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250K - 5M
Stride.VC is a venture capital firm targeting seed stage startups in the UK and France. They provide seed capital and mentorship to startups, as well as access to a network of other investors, advisors, and partners. They invest in sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and artificial intelligence...
HK
US
50K - 150K
SuperCharger Ventures is an EdTech accelerator that specializes in helping early-stage and growth-stage startups expand to Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. They provide market intelligence, startup demos, case studies, and other EdTech support for universities, and have released a world'...
500K - 1M
SupplyChange.fund is an initiative created to help to build a more equitable and resilient supply chain. The organization focuses on providing resources, research, and training for supply chain professionals and organizations to help them create more sustainable and equitable supply chains. The ...
100K - 500K
Syndicate 708 is a California-based aerospace startup accelerator firm. Founded in 2015, the firm seeks to invest in and support deep tech founders with access to a network of experts, mentors, and investors. To date, Syndicate 708 has invested in or supported over 15 companies, with a focus on ...
DE
NL
250K - 50M
Founded in 2012, Target Global is an international venture capital platform that provides capital to tech companies across all stages of their lifecycle. The firm invests in seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage companies in Europe and Israel, and focuses on sectors such as fintech, artifici...
50K - 100K
The Fund is a venture capital fund based in the Rocky Mountains that provides early-stage investments in startups and tech companies. The fund invests in a wide range of technology-related businesses, including software, hardware, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. The fund also provide...
5M - 100M
Third Rock Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in transformational life science companies. The firm is based in Boston and has invested in over 100 companies since its founding in 2007. It invests in a variety of sectors including biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, digital ...
CN
TW
500K - 7M
TransLink Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early- to mid-stage investments in technology companies. Founded in 2007, the firm has offices in Palo Alto, California, USA, and Seoul, South Korea. TransLink Capital has invested in over 150 companies across a range of sectors, includ...
CA
AU
FI
100K - 1M
TRG Capital is an advisory company focused on early-stage blockchain startups. The company provides services such as business development, investment management, token sale advisory, and blockchain technology consulting. TRG Capital also offers a range of venture capital, private equity, and see...
250K - 2M
Tidal Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 2019, the firm invests in early stage companies across a range of sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, and education. The firm's investment philosophy is to support founders...
IT
50K - 2M
UDHC is a venture capital firm focused on investing in blockchain-based projects and products with the potential to drive positive change in the world. The firm is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors and provides an array of services to its portfolio companies, from business...
CH
AT
500K - 5M
Unternehmertum Venture Capital Partners (UVC Partners) is a Munich- and Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in European B2B startups. The firm provides capital to entrepreneurs as well as value-added services, such as strategic advice and introductions to potential custome...
SE
NO
300K - 1M
Voima Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland. They specialize in deep tech investments, backing pre-seed stage and later-stage companies, and providing them with the resources and support to bring their products to global markets. They have a portfolio of 11-50 employees, ...
ES
10K - 100K
Volpe Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, California that specializes in early-stage investments in technology and technology-enabled companies. The firm primarily invests in Latin America, and its portfolio companies span across a variety of industries including software, fin...
IN
25K - 500K
WaveLaunch is a venture capital firm that provides seed, pre-seed and later stage capital to founders and entrepreneurs. They offer a wide range of services, including mentorship, networking, and access to investors. They also provide strategic advice and guidance to startup companies. WaveLaunc...
BE
400K - 10M
XAnge is a Franco-German venture capital team that manages a range of funds dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies. They focus on companies that are creating innovative solutions with a positive social and environmental impact. They operate a number of funds across Europe, wi...
150K - 150K
XFactor Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in technology startups with billion-dollar market opportunities. The firm is led by a team of experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who have decades of experience in ...
BR
IL
100K - 2M
XNV is an Exponential Ventures startup studio that focuses on creating solutions empowered by exponential technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet of Things. They have a wide range of services, including software engineering, product design, and business strategy. T...
DK
IS
200K - 1M
Crowberry Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Reykjavik, Iceland. Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies in the Nordics. Crowberry Capital looks to invest in outstanding teams, building global businesses around true technology adv...
100K - 1M
TGFS is a venture capital fund active in Saxony that supports founders and start-ups in the technology sector with equity and years of experience. TGFS is part of CFH Management GmbH, and the fund is managed by the experienced team of Jan Thomas Alter and his colleagues. TGFS provides a wide ran...
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.