Investors looking to invest in Pre-seed stage

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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...
250K - 2M
TriplePoint Ventures is a venture capital firm that finances seed and early stage investments in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm's mission is to provide early stage capital to promising companies to help them realize their full potential. TriplePoint invests in companies in a ...
200K - 600K
TS Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. They invest in early-stage and late-stage companies harnessing information growth and computing power to change the world. They have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to helping companies succeed. They...
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...
100K - 700K
Ulixes Capital Partners is an Italian venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage startups and providing them with strategic support and financial resources. The firm focuses on investments in the technology, media, and entertainment sectors, with a particular focus on digi...
50K - 2M
United Investors is an investment company headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company provides a wide range of services, including asset management, corporate finance, financial advisory, and capital markets services. It also offers a variety of banking services, such as international payments,...
1K - 10K
The USC Marshall/Greif Incubator is a program of the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Southern California that provides support and resources to promising startups and entrepreneurs. This program offers mentorship, guidance, and access to resources to help entr...
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...
75K - 1M
Valia is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that backs founders building tomorrow's most iconic companies. The firm partners with early-stage startups, providing them with the resources needed to rapidly scale and achieve success. Valia's team of experienced investors and advisors are...
200K - 5M
Verve Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Switzerland that specializes in investing in science and technology startups. Founded in 2010, the firm has invested in over 140 startups across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The firm's focus is on early and late stage venture, seed, and g...
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, ...
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...
500K - 10M
Vorwerk Ventures is an independent 150m Venture Capital Fund grown out of the Vorwerk Group. The fund focuses on consumer-centric businesses, investing in digital technologies, especially those related to the digitalization of traditional industries. The fund is managed by a team of experienced ...
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...
100K - 3M
Wavemaker is a crossborder early-stage venture capital (VC) firm that focuses on early-stage tech startup opportunities. It focuses on startups in Southeast Asia, India, and other emerging markets. Wavemaker was founded in 2003 and is based in Singapore. The firm has invested in over 400 compani...
250K - 1M
Wavemaker 360 is a venture fund focused on early-stage healthcare startups in the United States. It provides capital and resources to promising healthcare startups and has over 50 investments in its portfolio. Wavemaker 360 helps healthcare startups develop, commercialize, and scale their innova...
500K - 3M
The Clean Growth Fund is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in companies that are driving clean growth in the low-carbon economy. They focus on innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve resource efficiency across power, transport, industry, buildings, waste and...
50K - 10M
Wing Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is focused on investing in technology-based businesses, emphasizing craftsmanship over volume, and providing active support to founders to help them succeed. Wing Venture Capital has a wide range of investments...
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...
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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.