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DE
2M - 20M
SE.ventures is the venture capital arm of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions. SE.ventures provides capital and resources to early-stage startups developing innovative solutions in the areas of energy, sustainability, and smart cities. Through its in...
ES
100K - 2M
4Founders Capital is a Spanish venture capital fund founded by Jesús Monleón, Marek Fodor, Javier Pérez-Tenesa, and Marc Badosa. They invest in founding teams with international mindset, and ambition to create big companies. They look for disruptive projects with strong technology components tha...
GB
100K - 8M
Seedrs is a UK-based crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise capital from individual investors. It also provides an online platform for companies to manage their investments and engage with their investors. Seedrs has facilitated over 4 million pounds in investments since its la...
IL
Group 11 is a venture capital firm based in Beverly Hills, California, which was founded in 2011. The firm focuses on investments in financial technology companies, and is committed to helping them grow and reach the next level. Group 11 also provides benefits such as HIP-HMO Opt Out Form, Metro...
FR
IN
1M - 5M
Sequoia Capital is a US venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that invests in private technology companies at various stages. Some of their notable investments include DoorDash, Nubank, Zoom, Snowflake, Apple, 23andMe, Airbnb, and Vanta.
500K - 3M
Seraphim Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, which specializes in investing in space technology companies. Founded in 2006, the firm seeks to invest in the entire space tech ecosystem, from seed stage to growth stage companies, and has made investments in more than...
125K - 1M
The Growth Warrior is a firm that focuses on helping underdog entrepreneurs accelerate their success. They provide resources, advice, and tools to empower entrepreneurs to reach their goals, offering a comprehensive analysis to identify solutions to their problems. They are based in Carson City,...
1M - 5M
Sixty Degree Capital is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2017, the firm seeks to invest in the healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, and technology sectors, and provides capital, connections, and expertise. They have invested in various companies in the healthcare and techn...
CN
250K - 3M
SoGal Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York that was founded in 2016. The firm invests in consumer, healthcare, education, enterprise, and digital media sectors. They focus on investing in early-stage companies and have the goal of creating a more inclusive and diverse e...
100K - 5M
Lightbank is a venture capital firm founded by serial entrepreneur Eric Lefkofsky. Their focus is on helping early-stage founders across SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, and crypto. Lightbank invests in founders with exceptional products and ideas and provides them with the resources to succeed. The...
MX
100K - 500K
Spacecadet Ventures is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California. They focus on early stage investments in marketing and branding with a preference towards consumer technology. They invest in companies across a wide range of industries and provide advisory services to help startu...
Spark Capital is a US-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups in various sectors including consumer, commerce, FinTech, software, frontier, and media. The firm has branches in San Francisco, Boston, and New York City. Spark Capital's success is attributed to its focus on ...
500K - 3M
Spring Invest is a French investment fund dedicated to disrupting traditional investment management by leveraging leading-edge technology to increase the efficiency of decision making and improve returns for investors. The fund offers a range of services, including portfolio management, financia...
100K - 750K
StratMinds VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in early-stage investments and has a portfolio of 10 startups. The team consists of 1 person, and their investments range from Fuel Finance to RAND to Viable. The firm also provides ...
50K - 200K
SEA Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Karnataka, India. The fund focuses on investing in startups operating in the technology and consumer sectors. The fund has invested in more than 30 startups to date, including ZFW Dark Stores, ForeignAdmits, and Finsall. The fund is manage...
300K - 600K
Takara Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Luxembourg that specializes in early-stage investments. Founded in 2015, the firm has invested in 24 companies and has a team of 3 people. Some of their notable investments include Buster.Ai, Episto, and Welink. The firm focuses on invest...
IT
CH
2M - 20M
United Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The firm invests in software, digital media and consumer internet companies, and provides strategic advice and support to founders of startups throughout their growth journey. The firm seeks...
ID
250K - 15M
GSV Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in technology companies in the education sector. Founded in 2011, GSV Ventures works with entrepreneurs and technology companies to help them build, scale, and launch successful businesses. The firm focuses on inve...
2M - 10M
The Net Street is a strategic advisory firm providing corporate development services including M&A and Corporate Venturing, Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Legal advisory, and Financial Modelling & Valuation. The Net Street focuses on providing advice to high-growth technolo...
100K - 500K
Cuir Invest is an investment fund created to offer long-term support to the most promising young innovative businesses in the sector. The fund focuses on investments in the leather goods and accessories industry, such as leather goods manufacturers, leather tanneries, and leather goods distribut...
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.