Investors looking to invest in Pre-seed stage

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250K - 2M
3CC is a global agency and venture capital firm that specializes in investing in uniquely qualified founders. They simplify and amplify the process of investing, helping founders achieve their goals by providing them with access to global resources, capital, and expertise. They also provide a ra...
500K - 10M
Norwest Venture Partners is a global venture capital and growth equity investment firm that specializes in early stage, late stage and private equity investments. The firm\u2019s portfolio consists of over 200 companies across a range of industries including consumer, enterprise, healthcare, fin...
150K - 150K
MDS Studio is a cloud-based platform that provides users with an end-to-end solution for managing and automating their data science projects. It provides a suite of tools for creating data pipelines, building and training machine learning models, and deploying them to production. Additionally, M...
50K - 250K
Ninepointfive is a venture capital fund that co-invests with corporates to take tech-based startups from pre-seed funding to maturity. The firm is focused on helping entrepreneurs and startups reach their full potential by providing capital, mentorship, and relationships for growth. Ninepointfiv...
10K - 100K
Capital V is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that invests in early-stage companies in the technology sector. The firm has invested in several startups, such as World Of Vegan, Capital V, and Nutrition Facts. Capital V is dedicated to creating a global ecosystem of entrepreneurs, in...
500K - 3M
Founded in 2018, NFP Ventures is a Venture Capital firm based in New York. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in healthcare, fintech, and media, and provides a suite of services including capital raising, strategic advice, and venture building. NFP Ventures has supported over a dozen co...
10K - 5M
Navus Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Maasland, Netherlands. Founded in 2013, they seek to invest in sustainable food and energy technologies, and specialize in early-stage investments in high-tech companies. They have a portfolio of 19 investments and have invested in a range of Isr...
500K - 6M
Moneta Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in BneiBrak, Israel. The firm invests primarily in Fintech and Insurtech startups that incorporate data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technologies. Founded in 2014, Moneta Venture Capital has invested in more than 30 s...
500K - 3M
MetaProp is a venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on the real estate tech industry. The firm provides research and insights to their partners and the PropTech community, and works with both financial and strategic investors to fund and support real estate startups. They also run ...
200K - 1M
Metavallon is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, that focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2006, Metavallon has invested in over 50 companies across a wide range of sectors, including consumer technology, healthcare, enterprise software, and financial ...
50K - 1M
Unknown.vc is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups in the software, internet, and mobile sectors. They provide seed and Series A funding to startups, as well as mentorship and guidance to help them grow and succeed. They are also involved in the startup community, hosting event...
200K - 10M
Milltrust's private investments consist of a plethora of science-backed early-stage disruptive companies in the space of climate impact, healthcare, venture fund investments, single company co-investments, and the future of food. These investments are designed to generate strong risk-adjusted re...
500K - 2M
42CAP is a Munich-based venture capital firm which invests in early-stage funding of data and technology based businesses. They initially invest 0.5 to 1.5m in seed-stage tech- and data-driven companies across Europe and Africa. 42CAP aims to provide businesses with access to capital, networks, ...
50K - 5M
Aperitivo is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology and media companies, providing capital, guidance, and resources to help entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. The firm invests in companies across a wide range...
150K - 1M
Vera Equity is an early-stage capital and talent advisory firm based in New York, NY. The firm focuses on FinTech companies and provides venture capital and other services to help them grow and succeed. Vera Equity also offers talent advisory services to help companies build the right teams. The...
250K - 1M
Matchstick Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota that focuses on investing in seed-stage startups. Founded in 2013, the firm helps founders strike by investing in their startups and providing mentorship, resources, and guidance. It has invested in over 100 companies,...
50K - 50K
MARL Accelerator is an accelerator and incubator based in Fremont, California. The firm seeks to invest in mobility, autonomy, and 5G technologies and offers its companies access to funding, mentorship, and resources. It has an accelerator program, a venture capital fund, and a corporate innovat...
100K - 5M
Maersk is a global leader in the transport and logistics industry, providing customers with integrated end-to-end solutions. Their Growth portfolio focuses on developing innovative solutions to enable customers to grow their businesses sustainably. This includes providing digital logistics solut...
600K - 2M
Cavalry Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across the US. They focus on companies that have strong product-market fit and the potential to become market leaders. They are interested in companies in a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financi...
50K - 250K
4F Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Costa Mesa, California. The firm invests in early-stage technology companies that are focused on scaling their businesses and achieving significant growth. 4F Ventures is focused on both the US and international markets, and has experience working w...
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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.