Active Startup Investor Directory

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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...
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...
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...
250K - 2M
R3i Ventures is a female-owned venture capital and advisory firm based in Singapore, Luxembourg, and Silicon Valley. They specialize in deeptech and Medtech startups, providing access to industry know-how, transformative resources, and critical thinking to accelerate transformation. They believe...
500K - 2M
Houghton Street Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Holborn, London. The firm focuses on investing in alumni of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and seeks to connect these individual investors with entrepreneurs and companies. Houghton Street Ventures provides c...
250K - 2M
ReGen is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies. They focus on companies that are working in the fields of energy, health, and sustainability. They are dedicated to helping companies that are creating solutions that make the world a better place. ReGen invests in companies ...
500K - 2M
SABER Wien is a digital platform dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for students and professionals in the fields of design, technology, and business. The platform offers a variety of educational workshops and seminars, as well as an online community for networking and collaborati...
500K - 2M
Arc Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, specializing in early-stage investments. The firm works closely with over 50 venture capital funds and has invested in more than 50 founders across seed and growth-stage companies. Arc Ventures takes a different approach to venture capita...
750K - 2M
Uncork Capital is an early stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in seed and Series A rounds of technology driven companies. Uncork Capital invests in companies across various sectors including software, robotics, machine learning, artificia...
580K - 3M
Karma is a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in early stage tech companies. The fund was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Karma invests in a wide range of startups, from consumer-facing businesses to enterprise software companies. The fund's investments ar...
1M - 3M
Senovo is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin that partners with exceptional founders building global B2B SaaS category-leaders. The firm focuses on funding early-stage companies across Europe and Israel, and is committed to helping founders turn their ideas into succe...
500K - 3M
PSL Ventures is an early-stage venture fund that focuses on technology-driven companies. The firm is closely affiliated with Pioneer Square Labs' startup studio, and it is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. PSL Ventures' investment strategy is to invest in early-stage companies that have the ...
500K - 3M
Eka Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on investing in founders building category-defining consumer technology companies that positively shape the world, making it more sustainable, efficient, and equitable. The firm's team consi...
360K - 4M
Citizen Capital is a French venture capital firm that specializes in investing in high-growth technology companies. The firm was founded in 2010 and has since invested in over two hundred companies, including big names such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Citizen Capital's mission is to provide...
500K - 7M
Revo Capital is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 2013, the fund specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies with a focus on mobile, gaming, and e-commerce. Revo Capital provides equity investments of up to EUR15 million and helps companies with busine...
250K - 3M
Starlight is a venture capital firm for founders addressing the world’s most pressing challenges & opportunities. They partner early with unstoppable entrepreneurs leveraging breakthrough science and technology to pursue progress at scale. They have offices in Miami, Florida.
50K - 6M
Shine.vc is an early stage venture capital firm investing in founders solving hard problems with technology. The firm focuses on entrepreneurs in the US, Europe and Israel and partners with them to help them build world-changing, game-changing companies. Shine.vc provides founders with the capit...
Muzungu Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm founded by Ronald Paul. The company focuses on hands-on support for innovative start-ups in the Fintech and PropTech sectors, guiding them from the early investment stage to a successful exit. In addition to financial support and valua...
500K - 1M
Capria Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in tech startups with limitless aspirations. The firm has a global presence, with a focus on early-growth startups in India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Capria Ventures is the unified entity of affiliate venture funds Unitus a...
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Startup investors are individuals, firms or organizations that provide funding and other resources to highly innovative companies. The different types of startup investors include:

  • Business Angels: High net worth individuals who invest their own money in early-stage startups in exchange for equity. Their investment thesis typically involves finding promising entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.
  • Accelerators: Programs that provide mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage startups in exchange for equity. Their investment thesis is typically focused on helping startups develop and grow their business.
  • Open Innovation Programs: Corporate programs that partner with startups to co-create and co-innovate new products or services. Their investment thesis typically involves finding startups that can help the corporation stay competitive and innovative.
  • Venture Capital Firms: Professional investment firms that pool money from multiple investors and invest it in high-growth startups with the potential for significant returns. Their investment thesis is typically focused on finding companies with scalable business models in large and growing markets.
  • Private Equity: Professional funds creating to acquire and grow EBITDA-positive companies. PE usually focuses on profitable but slow-growing businesses, sometimes to merge them.

Startup Stages and Different Investors

Startup stages typically include:

  • Idea Stage: This is the earliest stage of a startup where the founders have an idea but no product or customers. Private investors, Accelerators and VCs usually invest in this stage.
  • Seed Stage: This stage typically involves building a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) and acquiring early customers.
  • Early Stage: At this stage, the startup has validated its business model and is looking to scale its operations and acquire more customers.
  • Growth Stage: This stage typically involves significant expansion and scaling of the startup's operations and customer base. Venture Firms and Debt financing are quite common.

Main Startup Industries and Prominent Investors:

  • Tech: Prominent investors in the tech industry include Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Y Combinator.
  • Biotech: Prominent investors in the biotech industry include Flagship Pioneering, ARCH Venture Partners, and Foresite Capital.
  • Fintech: Prominent investors in the fintech industry include Accel, Ribbit Capital, and Greycroft.
  • Social Impact: Prominent investors in the social impact industry include Acumen, Omidyar Network, and TPG Rise Fund.
  • Consumer: This includes startups in the e-commerce, food and beverage, and travel industries. Prominent investors in this industry include Greycroft, Forerunner Ventures, and First Round Capital.

How to Fundraise

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Do Your Research

Before you start reaching out to investors, it's important to do your research and identify those who are a good fit for your company. Look for investors who have experience in your industry, a track record of successful investments, and a portfolio that aligns with your company's stage and needs.

2. Build Relationships

Investors are more likely to invest in companies they have a relationship with, so it's important to build connections before you start pitching. Attend industry events, participate in startup accelerators or incubators, and seek out opportunities to network with potential investors. Sending them investor updates is also a great way to keep them engaged.

Once you've identified a potential investor, try to find a warm introduction through a mutual connection, portfolio founder or industry colleague. This can help you establish trust and credibility early on, and increase the likelihood of a positive response.

3. Craft a Compelling Pitch

When it's time to pitch your company, make sure to tailor your message to the investor's interests and needs. Focus on your unique value proposition, market opportunity, and growth potential, and be prepared to provide detailed financial projections and data to back up your claims. Fundraising can take up to 9 months, so be mindful of your company's burn and cashflow.