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DE
FR
1M - 25M
Singular.vc is a venture capital firm that is focused on investing in early-stage startups in the United States and Europe. The firm is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs launch and build their businesses by providing them with capital, resources, and mentorship. Singular.vc is led by experience...
US
500K - 50M
Hanwha is a South Korean conglomerate with a presence in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, finance, and energy. Founded in 1952, Hanwha has grown to become a leading global business with more than 80 subsidiaries around the world. Hanwha is committed to providing...
70K - 700K
TSP Ventures is a venture capital and strategic advisory firm based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2019, the firm seeks to invest in early-stage companies and provides them with capital, strategic advice, and operational support. The firm focuses on enterprise software, healthcare and lif...
500K - 2M
Foothill Ventures is a technology-focused venture fund that invests in seed to A-round startups in the United States. The fund focuses on early-stage companies in the software, internet, mobile, SaaS, IoT, and healthcare domains. They provide capital, mentorship, and support to founders with the...
500K - 500K
Curate Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in businesses owned and led by women. The fund provides capital to businesses that are ready to scale and has a focus on working with companies in the healthcare, consumer, enterprise and technology industries. Curate Capital also provides ac...
SG
ID
250K - 500K
Elev8 is a venture capital firm that invests and supports early-stage deep tech founders. Their mission is to bring resources, mentorship, and capital to founders to help them scale their businesses and make an impact on the world. They have a global network of founders, investors, and advisors ...
CA
100K - 1M
Hartmann Capital is a Frontier-Tech Investment Firm based in Florida, USA. The company offers a range of services including institutional investment management, digital asset investing, crypto hedge fund management, and trading for alpha. Hartmann Capital also offers educational resources, such ...
150K - 500K
Unshackled Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing capital to immigrant entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on helping these entrepreneurs create companies that are built to last and have a lasting impact. Unshackled Ventures works with immigrant entrepreneurs from the US, C...
Union Square Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm that has invested in over 130 startups, including well-known companies like Twitter, Etsy, Carta, and Coinbase. They focus on supporting trusted brands that use networks, platforms, and protocols to broaden access to knowledge, capit...
500K - 10M
MFO Ventures is a private equity firm based in Delray Beach, Florida that specializes in growth-stage investments. The firm prefers to invest in early-stage companies that are well-positioned to scale and generate significant returns. The company's portfolio of investments includes companies acr...
UA
100K - 1M
Venture Inc. is a diversified holding company focused on providing innovative solutions to the challenges of the modern world. Through its six divisions, Venture Inc. provides a wide range of services, from energy solutions to financial services and more. The company is committed to finding a be...
1M - 10M
Vertex Ventures is a global network of venture capital investors and operators with offices in the US, China, Israel, India and Southeast Asia. They specialize in investing in information technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy and green technology, and consumer products. They focus on ...
50K - 500K
VINE VC is an early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2020. The fund invests in companies that use emerging technologies to build products and services that have the potential to make a global impact. VINE VC invests in a wide variety of industries, including AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Comp...
250K - 1M
Virtue VC is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2021. The firm seeks to invest in the early-stage healthcare sector, providing pre-seed and seed funding to healthcare founders determined to radically transform the broken healthcare system. Virtue VC prides itself on offeri...
200K - 2M
Wocstar is a venture capital firm that invests in Women of Color (WOC) tech startups. Established in 2018, the firm is based in New York, and is focused on helping to create a more inclusive environment for WOC entrepreneurs in the tech industry. The firm provides financial and investment educat...
RO
HU
RS
100K - 1M
Hellens Rock is a single family office that manages over 1 billion dollars in diversified assets. Its venture capital arm focuses on healthcare, fintech, blockchain, and other technology startups, and provides its clients with access to capital, resources, and networks. Hellens Rock also has a l...
CN
500K - 1M
ZWC Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that focuses primarily on technology and consumer sectors in Asia. The company was founded in Hong Kong in 2015 and is managed by Zhang Yonghan. ZWC Partners has a number of USD funds that invest in Mainland China, as well as a dual-curre...
IL
1M - 10M
Nationwide Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Nationwide Insurance. It focuses on early-stage venture investments in data-driven companies in the FinTech, InsurTech, and HealthTech space. Nationwide Ventures partners with entrepreneurs to help them build successful companies that can impro...
250K - 2M
Zell Capital is an early stage venture capital fund based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 2020, the firm seeks to invest in early-stage startup companies across a wide range of sectors and geographies. The firm focuses on identifying patterns, anomalies, and disruptions in areas like technology, h...
500K - 6M
District Ventures Capital is a venture capital firm based in Calgary, Canada. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage consumer packaged goods companies, with a focus on the food and health sectors. District Ventures has invested in various companies such as Three Farmers, Vertiball, and...
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.