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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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  • WorkshopVC firm · Covina, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ADvantageSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$200K (est.)

    B2B Software

  • AlignVC firm · Vineland, NJ

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NV Hark Labs Series A QP PartnersVC firm · Sunny Isles Beach, FL

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • Fractal Venture InvestmentsSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Strong VenturesVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Seed · checks $800K–$2.4M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Asia2G CapitalVC firm · Santa Clara, CA

    Seed · checks $700K–$2.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ford StreetVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Healthcare

  • Bettor CapitalVC firm · Spring Lake, NJ

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

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Proximal VenturesVC firm · Mill Valley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AifVC firm · Orlando, FL

    Seed to Growth · checks $325K–$1M (est.)

    Healthcare

  • TressesVC firm · Napa, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SA OnodrimSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ripe Global GroupSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SpaceX Sync.VCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.1M–$2.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VKG Seed InvestmentSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.55M–$3.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CH VenturesVC firm · Chapel Hill, NC

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

    HealthcareAI & MLHardware & Robotics

  • Magnetic VenturesVC firm · Miami Beach, FL

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

    Biotech & PharmaB2B Software

  • Afore CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$2M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareSpaceHealthcare

  • Crown VentureSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 5c CapitalVC firm · Woodcliff Lake, NJ

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

    FintechHealthcareDeep TechCybersecurity

  • Alpha Ascent OxyopiaVC firm · Philadelphia, PA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Keystone Investments CM SPV Mar2026Syndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GSBackers StarcloudSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $4.03M–$8.05M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GSBackers SaronicSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $5.03M–$10.1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Elemental AgronomySyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NewMont VenturesVC firm

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Cultura Liquida VenturesVC firm · Miami, FL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kindergarten VenturesSyndicate · Philadelphia, PA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.8M–$12.6M (est.)

    Real Estate & PropTech

  • VersantVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Growth · checks $2.98M–$8.95M (est.)

    Biotech & Pharma

  • JuniperoVC firm · Miami, FL

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Fifty YearsVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $775K–$2.35M (est.)

    AI & MLClimate & EnergyDeep Tech

  • CRSXVC firm · West Lake Hills, TX

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wild Tree VenturesVC firm · San Jose, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • GradientVC firm · Arden Hills, MN

    Seed to Series B · checks $2.27M–$6.8M (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • Reformation PartnersVC firm · Miami, FL

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

    B2B Software

  • Am TechVC firm · Beverly Hills, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • V0 Fund 6.1.2Syndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Retro Bio SYNC.VCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$550K (est.)

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Hannah Grey VenturesVC firm · Denver, CO

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

    B2B SoftwareConsumerMedia, Gaming & CreatorAI & ML