15 Best Pre-Seed Venture Capital Investors in Europe (in 2024)
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 2024 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: May 26, 2024. 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.
List of 15 top Pre-Seed VCs
Seedcamp is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in early-stage startups across various industries. They provide funding from £300,000 to £2 million and support founders with global ambitions. Notable investments include Curve and Sylvera. Seedcamp helps startups grow through investment and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, aiming to enable the next generation of tech leaders to build transformative companies.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Pre Seed
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Check size
$300k - $2M
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Industries
Fintech, Business Intelligence, Data and Analytics and 53 more.
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Top investments in
MImo ( 64), Curve ( 64), Uncapped ( 64)
Atomico is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in technology companies across all growth stages, from pre-seed to series E. They focus on sectors like AI, health tech, and fintech, aiming to help companies grow globally. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Robin AI, Condukt, Neko Health, and Kheiron.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Pre Seed
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Industries
AI, Health Tech, Manufacturing and 59 more.
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Top investments in
Factorial HR ( 68), Robin AI ( 64), Condukt ( 59)
Kima Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Paris. They invest in early-stage companies, providing funding up to $150,000. Annually, they fund about 100 new deals across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Notable investments include PhotoRoom, Lago, Zefir, Dice, and Keyring Network. Kima Ventures aims to help startups grow and succeed in their markets.
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Offices:
Paris (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Pre Seed
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Check size
$0k - $150k
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Industries
Fintech, Ecommerce, Mobile and 61 more.
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Top investments in
Usual Labs ( 64), Keyring Network ( 64), Dice ( 64)
Entrepreneur First, based in London, helps individuals find ideas, start companies, and raise funds. Specializing in early-stage startups across industries like AI, health tech, and fintech, they support founders from inception through Series A. Investments include PolyAI and Automata. Their focus is on building strong teams and fostering groundbreaking ideas to create successful businesses.
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Offices:
London (HQ), Paris, Berlin
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Pre Seed
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Industries
AI, Health Tech, Business Intelligence and 47 more.
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Top investments in
PolyAI ( 75), Automata ( 59), Gensyn ( 59)
Speedinvest is a venture capital fund based in Vienna, investing in tech startups from pre-seed to Series C stages. They typically write checks between €700,000 and €3 million. Focusing on industries like fintech, health tech, ecommerce, and AI, their portfolio includes companies such as Sona, Sylvera, and Curve. Speedinvest provides early financial support and guidance to help startups thrive in competitive markets.
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Offices:
Vienna (HQ), Berlin, London, Munich, Paris
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Pre Seed, Angel
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Check size
$700k - $3M
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Industries
Fintech, AI, Mobile and 57 more.
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Top investments in
Sona ( 75), Exactly.ai ( 64), trawa ( 64)
Notion Capital is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in early-stage technology and cloud computing companies. It provides financial support from pre-seed to Series D stages, covering industries such as cybersecurity, fintech, AI, and health tech. Notable investments include Vortexa, Cogna, and Paddle. Notion Capital assists tech startups by providing the resources needed to develop their products and services.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Pre Seed
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Industries
Fintech, Data and Analytics, Business Intelligence and 42 more.
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Top investments in
Vortexa ( 64), Cogna ( 59), Fiat Republic ( 59)
Fuel Ventures is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in technology companies at various stages, including seed, pre-seed, and series rounds A, B, and D, with check sizes ranging from £150,000 to £3,000,000. The fund focuses on industries such as edtech, fintech, health tech, e-commerce, and AI. Notable investments include Ekko, Fundpath, Volt, iCustoms, and Think Cyber Security. Fuel Ventures aims to support companies creating value in tech-driven fields.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Pre Seed
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Check size
$150k - $3M
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Industries
Fintech, Ecommerce, Hiring and Recruitement and 43 more.
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Top investments in
Ekko ( 64), Volt ( 64), Incredible ( 59)
Tiny VC is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco, led by Philipp Moehring, Andy Chung, Ophelia Cai, and Sandra Lyness. They invest in startups from pre-seed to Series A stages across various industries, including tech, e-commerce, and health. Notable investments include Purple Dot and Synthesia. Their check sizes vary based on the startup's needs. Tiny VC aims to help early-stage businesses make a significant impact.
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Offices:
San Francisco (HQ), Berlin
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Pre Seed
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Industries
Mobile, Fintech, AI and 50 more.
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Top investments in
Purple Dot ( 68), trawa ( 64), Synthesia ( 64)
Calm/Storm Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Vienna. The fund invests in early-stage startups, including seed, pre-seed, and Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Their focus areas include digital health, ecommerce, fintech, AI, and more. Notable investments include Fertifa, Lindus Health, solarisBank, Thymia, and Bea Fertility. Calm/Storm Ventures emphasizes femtech and taboo tech, supporting female founders and groundbreaking ideas in often overlooked sectors.
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Offices:
Vienna (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Pre Seed
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Check size
$50k - $250k
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Industries
Health Tech, Mobile, AI and 29 more.
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Top investments in
solarisBank ( 68), Fertifa ( 54), Lindus Health ( 54)
Concept Ventures is the UK's largest dedicated pre-seed fund, based in London. It supports founders who are changing how we work, play, and learn, investing in early stages with check sizes between £200,000 and £750,000. The fund covers a wide range of industries and has invested in companies like Treefera, Symbe, Klarytee, Odore, and Captur. Concept Ventures is committed to helping new businesses grow and succeed by providing crucial financial support to promising startups.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Pre Seed
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Check size
$200k - $750k
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Industries
AI, Gaming, Data and Analytics and 29 more.
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Top investments in
Treefera ( 64), Symbe ( 54), Captur ( 50)
Techstars is a venture capital fund that operates corporate accelerators and pre-seed funds, investing in early-stage companies from pre-seed to Series A. They support a variety of industries, including technology, health, and finance. Notable investments include Avenir, Kliq, Enzai, Captain AI, and Sirius Technologies. Techstars also provides startups with funding and mentorship to help them succeed.
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Pre Seed
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Industries
AI, Fintech, Energy & Nuclear and 27 more.
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Top investments in
Qomodo ( 59), Avenir ( 54), Captain AI ( 50)
Plug and Play Spain is a venture capital fund based in Paterna, investing in startups at various stages from pre-seed to series C, with check sizes ranging from €50,000 to €1,000,000. They focus on industries such as data analytics, health tech, fintech, and AI. Notable investments include Tuum, iCustoms, Sunsave, Onfido, and Paysend. Plug and Play Spain connects promising startups with leading corporations to accelerate growth, acting as a bridge between emerging companies and established industry leaders.
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Offices:
Paterna (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series C, Pre Seed
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Check size
$50k - $1M
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Industries
Fintech, Manufacturing, AI and 48 more.
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Top investments in
iCustoms ( 59), Sunsave ( 59), Tuum ( 59)
APX is a venture capital fund based in Berlin, investing in startups from pre-seed to Series A with check sizes ranging from €50,000 to €500,000. It focuses on industries such as technology, fashion, health, and mobility. Notable investments include Eleos, Genie, NeuralSpace, and Aide Health.
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Offices:
Berlin (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Pre Seed, Angel
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Check size
$50k - $500k
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Industries
Business Intelligence, AI, Ecommerce and 48 more.
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Top investments in
Eleos ( 43), Eleos ( 43), Sharpist ( 43)
Norrsken VC, based in Stockholm, is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage startups that tackle major global issues while building successful businesses. They support industries including health, technology, energy, and mobility, backing companies like Northvolt and Sunsave. Norrsken VC focuses on initial growth phases, such as pre-seed and Series A, with varying check sizes, and aims to create significant positive impact through their investments.
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Offices:
Stockholm (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre Seed
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Industries
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Energy & Nuclear, Health Tech and 38 more.
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Top investments in
Syre ( 75), Northvolt ( 64), Sunsave ( 59)
Ascension Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund specializing in early-stage investments. Created by successful entrepreneurs, it supports tech and impact founders in sectors like health tech, fintech, and deep tech. Notable investments include Wagestream and HURR.
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Offices:
London (HQ)
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Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre Seed
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Industries
Mobile, Health Tech, Business Intelligence and 55 more.
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Top investments in
Wagestream ( 68), GEEIQ ( 54), HURR ( 54)