Investors looking to invest in Pre-seed stage

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10K - 300K
Impact Fundry is a venture capital boutique advisory and consulting firm based in London, United Kingdom. They offer a range of services including investment advice, venture capital consulting, and private equity funding. They also provide resources such as educational programs, networking event...
200K - 3M
Foundamental is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies in the architecture, engineering, and design technology space. Foundamental is focused on helping ambitious founders build transformative companies that have the potential to shape the future. Foundamental pr...
2M - 30M
Ibex Investors is a multi-strategy investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on providing returns through niche investments, venture capital, and private equity investments. Ibex Investors has made investments in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, tech...
100K - 500K
INUKA is a venture capital firm that provides resources and support to innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology, digital media, healthcare, aerospace, energy, and fintech startups. INUKA offers entrepreneurs access to its network of mentors, i...
50K - 100K
KingsCrowd is a venture capital fund that focuses on the online private markets. It uses algorithms to analyze data from thousands of sources to identify the best investment opportunities for its clients. KingsCrowd's portfolio consists of startups from a wide range of industries and its clients...
20K - 5M
Data 360 Labs is an online business incubator for startups, companies, or departments in large corporations with less than $10 million in revenue. It provides programs ranging from 3-12 months in length to help prepare for funding or launch a product. It also provides a low-code app development ...
100K - 5M
Frontline Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 that invests in globally ambitious B2B companies via its European Seed fund and US Growth fund. The firm focuses on investments in early-stage startups and has invested in a wide range of companies in sectors such as software, analytic...
200K - 400K
Kogito Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on early-stage B2B businesses, and primarily invests in technology startups in Central & Eastern Europe. Kogito Ventures has invested in many different industries, including e-commerce, S...
100K
MediaTech Ventures is a venture development group that connects capital and advances opportunities in modern media. It works with startups, venture capitalists, and investors to help them identify and develop opportunities in the media and technology sectors. It also provides a range of services...
25K - 300K
Davidovs VC is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos Hills, California that specializes in early stage investments in tech startups. The firm was founded in 2021 and is led by experienced investors who have worked in the venture capital and tech industries for decades. The team at Davidovs V...
25K - 200K
Krypton Venture Studio is a venture studio that offers a wide range of services, including capital raising, venture capital investment, business development, and finance. The company provides experienced guidance and resources to entrepreneurs who are looking to launch or grow their businesses. ...
500K - 2M
Laconia Capital Group is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by David Arcara and Jeffrey Silverman. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments in companies that are revolutionizing legacy industries, with a focus on B2B technology. They also offer an intern pro...
500K - 4M
Real Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Canada. Founded in 2007, they have since invested in over 150 companies. Their mission is to support founders and help them build game-changing companies. They have been recognized for their innovation, success and commitment to suppo...
50K - 1M
Techmind.vc is a website dedicated to providing Venture Capital as a Service and Corporate Venture. The website provides services such as sourcing, deal flow analysis, operations, reporting, and compatibility analysis to help Corporates create and manage their dedicated Corporate Venture program...
300K - 3M
RealTech Holdings is a research and development-based innovative technology company specializing in social implementation. They provide IT-consulting services and software products to support businesses of all sizes, and their products and services are designed to help businesses improve their o...
50K - 400K
Plug and Play Tech Center is a venture capital firm, startup accelerator, and corporate innovation consultancy. It focuses on early stage venture and seed investments in areas such as healthtech and securetech startups, and provides resources such as co-working spaces, corporate venture capital,...
100K - 250K
Platinum Equity is a global M&A and operations firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies that provide technology, communications, manufacturing, healthcare, media, and other services. The firm operates as a private equity firm, providing financing and other resource...
100K - 2M
Ulu Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2008, with deep connections to Stanford and Silicon Valley. The firm actively seeks and funds women and diverse founder teams, and uses a data-driven, decision analysis process in all phases of its investments. Ulu Ventures provides early-stage i...
100K - 500K
Draper B1 is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in Valencia, Spain. Founded in 2010, the firm focuses on investing in B2B and B2B2C startups, with investments ranging from seed to early-stage. Draper B1 has 76 investments and 57 portfolio startups, and works with a network of co-i...
100K - 1M
Relay Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York. It specializes in investing in mobile, cloud and SaaS companies, and has a portfolio of more than 50 companies. The firm provides capital and access to experienc...
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How to Fundraise in Pre-Seed Stage and Types of Investors

Pre-seed stage is the earliest stage of startup fundraising, where you are looking to raise capital to build a prototype, conduct market research, and validate your business idea. It is a crucial stage for any startup, and there are different types of investors available for pre-seed funding:

  • Angel Investors: High net worth individuals who invest in startups in exchange for equity. They are usually experienced entrepreneurs themselves and can provide mentorship and networking opportunities.
  • Angel Funds: Similar to angel investors, but instead of investing as an individual, they invest as a group. They pool their resources to make larger investments.
  • VCs (Venture Capitalists): Institutional investors who invest in startups that have a high growth potential. They invest in exchange for equity and typically focus on businesses that have already demonstrated some traction.
  • Incubators: Programs that offer resources such as office space, mentorship, and networking opportunities in exchange for equity or a fee. They typically work with startups in the earliest stages and can help with product development, fundraising, and business strategy.

Pros and Cons of Each Type of Investor

Angel Investors

  • Pros:
    • Flexible investment terms
    • Can provide mentorship and networking opportunities
    • May be more willing to take a chance on a new idea
  • Cons:
    • May not have enough capital to meet your funding needs
    • May not have industry-specific knowledge
    • May not invest in the next funding round

Angel Funds

  • Pros:
    • Can provide larger investments than individual angel investors
    • May have more industry-specific knowledge
    • Can offer a network of contacts and resources
  • Cons:
    • May have less flexibility in investment terms
    • May have a longer decision-making process

VCs (Venture Capitalists)

  • Pros:
    • Can invest large amounts and follow-on in the future
    • May have industry-specific knowledge and experience
    • Can provide valuable connections and resources
  • Cons:
    • May require a higher level of traction and growth potential than other investors
    • May have more stringent investment terms
    • May have a longer decision-making process

Incubators

  • Pros:
    • Can provide valuable resources such as office space, mentorship, and networking opportunities
    • Can help with product development, fundraising, and business strategy
    • May have industry-specific knowledge
  • Cons:
    • They typically require a significant amount of equity in the company in exchange for their investment.
    • They may have specific criteria for the types of businesses they accept into their program.

Tips on Approaching Investors and How Much to Raise

  • Be prepared with a strong business plan and pitch deck.
  • Research potential investors to find those who have experience in your industry or market.
  • Consider reaching out to warm leads or connections through your network.
  • Be open to feedback and suggestions from investors.
  • Determine how much funding you need to get to the next stage of your business and be realistic about how much you can raise at this early stage.