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US
750K - 1M
Urban Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm that provides seed capital and regulatory support to entrepreneurs solving urban challenges. Founded in 2016, the firm is based in San Francisco, California and specializes in investments in early-stage startups. Urban Innovation Fund focuses on co...
SE
120K - 1M
The Verksamt.se portal is run by Tillvxtverket (The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth) and is the gateway to starting a business in Sweden. The portal provides resources and information on topics such as business registration, taxation, labor law and financing. It also provides lin...
100K - 2M
Alumshares is a platform that allows users to invest in companies created by alumni of their alma mater. The platform allows users to invest in the groundbreaking innovations being created in and around their alma mater, and provides access to resources such as investment news, investment opport...
JP
IL
100K - 1M
GoAhead Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2007, the firm focuses on investments in data-driven companies in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning space. They look to partner with founders who are leveraging cutting-edge technology to c...
CA
200K - 1M
First Star is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. They invest in startups and have provided capital to 34 portfolio companies to date. They focus on sectors such as software, healthcare, fintech, and e-commerce, with a particular focus on companies that are workin...
1M
Greenlight Re is a specialist property and casualty reinsurer with operations based in the Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the UK. Established in 2004, Greenlight Re is a NASDAQ listed company that provides risk management products and services to the insurance, reinsurance and other risk marketpla...
100K - 1M
\n\nH-L.vc is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, USA. Founded in 2014, H-L.vc has invested in over 30 early-stage companies, primarily in the technology and media sectors. H-L.vc\u2019s focus is on investing in and helping to grow companies with strong potential for growt...
GB
ES
100K - 1M
Moonfire Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Europe, focused on investing in technology startups with the potential to become world-leading companies. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs, helping them build great companies through our extensive network of tech and busi...
AT
MX
350K - 1M
Aezist is a Miami-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth startups in the US and Latin American markets. The firm specializes in investments in the technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences, healthcare, and energy sectors. Aezist provides strategic guid...
250K - 1M
Shadow.vc is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm invests in seed and pre-seed rounds and provides founders with the capital and resources needed to scale their businesses. Shadow.vc is committed to helping founders build globally com...
IE
500K - 1M
Sure Valley Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. The firm was founded in 2017 and seeks to invest in seed and early-stage software and technology companies. The firm also offers support to entrepreneurs looking to grow and develop their businesses. Sure Valley Vent...
AU
250K - 1M
Tenacious Ventures is a venture capital firm that supports early-stage agri-food innovators. Their mission is to help these innovators drive market transformation and create lasting, positive change in the food industry. They provide both capital and strategic support to help their portfolio com...
DK
NO
150K - 1M
Ugly Duckling Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on providing early-stage funding to tech startups in the Nordic region. Founded in 2019, the firm is based in Stockholm and invests in software, hardware, and media/entertainment companies. Ugly Duckling Ventures provides the capital, know...
NL
50K - 2M
Graduate is a Dutch company that offers a range of products and services, including clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products. The company's mission is to create ideas that deepen and advance our understanding of management and with those ideas, to develop innovative, principled, and lasting...
IN
200K - 2M
Venture Highway is a venture capital firm based in New Delhi, India that focuses on early-stage investments in the information technology, artificial intelligence, and internet-based start-ups. It also provides its portfolio companies with post-investment services such as recruiting, business de...
BE
LU
350K - 2M
Volta Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in the Benelux region that invests in software startups, information technology, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Services. The firm provides seed and early-stage funding to help new companies and startups achieve long-term ...
1M - 3M
Praetura Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Founded in 2011, the firm specializes in investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage companies in the digital and technology, finance, and health care sectors. They also offer a Praetura Inheritance Tax P...
DE
500K - 2M
KPN Ventures is an international venture capital firm that provides growth financing for tech companies. They invest in early and growth stage companies in the technology sector, and are focused on helping their portfolio companies become successful. KPN Ventures has a presence in the Netherland...
500K - 2M
NextGen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. They provide seed-stage funding of $1-2 million to startups and provide venture partners access to their network of over 1,000 investors. They also offer support to entrepreneurs and provide resources...
CN
100K - 2M
TCC Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm that works in partnership with foundations, nonprofits, corporations, and public agencies to design and implement solutions for social impact. TCC Partners has expertise in helping clients with strategic planning, organizational development, finan...
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.