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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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  • The Venture CollectiveSyndicate · Miami Beach, FL

    Seed · checks $1.02M–$2.05M (est.)

    AI & MLFintechHealthcareClimate & Energy

  • Harlem Capital Partners VentureVC firm · New York, NY

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

    AI & MLIndustrial & Manufacturing

  • FintopVC firm · Nashville, TN

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.82M–$5.5M (est.)

    FintechB2B SoftwareDeep Tech

  • True VenturesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Kineticos Life SciencesVC firm · Raleigh, NC

    Seed · checks $550K–$1.65M (est.)

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Moonshots CapitalVC firm · Austin, TX

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

    AI & MLMedia, Gaming & CreatorDefense & AerospaceGovTech & Public Sector

  • ScaleSyndicate · Foster City, CA

    Seed · checks $25K–$50K (est.)

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • Safar PartnersVC firm · Cambridge, MA

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

    HealthcareAI & MLIndustrial & ManufacturingClimate & Energy

  • Canapi VenturesVC firm · Washington, DC

    Seed, Growth · checks $2.73M–$8.2M (est.)

    FintechB2B Software

  • Work-Bench VenturesVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $1.25M–$3.75M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML

  • Signet Healthcare Partners QP PartnershipVC firm · New York, NY

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

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma

  • Luma GroupVC firm · New York, NY

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

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • Wayfinder VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcareDeveloper Tools

  • Asymmetric Capital PartnersVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed · checks $1.25M–$3.75M (est.)

    SpaceDeep Tech

  • VoLo Earth Ventures ImpactVC firm · Snowmass Village, CO

    Seed · checks $850K–$2.55M (est.)

    Climate & Energy

  • UncorkVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Deep TechAI & MLDeveloper ToolsHealthcare+1

  • BullpenVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $2.92M–$8.8M (est.)

    ConsumerMedia, Gaming & CreatorB2B Software

  • Indicator VenturesVC firm · Wellesley, MA

    Seed · checks $725K–$2.15M (est.)

    FintechHealthcareE-commerce & Retail

  • PruVen Capital PartnersVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Growth · checks $3.7M–$11.2M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareFintechInsurtechAI & ML

  • THIRD PrimeVC firm · New York, NY

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

    E-commerce & RetailConsumerClimate & EnergyDeep Tech

  • Domain AssociatesVC firm · Princeton, NJ

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.2M–$3.6M (est.)

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Raine Venture PartnersVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.45M (est.)

    Deep TechMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • LiveOakVC firm · Austin, TX

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $200K–$600K (est.)

    Real Estate & PropTechAI & MLCybersecurity

  • Arrowroot CapitalVC firm · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.65M–$11M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareCybersecurityReal Estate & PropTech

  • Monograph Capital PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $1.52M–$4.6M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • Red Glass VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Hardware & RoboticsAI & ML

  • DynamoVC firm · Chattanooga, TN

    Seed to Growth · checks $1.38M–$4.1M (est.)

    Mobility & LogisticsIndustrial & Manufacturing

  • GreylockVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Growth

    AI & ML

  • Kapor CapitalVC firm · Oakland, CA

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$1.5M (est.)

    EducationAI & MLConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • FanninVC firm · Houston, TX

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $225K–$650K (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • 2048 VenturesVC firm · Princeton, NJ

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$3M (est.)

    Deep TechAI & ML

  • Translink Capital PartnersVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $1.73M–$5.2M (est.)

    HealthcareCybersecurityE-commerce & RetailClimate & Energy+1

  • 2.0 VenturesVC firm · Lehi, UT

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

    B2B SoftwareFood & Agriculture

  • MCJVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Climate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • Andina-Pier 88 InnovationVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $225K–$700K (est.)

    B2B SoftwareHealthcareDeep Tech

  • Vast VenturesVC firm · Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $325K–$950K (est.)

    InsurtechHealthcare

  • At One VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.75M–$11.3M (est.)

    Climate & EnergyB2B SoftwareBiotech & PharmaIndustrial & Manufacturing

  • Good FriendsVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $50K–$150K (est.)

    E-commerce & RetailConsumer

  • JAM Special Opportunity VenturesVC firm · Atlanta, GA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.68M–$5M (est.)

    FintechDeep TechB2B Software

  • Brick & Mortar VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Real Estate & PropTech