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IN
100K - 2M
Venture Catalysts is an integrated incubator that offers funding, mentorship, and network. It provides investment of up to $2 million per startup, with a focus on early stage startups. The program offers a range of services and resources, including access to mentors, investors, and industry expe...
US
250K - 750K
Better.vc is a venture capital firm dedicated to promoting a sustainable and secure food system. They invest in innovative alternative protein companies that are working to solve global challenges related to food, health, and the environment. They focus on companies that are developing alternati...
FR
IL
250K - 5M
Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. They work with companies in cloud technologies; virtual and augmented reality; artificial intelligence (AI); the internet of things (IoT); robotics; autonomous vehicles; and other emerging technologies...
CA
150K - 300K
WXR Fund is an early stage venture capital fund managed by Women in XR. The fund is located in San Francisco, California and invests in gender diverse seed stage companies that are transforming business and human interaction with spatial computing (VR/AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). WXR Fu...
2M - 10M
Mayfield is a venture capital firm that provides seed and growth capital to early-stage technology companies. The firm has an experienced team of investors and advisors who provide capital and access to a network of resources and expertise to help entrepreneurs build successful companies. Mayfie...
1M - 3M
Brightspark is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage startups and technology companies. They offer a wide range of services for their portfolio companies, including strategic consulting, access to capital, and introductions to potential partners. The team at Brightspark...
25K - 100K
Bronze Valley is an early stage venture investment platform that provides seed stage capital, resources, and coaching to help high-growth, innovation and technology-enabled companies created by underrepresented founders grow and succeed. They focus on supporting female entrepreneurs and entrepre...
GB
DE
500K - 2M
SuperSeed is an accelerator program that helps ambitious B2B software founders build and launch their businesses. SuperSeed provides startup capital, mentorship, and guidance to help founders succeed. The program typically lasts 6-12 months and includes a variety of activities such as workshops,...
Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator founded in 2018. The firm is focused on solving the world's biggest challenges by supporting the world's best entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. The fund invests in seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, pri...
1M - 20M
Playground Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2014, which helps investors and entrepreneurs working at the intersection of bits, atoms, and AI. It is based in Palo Alto and has several key employees. Playground Global assists companies in the areas of hardware, software, artificial inte...
100K - 5M
Meta3Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, which is focused on web3 investment. It offers a range of services, including financial modeling, FPGA, ASIC, and SoC development, public-private partnerships, and early stage fund building. It has raised over $50 million in Seri...
AU
50K - 100K
Outlier Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in blockchain-based projects. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm provides capital, technical expertise, and access to global networks to help founders build successful blockchain-b...
200K - 3M
Pleiade Venture is a French venture capital company founded in 1999. They support innovative companies from all sectors, except biotech, and invest in the information technology, digital media, finance, and health and wellness industries. They have a portfolio of 38 companies and are supported b...
500K - 8M
Vertex Ventures Israel is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 1997, the company has raised over $1.4B to date and invests in high-growth startups and entrepreneurs in the technology and internet space. They focus on early stage venture investments, and have investments i...
10K - 200K
The Salfati Group is a research and consulting firm founded by Dr. Craig Salfati, specializing in the study of crime, criminal behavior, and forensic psychology. The Group is committed to discovering and applying the most current scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system, working to re...
AT
BE
500K - 3M
Point Nine Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments related to SaaS and digital marketplaces. Since 2008, the firm has invested in 167 companies, predominantly in the B2B SaaS and B2B marketplace sectors. Point Nine Capital has offices in Berlin, London and Zurich, a...
BR
1M - 75M
Founded in 2017, P72 is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in software and technology companies. The firm's core focus is on mobile and cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and marketing technology. P72 has invested in many successful startups, ...
FI
200K - 6M
Bloc Ventures is a specialist deep tech investor based in London, England. Founded in 2013, the company provides venture capital and other forms of investment to companies across Europe and Israel. Bloc Ventures is an evergreen investment company, not an investment fund. It is focused on backing...
100K - 10M
AdTay Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, UK that was founded in 2020. They focus on investing in early stage technology companies that have the potential to become market leaders in their respective fields. AdTay Ventures provides a variety of services, including seed investment...
NL
50K - 250K
River Venture Partners is an investment management firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2015, the firm provides venture capital and growth equity for early-stage technology companies, with a focus on enterprise software, SaaS, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine lear...
Structuring a seed fundraising round can be a complex process, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure a successful outcome.
Researching Potential Investors
The first step in structuring a seed fundraising round is to research potential investors. You'll want to look for investors who have experience in your industry or market and who are likely to be interested in your business. Some good sources for finding potential investors include:
- Online databases like Capboard, Crunchbase or AngelList
- Networking events and conferences
- Referrals from other founders or investors in your network
Preparing Your Pitch Deck and Data Room
Once you've identified potential investors, the next step is to prepare your pitch deck and data room. Your pitch deck should be a concise, visual presentation of your business that highlights its strengths, market opportunity, and financial projections. Your data room should contain more detailed information about your business, such as your financial statements, customer data, and legal documents.
Negotiating the Terms
When negotiating the terms of your seed fundraising round, it's important to be clear about your goals and priorities. Some key terms to consider include:
- The amount of money you're raising
- The valuation of your company
- The percentage of equity you're willing to give up
- The rights and protections afforded to investors, such as board seats and veto power
Receiving the Term Sheet and Closing the Round
Once you've negotiated the terms of your seed fundraising round, the next step is to receive a term sheet from your lead investor. A term sheet outlines the key terms of the investment and serves as a basis for drafting the final investment agreement. Once you've received the term sheet, you'll work with your lawyer to finalize the investment agreement and close the round.
Tips for Approaching Seed Investors
- Be prepared with a strong pitch deck and data room that clearly communicate your business's value proposition and growth potential.
- Research potential investors to find those who have experience in your industry or market.
- Be transparent about your business's strengths and weaknesses.
- Be realistic about how much funding you need and how much equity you're willing to give up.
- Be open to feedback and suggestions from investors.