100 Startup Investors at the Pre-Seed Stage (2026)

3,178 investor organizations at the Pre-Seed Stage are in the Round Funded catalog: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. Below are the top 100 by investments on record: what each one backs, where it is based, how many startups it has invested in, and a way to reach the team behind each once you sign up.

Last updated November 3, 2026

Investors in the catalog: 3,178 at the Pre-Seed Stage
Top sectors: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech, and Climate & Energy
Median investments: 1,000 investments
Top cities: Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco

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IdeaGistIdeaGist is the largest digital incubation platform in the world built for people with innovative ideas.Minneapolis30,000 investments

Founder InstituteThe Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.Palo Alto9,000 investments

Founder Institute SpainFounder Institute is a pre-seed startup accelerator, with chapters in 180+ cities and a portfolio with $20B+ in value.Palo Alto9,000 investments

ENISAPublic company that plays an active role in the funding of viable and innovative technology projects in SpainMadrid8,600 investments

Virgin StartUpVirgin StartUp is on a mission to change the prospects of start-ups, for good.London7,000 investments

EIT Climate-KICEIT Climate-KIC Accelerator Spain is an acceleration program to address global warming.ValenciaClimate & Energy6,000 investments

Wouldn't It Be CoolWIBCInnovation is an IT company offering an open idea incubator and initiatives like the Urban Agriculture Initiative.Johannesburg6,000 investments

WE HubWE Hub offers seed funding, mentoring, virtual programs, business guidance to women.HyderabadHealthcare & BiotechFoodTech & AgricultureEdTech5,966 investments

ITU SeedITU Seed is an integrated incubation center for entrepreneurs and startups.Sariyer5,500 investments

Y CombinatorY Combinator is a startup accelerator that invests in a wide range of startups.Mountain View5,000 investments

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SETsquaredSETsquared is a collaborative partnership that supports enterprise activities, spin-outs, licensing, and incubation.Bristol5,000 investments

TechstarsTechstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.New City4,713 investments

MassChallengeMassChallenge is a global non-profit organization that supports startups through accelerator programs.Boston4,400 investments

JAFCOJAFCO Japan is a venture capital, incubator, and private equity firm.Tokyo4,254 investments

Hyper AcceleratorHyper Accelerator is the run a 100-day global program with multi-city events and online activities.Toronto3,000 investments

National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)National association of Canadian angel investors and angel organizations, representing over 100 member organizations.CA3,000 investments

NSRCELNSRCEL trains and promotes entrepreneurship and acts as incubator cell for startup companies.BangaloreArtificial IntelligenceClimate & EnergyFintech3,000 investments

500 Global500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.San Francisco2,900 investments

Plug and PlayPlug and Play connects startups with corporations and investors across multiple industries.Sunnyvale2,500 investments

GaingelsInvestment syndicate of LGBTQ+ investors and allies that co-invests alongside venture capital leads.US2,400 investments

Cleantech OpenThe Cleantech Open is a non-profit organization that runs an accelerator for cleantech startups.Palo AltoClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechManufacturing & Industrial2,100 investments

Cleantech Open WestThe world's largest cleantech accelerator - active in CA, NV, WA, OR, HI and BC.Los AngelesClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechManufacturing & Industrial2,100 investments

PeachscoreY-Combinator for Everyone Else! World's Largest Data-Driven AcceleratorLos Angeles2,000 investments

Sequoia CapitalSequoia Capital is a VC firm that invests in startups in the energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile industries.Menlo ParkArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & Data2,000 investments

Start-Up ChileStart-Up is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for global entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups.Santiago2,000 investments

Vilor Angel FundIncubation & InvestmentPenang2,000 investments

Female Founders AcceleratorFemale Founders Accelerator combines business training, expert support, and coaching to help accelerate business' success.London1,818 investments

Alumni VenturesAlumni Ventures Group is an venture capital investment firm that manages fund families that invest in a portfolio of companies.Manchester1,800 investments

Shenzhen Capital GroupShenzhen Capital Group is a venture capital company focused on cultivating national industries and shaping national brands.NanshanArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechHardware & Deep Tech1,800 investments

Foresight CanadaForesight Canada is a cleantech accelerator that brings innovators, industry, investors, government, and academia together.Port CoquitlamClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureManufacturing & Industrial1,780 investments

Lanzadera AcceleratorLanzadera Accelerator provides entrepreneurial solutions for entrepreneurs to implement robust business models.Valencia1,700 investments

Startupbootcamp AmsterdamThis program focuses on intensive mentoring from industry leaders across Europe, propelling tech startups into higher levels of growth.AmsterdamArtificial IntelligenceCrypto & Web3FoodTech & Agriculture1,600 investments

Startupbootcamp FinTechStartupbootcamp FinTech is a business accelerator for fin-tech startups.LondonFintechPaymentsLending & Credit1,600 investments

HSGHSG is a venture capital and private equity firm investing globally in the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors.Hong KongArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechConsumer & Retail1,500 investments

SeedrsSeedrs is a UK-based investment and crowdfunding platform.London1,400 investments

Shenzhen Angel FOFShenzhen Angel FOF is a strategic and policy fund initiated by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government.ShenzhenArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechQuantum & Semiconductors1,400 investments

La Salle Technova BarcelonaLa Salle Technova Barcelona is an innovation hub that enables university research groups and firms to obtain synergy.Barcelona1,311 investments

HKSTP - Incubation and Acceleration ProgrammesHKSTP - Incubation and Acceleration Programmes is an information technology & services platform.Hong KongArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechHardware & Deep Tech1,300 investments

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise DevelopmentKhalifa Fund for Enterprise Development was launched on 3 June 2007 to help develop local enterprises in Abu Dhabi.Abu Dhabi1,200 investments

New Enterprise AssociatesNew Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm that provides financial investment in the technology and healthcare sectors.Menlo ParkArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseFintech1,200 investments

Women Founders NetworkWomen Founders Network is a virtual accelerator that provides female entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed.Los Angeles1,200 investments

FasterCapitalFasterCapital is an online startup incubator and accelerator that helps entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.Dubai1,199 investments

Startup UCLA AcceleratorStartup UCLA Accelerator provides a workspace, guidance, legal services, and mentors to early-stage companies.Los Angeles1,197 investments

TIM-TEB Startup HouseTurkey's largest startup business platform which operates various incubation and accelerator programsIstanbul1,160 investments

CTA CleantechThe only cleantech accelerator in North America exclusively dedicated to Canadian start-ups.New YorkClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechMobility & Logistics1,100 investments

in5The in5 Innovation Hub is an environment that supports entrepreneurship and cultivates the development of the ICT.DubaiArtificial IntelligenceFintechMedia & Content1,100 investments

Taiwan Tech ArenaTaiwan Tech Arena is a top-notch tech startup ecosystem.Taipei1,069 investments

AntlerAntler is a venture capital firm that focuses on early stage investments for startups.SingaporeArtificial IntelligenceFintechConsumer & Retail1,022 investments

GenesisGenesis is a business incubator for technology start-ups.St. John's1,000 investments

iHubiHub is a globally recognized organization that is deeply steeped in the local tech innovation culture.NairobiEdTechFintechPayments1,000 investments

PeekabooOpen Innovation Startup CommunityRome1,000 investments

Startup GeeksStartup founders community, online incubator and innovation center.Mantova1,000 investments

STATION FSTATION F is a business incubator for startups.Paris1,000 investments

Tallinn Business IncubatorsTallinn Business Incubators offer their services in four different areas dependent on the entrepreneur's development stage and goals.Tallinn1,000 investments

Accelerator CentreAccelerator Centre is a network of facilities dedicated to developing and commercializing technology startups.Waterloo1,000 investments

Aldea VenturesPartnering with Europe's most ambitious MicroVCs to drive innovation through disruptive technologiesBarcelonaArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechRobotics & Automation1,000 investments

Capital FactoryCapital Factory is a venture capital firm and an accelerator that seeks to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies.AustinHardware & Deep TechSpace & AerospaceClimate & Energy1,000 investments

Cradle FundCradle Fund is an organization that supports early stage startups.Kuala Lumpur1,000 investments

DoorDash Accelerator for Local RestaurantsDoorDash Accelerator for Local Restaurants provides technical support and restaurant training.San FranciscoFood & BeverageConsumer & RetailFoodTech & Agriculture1,000 investments

gbetagBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots.Madison1,000 investments

International University Innovation AllianceInternational University Innovation Alliance is a firm investing in entrepreneurs promoting health & eco-friendly civilization.BeijingHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep Tech1,000 investments

Newchip AcceleratorNewchip is a global remote startup accelerator providing founders with tools and skills to build, scale, and fund their startups.Austin1,000 investments

Saudi Venture CapitalSaudi Venture Capital is uniquely positioned to lead the development of the nascent venture capital industry in Saudi Arabia.Riyadh1,000 investments

Saudi Venture Capital CompanySaudi Venture Capital is an investment firm which helps to minimize current equity funding gaps for Startups.Riyadh1,000 investments

Street EntrepreneursStreet Entrepreneurs is an inclusive, community-driven accelerator.Washington1,000 investments

Silicon Valley in Your PocketSilicon Valley in Your Pocket is a virtual startup accelerator.Oakland950 investments

UVU AfricaSouth African IncubatorCape TownBiotech & PharmaEdTechFintech900 investments

General CatalystGeneral Catalyst collaborates with founders to support resilience and applied AI from seed to growth stages.San FranciscoArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechFintech900 investments

Innovation Factory (Canada)Innovation Factory is a not-for-profit business accelerator.Hamilton860 investments

SV AngelSV Angel is a venture fund that supports entrepreneurs in building lasting companies.San FranciscoSaaS & EnterpriseArtificial IntelligenceConsumer & Retail850 investments

MedTech InnovatorMedTech Innovator is the largest lifescience accelerator in the world for medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies.Los AngelesMedTech & Medical DevicesDigital Health & HealthTechHealthcare & Biotech838 investments

Berkeley SkyDeck FundBerkeley SkyDeck Fund is an investment Arm Behind UC Berkeley's SkyDeck Accelerator.BerkeleyArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & Enterprise822 investments

Innovation LabsInnovation Labs is a Romanian pre-accelerator for young tech founders and startups.Bucharest809 investments

AccelAccel is an seed and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps technology companies throughout the various stages of development.Palo AltoArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & Data800 investments

DMZThe DMZ at Ryerson University is a business incubator for tech startups, fuelling the success of emerging entrepreneurs.TorontoSaaS & EnterpriseArtificial IntelligencePropTech & Real Estate800 investments

Khosla VenturesKhosla Ventures provides venture assistance to entrepreneurs in AI, sustainability, enterprise, consumer, health and frontier technologies.Menlo ParkArtificial IntelligenceClimate & EnergySaaS & Enterprise800 investments

Unicorn Factory LisboaStartup incubator and innovation hub in Lisbon, Portugal.Lisbon800 investments

Innovation WorksInnovation Works invests capital, business expertise and resources into companies.PittsburghArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechRobotics & Automation780 investments

Kleiner PerkinsKleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage, incubation, and growth companies.Menlo ParkArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseHealthcare & Biotech778 investments

CREATE-XCREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative and accelerator for students to launch successful startups.Atlanta770 investments

Institutional Investment Partners DenmarkInstitutional Investment Partners Denmark is an investment platform that facilitates private fund investments for institutional investors.CopenhagenArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & Biotech750 investments

Uptima Business BootcampInnovative member-owned business acceleratorOakland750 investments

QBO Innovation HubQBO Innovation Hub is the first public-private partnership platform.Manila700 investments

AltaAlta is a private securities exchange that powers cross-border listing and trading of capital market products.Singapore700 investments

Greentown LabsGreentown Labs is a climate technology incubator that seeks to invest in the clean technology, energy, and environmental industries.SomervilleClimate & EnergyManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & Logistics700 investments

HBANAll-island business angel network and umbrella body for angel syndicates, a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland and InterTradeIreland.Dublin700 investments

Bessemer Venture PartnersBessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in enterprise, consumer, and healthcare early-to-late stage startups.San FranciscoArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseHealthcare & Biotech695 investments

IDG CapitalIDG Capital is an investment firm that funds early- to growth-stage companies in the technology sector.BeijingArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechConsumer & Retail673 investments

Liga VenturesLiga Ventures is the first Brazilian accelerator totally dedicated to connecting startups and big companies.São Paulo650 investments

MadronaMadrona is a venture firm that invests in early- to late-stage companies in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.SeattleArtificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & Data628 investments

MiraclePlusMiraclePlus invests in and accelerates early-stage startups.Haidian612 investments

GreenMomentumGreenMomentum is a business accelerator that promotes sustainable innovation and financing of cleantech startup companies.Mexico CityClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechMobility & Logistics600 investments

STEALTHSTEALTH is a one of a kind Venture Studio that's building disruptive companies positioned to fundamentally change existing markets.Los AngelesArtificial Intelligence600 investments

Artesian VCArtesian VC is a VC firm offering end-to-end venture capital platform for startups at seed, angel, and growth stages.MelbourneClimate & EnergyFoodTech & AgricultureHealthcare & Biotech600 investments

Entrepreneurs FirstEntrepreneurs First runs programs that identify individuals pursuing technology startups and support them during early company formation.London600 investments

FoundersBoost Pre-AcceleratorIn 22 locations globally (see details), we find promising early stage startups and prepares them for accelerators, investment, and revenue.Santa Monica600 investments

Oriental Fortune CapitalOriental Fortune Capital is a financial service company that specializes in venture capital investment and accounting.ShenzhenArtificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechClimate & Energy600 investments

Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise HubWe support talented entrepreneurs to transform breakthrough engineering innovations into disruptive spinouts, startups and scaleups.London600 investments

UCLA Anderson Venture AcceleratorUCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator offers two and six-month funding programs designed to enable the success of startups.Los Angeles592 investments

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BAN Flanders (Business Angels Netwerk Vlaanderen)Flemish business angel network that matches startups and scale-ups with its member investors through monthly pitch events and deal guidance.BE564 investments

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The Round Funded catalog lists 3,178 investor organizations at the Pre-Seed Stage: venture capital firms, accelerators and incubators. This page shows the top 100 by investments on record; the count updates as the catalog is refreshed.

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By the number of investments on record for each firm or program, then by how complete its profile is. It is a catalog ranking, not an editorial one: an investor with many recorded deals sits above a famous name with few.

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