27 Seed Investors in New York — 27 Currently Deploying

Thesis-driven early-stage firm backing visionary founders building technologies of the future in Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio with strong data moats and Systems of Recor…

Thematic-driven investors backing ambitious founders building for big outcomes across critical domains (AI, Consumer, Defense Tech) from seed to pre-IPO, bringing deep sector insig…

Empowering historically excluded founders with capital, mentorship, and networks to build scalable companies in Fintech, SaaS, AI, Logistics, and Healthcare, leveraging 25+ years o…

Investing in exceptional female founders building category-defining businesses. Companies with female founders perform 63% better than male-founded peers, yet only receive 2.7% of …

Turn sci-fi into sci-fact by championing companies at the intersection of the new and not-yet-imagined, looking decades into the future to create a world most can barely imagine.

Investing in founders authoring the future through immense, imaginative ambition. Moving beyond code and pixels to back generational companies that define the future we want to liv…

Seed-stage generalist investor supporting ambitious founders building enduring businesses across the United States, with focus on Software, Healthcare, Financial Services, Marketpl…

Partner with exceptional founders at the very inception of their entrepreneurial journey, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage investments with a data-driven approach across non-tra…

Building the circular economy by investing in companies that eliminate waste, optimize supply chains, and drive economic value through material circulation and recycling.

Investing in dreams at the earliest stage, backing founders across marketplaces, fintech, developer tools, frontier tech, climate, and experimental ideas.

Partner with brilliant founders to bring things of real wonder into the world by backing innovative companies that upend the status quo across software, sustainability, and consume…

Building tomorrow's financial infrastructure by bringing together over a decade of operating and investing experience across financial services and technology, providing hands-on s…

We help founders at seed stage with what matters most: building world-class teams, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising guidance, drawing from firsthand operational experience of…

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

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

Catalyze innovation at Citi by investing in and partnering with cutting-edge startups revolutionizing financial services across seven focus areas including fintech, AI, commerce, s…

Angel investing at venture scale focused on marketplace and network effect businesses backed by visionary founders who demonstrate passion, grit, and execution capability.

DCG is the enduring investor and operator of the crypto industry, backing the brightest minds across all stages to build a decentralized future that unlocks economic and societal o…

Investing, building and working with exceptional creators and makers since 2008. Focus on AI agents and developer tools as evidenced by AI Camp and agent-focused events.

Invests in early-stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets, offering regulatory risk expertise and execution support that differentiates from other VC firms.

Seasoned seed stage venture capital firm focused on the New York City technology ecosystem, investing in innovative software solutions in enterprise SaaS, vertical B2B SaaS, and fi…

The Helm invests in game-changing companies founded by women, operating as an early-stage venture firm with offices in NYC and London.

We back creators with a hunger to reimagine the way money flows through the world. We partner with founders with vision and persistence to reshape markets through global, ambitious…

Decentralized application development, impact investment, and decentralized organization formation and incubation across a distributed network.

Global multi-stage technology investment platform partnering with exceptional founders to help market leaders become global champions through transformative industries experiencing…

Invest at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures.

Partner with relentless founders who defy convention to change the future. Focus on customer acquisition, talent recruitment, and fundraising support for portfolio companies.

How many seed investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 27 seed funds. Of these, 27 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 seed VCs write?

Among 27 seed funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $25K–$25M. 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 seed VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most seed 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 seed round typically take to close?

Seed rounds typically take 3-6 months from first meeting to close. Most of that time is spent on qualification: investors want to see early traction, run multiple meetings, and often complete reference checks. With a committed lead who sets terms, the rest of the round usually fills within 2-4 weeks. Without a lead, the process drags. DryPowder's deployment signals help identify which seed funds are actively writing checks right now versus sitting between vehicles.

How many seed 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 27 seed 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 27 seed 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.