30 Best Active Seed Investors in 2024
Seed-stage investing is about recognizing and fueling potential. Startups at this phase need to refine their offerings, expand their teams, and go from founder-led sales to building a real go-to-market engine. After tracking investment activity for 2,500+ funds, our 2024 list spotlights top seed investors who have actively participated in at least 5 seed funding rounds.
Last update to the database: Sep 24, 2024. See changelog.
Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.
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List of 30 top VCs
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital fund that invests in both early-stage startups and mature companies. They focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, video, travel technology, service industries, and e-commerce. Notable investments include Synthesia, Bump, and Omio. The fund aims to back businesses transforming enterprise, consumer, hardtech, fintech, and healthcare sectors.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series C
Check Size:
$2.5M - $100M
Industries:
AI, Fashion, Travel Tech
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Benchmark is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco and Woodside. It invests in startups at various stages, including seed, Series B, and Series C, focusing primarily on fintech, AI, and developer tools. Benchmark works closely with entrepreneurs, often taking board seats and offering hands-on support. They manage a $425 million fund, operated by five equal partners with no junior investment staff. Notable investments include Zopa, Leya, and Contentful, and their portfolio spans both emerging private companies and established public firms.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series B, Series C
Check Size:
$20M - $30M
Industries:
Fintech, AI, Legal Tech
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a16z crypto is a venture capital fund focused on early-stage startups in the cryptocurrency and web3 space. They invest in young companies with the potential to shape the future of digital finance and technology, offering both financial support and strategic guidance. Notable investments include OpenTrade and Pimlico.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
Fintech, Crypto & web3, Developer Tools
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Blue Wire Capital specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the seed stage, with a focus on finance and payment solutions. Their investment range is between $500,000 and $2 million. Notable investments include companies like Monzo. Their mission is to support innovation at its earliest stages, helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
Fintech, Payments
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83North is a venture capital fund based in London with over $1.8 billion under management. They invest in companies at various stages, from seed to later rounds, across industries such as technology, finance, logistics, and health tech. Their portfolio includes Vertice, Paddle, Form3, Podimo, and Orbem.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Fintech, Foodtech
Top investments in :
Greylock is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage companies, primarily focusing on seed and Series A rounds with investments ranging from $500k to $10M. With a particular interest in hardware and media & entertainment sectors, Greylock often partners with founders to help transform ideas into successful enterprises. Notable investments include Framer and Lapse, supporting teams in building disruptive enterprise and consumer software. Greylock values deep partnerships and strives for excellence in every investment.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$2.5M - $30M
Industries:
Hardware, Media and Entertainement
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Redwood City. They invest in early to late-stage startups in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and enterprise, with investments ranging from $20 million to $125 million. Notable companies they have backed include Qogita, Vertice, Raft, Apron, and Previse. Their focus areas include fintech, data, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Bessemer Venture Partners aims to support promising companies from pre-seed to series G stages.
Offices:
London
Cambridge
New York
Redwood City (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech
Top investments in :
Balderton Capital, based in London, is a venture capital fund investing in companies from seed to series F, including debt financing, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. The fund targets diverse industries such as tech, health, and finance. Its portfolio includes notable companies like Payflows, Wagestream, PhotoRoom, Sylvera, and Scalable Capital. Balderton Capital supports businesses from early stages to growth, helping them achieve new heights.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Village Global is an early-stage venture capital fund supporting startups in sectors like health tech, mobile tech, and financial services. They have backed companies such as Wagestream, GetHarley, and Zelt. Village Global invests from the seed stage up to Series B, aiding businesses in their early growth stages.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series B
Check Size:
$5M - $70M
Industries:
Health Tech, Fintech, Mobile
Top investments in :
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge. They invest in early-stage and growth companies across industries such as finance, health tech, and software, with check sizes from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Monzo and Travel Perk. General Catalyst supports businesses from pre-seed to series F, helping them grow and succeed.
Offices:
Cambridge (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Northzone is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in companies at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage financing, with check sizes from $100,000 to $40 million. Their portfolio spans technology, healthcare, and entertainment sectors, including companies like Sona, Wagestream, and Finom. Northzone leverages its experience across multiple economic and technology cycles to help businesses grow and succeed.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Valar Ventures is a New York-based venture capital fund that invests in technology companies at various stages, from early seed to later rounds. They focus on sectors like business intelligence, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Qonto, Atoa, TreeCard, Lindus Health, and Majority. Their funding helps these startups grow and develop new technologies.
Offices:
New York (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$5M - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Fintech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in :
FirstMark Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. They partner with entrepreneurs solving significant problems across industries such as tech, finance, and hardware. Notable investments include Pigment, Synthesia, and Ledger.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Fintech, Crypto & web3, Hardware
Top investments in :
Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies from pre-seed to series G with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. They support entrepreneurs across various industries, including fintech, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo, BlaBlaCar, Qogita, Synthesia, and Tines. Accel aims to help a global community of entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
Offices:
London
Palo Alto (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech
Top investments in :
Index Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage funding. They support industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Tines, Tacto, Causaly, Sylvera, and GetHarley. Index Ventures provides financial backing and guidance to help companies grow and succeed globally.
Offices:
London (HQ)
New York
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital fund based in San Mateo, California. They invest in startups from pre-seed to series D in industries such as tech, finance, robotics, and e-commerce. Notable investments include Tacto, Zefir, Pennylane, Upway, and Guided Energy. Sequoia has a history of backing companies that achieve significant stock market value.
Offices:
London
San Mateo (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Fintech, Gaming, AI
Top investments in :
Tiger Global Management is a venture capital fund investing in various stages from seed to series H, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. They focus on industries such as ecommerce, technology, and consumer goods, including AI, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Notable investments include 1X, Vestiaire Collective, Jit, Laminar, and Cowboy. Tiger Global targets both public and private companies in the internet, software, consumer, and financial technology sectors worldwide.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series H
Check Size:
$1M - $250M
Industries:
CPG & Consumer Goods, AI, Fashion
Top investments in :
AngelPad is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments, primarily in enterprise software and hiring startups. Investment sizes range from $500,000 to $10 million. Recognized as a top U.S. accelerator by MIT and Rice University, AngelPad has backed companies like Beamery.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
Hiring and Recruitement, Enterprise Software
Top investments in :
HV Capital, based in Munich, is a venture capital firm that helps founders grow their businesses. They invest in early to late-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. HV Capital supports startups in industries such as health tech, fintech, AI, and mobility, backing companies like Scalable Capital and Isar Aerospace. Their goal is to provide funding and guidance to help companies succeed in competitive markets.
Offices:
Berlin
Munich (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They fund startups from the idea phase to later growth stages, focusing on diverse fields such as crypto, data, AI, health tech, and fintech. Notable investments include Mistral AI and Blockchain.com. The firm aims to support and grow businesses across various industries to help them achieve their potential.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
Menlo Park (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.
Offices:
Menlo Park (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech
Top investments in :
Augmentum Fintech is a publicly listed fintech fund based in London, investing in various stages from early seed rounds to late-stage funding. The fund supports diverse financial technology sectors such as payments, recruitment, e-commerce, AI, and legal tech. Notable investments include Iwoca, Volt, Tide, Onfido, and Farewill. Augmentum Fintech aims to drive growth and innovation in the financial technology industry, supporting businesses that shape the future of finance.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Series H, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Fintech, Crypto & web3, Hardware
Top investments in :
Creandum is a Stockholm-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies across various stages, from pre-seed to Series D. Focused on industries like ecommerce, climate tech, mobility, and fintech, they have backed companies such as Factorial HR and Packfleet. Their goal is to partner with visionary founders to help them grow and succeed.
Offices:
Berlin
London
Stockholm (HQ)
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Offices:
Copenhagen (HQ)
Paris
Berlin
Stockholm
Lisbon
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Felix Capital is a London-based venture fund investing in companies from seed to series E stages, with check sizes between $1 million and $50 million. The fund focuses on sectors like e-commerce, health tech, fintech, and gaming. Notable investments include Pigment, Travel Perk, and Ledger. Its aim is to support teams driving industry change.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech
Top investments in :
Idinvest Partners is a venture capital fund that invests in startups and growing companies across various stages, from seed to Series E and F. They fund businesses in fields such as health tech, fintech, and consumer goods, with notable investments including Actility and Step Pharma. Their check sizes range from $250k to $5M. Now part of Eurazeo, Idinvest Partners continues to help businesses grow and succeed.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
Check Size:
$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Health Tech, Fintech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in :
SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Mountain View
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Point Nine Capital is a venture capital fund based in Berlin. They invest in early-stage companies, from seed to Series D, with check sizes ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Their focus spans sectors including AI, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Attio, and PlayPlay. Point Nine Capital aims to help young companies grow by providing both capital and support.
Offices:
Berlin (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Talis Capital is a London-based venture capital fund. It invests in industries like health tech, AI, and fintech, providing financial support from seed to series A to D rounds. The firm focuses on founders with unique visions for the future. Notable portfolio companies include Iwoca, Onfido, and Laced. Talis Capital is dedicated to bringing groundbreaking ideas to life from a diverse group of entrepreneurs.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech
Top investments in :
Soma Capital is a venture capital fund that focuses on early-stage investments in software and technology startups. They provide initial financing, with investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Soma Capital is particularly interested in businesses developing artificial intelligence and operational tools. Notable investments include Artisan AI, which creates advanced AI solutions. The fund aims to help startups transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$10M - $20M
Industries:
AI, Enterprise Software
Top investments in :