27 Best Active Retail Investors in 2024
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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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General Atlantic is a global growth equity investor that supports companies in their early and growth stages, particularly in Series A, B, and C rounds. They invest between $500,000 and $10,000,000 per company. Their focus areas include payments, fintech, food tech, pet tech, hiring, and the future of work. Notable investments include Butternut Box, Klarna, and Hibob. The fund aims to foster growth and help businesses scale effectively.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$20M - $500M
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Hiring and Recruitement, Future of Work
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IVP is a venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage companies, focusing on Series B to Series D funding rounds. They typically invest between $500,000 and $10 million. IVP has invested in sectors such as financial technology, data and analytics, sales and marketing, and digital art, with successful investments in companies like Pigment, Volt, Klarna, and Kittl. Their goal is to support businesses in their critical growth phases.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series B, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$40M - $500M
Industries:
Art, AI, fintech
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Valar Ventures is a New York-based venture capital fund that invests in technology companies at various stages, from early seed to later rounds. They focus on sectors like business intelligence, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Qonto, Atoa, TreeCard, Lindus Health, and Majority. Their funding helps these startups grow and develop new technologies.
Offices:
New York (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$5M - $1B
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Service industry, Crypto & web3
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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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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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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:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
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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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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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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
Top investments in :
Atomico is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in technology companies across all growth stages, from pre-seed to series E. They focus on sectors like AI, health tech, and fintech, aiming to help companies grow globally. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Robin AI, Condukt, Neko Health, and Kheiron.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM
Top investments in :
Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in digital and technology companies in Europe.
Offices:
Zürich (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Ecommerce, eSports, Virtual reality
Top investments in :
QED Investors is a venture capital fund based in Alexandria, Virginia. They invest in early and growth-stage companies, focusing on fintech, mobility, payments, and ecommerce. QED supports firms like Swap, Carmoola, and Klarna across stages from seed to Series C. Operating globally, they leverage partners' extensive entrepreneurial and operational expertise to help portfolio companies grow.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series C
Check Size:
$10M - $250M
Industries:
Mobility & Transportation, fintech, Ecommerce
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Permira is a global investment firm founded in 1985, advising funds with €77 billion in committed capital. Specializing in private equity and credit, Permira makes both majority and minority investments. Its private equity funds have invested in around 300 businesses across technology, consumer, healthcare, and services sectors. Permira Credit offers flexible financing solutions, providing over €14 billion in debt capital. The firm employs over 470 people and operates from 15 offices in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Notable investments include Klarna in the payments and fintech industries.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series D
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
fintech, Payments
Top investments in :
Investment AB Öresund focuses on delivering long-term returns by actively investing in Nordic companies, particularly in the payments and fintech sectors. Specializing in Series A investments, it has a history of picking successful firms like Klarna. Its goal is to provide strong, lasting value to shareholders through strategic investments.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
fintech, Payments
Top investments in :
HarbourVest Partners is a global private markets fund with over 40 years of experience and $125 billion in assets. Specializing in Series A venture capital investments, particularly in payments and fintech, the firm has supported companies like Klarna. It employs over 1,150 individuals worldwide, including 230 investment professionals. HarbourVest offers various investment options, including primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets, infrastructure, and private credit. The firm has committed over $59 billion to new funds, completed $53 billion in secondary purchases, and invested $39 billion directly into companies.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
HarbourVest Partners is a global private markets fund with over 40 years of experience and $125 billion in assets. Specializing in Series A venture capital investments, particularly in payments and fintech, the firm has supported companies like Klarna. It employs over 1,150 individuals worldwide, including 230 investment professionals. HarbourVest offers various investment options, including primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets, infrastructure, and private credit. The firm has committed over $59 billion to new funds, completed $53 billion in secondary purchases, and invested $39 billion directly into companies.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
fintech, Payments
Top investments in :
GIC, a Singapore-based venture capital fund, has been managing the country's foreign reserves since 1981. It aims to achieve strong long-term returns to preserve and grow these reserves. GIC invests across various industries, including energy, green tech, real estate, and fintech, spanning stages from Series A to E with diverse check sizes. Notable investments include Factorial HR, H2 Green Steel, and Checkout. With a global presence, GIC operates in over 40 countries and maintains 11 offices in key financial cities worldwide.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Supply Chain & Logistics, AI
Top investments in :
Octopus Ventures, a venture capital fund based in London, invests in startups and growing companies from pre-seed to series D stages with check sizes from $1 million to $10 million. They focus on sectors such as fintech, health tech, AI, and deep tech. Their portfolio includes companies like Cogna, Belong, Automata, HURR, and Mention Me. They aim to support businesses creating meaningful industry impact.
Offices:
London (HQ)
New York
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM
Top investments in :
Viola Ventures, established in 2000 and based in Israel, focuses on investing in early to growth-stage tech companies. They support businesses in various fields, including fintech, AI, and ecommerce, providing funding from series A to debt financing. Notable investments include MarketFinance, Rest Less, and Pyramid Analytics. With experienced partners, Viola Ventures is dedicated to helping tech startups grow and succeed.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$5M - $250M
Industries:
Ecommerce, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain & Logistics
Top investments in :
Eight Roads Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund. They invest in Series A to Series C stages with check sizes from $5 million to $50 million. Backed by Fidelity, they operate globally, including in China, India, Hong Kong, Israel, and Japan. Their investment focus covers tech sectors like health tech, fintech, and cybersecurity. Notable investments include Raft, OTA Insight, Mention Me, Cazoo, and MoneyBox.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Supply Chain & Logistics
Top investments in :
Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital fund based in Berlin, investing in businesses at various stages, including seed, growth, and late-stage funding. They support industries such as fintech, ecommerce, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Uncapped, Upway, and Meero. GFC partners with talented entrepreneurs to help their businesses grow, providing the capital needed to fuel success.
Offices:
Berlin (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Edtech, Machine learning, Messaging
Top investments in :
Vintage Investment Partners, based in Tel Aviv, focuses on late-stage investments, primarily in series B and C rounds, in sectors like payments, fintech, cloud, and developer tools. Notable investments include Klarna and Cast AI. Managing around $4 billion across 14 active funds in the U.S., Europe, and Israel, they have exposure to approximately 2,250 technology companies. Vintage leverages its network to connect startups with corporations, supporting their digital journeys. The firm also backs the PowerinDiversity initiative and is a signatory to the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
Vintage Investment Partners, based in Tel Aviv, focuses on late-stage investments, primarily in series B and C rounds, in sectors like payments, fintech, cloud, and developer tools. Notable investments include Klarna and Cast AI. Managing around $4 billion across 14 active funds in the U.S., Europe, and Israel, they have exposure to approximately 2,250 technology companies. Vintage leverages its network to connect startups with corporations, supporting their digital journeys. The firm also backs the PowerinDiversity initiative and is a signatory to the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Investment Stage:
Series B, Series C
Check Size:
$20M - $100M
Industries:
Cloud, Developer Tools, fintech
Top investments in :
Singular VC is a venture capital fund based in Paris that supports European entrepreneurs at various stages, including seed, Series A, B, and C. The fund invests in industries such as ecommerce, fintech, gaming, health tech, and AI, with investments ranging from 0 to 20 million euros. Notable portfolio companies include Wethenew, Qobra, Fairmat, Homa Games, and Papier. Singular VC aims to help businesses grow and succeed across diverse sectors by providing essential funding and support.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $100M
Industries:
Business Intelligence, Hardware, AI
Top investments in :
Flat Capital is a venture capital fund based in Stockholm. They invest in startups across stages from pre-seed to beyond, focusing on industries like mobile technology, media, fintech, and fashion. Notable investments include Depop, Quartr, Klarna, Budbee, and Pangaia. Their aim is to help new businesses grow by providing essential funding.
Offices:
Stockholm (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Service industry, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fashion
Top investments in :
Heartland is a venture capital fund based in Aarhus. They invest in sectors like technology, real estate, energy, and fashion, supporting startups from seed to Series D stages. Notable investments include Klarna, Miinto, and Hyme Energy. Their flexible investment amounts aim to help companies grow and succeed by bringing innovative ideas and solutions to the market.
Offices:
Aarhus (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Ecommerce, Climate Tech & Green Tech, ElderTech
Top investments in :
Walerud Ventures invests in early-stage tech companies with a positive environmental impact. They participate as investors, advisors, and occasionally part-time employees. Their investments span industries such as manufacturing and fintech. Known for supporting startups like Klarna and Ekkono Solutions, Walerud Ventures aims to help founders grow their businesses and bring innovative solutions to market.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series A, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $5M
Industries:
Drones, Hardware, AI
Top investments in :