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MY
PH
150K - 500K
Iterative.vc is a Singapore-based venture capital firm and accelerator that empowers early-stage startups to succeed. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and resources to startups in the region, and also runs a YC-style accelerator program. Iterative.vc works with founders to help them valida...
CH
DE
AT
25K - 250K
SFF.vc is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by experienced investors and entrepreneurs. The firm invests in early-stage companies with a focus on software, infrastructure, and data-driven business models. They also provide mentorship and resources to help their portfolio companies grow. SFF...
GB
FR
1M - 5M
Crane Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing into seed and early stage intelligent enterprise and deep tech companies in Europe. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany. Its focus is on helping startups in the software, AI, and machine learning fields to reach ...
US
150K - 500K
January Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage financing to startups. They focus on replacing the traditional friends and family round of capital and re-writing the networks in venture capital. Their investments range from seed to Series B and they provide both capital and ...
IN
ZA
50K - 5M
JPIN is a digital platform that provides resources and tools for investors to help them make informed decisions. It offers portfolio analysis and advice from trusted advisors, market updates, and access to exclusive investment opportunities. JPIN also provides a suite of educational content to h...
10K - 200K
Zenventures is a venture capital and private equity firm, founded in 2018, that provides capital and technical support to early-stage startups in emerging markets. It has invested in more than 20 companies across 14 countries, with a focus on fintech, digital health, logistics, and other industr...
ES
50K - 500K
Systema Nova is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage fintech, healthcare, and other high-growth companies in Europe, the US, and Asia. Systema Nova focuses on identifying and investing in innovative businesses that ha...
PT
100K - 2M
K Fund is a European venture capital firm based in Madrid that invests in early-stage startups. The firm has a portfolio of over 100 companies and has invested in startups in a range of different sectors, from fintech and healthcare to software and food. K Fund focuses on helping startups accele...
CA
150K - 300K
Aonia is an early-stage venture capital and advisory firm focusing on innovative technology companies in the health, wellness, and lifestyle sectors. The firm works with entrepreneurs to help them create, launch, and scale their businesses, providing resources and support to help them reach thei...
50K - 500K
Contrary is a venture fund that invests in early-stage startups and provides them with access to resources, support, and capital. The fund is backed by iconic founders and operators and has a presence in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. The fund has invested in over fifty companies, wit...
IL
100K - 15M
Innovation Endeavors is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2010, the firm specializes in investing in seed-stage technology companies, and focuses on supporting visionary founders, transformational technology, and emergent ecosystems for a new world. Innovation End...
25K - 250K
Superangel is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups in the consumer, PropTech and Future of Work industries. They back founders and teams with the potential to build iconic companies, and provide the resources and network that founders need to create lasting businesses. Sup...
50K - 250K
SK Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Siesta Key, Florida. Founded in 2011, the firm invests in companies focused on the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. It provides seed and early-stage funding, as well as strategic advice and resources to its portfolio compan...
BR
100K - 3M
Farpoint is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups in the software and data infrastructure space. The firm focuses on companies building products that are leveraging new technologies, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing. Farpoin...
MX
500K - 1M
Dynamo is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies in the software and consumer industries. The firm\u2019s portfolio includes companies in artificial intelligence, big data, consumer products, enterprise software, healthcare, and digital media. Dynamo also offers resources s...
100K - 500K
Kaya Ventures is an investment fund that supports founders from the earliest stages of growth. They provide an intersection of consumer and tech, having spent the past decade as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the venture capital, retail, and consumer industries. Kaya Ventures focuses...
BCV helps founders build iconic businesses that transform the way we live and work. They mostly invest in Fintech, Apps, Infrastructure, and the Future of Commerce. They have invested more than $4.6 billion in over 400 companies. Some of their succesful investments include GoCardless, Flywire, A...
100K - 3M
10x Founders is a network-driven European early-stage investor backed by over 200 entrepreneurs and angels. The firm seeks to invest in digital technology, software, and other related industries. 10x Founders' portfolio includes YABA, Zowie, Accountable, and other notable investments. The latest...
50K - 400K
Abstraction is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that focuses on investing in early-stage startups in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Drone, Autonomous Vehicles, and other cutting-edge technologies. The firm's mission is to back visionary founders who ar...
25K - 250K
Khoob Group is a global technology company that delivers innovative solutions to help people, businesses and organizations make better decisions. The company specializes in data analytics, AI and machine learning, and provides services and products in the areas of data engineering, predictive an...
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.