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Seed investors active this year

2,875 US seed investors filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 896 (31%) of them in the last 90 days. The top home states are California (707), New York (318) and Florida (153); the most common sectors are AI & ML (402), Healthcare (229) and B2B Software (222). For the 2,187 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $350K–$1.05M. 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?

2,875 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 896 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do seed investors typically invest?

The median estimated check is $350K–$1.05M, across 2,187 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

Where are seed investors based?

Most are in California (707), New York (318) and Florida (153).

What sectors do seed investors back most?

AI & ML (402), Healthcare (229) and B2B Software (222) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • Mendoza Ventures GrowthVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Rise X CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • WYO VCVC firm · Cody, WY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$1.2M (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • Series LumicellVC firm · Burlington, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wavecrest VincueVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Grain Ventures CapitalSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • LPG IntuitionVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Archer Private InvestmentSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $850K–$1.7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Rivergate Capital GroupSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • UVB CapitalSyndicate

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

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma

  • PointOne AngelsSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Vero Nucleus VenturesSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • G8 Alpine BioVC firm · Highland Park, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Biotech & Pharma

  • J.J.-GRSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$600K (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Anomaly Mana ALSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $625K–$1.25M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Julian CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • IterativeVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$500K (est.)

    ConsumerAI & MLEducation

  • Blue Ivy VenturesVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Era VenturesVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A · checks $700K–$2.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SWaN MediaVC firm · Leesburg, VA

    Seed, Series A

    Media, Gaming & CreatorBiotech & Pharma

  • EGT NorthVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Tropion Club AmericaVC firm · Miami, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Icarus VenturesVC firm · Great Neck, NY

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NeXeption CapitalVC firm · Chester Springs, PA

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

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • Gadde CapitalVC firm · Johns Creek, GA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$1.15M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Life Extension VenturesSyndicate · Long Island City, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $26.6M–$85.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Topology VenturesVC firm · Miami Beach, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Swagar Capital Hubble NetworkVC firm · Woodland Hills, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • C5R F&F Pre-SeedSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $900K–$1.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ZSP CapitalSyndicate · Flower Mound, TX

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

    Healthcare

  • Third MindVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Fintop IV SBICVC firm · Nashville, TN

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Anomaly VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Presidio Partners HFSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Prime Movers Early GrowthVC firm · Miami, DE

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Genoa VenturesSyndicate · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $800K–$1.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Point Allerton TTVC firm · Hull, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Atlas EquitiesVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VentureboomSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.02M–$6.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Paragon AvoVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A · checks $725K–$2.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified