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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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  • OmegaVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed to Growth · checks $5.8M–$17.4M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcareAI & MLCybersecurity

  • NEW Rhein HealthcareVC firm · Philadelphia, PA

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

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma

  • Corazon CapitalVC firm · Chicago, IL

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

    Media, Gaming & CreatorDeep TechAI & ML

  • RA CapitalVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed to Growth · checks $1.23M–$3.65M (est.)

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma

  • Kinetic VenturesVC firm · Chevy Chase, MD

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $600K–$1.8M (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • FathomVC firm · Houston, TX

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

    Deep TechClimate & EnergyDefense & AerospaceAI & ML

  • SonderVC firm · San Carlos, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $75K–$250K (est.)

    HealthcareBiotech & Pharma

  • Bread & Butter VenturesVC firm · Edina, MN

    Seed · checks $600K–$1.8M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareHealthcareFood & Agriculture

  • Planeteer CapitalVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$3M (est.)

    Climate & Energy

  • Differential VenturesVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed · checks $300K–$900K (est.)

    Media, Gaming & CreatorIndustrial & ManufacturingAI & MLDeep Tech

  • Icon Management AssociatesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series B · checks $4.9M–$14.7M (est.)

    AI & MLHealthcare

  • Chingona VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$2M (est.)

    EducationB2B Software

  • Nava VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.23M–$3.65M (est.)

    HealthcareB2B Software

  • Castle Island VenturesVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    FintechB2B SoftwareHealthcare

  • SV HealthVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • Distributed VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A · checks $75K–$200K (est.)

    HealthcareB2B SoftwareFintechCybersecurity+1

  • AVHVC firm · Westport, CT

    Seed · checks $650K–$1.95M (est.)

    InsurtechFintechAI & ML

  • JumpstartVC firm · Nashville, TN

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

    Media, Gaming & CreatorHealthcareAI & ML

  • Illuminate VenturesVC firm · St. Helena, CA

    Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Aditum BioVC firm · Oakland, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Ballistic VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series B · checks $1.3M–$3.9M (est.)

    CybersecurityAI & ML

  • Millennium New HorizonsVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.65M (est.)

    AI & MLMobility & LogisticsMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • Caa VentureVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    ConsumerMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • VineVC firm · New York, NY

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

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareDeveloper ToolsFintech

  • AVCVC firm · Radnor, PA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • RSCMVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Consumer

  • Heritage INSVC firm · San Diego, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Industrial & Manufacturing

  • FH Venture PartnersVC firm · Boston, MA

    Seed, Series A

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Mendoza Ventures GrowthVC firm · Boston, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SWaN MediaVC firm · Leesburg, VA

    Seed, Series A

    Media, Gaming & CreatorBiotech & Pharma

  • TenOneTen VenturesVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    B2B Software

  • ff Blue and Yellow HeritageVC firm · Princeton, NJ

    Seed

    E-commerce & RetailDefense & AerospaceHealthcare

  • Fulcrum Global CapitalVC firm · Kansas City, MO

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

    Food & AgricultureBiotech & Pharma

  • 3L GigEmVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ag Startup Engine SeedVC firm · Ames, IA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K (est.)

    Food & Agriculture

  • JeremiahVC firm · Birmingham, AL

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

    Climate & EnergyIndustrial & ManufacturingB2B Software

  • Zhu VenturesVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Morgan Stanley Next LevelVC firm · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$700K (est.)

    B2B Software

  • 82VS SeedVC firm · Waltham, MA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Wisdom VenturesVC firm · Los Gatos, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified