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A venture capital firm targeting early-stage companies at the intersection of climate and food culture, funding transformational ideas reshaping the food system.

A $50 million fund focusing on pre-seed and seed investments in B2B software, with a preference for pre-money valuations under $15 million.

Techstars, a global accelerator, has invested in more than 3,300 startups. As one of the largest pre-seed investors globally, its diverse portfolio spans HealthTech, FinTech, Web3, and CleanTech, with founders from cities worldwide.

Driven by the belief that healthy ecosystems—planet, people, and economy—are interconnected, they invest in startups tackling Climate, Health, and Economic Opportunity. Their philosophy is that anyone should have the chance to turn an idea into reality without barriers based on identity or origin.

Specializes in backing early-stage startups focused on ag-tech and food tech.

Takeda’s venture arm supports digital health innovations aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Tau is a venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley, specializing in AI-first startups. With over $85M AUM, they focus on seed investments in digital health, enterprise solutions, and automation technology, typically writing $500K initial checks.

TVF sees itself as a “management development company” rather than a traditional VC. For seed and early-stage investments, TVF emphasizes leadership, market insight, product development, and offers connections with strategic partners and investors, while supporting founders to execute effectively.

Ten Eleven Ventures focuses on supporting cybersecurity entrepreneurs, providing them with capital, connections, and expertise to bring revolutionary solutions to market.

TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, at $100 million, stands among the largest corporate social impact funds. They invest in ventures driving social innovation and leverage technology to create positive environmental and social outcomes across healthcare, agriculture, and inclusive communities.

Seeks out founders developing breakthrough technologies that have the potential to scale into transformational platforms.

A venture firm with a mission to diversify wealth by investing in future financial services and commerce led by diverse entrepreneurs.

Invests in startups utilizing data and technology to transform existing industries. The team includes eight founders with venture-backed successes, including AdSense, Factual, and others, with exits exceeding a billion dollars.

A community-driven network of founders and operators passionate about nurturing local entrepreneurial talent.

Led by Harry Stebbings, creator of The 20 VC podcast, The 20VC fund bridges venture capital with media. It manages $140M across two funds: 20VC Seed, which supports startups from Pre-seed to Series A, and 20VC Growth for Series B and beyond.

The Council Fund invests in companies reinventing industries integral to society. Their due diligence involves founder and GP calls, reference checks, and networking opportunities to help companies grow. They provide intros to key angels and operators and connect with investors from multi-stage firms.

An early-stage fund led by Shana Fischer, focusing on emerging startups with transformational potential.

E14 invests in MIT-affiliated startups, providing initial institutional funding to alumni and recent graduates. They also keep reserves for subsequent rounds to continue supporting their startups as they grow.

Multi-stage investment firm that concentrates on consumer-oriented businesses.

A solo GP fund led by Nik Milanovic, known for authoring the This Week in Fintech newsletter. It targets top-tier fintech and DeFi companies.

Offers founders unique data insights, operating expertise, and investments, favoring essential rather than superficial businesses.

An early-stage venture capital firm focused on empowering tech companies founded by women that are transforming industries.

A $37 million fund investing in seed and Series A stages for startups pursuing therapeutic breakthroughs targeting age-related diseases.

New Normal Fund partners with B2B software CEOs across all stages, often serving as an independent board member and providing capital support.

Backs rapidly scaling companies with a potential for large-scale global impact.

Concentrates on building and investing in tech and software-enabled companies.

Third Nature backs purpose-driven entrepreneurs with a focus on inclusive economics and environmental regeneration, aiming to transform products, markets, and systems for the benefit of society and the Earth.

Invests in world-class founders at their earliest stages and remains committed to supporting them over the long term.

Committed to achieving world-class investment returns over the long term, while building a distinctive global investment platform.

Early-stage venture firm committed to scalable climate action and targeting significant positive environmental impact.