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Seed Stage Investors

Seed stage investors help startups find product-market fit and achieve initial traction.

Found 40 venture capital firms investing in Seed stage

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups)

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley. Since 2010, 500 Global has invested in over 2,800 companies across 77+ countries including Canva, Credit Karma, Grab, and Udemy.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Pre-SeedSeed

5Y Capital (险峰资本)

5Y Capital (formerly XianFeng Changqing) is a leading early-stage venture capital firm in China. Founded in 2010, 5Y has invested in over 400 startups including 3 unicorns per year on average.

AIConsumerEnterprise Software
SeedSeries A

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. Founded in 2009, a16z has invested in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, and Coinbase.

AICryptoEnterprise Software
SeedSeries ASeries B

Accel

Accel partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to build category-defining businesses. With over 40 years of experience, Accel has backed companies like Facebook, Slack, Dropbox, and Spotify across the US, Europe, and India.

Enterprise SoftwareFinTechMarketplace
SeedSeries ASeries B

AngelList (Roll Up Vehicles & Syndicates)

AngelList is a platform for angel investors and startups to connect. Through its syndicates and Roll Up Vehicles, AngelList has facilitated investments in thousands of startups including Uber, Twitter, Wish, and Notion. It democratizes access to early-stage startup investing.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including games, NFTs, and metaverse experiences.

CryptoWeb3NFT
SeedSeries ASeries B

Antler

Antler is a global early-stage VC that builds and invests in startups from day zero. Founded in 2017, Antler operates in over 25 cities worldwide, helping entrepreneurs build companies through their structured programs. Antler has invested in over 900 companies globally.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Pre-SeedSeed

Binance Labs

Binance Labs is the venture capital arm and accelerator of Binance, investing in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects that will have a fundamental impact on the crypto ecosystem.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries A

Coinbase Ventures

Coinbase Ventures is the investment arm of Coinbase, investing in early-stage companies building the open financial system. The firm has made over 300 investments in crypto and blockchain startups worldwide.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries A

DCM

DCM is a leading venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo. Since 1996, DCM has invested in over 400 companies across the US and Asia, including Tujia, 58.com, and Mogu.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

East Ventures

East Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2009, East Ventures has invested in over 300 companies including Tokopedia, Ruangguru, and Fore Coffee.

AIConsumerFintech
SeedSeries A

Electric Capital

Electric Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on crypto networks and fintech companies. The firm invests in programmable money and the infrastructure powering the new financial system.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries ASeries B

First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that has invested in over 600 companies since 2004. Their portfolio includes Uber, Square, Roblox, Notion, and Warby Parker. First Round is known for its extensive support network and resources for founders.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded by Peter Thiel and his partners. The firm backs bold entrepreneurs who build companies that shape the future across AI, crypto, aerospace, and biotechnology.

AICryptoEnterprise Software
SeedSeries ASeries B

General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in transformational technologies and business models. The firm has backed companies like Stripe, Snapchat, Airbnb, and Warby Parker across various stages of growth.

AIHealthcareFinTech
SeedSeries ASeries B

Gobi Partners

Gobi Partners is a venture capital firm with a pan-Asian focus, investing in early to growth-stage technology companies. Founded in 2002, Gobi manages over $1.8B across multiple funds and has invested in over 400 companies across China, Southeast Asia, and other emerging markets.

AIEnterprise SoftwareFintech
SeedSeries ASeries B

Golden Gate Ventures

Golden Gate Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups in Southeast Asia. The firm invests in technology companies across various sectors including fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS.

FinTechEnterprise SoftwareE-commerce
SeedSeries A

Greylock Partners

Greylock Partners is a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies. Founded in 1965, Greylock has invested in companies like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.

AIEnterprise SoftwareSecurity
SeedSeries ASeries B

GSR Ventures (金沙江创投)

GSR Ventures is a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in China and the US. Founded in 2004, GSR has invested in companies like Didi Chuxing, ByteDance, Luckin Coffee, and Little Red Book.

AIConsumerEnterprise Software
SeedSeries ASeries B

Hone Capital (真格基金海外)

Hone Capital is the US arm of ZhenFund, focusing on early-stage investments in companies founded by Chinese entrepreneurs or those bridging US and Chinese markets. Hone backs bold entrepreneurs building innovative technology companies.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries A

Sinovation Ventures (创新工场)

Sinovation Ventures (Innovation Works) is a leading venture capital firm in China founded by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee in 2009. With a focus on AI and technology, Sinovation has invested in over 400 companies including Megvii, 4Paradigm, and Momenta.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

Joyful Capital (愉悦资本)

Joyful Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm in China founded in 2015 by Liu Erhai (former partner at Bertelsmann Asia Investments). Joyful Capital focuses on smart technology and new consumption, with investments in companies like Luckin Coffee, Mobike, and Xiaopeng Motors.

AIConsumerEnterprise Software
SeedSeries ASeries B

Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that has backed pioneers in technology and life sciences since 1972. The firm has invested in companies like Amazon, Google, Uber, Snap, and Spotify.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in the enterprise, consumer, and health sectors. Portfolio includes Snapchat, AppDynamics, and Affirm.

AIEnterprise SoftwareFinTech
SeedSeries ASeries B

Matrix Partners China

Matrix Partners China is one of China's leading venture capital firms. It has invested in over 400 companies including Xiaomi, DJI, ByteDance (Douyin), and Meituan.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

Matrix Partners

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm with offices in the US, China, and India. Founded in 1977, Matrix has backed iconic companies including Apple, Dropbox, Zendesk, and DoorDash.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

Morningside Venture Capital (晨兴资本)

Morningside Venture Capital is a leading early-stage venture capital firm in China. Founded in 2008, Morningside has invested in companies like Xiaomi, Kuaishou (Kwai), Zhihu, and Meituan-Dianping, becoming one of China's most successful early-stage investors.

AIConsumerEnterprise Software
SeedSeries ASeries B

Multicoin Capital

Multicoin Capital is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain companies. The firm invests in projects reshaping entire industries through crypto-native business models.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries ASeries B

Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital is the first institutional investment firm focused exclusively on bitcoin and other digital currencies. Founded in 2013, Pantera has invested in over 100 companies including Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries ASeries B

Paradigm

Paradigm is a crypto-focused investment firm that supports the companies and protocols of tomorrow. Founded by Matt Huang and Fred Ehrsam, Paradigm has invested in leading crypto projects like Coinbase, Uniswap, and Compound.

CryptoWeb3DeFi
SeedSeries ASeries B

Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform that connects startups, corporations, and investors. Founded in 2006, Plug and Play has accelerated over 3,000 startups and invested in companies like Dropbox, PayPal, Lending Club, and N26.

AIEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

PreAngel (真格前身/天使投资)

PreAngel is one of China's most active angel investment firms, focusing on very early-stage startups. Founded by Wang Lijie in 2011, PreAngel has invested in over 300 startups across China and the US, with a focus on mobile internet, AI, and consumer technology.

AIConsumerEnterprise Software
Pre-SeedSeed

Qiming Venture Partners (启明创投)

Qiming Venture Partners is a leading venture capital firm in China with over $9 billion in capital under management. Founded in 2006, Qiming has invested in over 470 companies including Xiaomi, Bilibili, and Meituan.

AIEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare
SeedSeries ASeries B

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a leading global venture capital firm that has backed companies like Apple, Google, WhatsApp, and Airbnb. Founded in 1972, Sequoia focuses on technology companies across all stages of development.

AIFinTechHealthcare
SeedSeries AGrowth

Sequoia Capital China

Sequoia Capital China focuses on technology investments in Greater China. The firm has backed leading Chinese companies like Alibaba, ByteDance, Meituan, and JD.com across various stages of growth.

AIFinTechHealthcare
SeedSeries ASeries B

Sequoia Capital India

Sequoia Capital India focuses on early-stage and growth investments in Indian startups. The firm has backed companies like Zomato, Byju's, Freshworks, and Razorpay, supporting India's growing technology ecosystem.

FinTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare
SeedSeries ASeries B

Techstars

Techstars is a global investment business that provides access to capital, mentorship, and resources for early-stage entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, Techstars has invested in over 3,900 companies with a combined market cap of over $116B, including SendGrid, DigitalOcean, and ClassPass.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Pre-SeedSeed

Vertex Ventures

Vertex Ventures is the venture capital arm of Temasek, with offices in Southeast Asia, China, Israel, and the US. Vertex has invested in companies like Grab, Tokopedia, and Patsnap.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
SeedSeries ASeries B

Y Combinator

Y Combinator is the world's most prestigious startup accelerator. Founded in 2005, YC has funded over 4,000 companies with a combined valuation of over $600B, including Airbnb, Stripe, Reddit, Dropbox, and Coinbase.

AIEnterprise SoftwareConsumer
Seed

ZhenFund

ZhenFund is an early-stage venture capital firm in China founded by Xu Xiaoping and Bob Wang. The firm focuses on angel and Series A investments in technology startups, with notable investments in companies like VIPKID and Mobike.

AIFinTechEnterprise Software
SeedSeries A