Top 104 Pre-Seed Venture Capital Firms (2026)

1. Index Ventures

Index Ventures partners with entrepreneurs at every stage, from seed to IPO, to help build enduring, global companies. Their track record of backing category-defining businesses includes well-known names like Datadog and Zendesk.

2. Antler

Antler is a global early-stage VC that helps build technology companies by backing founders from day zero. The firm provides capital and a unique platform where individuals can find co-founders and tap into a worldwide community for support and expansion.

3. Speedinvest

Operating as one of Europe's most active early-stage funds, Speedinvest backs pre-Seed and Seed tech startups across the EMEA region. Its dedicated sector teams and in-house operational experts provide hands-on support for growth and expansion to a portfolio that includes Bitpanda and GoStudent.

4. BoxGroup

Backing founders at the earliest stages, BoxGroup invests from pre-seed to Series A in technology companies with visions to create category-defining businesses. Their conviction in founding teams has helped build a portfolio that includes breakout companies like Plaid, Airtable, and Ro.

5. Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins partners with founders at the earliest stages, helping them build companies from inception to IPO across sectors like digital tech and life sciences. Their legacy of successful partnerships includes launching iconic companies like Google, Uber, and Twitter.

6. Spark Capital

Known for its risk-taking and flexible approach, Spark Capital invests in creative founders building exceptional products across all sectors. This philosophy has led them to back some of the most recognizable technology companies, including Twitter, Discord, Oculus, and Warby Parker.

7. 360 Capital

With a two-decade history, 360 Capital funds early-stage deeptech and digital companies across Europe. They help entrepreneurs develop ambitious and disruptive businesses, with a portfolio that includes Alsid, Earthcube, and Exotec.

8. Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau invests early in entrepreneurs with bold ideas, focusing on seed-stage enterprise and consumer businesses. The firm's team of experienced operators stays with founders for the long haul, helping build iconic companies like Allbirds, K Health, and Blockdaemon.

9. Cherry Ventures

Cherry Ventures operates as an early-stage firm in Europe, often becoming the first institutional investor for founders in sectors ranging from AI and robotics to consumer goods. Drawing on experience from building companies like Spotify and Zalando, the team provides portfolio companies such as Flix and Auto1 with hands-on support for scaling and go-to-market strategy.

10. Alpha JWC Ventures

With a strong focus on Indonesia, Alpha JWC Ventures provides capital and hands-on support for founders from the pre-seed stage onwards, especially in the fintech and consumer sectors. This active management style has helped build a portfolio of leading companies, including unicorns like Kopi Kenangan, Ajaib, and Carro.