30 Best Active Pre Seed Investors in 2024
The pre-seed stage is where ideas transform from abstract concepts into real compaines. In the European investment panorama, having tracked investment activity for 2,500+ funds, a select group of pre-seed investors emerges, consistently nurturing fledgling ideas with both capital and mentorship.
For an investor to feature on our 2024 list of top pre-seed investors, they need to have invested in at least 5 rounds at this nascent stage. For budding entrepreneurs embarking on their first steps or those curious about the earliest backers of innovation, this list offers a unique perspective into the initial champions of startups.
Last update to the database: Sep 17, 2024. See changelog.
Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.
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List of 30 top VCs
Israeli-based venture capital firm investing in start-ups in Europe and Israel.
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$100k - $500k
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Israeli-based venture capital firm investing in start-ups in Europe and Israel.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
London (HQ)
Tel Aviv
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Supply Chain & Logistics, AI
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A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
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$100k - $500k
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A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$100k - $500k
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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London
Cambridge
New York
Redwood City (HQ)
San Francisco
London
Cambridge
New York
Redwood City (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Service industry
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups in education, research, health care, and social work.
Offices:
Cambridge (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Investing, Edtech, Machine learning
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Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies from pre-seed to series G with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. They support entrepreneurs across various industries, including fintech, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo, BlaBlaCar, Qogita, Synthesia, and Tines. Accel aims to help a global community of entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
Offices:
London
Palo Alto (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security
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Antler is a Singapore-based accelerator and incubator firm investing in early-stage technology companies.
Offices:
Singapore (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $30M
Industries:
Mobile, Developer Tools, Media and Entertainement
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
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$100k - $500k
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
Offices:
London (HQ)
New York
San Francisco
London (HQ)
New York
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Developer Tools, Media and Entertainement, Edtech
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Ring Capital is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 by Nicolas Celier.
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$100k - $500k
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Ring Capital is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 by Nicolas Celier.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $30M
Industries:
Ecommerce, Fitness, Climate Tech & Green Tech
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InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.
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$100k - $500k
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InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.
Offices:
Eindhoven (HQ)
Eindhoven (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Manufacturing, Proptech & Real Estate, Data and Analytics
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Clean Growth Fund invests in innovations that deliver clean growth
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$100k - $500k
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Clean Growth Fund invests in innovations that deliver clean growth
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Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check Size:
$1M - $30M
Industries:
Fashion, AI, Logistics
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Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$500k - $10M
Industries:
Hiring and Recruitement, Fashion, AI
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$100k - $500k
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Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$1M - $10M
Industries:
fintech, Legal Tech, Hiring and Recruitement
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HV Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm in Müchen Bayern.
Offices:
Berlin
Munich (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Quantum computing, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Privacy and Security
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Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build high-growth market-leading companies globally.
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$100k - $500k
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Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build high-growth market-leading companies globally.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
Menlo Park (HQ)
San Francisco
Tel Aviv
Menlo Park (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.
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$100k - $500k
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.
Offices:
London
San Mateo (HQ)
London
San Mateo (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Travel Tech, Ecommerce, Business Intelligence
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Spark Capital is a venture capital fund investing in companies at various stages from pre-seed to series D. With offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York City, they support businesses in sectors like AR/VR, AI, and mobile. Notable investments include AutogenAI and GetYourGuide. Spark Capital focuses on backing creators who aim to succeed uniquely, helping them grow and achieve their goals beyond traditional methods.
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No data available
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$2.5M - $100M
Industries:
Service industry, AI, Community & Lifestyle
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A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.
Offices:
Menlo Park (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Hardware
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Creandum is a venture capital that is interested in investing in early-stage ventures with innovative technology companies
Offices:
Berlin
London
Stockholm (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Machine learning, Fashion, Communications
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Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Offices:
Copenhagen (HQ)
Paris
Berlin
Stockholm
Lisbon
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Service industry, Hardware
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SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Mountain View
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $1B
Industries:
Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech
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