (est.)

    Food & Agriculture

  • NICVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Foundation CapitalVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $2.25M–$53.7M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • Lakehouse Venture PartnersVC firm · Brooklyn, NY

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

    ConsumerB2B Software

  • DraperVC firm · San Mateo, CA

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

    Crypto & Web3AI & MLClimate & EnergyHealthcare

  • ISVVC firm · West Palm Beach, FL

    Seed to Growth · checks $225K–$650K (est.)

    Climate & EnergyIndustrial & ManufacturingDeep Tech

  • Netz CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M–$20.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Breakout VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.02M–$3.05M (est.)

    Deep TechBiotech & Pharma

  • E1 VCSyndicate · Miami, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Schroeder InvestmentsSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FikaVC firm · Culver City, CA

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $2.35M–$7.05M (est.)

    Real Estate & PropTechB2B SoftwareAI & MLFintech+1

  • DDS FoundersSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$450K (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Great North CapitalVC firm · Maple Grove, MN

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.25M (est.)

    Real Estate & PropTechCybersecurityE-commerce & Retail

  • Xtripe AngelsSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AscentVC firm · Virginia Beach, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NLP AIVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

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

    AI & ML

  • RaptorVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    ConsumerDeep TechReal Estate & PropTechMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • HVP HazelVC firm · Cincinnati, OH

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Liberty City Ventures AIVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A

    AI & MLGovTech & Public Sector

  • THVCVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $475K–$1.45M (est.)

    Healthcare

  • A-StarVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $125K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AdditionVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed to Growth · checks $12.8M–$47.1M (est.)

    E-commerce & RetailConsumerReal Estate & PropTechHealthcare

  • Ipo CLUBSyndicate · Miami Beach, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.07M–$3.25M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SquadraSyndicate · Baltimore, MD

    Seed to Growth · checks $250K–$700K (est.)

    CybersecurityDefense & AerospaceIndustrial & Manufacturing

  • FrenchFounders InvestmentClubSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Social LeverageSyndicate · Scottsdale, AZ

    Seed · checks $100K–$1.35M (est.)

    ConsumerFintech

  • OffscriptSyndicate · Boston, MA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $7.7M–$15.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SWC World ModelsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $9.05M–$18.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CUInvestorsSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Slipstream SPVsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$500K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Aditya NagarshethSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ventana Capital PartnersVC firm · Covina, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Candou VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BoldstartVC firm · Miami, FL

    Pre-seed to Series A

    AI & MLCybersecurity

  • Renn Global VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$2.45M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Unmet FrontierVC firm · Denver, CO

    Seed, Series A

    Deep Tech