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Venture capital firms in California

610 venture firms based in California filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 191 (31%) of them in the last 90 days. The most common sectors are AI & ML (123), B2B Software (56) and Healthcare (53). For the 416 with a stated or estimated check size, the median range is $500K–$1.5M. Many invest nationally, so also check the full list of venture firms.

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How many venture firms in California are investing right now?

610 filed a new fund, deal vehicle or board seat with the SEC in the last 12 months, 191 of them in the last 90 days.

How much do venture firms in California typically invest?

The median estimated check is $500K–$1.5M, across 416 investors with a plausible estimate. Actual checks vary by round and lead role.

What sectors do venture firms in California back most?

AI & ML (123), B2B Software (56) and Healthcare (53) lead, by investors with recent activity in each.

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  • NOVA PrimeVC firm · El Segundo, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • FoundersX ApexVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • PalladiumVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • YK BioventuresVC firm · Burlingame, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • U.S. Venture PartnersVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    HealthcareBiotech & PharmaB2B SoftwareAI & ML

  • FCVC ExplorerVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Wayfinder VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareHealthcareDeveloper Tools

  • PebblebedVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    AI & MLMedia, Gaming & Creator

  • PBDVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • BluePointe Ventures TechFundVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

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

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareBiotech & Pharma

  • Industrial CapitalVC firm · Manhattan Beach, CA

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

    Industrial & Manufacturing

  • ChamaeleonVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Uffizi PalaceVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • SemiAnalysis CapitalVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • TCGX Asia Life SciencesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

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

    Biotech & Pharma

  • Lionheart CognigenicsVC firm · Bolinas, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • CalcoVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • TenOneTen VenturesVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    B2B Software

  • Eval Ventures AlphaVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • OCV PartnersVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Series B, Growth · checks $1.32M–$4M (est.)

    HealthcareAI & ML

  • RedBlue CapitalVC firm · Santa Cruz, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Canon CapitalVC firm · Beverly Hills, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Behind GeniusVC firm · San Diego, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Next Legacy Emerging LeadersVC firm · Portola Valley, CA

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

    B2B SoftwareClimate & EnergyFood & Agriculture

  • Harvest Peak CapitalVC firm · City Of Industry, CA

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

    Food & Agriculture

  • Ah AIVC firm · Menlo Park, CA

    Seed, Series A

    AI & ML

  • Duration VenturesVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A

    AI & ML

  • Meltemi Capital NomoVC firm · Venice, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • DNX PartnersVC firm · San Mateo, CA

    Seed · checks $2M–$6M (est.)

    B2B SoftwareHardware & Robotics

  • ANT-C RibbitVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • UncorkVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Deep TechAI & MLDeveloper ToolsHealthcare+1

  • SIP Eldridge GP SolutionsVC firm · Palo Alto, CA

    Seed, Series A · checks $1.25M–$3.7M (est.)

    B2B Software

  • Varion VenturesVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Einstein CapitalVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Fearless ANVC firm · San Francisco, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • 3L GigEmVC firm · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • HumbaVC firm · San Francisco, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • NuFundVC firm · San Diego, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Context Venture PartnersVC firm · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Seed, Series A

    Hardware & Robotics

  • FewtureVC firm · Berkeley, CA

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

    Sector focus not yet verified