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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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  • Nea CHVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed to Growth

    Biotech & PharmaB2B SoftwareAI & MLConsumer+1

  • NDHSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.23M–$6.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Entrada VenturesSyndicate · Middletown, DE

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$950K (est.)

    SpaceB2B SoftwareReal Estate & PropTech

  • Brown Angel GroupSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$350K (est.)

    FintechHealthcareBiotech & PharmaClimate & Energy

  • Moreno VCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.95M (est.)

    AI & MLSpaceMedia, Gaming & CreatorClimate & Energy

  • EHZSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $900K–$12.7M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • 8188 CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $450K–$2.7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SGVSyndicate · San Diego, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.63M–$3.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Avlok CapitalVC firm · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Illini AngelsSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • K5 TechSyndicate · Miami Beach, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5.75M–$27.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kalea VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$1.05M (est.)

    AI & MLSpace

  • MenloVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    AI & MLDeep Tech

  • GatePass VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$1.75M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Tru Arrow Technology Partners CIVVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$800K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HB-WINSyndicate · Cary, NC

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

    Climate & Energy

  • PolisSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $875K–$4.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Red Beard Ventures SyndicatesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    AI & MLDeep Tech

  • SeriesVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AccelVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed to Growth

    B2B SoftwareHealthcare

  • Pack VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Also CapitalSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$1.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • IronArcVC firm · Austin, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BloomSyndicate · Farmington Hills, MI

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $4.25M–$14.7M (est.)

    Fintech

  • Good Alpha Industries Series LLC, TrancheVC firm · West Palm Beach, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Harris AustinAngel · Mamaroneck, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Beillion Capital LLC ProjectVC firm · Fremont, CA

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

    Climate & Energy

  • AGC ParallaxSyndicate · Miami, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Garage Syndicate VentureSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Tandem VenturesVC firm · Lehi, UT

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $500K–$1M (est.)

    Media, Gaming & CreatorFintech

  • Axel VenturesSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • WH StrategicVC firm · Arlington, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Reinforced VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$550K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Nucleation CapitalVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Seed, Series A

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Giant Step Capital SpecialsSyndicate · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$10.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FDVCSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • The Gate StrategicSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.55M–$25.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Heron Rock Nest AlSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$850K (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Spark CapitalVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed to Growth

    AI & ML

  • Menlo InflectionVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    AI & MLCybersecurity