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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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  • FirsthandVCVC firm

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AngelList-Forefront Venture PartnersSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$150K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Castle Island VenturesVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.68M–$5.05M (est.)

    FintechB2B SoftwareHealthcare

  • Redpoint VenturesVC firm · Woodside, CA

    Seed to Growth

    B2B SoftwareAI & MLMedia, Gaming & CreatorConsumer+1

  • Engage VentureSyndicate · Atlanta, GA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Viola VenturesVC firm

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $3.48M–$10.4M (est.)

    FintechAI & MLB2B Software

  • Aditum BioVC firm · Oakland, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $4M–$12M (est.)

    Biotech & Pharma

  • MetaOrientalVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SPVC VenturesVC firm · Layton, UT

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 1802VSyndicate · Austin, TX

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.35M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • T1P CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.32M–$4.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VineVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $1.13M–$3.35M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareDeveloper ToolsFintech

  • Motor InvestmentVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ECVSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BoxGroupVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed · checks $2.75M–$8.25M (est.)

    Deep TechDeveloper Tools

  • 7wire VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

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

    HealthcareMedia, Gaming & CreatorSpace

  • Valhalla VenturesSyndicate · Miami, FL

    Seed · checks $5M–$10M (est.)

    AI & MLClimate & EnergySpace

  • Twenty Two VenturesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BRVCVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Space

  • Mute VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Isaac Health III VUVPVC firm · Austin, TX

    Seed, Series A

    Healthcare

  • SHLCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • KEAI Advisors & FriendsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.02M–$4.05M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • AI All StarVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

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

    AI & ML

  • Ecosphere VenturesVC firm · Sugar Land, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Side DoorSyndicate · Fernandina Beach, FL

    Seed, Series A · checks $450K–$1.35M (est.)

    Deep TechBiotech & PharmaFintechCrypto & Web3

  • MapleVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M (est.)

    Defense & Aerospace

  • ScrumVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $525K–$1.55M (est.)

    Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML

  • Superior StudiosVC firm · Chicago, IL

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

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Kohan Opportunities PLVC firm · Fountain Valley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Narya CapitalVC firm · Columbus, OH

    Seed · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaIndustrial & ManufacturingB2B Software

  • Socle PartnersVC firm

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Caper InvestmentsVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Hardware & Robotics

  • Begin CapitalVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CR Silva VenturesVC firm · Exeter, NH

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ProgrammaticSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Oceanus Growth PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $3M–$9M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Blue HorseshoeSyndicate · Naples, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $875K–$1.75M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • K Street CapitalVC firm · Richmond, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DeepTechX VenturesVC firm

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

    Sector focus not yet verified