Investors looking to invest in Pre-seed stage

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75K - 250K
Futureland Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC. The firm focuses on investing in smart, resourceful founders who are tackling difficult problems. They review every submission and offer advice and guidance to their portfolio companies. They also have a strong focus on famil...
100K - 500K
bValue Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that was founded in 2016 in Europe in Poland. The company specializes in providing capital and advice to early-stage startups. They focus on finding companies with competitive advantages and helping them to realize their full potential. Their team...
300K - 6M
byFounders is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm specializes in early-stage software-driven investments in the Nordic and Baltic regions of Europe. byFounders has a team of experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who work together to ident...
25K - 100K
Olma Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies in machine learning, privacy, distributed systems, and remote collaboration. The firm focuses on helping companies scale rapidly, build sustainable businesses, and reach their goals. Olma Ventures takes a ha...
50K - 250K
Leyden is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco and focused on investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm is led by experienced investors from top-tier venture capital firms and has a track record of success in finding and investing in innovative companies. Leyden is focused...
1M - 1M
Schematic Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund focused on industrial technology and supply chain investments. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco and has invested in a range of industrial technology companies. Schematic Ventures looks for opportunities in areas such as artifici...
35K - 35K
100X.VC is a venture capital firm based in India that provides funding for early-stage startups using India SAFE Notes. The firm was founded by Sanjay Mehta and provides both equity investments and debt financing to startups. The firm follows an eight-point formula to evaluate startups and provi...
25K - 200K
Boot Ventures is a startup studio and seed stage venture capital company based in Brussels that focuses on solving real-world problems with technology. The company helps ambitious entrepreneurs build successful businesses by providing access to capital, expertise, and a network of industry conta...
100K - 300K
11 Tribes Ventures is an early-stage venture fund with a mission to proactively identify, invest in, and support founders of color and female founders. The fund provides capital, mentorship, and resources to pre-seed and seed stage companies in the US and Canada. 11 Tribes Ventures works with fo...
100K - 1M
Kubera Venture Capital is an early stage investor investing in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science powering Digital Transformation. It is focused on investing in early-stage startups in the US, Europe, and Israel. They are committed to helping entrepreneurs build successful companies with the...
2 - 50K
1337 is a technology accelerator and early stage venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed investments in Malaysia. The firm provides funding and resources to help early stage startups accelerate their growth, such as mentorship and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and investors, ...
1M - 2M
Bonfire Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London. The firm invests in European technology companies that are tackling large markets and have early traction. Bonfire Ventures looks to support entrepreneurs with a long-term view and provide access to capital, expertise, and ...
100K - 1M
Giant Leap is a mission-driven venture capital firm, based in Melbourne, Australia, that invests in early-stage founders who are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. The company provides capital, connections, and mentorship to startups that have the potential to make a real and ...
100K - 500K
Speciale Invest is an early-stage investor that provides venture capital and private equity to startups exploring science and engineering innovation. The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Vishesh Rajaram and Sanjay Mehta and is based in Karnataka, India. Speciale Invest has a team of 2-...
250K - 5M
Blue Wire Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on seed-stage investments and prefers to support entrepreneurs who are addressing grand challenges through technology. Blue Wire Capital seeks to invest in inno...
100K - 500K
BlockRocket is a European-based venture capital firm that specializes in providing start-up funding and mentoring for blockchain-based projects. They provide seed and early stage investments, and also offer an accelerator program with Demo Days. They strive to help entrepreneurs and innovators t...
250K - 3M
Lightbird Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups. Founded in 2018, the firm has invested in a number of start-ups across a variety of sectors, including social media, e-commerce, healthcare, and fintech. The firm works with entrepreneurs to help them build their busin...
500K - 5M
Look Up Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in early-stage investments in disruptive technologies. Our goal is to invest in high-potential companies and help them unlock their full potential. We invest in a wide range of industries, including FinTech...
200K - 250K
LVLup is a full service production firm with a focus on experiential marketing. They specialize in creating immersive experiences for brands through custom events, interactive activations, and more. LVLup is a trusted partner for companies like Nike, Adidas, and Facebook, having developed a boot...
300K - 300K
LT Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund, founded in 2021, that specializes in providing seed and Series A funding to high-growth startups. The fund has invested in a variety of technology and consumer products companies, including consumer goods, fintech, and healthtech startups. LT Ca...
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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.