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50K - 250K
The Council is a global strategy and design consultancy that helps organizations create remarkable experiences. They provide services ranging from experience design, innovation and design research, to product and service design, visual identity and branding. The Council's goal is to help organiz...
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CH
10K - 1M
Embryo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, England. The firm seeks to invest in consumer, materials, health, and technology companies at the seed stage. It provides seed capital and mentorship to help these companies grow and succeed. Embryo Ventures also provides a network of pr...
FR
300K - 500K
Emerge Education is a European seed fund investing in founders solving the $8.5tn skills gap. Emerge provides founders with unrivalled education sector expertise, capital, and support to grow their businesses. The fund has invested in over 20 startups across 6 countries, and is headquartered in ...
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100K - 1M
EM.vc is a venture capital fund and accelerator that specializes in early-stage startups and provides funding, support, and resources to help founders accelerate their business. The company offers services such as venture capital, incubation, and acceleration, and works with founders to provide ...
10K - 10M
End Poverty Make Trillions (EPMT) is an organization created by Darryl Finkton Jr. with the goal of ending poverty in the United States. The organization works to identify and fund innovative projects that aim to alleviate poverty, and provides resources, mentorship, and support to those working...
1M - 20M
Era Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States that invests in ideas leveraging technology and innovation to reimagine the physical world. The firm seeks to invest in technologies and business model innovations that are transforming industries, making them more efficient, and ...
LU
50K - 2M
Fabric Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 that focuses on early stage investments in technology companies. The firm is based out of San Francisco, California and has invested in a number of successful startups including Coinbase, Dashlane, and Stripe. The firm typically invests b...
IE
CA
300K - 700K
ffVC is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in seed and pre-seed technology companies. They invest in the intersection of healthcare, enterprise, and consumer technology. Their portfolio includes companies that are creating innovative solutions in areas such as genomics, digital hea...
250K - 2M
FinTech Ventures Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm focuses on early stage investments in fintech and insurtech, with a particular emphasis on marketplaces and digital infrastructure. FinTech Ventures Fund also provides strategic advice and sup...
15K - 150K
Fitt Insider is an investment company focused on early-stage companies in the fitness, wellness, and health industries. Their portfolio of investments includes Anytime Fitness, ClassPass, and Rumble. They also advise, invest in, and mentor startups in the industry. They provide a curated look at...
AT
100K - 500K
Venpace is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, that specializes in investing in innovative solutions in the insurance industry. They focus on developing digital business models, investing in trailblazing ideas, and supporting startups with the potential to revolutioniz...
250K - 1M
Panache Ventures is a pre-seed venture fund in Canada that invests in startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, and doesn't have any specific sector focus.
150K - 4M
Pear VC is an early-stage venture fund that invests in exceptional founders building amazing companies, with a portfolio that includes tech startups such as Doordash, Guardant Health, Gusto, Viz.ai, Dropbox, Lending Club, Zoosk, Addepar, Path and many others.
150K - 350K
irrvrntVC is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York. Founded in 2019, the firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups in the direct-to-consumer (DTC), AdTech, and NextGen Commerce sectors. They partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and achieve their goals. I...
200K - 4M
Fuel Ventures is a leading early stage seed/growth stage EIS fund based in London, UK. It specializes in investing in ambitious technology companies, and has a team of experienced venture capitalists, including Mark Pearson, Jing Jing Xu, Michael Burnett, Stan Williams, Bhavya Jain, and Shiv Pat...
100K - 200K
Building Full Circle is an investment fund that focuses on creating a better workforce for working caregivers. They provide financial support to a variety of companies that aim to create a more equitable and supportive workplace for caregivers. They also offer mentorship and guidance to help ent...
60K - 100K
G.Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Paris, with 11-50 employees. They specialize in early-stage investments, and offer a wide range of services to help their clients achieve their goals. Their services include C-suite business leadership, global business growth consu...
AF
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DZ
20K - 40K
Unrest.world is a website that provides an in-depth overview of the world's current unrest, from protests and civil wars to natural disasters and economic struggles. It provides an up-to-date overview of the issues affecting countries around the world, as well as a platform for people to share t...
25K - 40M
GT-CM is an online trading platform that allows users to invest in stocks, commodities, currencies, and cryptocurrencies. It is a reliable and user-friendly platform with a wide range of tools and features to help traders of all levels make informed decisions. GT-CM offers competitive trading fe...
SG
PK
MY
500K - 1M
Resolution Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm seeks to invest in companies that have the potential to create revolutionary products and services, and that have the capability to scale rapidly...
For companies with only a patent, an idea, or a PowerPoint presentation, fundraising can be challenging. However, having a great team with a track record and experience in the industry they want to attack is crucial. Here are some investors that invest at this stage, their investment thesis, and how to approach them:
Investors
- Sequoia Capital: Sequoia invests in early-stage companies with disruptive ideas and exceptional founding teams. They typically invest $100,000 to $1 million in seed-stage companies.
- First Round Capital: First Round Capital invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies with a unique vision and a strong team. They invest between $500,000 and $1 million in the first round of funding.
- Y Combinator: Y Combinator provides seed funding for startups that are in the early stages of development. They invest $500,000 in exchange for 7% equity and provide mentorship and resources to help startups grow.
- AngelList: AngelList is a platform that connects startups with accredited investors. Startups can create a profile and connect with investors who are interested in their idea or product.
Approaching Investors
When approaching investors, it's important to have a clear and concise pitch that highlights the unique value proposition of your idea or product. Investors want to see a strong team with a track record of success and experience in the industry they want to attack. Be prepared to answer questions about your market, competition, and growth strategy.
Additionally, networking can be a powerful tool when raising funds. Attend industry events, reach out to mentors and advisors, and leverage your personal and professional networks to find potential investors.
Overall, fundraising for companies with only a patent, an idea, or a PowerPoint presentation is challenging, but with the right team, pitch, and networking strategy, it's possible to secure funding from investors who are interested in backing disruptive and innovative ideas.