148 Pre-Seed venture capital funds
As of October 24, 2026, DryPowder lists 148 pre-seed venture funds. Their median published check range is $250K–$1.5M (95 of 148 funds publish one). 3 have filed an SEC Form D in the last 90 days, most recently Earthshot Ventures (Oct 13, 2026), Catapult Ventures (Oct 13, 2026) and Betterway Ventures (Sep 29, 2026).
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- funds listed
- 148
- median check (95 of 148 publish one)
- $250K–$1.5M
- filed an SEC Form D in the last 90 days
- 3
- last updated, 2026
- Oct 24
Filed a Form D in the last 90 days
Top 60 Pre-Seed funds
- Boost VCSan Francisco$500KSeedPre-Seed
Invest first in founders making mutants a reality by reimagining the universe. Generalist investors backing companies that make 1 billion lives…
8 partners listed - Y CombinatorSan Francisco$500K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
YC turns builders into formidable founders by providing structured mentorship, funding, and network access during a 12-week batch program. The…
1 partner listed - South Park CommonsSan Francisco$250K–$1MSeedPre-Seed
South Park Commons helps talented technologists and founders turn 'illegible into the inevitable' by providing a home for figuring out what's next,…
2 partners listed - Elevate CapitalBeaverton$25K–$2MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Elevate Capital invests in underserved entrepreneurs—women, minorities, veterans, and those with limited regional access to capital—by providing…
1 partner listed - Bee PartnersSan Francisco$300K–$500KSeedPre-Seed
Bee Partners backs radical technical founders at inception (pre-product, pre-revenue) with conviction-first capital. They invest in AI supercycle…
1 partner listed - HAXNewark$550KSeedPre-Seed
HAX backs pre-seed startups solving hard industrial-scale challenges using innovative hard tech (plasma, physical AI, advanced chemistry) in energy,…
2 partners listed - $250K–$3MSeedPre-Seed
Early-stage investors backing ambitious founders building an AI-powered future across enablement (infrastructure/developer platforms), action…
6 partners listed - Basecase CapitalSan Francisco$1M–$5MSeedPre-Seed
Write the first check to builders who are still dreaming, tinkering, and exploring what they want to create. Work with founders pre-product,…
1 partner listed - Forum VenturesSan Francisco$250K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Forum Ventures is a founder-first AI venture studio, accelerator, and pre-seed fund committed to the entrepreneurial journey from zero to one, with a…
3 partners listed - 2048 VenturesNew York$500K–$3MSeedPre-Seed
Thesis-driven early-stage firm backing visionary founders building technologies of the future in Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio with strong…
4 partners listed - $250KPre-Seed
Backing founders everywhere with $250k pre-seed investments, providing value-add support and community across 30 countries.
3 partners listed - $250K–$1.5MSeedPre-Seed
Europe's largest pre-seed fund focused on backing founders with conviction at the concept stage, tailoring support based on founder experience level…
2 partners listed - Ada VenturesLondon$325K–$1.3MSeedPre-Seed
Back European founders with strong qualities (not CV/pedigree) building businesses for a better human future, assessed on characteristics like…
2 partners listed - Slauson & CoLos Angeles$25K–$500KSeedPre-Seed
Early-stage venture capital investing with intention, rooted in inclusion. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not; lived experience is a…
8 partners listed - $500K–$4.2MSeedPre-Seed
Ground State Ventures discovers and supports high-potential quantum technology startups from the very beginning, investing across quantum computing,…
7 partners listed - Notation CapitalBrooklyn$25K–$500KSeedPre-Seed
First dedicated pre-seed fund in NYC that works with product-obsessed teams from day 0, emphasizing early-stage product development and founder…
3 partners listed - K9 VenturesPalo Alto$25K–$500KSeedPre-Seed
Technology-focused Pre-Seed fund backing founders who are different and unconventional.
1 partner listed - Pi LabsLondon$350K–$2MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Early-stage venture capital firm backing founders creating a digital and sustainable built world through investments in sustainable construction,…
Partners not yet listed - Great Oaks Venture CapitalNew York$50K–$500KSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Seed-stage generalist investor supporting ambitious founders building enduring businesses across the United States, with focus on Software,…
Partners not yet listed - OverlineAtlanta$250K–$1.5MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Invest from inception through seed in founders building across the Southeast, providing first checks before the deck is polished and before anyone…
Partners not yet listed - Charge VenturesNew York$250K–$750KSeedPre-Seed
Partner with exceptional founders at the very inception of their entrepreneurial journey, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage investments with a…
Partners not yet listed - Tech Square VenturesAtlanta$500K–$3MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Early-stage investor in category-defining enterprise technology companies led by visionary entrepreneurs, with focus on applied AI, logistics and…
Partners not yet listed - NeoSan Francisco$40K–$750KSeedPre-Seed
Neo invests in people and the next generation of founders through pre-seed/seed funding, a startup residency program, and a diverse mentorship…
Partners not yet listed - Inception Studio CapitalSan Francisco$100K–$1.5MSeedPre-Seed
Experienced founders (particularly serial/exit founders) win 22x more often. Zero-equity retreats attract elite repeat founders who avoid traditional…
Partners not yet listed - Mucker CapitalLos Angeles$250K–$2MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Provide seed and Series A capital with hands-on business building expertise to great founders outside Silicon Valley, proving that world-class…
Partners not yet listed - AI FundSan Francisco$250K–$5MSeedPre-Seed
AI Fund is a venture studio that co-founds companies with entrepreneurs, venture funds, and corporate partners to build AI-powered startups that move…
Partners not yet listed - Pear VCSan Francisco$250K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Specialists in pre-seed and seed investing, founded by operators who have built and scaled companies. Provide hands-on support through recruiting,…
Partners not yet listed - Techstars VenturesDenver$100K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Techstars helps founders scale startups into world-changing businesses through a 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator program, capital investment,…
Partners not yet listed - Global BrainTokyo$380KSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Global Brain brings new industries to society through extensive hands-on support for startups and open innovation with large corporations, helping…
Partners not yet listed - $500K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Actions Capital backs founders with purpose, grit, and urgency to build consequential companies across healthcare, financial services, and…
Partners not yet listed - $90K–$250KSeedPre-Seed
Back the best student founders early with first capital ($90K-$250K checks) while simultaneously training the next generation of VCs through…
1 partner listed - $528K–$2.1MSeedPre-Seed
We invest in early stage companies building future-shaping businesses, specifically software and hardware working within climate across three…
Partners not yet listed - Founder CollectiveSan Francisco$25K–$500KSeedPre-Seed
We're aligned with founders for the long haul, investing at the earliest stages with sector-agnostic conviction in exceptional entrepreneurs. We…
4 partners listed - $500K–$5MSeedPre-Seed
First-check capital for founders from founders. More than an investor, building real relationships with people transforming the world through…
Partners not yet listed - Scribble VenturesSan Francisco$750K–$1.5MSeedPre-Seed
Back the world's best AI native founders at pre-seed and seed stages with product and go-to-market expertise from OpenAI, Meta, Twitter, and a16z to…
Partners not yet listed - $250K–$1.5MSeedPre-Seed
Panache Ventures backs visionary founders from day one with conviction and courage, providing hands-on support from pre-seed through Series A with…
Partners not yet listed - $250K–$1.5MSeedPre-Seed
Europe's largest pre-seed fund backing founders with conviction from concept stage. Invests up to $1.5m in first rounds, tailoring support for…
Partners not yet listed - Cowboy VenturesSan Francisco$250K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Seed-stage fund that helps founders build generational companies by providing connections, experience, hands-on support, and human-centered…
8 partners listed - $150K–$300KSeedPre-Seed
Capital-efficient tech startups with quantitative, data-driven decision-making and hands-on operational mentorship at early stages.
Partners not yet listed - $500K–$1MPre-Seed
Pre-seed lead investor backing product-focused software, platform, and infrastructure builders from 0 to 1 with concentrated strategy and hands-on…
Partners not yet listed - up to $500KSeedPre-Seed
Africa is experiencing a tech renaissance with rapidly expanding markets and resilient ecosystems. Ingressive Capital partners with early-stage…
Partners not yet listed - Village GlobalSan Francisco$500K–$3MSeedPre-Seed
Network-driven seed fund that provides $500K-$3M in capital plus access to 400+ founders, operator angels, and luminary LPs from world's greatest…
Partners not yet listed - $500K–$2MPre-Seed
Pre-seed focused fund investing $500k-$2M+ in pre-traction, pre-everything companies with high conviction. Founders-first approach that asks tough…
32 partners listed - $100K–$1MSeedPre-Seed
Our three main thesis areas are future of income, complicated consumer and decentralized enterprise
1 partner listed - Kapor CapitalOakland$50K–$500KSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Invest in early stage startups that close gaps of access for all, prioritizing a more fair, just, and equitable society for low income communities…
Partners not yet listed - $100KSeedPre-Seed
Ganas Ventures invests in community-driven founders building a better future across the US & Latin America, backing bold ideas with diverse…
Partners not yet listed - Precursor VenturesSan Francisco$100K–$1MSeedPre-Seed
Invest in people over product at the earliest stages of entrepreneurial journey, focusing on long-term relationships with founders at pre-seed and…
Partners not yet listed - Brooklyn Bridge VenturesBrooklyn$250K–$2.2MSeedPre-Seed
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures is Brooklyn's first early-stage venture fund that fosters an online and offline community open to founders and innovative…
Partners not yet listed - $25K–$250KSeedPre-SeedSeries A
We invest in under-resourced entrepreneurs including women of color led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level or series A financing. Our mission is…
7 partners listed - $25K–$250KSeedPre-Seed
We believe perspective and proximity are power. We seek out entrepreneurs who are uniquely equipped to lead in the spaces where innovation is most…
2 partners listed - $50K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Insurtech Gateway backs founders rebuilding insurance through data, software, and AI convergence, providing hands-on support from Pre-Seed through…
Partners not yet listed - $100K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Investing in early-stage B2B software companies with embedded business models and API-first approaches
6 partners listed - LocalGlobeLondon$100K–$2MSeedPre-SeedGrowth
Partner with exceptional people to help them realize their full potential across pre-seed, seed, growth, and public market stages through long-term…
Partners not yet listed - $50K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Partner with early-stage founders building enduring companies across fintech, healthcare, future of learning and work by intentionally closing gaps…
Partners not yet listed - $25K–$250KSeedPre-Seed
Pre-Seed and Seed stage capital for companies created by women and mixed gender founding teams with the 'X Factor' - the insight and drive to build…
Partners not yet listed - $250K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
Dundee VC invests in commerce enablement and supply chain technologies, innovating from the website to the warehouse.
Partners not yet listed - $25K–$250KSeedPre-SeedSeries ASeries BSeries C
Gaingels invests in diverse and inclusive companies while driving top returns, using venture capital to influence social change and increase equity…
Partners not yet listed - $100K–$2MSeedPre-SeedSeries A
Investing in early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those with strong technical founders and scalable business models
13 partners listed - $250K–$2MSeedPre-Seed
We back the rare humans with the grit to solve the toughest challenges. Accelerating solutions in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Security & Resiliency,…
5 partners listed - $500K–$1MSeedPre-Seed
We back engineers with empathy building across atoms, bits, and cells—technical founders solving non-consensus problems that sound crazy now, obvious…
6 partners listed
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What pre-seed investors look for
Pre-seed is the earliest institutional stage — before a product is fully built or revenue is demonstrated. Checks are typically small and often come from micro-funds, scouts, or angel syndicates. Investors at this stage are backing founder-market fit: deep domain expertise, a clear problem worth solving, and early evidence of customer demand.
Pre-seed rounds often close faster than seed (4–8 weeks) because they involve smaller checks and simpler terms. A SAFE or convertible note is the most common instrument. Focus your outreach on funds with under $50M AUM that specialize in your sector — larger funds rarely lead at this stage.
How this list is built
DryPowder lists every fund with a public profile tagged Pre-Seed. Funds whose largest published check is $5M or less come first; inside each group, funds with a verified SEC Form D in the last 30 days lead, then profile quality decides. Form D dates come from SEC EDGAR, and SPV and single-deal filings are dropped. Check sizes are what each fund publishes; the median uses only the 95 funds that publish one.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Pre-Seed VCs are there?
As of October 24, 2026, DryPowder lists 148 pre-seed venture funds with a public profile. The first 5 on this page are Boost VC, Y Combinator, South Park Commons, Elevate Capital and Bee Partners.
Which Pre-Seed VCs are actively investing right now?
3 of the 148 filed a verified SEC Form D in the last 90 days, a sign of a new fund being raised: Earthshot Ventures (Oct 13, 2026), Catapult Ventures (Oct 13, 2026) and Betterway Ventures (Sep 29, 2026). Each filing links to its record on SEC EDGAR.
What check size do Pre-Seed VCs write?
The median published range is $250K–$1.5M, across the 95 of 148 funds that publish a check size. Published checks on this list run from $1K to $20M.
Where are Pre-Seed VCs based?
Of the 148 pre-seed venture funds, 23 are in San Francisco, 7 are in New York, 6 are in London and 6 are in Los Angeles. The rest are elsewhere or have no headquarters city on file.
How does DryPowder build this list?
A fund is listed when its public profile is tagged Pre-Seed. Funds whose largest published check is $5M or less come first; within each group, funds that filed a Form D in the last 30 days lead, then profile quality decides. Form D dates come from SEC EDGAR, with SPVs excluded. Data as of October 24, 2026.
Sources
- SEC EDGAR: Form D, Earthshot Ventures ($77M offering), filed
- SEC EDGAR: Form D, Catapult Ventures ($80M offering), filed
- SEC EDGAR: Form D, Betterway Ventures ($5M offering), filed
- Website: Boost VC website
- Website: Y Combinator website
- Website: South Park Commons website
- Website: Elevate Capital website
- Website: Bee Partners website
- Website: HAX website
- Website: Flybridge Capital Partners website
- Website: Basecase Capital website
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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