68 Pre-Seed Fintech Investors — 43 Currently Deploying

YC turns builders into formidable founders by providing structured mentorship, funding, and network access during a 12-week batch program. The program transforms early-stage teams …

South Park Commons helps talented technologists and founders turn 'illegible into the inevitable' by providing a home for figuring out what's next, transitioning from -1 to 0 (pre-…

Earlybird backs Pre-Seed to Series A founders in emerging tech from fintech to nuclear fusion, providing financial resources, strategic support, and international network access to…

Backing founders everywhere with $250k pre-seed investments, providing value-add support and community across 30 countries.

Back European founders with strong qualities (not CV/pedigree) building businesses for a better human future, assessed on characteristics like productivity, grit, and commercial ac…

Early-stage VC for entrepreneurs building the next generation of European icons, partnering with founding teams at pre-seed and seed stages across thematic areas including fintech,…

We partner with founders building pioneering AI-native companies before the category exists, leading pre-seed and seed rounds for AI-native companies before market consensus, backe…

First dedicated pre-seed fund in NYC that works with product-obsessed teams from day 0, emphasizing early-stage product development and founder support.

Invest from inception through seed in founders building across the Southeast, providing first checks before the deck is polished and before anyone else is paying attention. Focus o…

Early-stage investor in category-defining enterprise technology companies led by visionary entrepreneurs, with focus on applied AI, logistics and supply chain, vertical solutions, …

Neo invests in people and the next generation of founders through pre-seed/seed funding, a startup residency program, and a diverse mentorship community. The fund believes in suppo…

Specialists in pre-seed and seed investing, founded by operators who have built and scaled companies. Provide hands-on support through recruiting, GTM coaching, fundraising assista…

Provide seed and Series A capital with hands-on business building expertise to great founders outside Silicon Valley, proving that world-class companies can be built anywhere.

Techstars helps founders scale startups into world-changing businesses through a 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator program, capital investment, and access to a global network o…

Back the best student founders early with first capital ($90K-$250K checks) while simultaneously training the next generation of VCs through student-run investing. Built by student…

First-check capital for founders from founders. More than an investor, building real relationships with people transforming the world through operational experience and network act…

Panache Ventures backs visionary founders from day one with conviction and courage, providing hands-on support from pre-seed through Series A with operator-level insight and a nati…

Pre-seed lead investor backing product-focused software, platform, and infrastructure builders from 0 to 1 with concentrated strategy and hands-on operator support to reach Series …

Seed-stage fund that helps founders build generational companies by providing connections, experience, hands-on support, and human-centered partnership from pre-seed through scale.

Africa is experiencing a tech renaissance with rapidly expanding markets and resilient ecosystems. Ingressive Capital partners with early-stage African tech startups to guide them …

Entrepreneur-led venture capital investing early in passionate founders tackling big market problems via technology. We provide financial and operational support, positioning ourse…

Flat6Labs is the leading entrepreneurship platform in emerging markets, empowering entrepreneurs to build, launch and grow transformative ideas through acceleration programs, ecosy…

Human-first approach to venture capital investing in founders at earliest stages across human needs economy (health, wellness, workplace, community, experience). Back founders with…

Our three main thesis areas are future of income, complicated consumer and decentralized enterprise

Invest in early stage startups that close gaps of access for all, prioritizing a more fair, just, and equitable society for low income communities and underrepresented communities …

Invest in Southern California's best founders earlier than anyone else, with hands-on support beyond capital to help companies grow at every stage.

Since 2016, Diagram launches 25+ ventures from the ground up using a venture builder model, while also investing in early-stage companies backing ambitious founders driving meaning…

Invest in people over product at the earliest stages of entrepreneurial journey, focusing on long-term relationships with founders at pre-seed and seed stages.

First-check investor (pre-seed, seed, series A) deeply focused on AI-first companies. Partners selectively, cares deeply, and strives for excellence in reshaping industries through…

We invest in under-resourced entrepreneurs including women of color led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level or series A financing. Our mission is to bridge the gap in venture c…

Finding and funding great seed-stage founder teams with deep insight into human needs, focus on diversity and data-driven decision making

We believe perspective and proximity are power. We seek out entrepreneurs who are uniquely equipped to lead in the spaces where innovation is most needed. From expanding access to …

Brooklyn Bridge Ventures is Brooklyn's first early-stage venture fund that fosters an online and offline community open to founders and innovative professionals of all backgrounds.

Empowering diverse entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions addressing systemic inequities

Relationships-driven private investment firm focused on pre-seed and seed stage ventures, identifying exceptional competitive advantages and pairing seasoned operators with select …

Backing ambitious tech companies from Pre-Seed to Series A by providing operational expertise, entrepreneurial guidance, and active investor support from founders who have scaled s…

AI-core venture capital firm backing data-centric companies at infrastructure and vertical levels, focusing on financial technology, construction technology, and computational biot…

Backing mission-driven, outlier founders at pre-seed and seed stage across UK, Europe and North America through generalist and institutional thesis-driven funds.

Partner with early-stage founders building enduring companies across fintech, healthcare, future of learning and work by intentionally closing gaps in wealth, health, and skills.

Partner with exceptional people to help them realize their full potential across pre-seed, seed, growth, and public market stages through long-term founder relationships.

Gaingels invests in diverse and inclusive companies while driving top returns, using venture capital to influence social change and increase equity of access and representation in …

Pre-seed investors backing founders before the world knows their name, with special focus on Southern European teams. Bet on depth over speed and early, unconditional support for h…

LA's premier pre-seed fund helping tech founders bring their vision to life by providing funding and guidance to grow startups into strong, scalable, and successful companies.

Early-stage generalist investor (preseed/seed) focused on enterprise, fintech, frontier tech, and deep tech with fast commits, high conviction, and proactive support.

Back founders changing the world for the better by investing in businesses that put people, community and the environment first across seven meaningful sectors.

Partner early with founders building enduring companies with conviction before consensus, often being the first check from pre-seed to seed stage.

Investing in early-stage B2B software companies, particularly those with strong technical founders and scalable business models

We back the rare humans with the grit to solve the toughest challenges. Accelerating solutions in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Security & Resiliency, Sustainable Food Systems, Clima…

Pipeline Angels is a network of diverse women and non-binary investors redefining what it means to be an investor and which companies get funded. Our mission is to provide in-depth…

Leveling the playing field for overlooked founders - empowering exceptional founders too often overlooked by traditional Silicon Valley networks

Investing in early-stage technology companies primarily in Florida and the Southeast

Build the capability and confidence of Victorians to create, scale and invest in technology-driven startups

Full-stack venture capital firm anchored in Canada backing founders to build impactful and enduring global companies across pre-seed to pre-IPO stages, with focus on emerging techn…

To give investors access to the best possible venture deals. We partner with lead VCs, apply rigorous diligence, and make investing straightforward.

Partnering with and investing in like-minded founders, equally passionate about modernizing business through technology

A disruptive early stage technology fund focused on instilling focus and discipline to build the best teams that top VCs will back, with focus on underrepresented and undercapitali…

We partner at the earliest stages with founders building the future of the Internet across crypto, AI, and other frontier technologies.

We believe enduring companies can be built anywhere, by anyone. We lead early rounds before it's obvious, and serve as active, operationally-involved partners during a company's ea…

We are high conviction, concentrated, patient investors. We believe in the federated VC model.

How many pre-seed fintech investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 68 pre-seed fintech funds. Of these, 43 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do pre-seed fintech VCs write?

Among 68 pre-seed fintech funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $1K–$13M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a pre-seed fintech VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most pre-seed fintech VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

How long does a pre-seed round take to close?

Most pre-seed rounds close in 4-8 weeks once a lead is committed. The process is faster than seed because checks are smaller and terms are simpler. A SAFE or convertible note is standard. Founders who close quickly typically have a lead committed, 2-3 other investors lined up, and a hard deadline. Open-ended rounds with no timeline tend to stall.

How many pre-seed fintech investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 43 pre-seed fintech funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 68 pre-seed fintech funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.