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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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  • SC LDVC firm · Woodland Hills, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AV ImpulseVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 1752 VCSyndicate · Los Angeles, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Compute LabsSyndicate

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

    Deep TechDeveloper Tools

  • FH SwagarVC firm · Woodland Hills, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Athos Opportunityfund EivVC firm · Holladay, UT

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Interlagos IV, LLC, an Interlagos CapitalVC firm · El Segundo, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Bode VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$700K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Patient CapitalSyndicate · Baltimore, MD

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

    Fintech

  • CupolaVC firm · Greenwood Village, CO

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K (est.)

    Climate & Energy

  • WestWave CapitalVC firm · Redwood City, CA

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

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • ECO FleetVC firm · Beverly, MA

    Seed to Series B · checks $2.5M–$7.5M (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Protos Access PartnersSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$2.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Terrasys NonPublic ElementsSyndicate · Miami, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Protagonist EluveVC firm · Bay Harbor Islands, FL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • TMV LogisticsVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A

    Mobility & Logistics

  • PharmStars VenturesVC firm · Newton, MA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Rebalance CapitalSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$350K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Permanent Capital VenturesVC firm · Chicago, IL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HeraclitusVC firm · Austin, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Brick & Mortar VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Real Estate & PropTech

  • TranscendenceVC firm · Colleyville, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Open OaiVC firm · New York, NY

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

    AI & ML

  • Kickstart SeedVC firm · Cottonwood Heights, UT

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Anvil One USAVC firm · Irving, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • G360 PZSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Overlord LabsSyndicate

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

    Deep Tech

  • Nameless Partners TractianSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.2M–$6.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Voyager PartnersVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Deep TechClimate & Energy

  • ScOp VentureVC firm · Santa Barbara, CA

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $500K–$4M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • Mudita VentureVC firm · Bingham Farms, MI

    Seed · checks $150K–$450K (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcareMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • Tenacity CapitalVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$400K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Arsis LitquiditySyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $450K–$900K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • WVN AI Pre-Seed BridgeSyndicate

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

    AI & ML

  • Expedite CapitalSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wingspan Investment SyndicateSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $3.83M–$7.65M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Equal Opportunity VenturesVC firm · Cambridge, MA

    Seed, Series A · checks $975K–$2.95M (est.)

    HealthcareMobility & LogisticsDeveloper ToolsGovTech & Public Sector

  • Odd Bird VenturesVC firm · Mountain View, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • LCV Suno AIVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A

    AI & ML

  • MonsoonVC firm · Paradise Valley, AZ

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified