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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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  • Lux VenturesVC firm · New York, NY

    Seed to Growth · checks $4.28M–$34.6M (est.)

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareMedia, Gaming & CreatorDefense & Aerospace

  • LRC SpecialSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$2.6M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • ZDN VCSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M–$4.5M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Better CapitalSyndicate · Seattle, WA

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

    Mobility & LogisticsClimate & Energy

  • NPU VenturesSyndicate · Berkeley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • AnthropySyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$300K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HoashSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$350K (est.)

    Real Estate & PropTech

  • PVPLSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.07M–$12.2M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Second Wave VentureSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$1.65M (est.)

    Hardware & Robotics

  • ARCH VentureVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed to Growth · checks $4.05M–$92.5M (est.)

    Biotech & PharmaHealthcare

  • UpfrontVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Pre-seed to Series B · checks $100K–$300K (est.)

    B2B SoftwareHealthcare

  • Fulcrum VentureVC firm · Santa Monica, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CongruentVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed to Series B · checks $850K–$2.55M (est.)

    Hardware & RoboticsClimate & EnergyDeep Tech

  • Beyond Earth VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • KairosVC firm · Beverly Hills, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $900K–$2.7M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • KittyHawk HeavyVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Seed, Series A

    AI & MLHealthcare

  • SingularityVC firm · Tucson, AZ

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Eterna Capital PartnersSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.98M–$8.3M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BCPSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $400K–$3.15M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • ExitfundSyndicate · Los Altos, CA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $900K–$1.8M (est.)

    Hardware & RoboticsB2B Software

  • Valor VenturesVC firm · Atlanta, GA

    Seed · checks $50K–$150K (est.)

    B2B SoftwareAI & ML

  • Azolla VenturesVC firm · Cambridge, MA

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

    Climate & EnergyB2B Software

  • Accelerate DirectAccelerator · Palo Alto, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • MAV AlternateSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$1.2M (est.)

    AI & MLCrypto & Web3

  • Oval ParkVC firm · Raleigh, NC

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

    Industrial & ManufacturingClimate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & CreatorHealthcare

  • Infinite CapitalSyndicate · West Palm Beach, FL

    Seed to Growth · checks $25M–$50M (est.)

    AI & MLDefense & AerospaceClimate & EnergyCrypto & Web3

  • First Round CapitalVC firm · Philadelphia, PA

    Seed to Series B · checks $3.25M–$9.75M (est.)

    HealthcareAI & MLB2B SoftwareFood & Agriculture

  • Rail VenturesSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$750K (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HVenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$2.3M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 201 VenturesSyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$5.8M (est.)

    Food & Agriculture

  • Sunshine LakeSyndicate · N Las Vegas, NV

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.5M–$3.2M (est.)

    AI & MLFintech

  • AmplifyVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Biotech & PharmaDeep Tech

  • TerrainVC firm · Hunt Valley, MD

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Rhone TechnologySyndicate

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $450K–$1M (est.)

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ride HomeVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Seed, Series A

    AI & MLConsumerReal Estate & PropTech

  • DendrionVC firm · Chicago, IL

    Seed, Series A

    Healthcare

  • F.Inc CapitalVC firm · Seattle, WA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DelkSyndicate · Seattle, WA

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$1M (est.)

    AI & ML

  • WH CapitalVC firm · Arlington, VA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Valiant PeregrineVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified