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15 Pre-Seed Logistics Investors — 13 Currently Deploying

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15
Total funds
13
Currently deploying
87%
Deployment rate
$25K–$6.6M
Typical check range

Funds (15)

Y Combinator
● Deploying$500K–$2MSan Francisco

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

Project A Ventures
● Deploying$1.1M–$6.6MBerlin

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,

Notation Capital
● Deploying$25K–$500KBrooklyn

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

Tech Square Ventures
● Deploying$500K–$3MAtlanta

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

Overline
● Deploying$250K–$1.5MAtlanta

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

Techstars Ventures
● Deploying$100K–$2MDenver

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

Dorm Room Fund
● Deploying$90K–$250K

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

Pale Blue Dot
● Deploying$528K–$2.1M

We invest in early stage companies building future-shaping businesses, specifically software and hardware working within climate across three pillars: Optimise (decarbonise existin

Expansion Venture Capital
● DeployingNew York

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

On Deck
● DeployingSan Francisco

ODF is an intense one-week in-person experience in San Francisco focused on helping founders meet collaborators, explore ideas, and gain conviction to start companies. The program

Precursor Ventures
● Deploying$100K–$1MSan Francisco

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.

Schematic Ventures
● DeployingSan Francisco

Investing in technology companies within supply chain, manufacturing, and software infrastructure that makes and moves the world.

L-SPARK
● Deploying

Canada's leading corporate accelerator partner connecting high-potential startups with enterprise partners committed to moving faster, thinking bigger, and delivering measurable cu

Beenext
$100K–$5M

We are a founder-first venture capital firm. We like bold ideas from brilliant people. We walk with our founders, all the way.

Polymath Ventures
$100K–$5M

Investing in technology startups that solve problems in emerging markets, particularly Latin America

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Frequently asked questions

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

DryPowder tracks 15 pre-seed logistics funds. Of these, 13 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 logistics VCs write?

Among 15 pre-seed logistics funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $25K–$6.6M. 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 logistics VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most pre-seed logistics 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 logistics 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 13 pre-seed logistics 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 15 pre-seed logistics 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.

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