Truly Pre-Seed VC

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Company
HQ LocationTypical Check SizeInvestment ThesisNotable Portfolio CompaniesLinkedInCrunchbaseNewsRecent Investment Announcements
Hustle Fund
https://www.hustlefund.vc/
United States
$50,000 to $750,000
Hustle Fund's investment thesis focuses on the "hustle" of founders, emphasizing execution and high
Keebler Health, Kaiden AI, Monograph, Scout, Bicycle Health
4 results
Pi-xcels: Singapore's Pi-xcels raises $2.7M to bring One-Tap NFC digital receipts to global retailer
Everywhere Ventures
https://everywhere.vc/
United States
$2M
The investment thesis of Everywhere Ventures, referred to as the "Table Stakes Economy," focuses on
Abode, Adonis, Aera, Betterleave, Brooklyn Health
1 result
Starboard: Everywhere Ventures invested $3.85M in Starboard as part of their Seed VC round. Read Mor
Pear VC
https://pear.vc/
United States
$250K to $6M
Pear VC's investment thesis centers on supporting early-stage companies, particularly in the pre-see
DoorDash, Guardant Health, BioAge Labs, Gusto, Solvvy
5 results
Pear VC: Pear VC has launched an emerging managers in residence program to empower new venture capit
Wonder Ventures
https://wondervc.com/
United States
$100K - $1.5M
Wonder Ventures' investment thesis focuses on early-stage technology startups, particularly in South
WhatNot, Clutter, Tala, Arcadia Power, Coinbase
3 results
Not found
Precursor Ventures
https://precursorvc.com/
United States
$750,000
Precursor Ventures' investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly
Fitz Ventura (1099Policy), Tope Alabi (Afriex), Eli Rosenberg (AgVend), Maggie Norris (Aidaly), Laur
5 results
MashApp: New music app secures licensing deals with major labels. Read More (Feb 18, 2025) Diem: Fem
Wischoff Ventures
https://www.wischoff.com/
United States
$750,000 - $1 million
Wischoff Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage, high-growth technology companies in North Ame
FreightMate, Cargado, CoastPay, DutyWise, Corner Health
7 results
Nichole Wischoff: Raised $50 million for her VC firm, focusing on investments in the new supply chai
Nido Ventures
https://www.nido.ventures/
United States
$150K
Nido Ventures' investment thesis focuses on investing in pre-seed B2B technology companies that are
Alohome, Arkham, Buo, Desteia, Plenna
2 results
Buo: Nido Ventures participated in a $4.33M Seed VC round for Buo. Read More (June 17, 2024) Arkham
Plug and Play Tech Center
https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/
United States
$100,000 - $150,000
The investment thesis of Plug and Play Tech Center focuses on empowering, connecting, and investing
PayPal, LendingClub, Dropbox, Jasper AI, Stack Identity
4 results
NJ FAST Accelerator: A new initiative to enhance access to venture capital for startups in New Jerse
Gaingels
https://gaingels.com/
United States
$25K-$2.5M
Gaingels' investment thesis centers on promoting diversity and inclusion within the venture capital
Brex, Chime, Databricks, Lime, Flutterwave
5 results
Vahan: HR tech platform Vahan secures $10 million in Series B funding backed by Gaingels and others.
Amplify
https://mail.amplify.la/
United States
$650K
Amplify's investment thesis focuses on early-stage technology startups, particularly in the software
FloQast, Clutter, Winc, Bitium, Mapsense
3 results
Not found
Dorm Room Fund
https://www.dormroomfund.com/
United States
$40,000
The investment thesis of Dorm Room Fund (DRF) focuses on supporting student founders and recent alum
Dandy, AnySphere, Hightouch, Endex, Prepared911
6 results
Wearloom: Dorm Room Fund recently invested in Wearloom, a startup that simplifies secondhand shoppin
MBA Ventures
https://mba-ventures.com/
United States
$50,000 to $150,000
MBA Ventures' investment thesis focuses on providing pre-seed and seed capital to startups that have
MENTIUM, JUST ENOUGH WINES, SONAR, BETTERBASKET, EVIL GENIUS GAMES
3 results
MBA Ventures Q4 2023 Update: Over 150 MBA-founded startups applied, and the top finalists pitched fo
Unshackled Ventures
https://www.unshackledvc.com/
United States
$300K-$500K
Unshackled Ventures' investment thesis centers on empowering immigrant founders by providing them wi
Aavia, Oxio, Career Karma, Parfait, Arise
5 results
Unshackled Ventures secures another $35M to invest in immigrant founders. Read More (Jun 27, 2023) U
Torch Capital
https://www.torchcapital.vc/
United States
$500K-$3M
Torch Capital's investment thesis centers on backing visionary founders who utilize technology to re
Acorns, Aerflo, Anam.ai, Arc, Boosted Commerce
3 results
Anam.ai: Raised $2.3M in funding led by Concept Ventures with investments from Torch Capital and ang
Rally Cap VC
https://rallycap.vc/
United States
$500,000 - $1.5 million
Rally Cap VC's investment thesis focuses on early-stage venture capital in emerging markets, particu
Precium, Moffin, Sava, Portal, Radar, Stitch, Abhi, Belvo, Axis Pay, Caliza
4 results
Not found
Cortado Ventures
https://cortado.ventures/
United States
$500,000 - $1.5M
Cortado Ventures' investment thesis focuses on three main archetypes for their investments: Core Th
Ai Driller, Fluid Efficiency, oPro.AI, Safety Radar, Apricot Health
6 results
CorriXR: The gene-editing cancer drug firm has landed an investment from Oklahoma-based venture capi
LvlUp Ventures
https://www.lvlup.vc/
United States
$150K - $250K
LvlUp Ventures' investment thesis focuses on supporting talented founding teams through a hands-on,
Not found
5 results
Not found
Ganas Ventures
https://www.ganas.vc/
USA
100000
Ganas Ventures focuses on investing in community-driven founders, particularly those who are diverse
Latitud, Around, Shappi, Leadsales, Masa
5 results
Toolhouse: Ganas Ventures invested $100K into Toolhouse, a pre-seed community-driven startup. Read M
Symphonic Capital
https://www.symphoniccapital.com/
United States
$250K to $500K
Symphonic Capital's investment thesis focuses on supporting early-stage startups, particularly in fi
Bump, Canopie, Flourish Care, Gather Flora, Honeycomb Credit
Not found
Lōvu: Symphonic Capital invested in Lōvu during a seed round for a company in the Other Healthcare S
Alpaca VC
https://alpaca.vc/
United States
$500K - $2M
Alpaca VC's investment thesis is centered around a systematic, research-driven approach that emphasi
Compass, Firstbase, Xeal, Kashable, Acelab
6 results
Alpaca VC unveils two new investment vehicles, including its real estate roots: The multi-stage vent
Deciens Capital
https://deciens.com/
United States
$1M - $3M
Deciens Capital's investment thesis focuses on being the first material capital invested in signific
Chipper Cash, Treasury Prime, GlacierGrid
4 results
Sydecar: A startup automating the back office for venture investors, raised $11 million in Series A
Afore Capital
https://www.afore.vc/
United States
$250,000 - $1,200,000
Afore Capital's investment thesis focuses on investing in pre-seed companies with a high conviction
BenchSci, Modern Health, Overtime, Neo Financial, Hightouch
5 results
Cercli: UAE-based payroll and employee data platform raised US$4 million in a seed round led by Afor
The Council
https://www.thecouncil.co/
United States
$250K - $500K
The investment thesis of The Council focuses on backing early-stage startups that are disrupting leg
Rezilient, SquareDash, Roofer.com, Arvist, Mosie Baby
3 results
Not found
GoAhead Ventures
https://www.goaheadvc.com/
United States
$200K - $1M
GoAhead Ventures' investment thesis focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies across
VideoAmp, Colossal, HackerRank, Pathrise, Butler
2 results
Upword: GoAhead Ventures invested $1M in Upword during a pre-seed funding round. Read More (June 25,
Barrel Ventures
https://www.barrelvc.com/
United States
$2M - $3M, $50K - $500K
Barrel Ventures' investment thesis focuses on addressing global food issues, creating new markets, a
Olipop, Love Corn, Pod Foods, Gainful, Soona
1 result
Not found
Enzo Ventures
https://www.enzoventures.eu/
Spain
€50,000 to €1 million
Enzo Ventures operates with a generalist investment thesis that is agnostic to specific sectors, foc
Boopos, Rever, Bidcrunch, Harbiz, Bankflip
4 results
Not found
Redbud VC
https://www.redbud.vc/
United States
$50k to $200k
Redbud Venture Capital's investment thesis centers on supporting resilient tech founders across Nort
CapGains, Restle, PitaTech, Transend Financial, Ruminant Robotics
2 results
Fair Tech: Redbud VC announced its investment in Delaware-based Fair Tech, a provider of auto breakd
Next Wave NYC
https://www.nextwave.nyc/
United States
$500K to $1.5M
Next Wave NYC's investment thesis focuses on supporting the next generation of world-changing founde
Alice Camera, Capsule, Crewai, esai.ai, Future Money
Not found
1 result
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f7 Ventures
https://www.f7ventures.com/
United States
$500K - $750K
The investment thesis of f7 Ventures centers on identifying exceptional operators and transforming t
1stCollab, Actuals, Aircover, Alinea, Andy AI
2 results
Clueso: Enterprise tech startup Clueso has raised $1.4 million in its seed funding round, led by f7
Recall Capital
https://www.recall.capital/
United States
$300K-$1M
Recall Capital's investment thesis focuses on partnering with founders at the pre-seed stage to help
Deel, CaptivateIQ, Relay, Finch, Pulley
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Launch Factory
https://www.launchfactory.com/
United States
$6M
The investment thesis of Launch Factory focuses on seed-stage software companies, primarily within t
Scalestack
5 results
Not found
Kiplin Capital
https://kiplincapital.com/
United States
<300K, $5M
Kiplin Capital's investment thesis centers on collaboration, relationships, and alignment among foun
NewSight Reality, Sfumato, Claritas Rx, Burst, Glasswall
2 results
Not found
Better Tomorrow Ventures
https://btv.vc/
United States
$500K-$5M
Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV) has a clear investment thesis focused on early-stage fintech companie
AngelList, CloudTrucks, Hippo, Ramp, ClearCover
5 results
One Card: Pune-based fintech startup One Card is set to raise Rs 239.4 crore in fresh equity funding
Incisive Ventures
https://incisive.vc/
United States
$50K to $500K, average $40K
The investment thesis of Incisive Ventures focuses on a counterintuitive approach to early-stage inv
Aristotle HQ, CIViQ, Enhanced AI, GrW AI, LeaseUp
Not found
Katalyst: The Katalyst Series A investors include Cindy Crawford & husband Rande Gerber, Incisive Ve
Boost VC
https://www.boost.vc/
United States
$500,000
Boost VC's investment thesis centers on being the most active Deep Tech investor, focusing on emergi
Gemini, Coinbase, Ledger, Abra, Deepgram
4 results
Boost VC Hosts Its 20th Demo Day: Boost VC kicked off its biannual Demo Day online, connecting over

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