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50K - 500K
ZILHive Ventures is an accelerator program based in Singapore that helps early-stage startups build and grow their businesses. The program offers a range of services, including mentorship, training, and access to a network of resources and partners. It also provides funding opportunities and acc...
US
1M - 10M
Madrona is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, Washington that focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies. They invest in a variety of areas, such as software, services, infrastructure, and consumer internet and mobile businesses. Madrona works with a network of entrepreneur...
GB
150K - 700K
Northstar Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the North East of England. They provide early stage investing, growth funding, and other services to technology and digital businesses. They have invested in over 60 companies since 2010 and their portfolio includes startups in a wide range o...
150K - 250K
Progression Fund is a pre-seed and seed stage consumer focused fund founded by musical.ly and Tik Tok alumni. The fund helps entrepreneurs bring innovative ideas to market and works to help them create successful companies. Progression Fund provides seed capital, mentorship, and access to resour...
IN
1M - 4M
UTEC is a venture capital firm based in Chiyoda, Japan. The firm was founded in 2004 and focuses on investing in startups in Japan, the US, Europe, SE Asia and India. UTEC has invested in over 100 startups, offering value-adds such as T cell receptor (TCR)/B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire analys...
CN
Qiming Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China that was founded in 2006. They focus on early-stage investments in the IT, healthcare, consumer, and financial services sectors. They have invested in over 400 companies across the globe, including companies like Acea Bio...
FI
AT
CA
200K - 750K
QNBEYOND Ventures is the corporate venture arm of QNB Group, one of the leading banks in the Middle East and Africa. The venture capital firm invests in early-stage technology startups with a focus on the MENA region and provides them with mentorship and support throughout the startup journey. T...
AU
1M - 100M
Salesforce Ventures is the venture capital arm of Salesforce, a cloud-based software company. It was created in 2009 to invest in companies that have potential to transform the world with innovative technologies and solutions. The venture capital arm has committed over $2.8 billion to over 200 c...
AR
BR
CL
100K - 1M
Se7en is a software and services company that specializes in hospitality CRM, data, and guest profiles. They offer integrations and APIs to help businesses build their brand, drive revenue, capture payments, and increase retention. They also provide solutions for customer service and loyalty man...
666K - 800K
SP8CEVC is a venture capital firm that focuses on space technology and human longevity. The firm provides investment, advice, and resources to help entrepreneurs and startups create revolutionary products and services that can improve the quality of life and expand the boundaries of human explor...
400K - 3M
Quest Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2008, the firm focuses on investments in the software, consumer, enterprise, health, and fin-tech sectors. The firm has invested in over 40 companies, including Fit3D, Oculus, and Toad D...
50K - 250K
Stadia Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on sports and esports startups. It provides companies with the tools, resources, and network they need to get their venture off the ground. Stadia Ventures is committed to helping these startups succeed and reach their full potential, while also ...
IL
100K - 500K
TA Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies in Europe, North America, and beyond. They invest from Seed and Series A, and focus on backing ambitious founders of technology companies. They have a wide range of portfolio companies, and have been involved...
LV
EE
300K - 500K
Voulez Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing early-stage funding to startups and small businesses with innovative ideas. The firm uses a combination of venture capital and debt financing to invest in promising companies and help them grow. Voulez Capital is dedicated to...
DK
SE
NO
100K - 300K
The Aventures Fund is a deep tech venture fund that invests in pre-seed/seed stage companies. They focus on providing knowledge capital to the companies they invest in, and possess heavy tech backgrounds that enable them to do so. They believe in exploring outside your habits, diving deeper into...
1M - 15M
Town Hall Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in New York, NY. The firm specializes in investing in healthcare companies that are committed to transforming the U.S. healthcare market through technology. They are committed to partnering with high-potential companies and l...
HK
5M - 20M
White Star Capital is a global multi-stage investment platform founded in 2007. The firm seeks to provide capital to early-stage tech companies and provides a wide range of services, from strategic advice to operational guidance. The firm is based in New York and has invested in companies in Eur...
DE
1M - 10M
Talis Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2009, it seeks to invest in the United States, Europe and Israel. It supports exceptional founders in building market leading digital companies and invests on behalf of a community of cross-sector entrepreneurs. ...
MX
50K - 300K
Tiburon is a global wealth management and investment firm. They provide a wide range of innovative and customized investment solutions to their clients worldwide, giving them access to the latest market trends and insights. Their mission is to help clients grow and protect their wealth by provid...
ZA
NG
KE
500K - 10M
TLcom Capital is an Africa focused venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage tech-enabled businesses across the continent. The firm seeks to provide capital, mentorship, and strategic advice to entrepreneurs that are driving the future of Africa's innovative sectors. TLcom Capit...
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.