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Seed investors active this year

2,863 US seed investors filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 886 (31%) of them in the last 90 days. The top home states are California (676), New York (320) and Washington (295); the most common sectors are AI & ML (381), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (196). For the 2,159 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?

2,863 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 886 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do seed investors typically invest?

The median estimated check is $325K–$1M, across 2,159 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

Where are seed investors based?

Most are in California (676), New York (320) and Washington (295).

What sectors do seed investors back most?

AI & ML (381), Healthcare (204) and B2B Software (196) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • Vaark SyndicateSyndicate · Roslyn, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$350K (est.)

    Healthcare

  • MasterSyndicate · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$1.35M (est.)

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • FJ LabsSyndicate · New York, NY

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

    Mobility & LogisticsDeep TechMarketplaces

  • EvolutionVC firm · Richmond, VA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Davidovs Venture CapitalVC firm · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Jude GomilaVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • PCXSSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$2.45M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • GreycroftVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed to Series B · checks $6M–$18M (est.)

    ConsumerClimate & EnergyAI & ML

  • Smart Society VenturesSyndicate · Richmond, MA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $650K–$1.7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • LayerVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed, Series A

    AI & ML

  • Blu VentureSyndicate · Arlington, VA

    Seed, Growth · checks $400K–$1.25M (est.)

    Cybersecurity

  • Hustle&Trust InvestmentsSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Cybersecurity

  • EQPSyndicate · Austin, TX

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.4M–$3M (est.)

    AI & MLDefense & AerospaceHardware & RoboticsDeveloper Tools

  • Deora VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$350K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HyperGuapSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$500K (est.)

    Climate & Energy

  • Fifth EraVC firm · Tiburon, CA

    Seed · checks $75K–$200K (est.)

    FintechDeveloper ToolsAI & MLCrypto & Web3

  • Reflect VenturesSyndicate · Garden City, ID

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Florence CapSyndicate

    Seed · checks $875K–$3.6M (est.)

    Fintech

  • PAVC SyndicateSyndicate · New York, NY

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$950K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kleiner PerkinsVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed to Growth

    Biotech & PharmaDefense & Aerospace

  • Redpoint OmegaVC firm · Woodside, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    Insurtech

  • BOC VenturesVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed to Series B · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Heron Rock ALSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$750K (est.)

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Heartland VenturesVC firm · Columbus, OH

    Seed, Series A · checks $600K–$1.8M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CherubSyndicate

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

    Consumer

  • Shah Physician SyndicateSyndicate

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • LibertySyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$1.4M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B Software

  • IncisiveSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Mobility & Logistics

  • Harpoon VenturesVC firm · San Diego, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.4M–$4.2M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaAI & MLDeep TechClimate & Energy

  • HealthXVC firm · Madison, WI

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $300K–$900K (est.)

    HealthcareCybersecurity

  • Ryan Bowie VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Cambium CapitalVC firm · Highland, MD

    Seed · checks $825K–$2.45M (est.)

    Deep Tech

  • Tamarack GlobalVC firm · Greenwich, CT

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

    SpaceClimate & EnergyMobility & Logistics

  • KindredVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    AI & ML

  • AudaciousVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $125K–$350K (est.)

    AI & ML

  • Propel SyndicatesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Deep TechReal Estate & PropTech

  • NexileonVC firm · Miami, FL

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • VitalStage VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$1M (est.)

    Industrial & ManufacturingAI & ML

  • AtlasVC firm · Greenwich, CT

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

    Industrial & ManufacturingMedia, Gaming & CreatorClimate & Energy

  • Generational PartnersSyndicate · Los Angeles, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$900K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified