30 Best Active Pre Seed Investors in 2025
The pre-seed stage is where ideas transform from abstract concepts into real compaines. In the European investment panorama, having tracked investment activity for 2,500+ funds, a select group of pre-seed investors emerges, consistently nurturing fledgling ideas with both capital and mentorship.
For an investor to feature on our 2025 list of top pre-seed investors, they need to have invested in at least 5 rounds at this nascent stage. For budding entrepreneurs embarking on their first steps or those curious about the earliest backers of innovation, this list offers a unique perspective into the initial champions of startups.
Last update to the database: Apr 21, 2026. 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
A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
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$100k - $500k
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A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
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London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
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
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Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in companies operating in a diverse range of technology sectors such as energy, transportation, space, financial, software, hardware, big data, agriculture, food, education, and materials. Khosla Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and was founded by Vinod Khosla in 2004.
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$100k - $500k
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Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in companies operating in a diverse range of technology sectors such as energy, transportation, space, financial, software, hardware, big data, agriculture, food, education, and materials. Khosla Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and was founded by Vinod Khosla in 2004.
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$100k - $500k
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Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in companies operating in a diverse range of technology sectors such as energy, transportation, space, financial, software, hardware, big data, agriculture, food, education, and materials. Khosla Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and was founded by Vinod Khosla in 2004.
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Menlo Park (HQ)
Menlo Park (HQ)
Menlo Park (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
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$100k - $500M
Industries:
Health Tech, Crypto & web3, Foodtech
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
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$100k - $500k
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
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London (HQ)
San Francisco
New York
London (HQ)
San Francisco
New York
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
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$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm in New York City which has backed companies such as Twitter, Foursquare and Zynga.USV is a small collegial partnership that manages over $1B across seven funds. Our portfolio companies create services that have the potential to fundamentally transform important markets.
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New York (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
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$100k - $50M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech
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Alven Capital is a Paris, France-based venture capital and private equity firm investing in French companies in the digital, technology, space, artificial intelligence, data, SaaS, security, and marketplace sector.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
London
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $1B
Industries:
Edtech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
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Local Globe is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in companies from pre-seed to Series C stages. They support businesses across diverse industries, including e-commerce, mobility, and climate tech. Notable investments include Qogita and Sylvera. Local Globe aims to help young companies grow and make a positive impact in their sectors.
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London (HQ)
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Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
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$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups in education, research, health care, and social work.
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Cambridge (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
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$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Stride.VC is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies in the United Kingdom and France.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech
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Uber Technologies Inc. is a transportation network company (TNC) headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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No data available
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series C, Unknown
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$500k - $1B
Industries:
CPG & Consumer Goods, Machine learning, Hiring and Recruitement
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Seedcamp is a European investment firm and seed fund founded by Reshma Sohoni and Saul Klein in 2007.
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$100k - $500k
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Kima Ventures promotes the growth of startups, supporting them in the fastest and most effective ways.
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$100k - $500k
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Seedcamp is a European investment firm and seed fund founded by Reshma Sohoni and Saul Klein in 2007.
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London (HQ)
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
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$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Kima Ventures promotes the growth of startups, supporting them in the fastest and most effective ways.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
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$100k - $50M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Investment fund run by Chris Sacca that supersedes the original Lowercase Capital, it is focused on investments that attempt to protect the environment and reduce human/animal suffering.
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$100k - $500k
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A venture capital and private equity firm making cross-border investments in the United States, China, and global markets.
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Investment Stage:
Pre Seed
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$100k - $20M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Technology
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Investment fund run by Chris Sacca that supersedes the original Lowercase Capital, it is focused on investments that attempt to protect the environment and reduce human/animal suffering.
Offices:
New York (HQ)
New York (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
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Hoxton Ventures is an early stage technology venture capital firm that invests in mobile, internet and software startups. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.
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London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown
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$100k - $40M
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech
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Citibank is a venture capital fund that invests in companies at various stages, including pre-seed, series A, and through debt financing. They provide funding ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Citibank focuses on industries such as ecommerce, lifestyle, travel tech, transportation, and fintech. Notable investments include Iwoca, BlaBlaCar, and ZILO. The fund aims to support growing businesses by providing necessary financial resources.
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Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Series A, Series D, Series E, Series F
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$10M - $1B
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FinTech, Hardware, Travel Tech
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SeedRocket is a venture capital fund that supports early-stage startups, primarily in the fintech and payments sectors. They provide financing, training, and advice to budding entrepreneurs. Notable examples include Novicap. By specializing in early-stage investments, often before a startup has fully developed its product or market, SeedRocket plays a critical role in helping new businesses take their first steps toward success.
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Pre Seed
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$500k - $1M
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FinTech, Payments
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Partech Ventures is a venture capital firm in France that focuses on investing at the seed, venture, and growth stages.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
San Francisco
Berlin
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, Unknown
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$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Creandum is a venture capital that is interested in investing in early-stage ventures with innovative technology companies
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Stockholm (HQ)
Berlin
London
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
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$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Cap Horn is a Paris-based venture capital fund investing from early pre-seed to later stages like series D. They offer funding between €1 million and €5 million, focusing on technology-driven sectors such as healthcare, real estate, and analytics. Cap Horn has backed companies like Naboo, Tilak Healthcare, and Finalcad. Now part of Anaxago, they aim to help B2B digital companies grow.
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Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
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$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Health Tech, CPG & Consumer Goods, AI
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Germany-based venture capital firm focused on European tech startups.
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Berlin (HQ)
Munich
London
Paris
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
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$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Taaleri is a Nordic venture capital fund specializing in renewable energy, crypto, web3, and fintech. It invests in early-stage companies, focusing on projects with lasting positive impacts on the environment and society. Notable investments include Tesseract. Committed to responsible investing, Taaleri has been a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment since 2010. The fund's business segments, Private Asset Management and Strategic Investments, drive its vision for sustainability in alternative investments.
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$100k - $500k
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Walerud Ventures invests in early-stage tech companies with a positive environmental impact. They participate as investors, advisors, and occasionally part-time employees. Their investments span industries such as manufacturing and fintech. Known for supporting startups like Klarna and Ekkono Solutions, Walerud Ventures aims to help founders grow their businesses and bring innovative solutions to market.
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No data available
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series A, Unknown
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$100k - $5M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Agritech
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Taaleri is a Nordic venture capital fund specializing in renewable energy, crypto, web3, and fintech. It invests in early-stage companies, focusing on projects with lasting positive impacts on the environment and society. Notable investments include Tesseract. Committed to responsible investing, Taaleri has been a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment since 2010. The fund's business segments, Private Asset Management and Strategic Investments, drive its vision for sustainability in alternative investments.
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Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series B
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$500k - $40M
Industries:
FinTech, Crypto & web3, Biotech
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