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Alan Patricof

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Ishani Ummat

United States,

Washington,

Seattle

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Data Integration
Remote Work Tech
Genetics
Autonomous Vehicles
High-growth Startups
E-commerce
Cybersecurity
Consumer Applications
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Digital Media
Customer Engagement
Infrastructure
Android
Apps
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Digital Platforms
Marketplace Platforms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Retail
Robotics
Information Technology (IT)
UAE Startups
Marketplace
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Venture Fundraising
Mobile
Synthetic Biology
Software Development
Finance
Software
Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Security Technology
Open Source
Virtual Reality
Data Visualization
Data
Genomics
Innovation
FinTech
Digital Transformation
Consumer Internet
Consumer Software
Data Privacy
Agriculture
Hardware
Early Stage IT
UK Startups
Social Media
EarlyStage Technology
Generative Tech/AI
Data Management
Medical
Big Data
Information Technology
B2B
Real Estate
Internet Infrastructure
Healthcare Payments
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare Technology
Application Performance Management
Business Intelligence

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investor

Details

Mark Siegel

United States,

Wyoming,

Jackson

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Drug Discovery
E-commerce
Cybersecurity
Web Browsers
Wellness
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Investment Management
Design
Infrastructure
Apps
Energy
Healthcare Innovation
Telemedicine
Network Hardware
Marketplace Platforms
Life Science
Emerging Markets
Storage
Portfolio Management
Banking
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information Services
Robotics
Startups
Information Technology (IT)
Marketplace
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Business Development
Mobile
Finance
Software
Biotechnology
Construction
iOS
Gaming
Productivity Software
Precision Medicine
Consumer Technology
Games
FinTech
Disruptive technology
Digital Transformation
Consumer Internet
Reviews and Recommendations
Consumer Software
Home Care
Online Media
B2C
Hardware
Logistics
UK Startups
Social Media
Health Diagnostics
Generative Tech/AI
Digital Health
Developer Tools
Medical
Sales
SaaS
Big Data
Information Technology
B2B
Real Estate
Therapeutics
Health Tech
Internet Infrastructure
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare Technology
Application Performance Management

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Finance Operator,

Investment Partner

Details

John Cowgill

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Finance Operator

Details

Timothy Young

United States,

New York,

New York City

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Data Integration
Talent Management
Hospitals
High-growth Startups
Computer Vision
DeepTech
Disruptive Innovation
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Customer Engagement
Business Model Innovation
Network Hardware
Software Engineering
Portfolio Management
Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotics
K-12 Education
Information Technology (IT)
Marketplace
Analytics
Venture Fundraising
Business Development
Mobile
Technology
Finance
Software
Manufacturing
Scheduling
Video
Open Source
Market Research
Networking
Data Visualization
Entrepreneurship
Productivity Software
Innovation
Groceries
Games
FinTech
Marine Technology
Reviews and Recommendations
Consumer Software
Computer Science
Agriculture
Consulting
Hardware
Insurance
Marketing
UK Startups
EarlyStage Technology
Social Impact
Developer Tools
Identity Verification
Renewable Energy
Medical
SaaS
Big Data
Information Technology
B2B
Health Tech
Photography
Internet Infrastructure
Community Management
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Air Transportation
Healthcare Technology
Business Intelligence
Web3
Public Relations

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Marketing Operator,

Investment Partner

Details

Philippe Gire

France,

Île-de-France,

Paris

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Commercial
Drug Discovery
Accounting
Cybersecurity
Disruptive Innovation
Wellness
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Investment Management
Customer Engagement
Energy
Telemedicine
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Marketplace Platforms
Portfolio Management
Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotics
Information Technology (IT)
Analytics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Venture Fundraising
Software Development
Finance
IoT
Software
Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Video
Genomics
Innovation
Neuroscience
FinTech
Digital Transformation
Remote Work
Consumer Internet
Consumer Software
B2C
Insurance
Marketing
Personalized Medicine
Lending
UK Startups
Cross-Border Payments
Utilities
Generative Tech/AI
Digital Health
Data Management
Renewable Energy
Medical
SaaS
Information Technology
B2B
Health Tech
Internet Infrastructure
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Insurance Technology
Quantum Computing
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare Technology
Business Intelligence

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Micro VC,

Investor

Details

Tony Conrad

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Venture Debt,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Carle Stenmark

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Markets

Advertising
Health Care
Emerging Technology
Data Integration
Brand Development
Wearables
E-commerce
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Design
Loyalty Programs
Software Solutions
Digital Platforms
Strategic Partnerships
Emerging Markets
Portfolio Management
Retail
Marketplace
Analytics
Mobile
Technology
Software Development
Software
Consumer Health
Cosmetics
Market Research
Data Visualization
Brand Management
Health and Hospital Services
Personal Development
Consumer Technology
Technical Support
Nutrition
Food and Beverage
Sales Strategy and Management
Groceries
FinTech
Digital Transformation
Local
Consumer Internet
Reviews and Recommendations
Consumer Software
Human Capital
B2C
Marketing
Personal Care
Logistics
Children
Web Development
Market Intelligence
Renewable Energy
SaaS
Information Technology
B2B
Health Tech
Media and Entertainment
Brand Marketing
Trend Analysis
Consumer Services

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Investor

Details

Loretta McCarthy

United States,

New York,

New York City

Markets

Health Care
Email
E-commerce
Customer Service
Disruptive Innovation
Wellness
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Equities
Consumer Goods
Investment Management
Community Development
Healthcare Innovation
Angel Investment
Network Hardware
Enterprise Infrastructure
Life Science
Education
Startups
Information Technology (IT)
Crowdfunding
Marketplace
Analytics
Due Diligence Services
Cloud Computing
Technology
Software
Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Video
Consumer Health
Hispanic / Latinx Founded
Clean Technology
Virtual Reality
Female-Focused Consumer Goods
Data Visualization
Entrepreneurship
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Health and Hospital Services
Content
Clinical Trials
Consumer Internet
Female Founder Investments
Financial Education
Capital Raising
Logistics
UK Startups
Ad Network
Health Diagnostics
Social Impact
Digital Health
Job Recruitment
Medical
SaaS
Big Data
Information Technology
B2B
Advanced Materials
Health Tech
Demographics
Machine Learning
Material Science
Pharmaceuticals
Business Intelligence
Translation Service

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Corporate Venture Capital,

Angel Group,

Private Equity Firm,

CEO,

Investor

Details

Matt Turck

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Investment Partner

Details

Vasu Kulkarni

United States,

New York,

New York City

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Finance Operator,

Micro VC,

Investor

Details

Evgenia Plotnikova

United Kingdom,

England,

Greater London

Markets

Advertising
Social Media Strategies
Data Integration
Cybersecurity
Messaging
Digital Infrastructure
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Investment Management
Customer Engagement
Infrastructure
Trading Platform
CRM
Software Engineering
Portfolio Management
Banking
Identity Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information Services
Robotics
Information Technology (IT)
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Venture Fundraising
Software Development
Finance
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Software
Manufacturing
Virtual Reality
Entrepreneurship
Productivity Software
Technical Support
Legal Tech
FinTech
Digital Transformation
Reviews and Recommendations
Consumer Software
Marketing
UK Startups
UK-based Startups
Sales
SaaS
Big Data
Information Technology
B2B
Real Estate
Internet Infrastructure
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Risk Management
Business Intelligence

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Neeraj Agrawal

United States,

Massachusetts,

Boston

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Bill Cilluffo

United States,

Virginia,

McLean

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Finance Operator,

Investor

Details

Eze Vidra

United Kingdom,

England,

London

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Micro VC

Details

Lee Junior

Singapore,

Central Singapore Community Development Council,

Singapore

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Incubator,

Entrepreneurship Program,

Accelerator,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Devin Quinlan

United States,

Massachusetts,

Cambridge

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Accelerator,

Private Equity Firm,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Amy Tusman

United States,

California,

Burlingame

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Finance Operator,

Venture Debt

Details

John-Arne Horlock

Norway,

Trøndelag,

Trondheim

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm

Details

Nabeel Hyatt

United States,

California,

San Francisco

Markets

Creative Venture
High-growth Startups
E-commerce
Events Services
Payments
DeepTech
Disruptive Innovation
Women Founded
Enterprise Software
Fundraising
Consumer Goods
Investment Management
HR Tech
Customer Engagement
Transportation
Android
Intelligent Systems
Apps
Cryptocurrency
Office Automation
Strategic Partnerships
Portfolio Management
Banking
Payment Processing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Retail
Startups
Tech
Information Technology (IT)
Marketplace
Analytics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Business Development
Technology
Software Development
Finance
Architecture
Software
Creator Economy / Passion Economy
Biotechnology
Construction
Hispanic / Latinx Founded
Market Research
Virtual Reality
Media Technology
Entrepreneurship
Gaming
Productivity Software
Consumer Technology
Groceries
Games
FinTech
Disruptive technology
Digital Transformation
Employee Benefits
Consumer Internet
Reviews and Recommendations
Consumer Software
Farmers Market
Agriculture
Consulting
Hardware
Insurance
Logistics
UK Startups
Social Media
Travel
Higher Education
Sales
SaaS
Information Technology
B2B
Real Estate
Health Tech
Media and Entertainment
Machine Learning
Media & Entertainment
Healthcare Technology
Business Intelligence

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Corporate Venture Capital,

Private Equity Firm,

Finance Operator,

Venture Debt,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Andy White

United States,

California,

San Diego

Investor Types

Venture Capital,

Founder,

Private Equity Firm,

Angel/Individual,

Micro VC,

Investment Partner,

Investor

Details

Top Early-Stage Investors and Venture Capital Firms For Startups (2026)

Early-stage capital covers the seed and Series A rounds. Investor Hunt currently lists 12,127 investors active at the early-stage venture stage.

Investor Data Snapshot

Early-stage investors in the Investor Hunt database: 12,127

Top countries represented: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, Canada

Top states and regions represented: California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Florida

Top cities represented: New York City, San Francisco, London, Boston, Los Angeles, Paris, Chicago, Austin

Top industries covered: B2B, Information Technology, Consumer Internet, Health Care, Enterprise Software, SaaS, FinTech

The following data reflects early-stage investors currently available in the Investor Hunt database and is updated regularly.

What an Early-Stage Investor Actually Is?

An early-stage investor backs a company after it has something built but before it has scaled across the seed and Series A rounds.

At this stage, investors look for consistent customer demand and evidence that the business can scale with additional capital. The capital is typically used to grow the team, expand sales, and marketing.

Checks run between $500,000 to $15 million.

What Are The Top Early-Stage Investment Firms?

1. Accel

  • Check size: $1M–$10M, seed through Series B
  • Focus: SaaS, fintech, infrastructure, enterprise software
  • Founded: 1983
  • Notable early bets: Facebook, Slack, Atlassian, Spotify

Accel runs a "prepared mind" model where partners study a market deeply before a founder ever walks in. It backed Facebook early and led a $1 billion round into Scale AI in 2024.

The firm works out of Palo Alto, London, and India, so it can follow a company across continents.

2. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

  • Check size: $1M-$15M at early stage
  • Focus: AI, enterprise software, fintech, crypto, healthcare, consumer
  • Founded: 2009
  • Notable early bets: Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, Reddit

a16z manages at least $90 billion as of early 2026 and raised $15 billion across five new funds in January 2026.

It invests at both ends, early-stage startups and established growth companies, and runs a16z speedrun.

3. Union Square Ventures

  • Check size: $1M-$20M; ~$1M at seed, $2.5M-$3M at Series A
  • Focus: AI, fintech, climate, marketplaces, developer tools
  • Founded: 2003
  • Notable early bets: Twitter, Coinbase, Etsy, Stripe

USV keeps its funds deliberately small, with a core fund of nearly $275 million, and has backed over 130 startups. The firm calls itself "vehemently generalist," meaning every partner invests across every sector rather than splitting into silos.

4. Bessemer Venture Partners

  • Check size: $1M-$20M, seed through Series C
  • Focus: Cloud, vertical SaaS, fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity
  • Founded: 1911
  • Notable early bets: Shopify, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twilio

Bessemer is one of the oldest firms in venture, with roots going back to 1911 and roughly $20 billion under management today.

It claims more IPOs than any other VC firm and is known for its public "Anti-Portfolio," where it lists the winners it passed on, including Google, Apple, and Coinbase.

5. Initialized Capital

  • Check size: $1M-$4M, seed
  • Focus: Software, AI, crypto, fintech, healthcare
  • Founded: 2012
  • Notable early bets: Coinbase, Instacart, Flexport, Rippling

Initialized was founded in 2012 by Garry Tan, Alexis Ohanian, and Harj Taggar, and works out of San Francisco and New York.

Its team is heavy on former operators, which is why it tends to win founders who want a partner that has built.

6. Benchmark

  • Check size: $5M-$25M, concentrated early-stage bets
  • Focus: Consumer, marketplaces, enterprise, technology
  • Founded: 1995
  • Notable early bets: eBay, Uber, Twitter, Snap, Discord

Benchmark has run on an equal partnership for nearly 30 years, five partners, no growth fund, no junior layers, each making six to eight investments a year.

The firm stays small on purpose and is one of the most returns focused names in venture.

7. Canaan Partners

  • Check size: ~$1M-$20M, average around $4M
  • Focus: Technology and healthcare
  • Founded: 1987
  • Notable early bets: across 70+ IPOs and 150+ acquisitions since 1987

Canaan has backed early-stage technology and healthcare startups since 1987, splitting its focus between the two in a way few firms of its age still do.

The long track record, 70-plus IPOs, and over 150 acquisitions.

Early-Stage Valuations: What Startups Are Actually Worth in 2026?

The median seed round values a company at $24 million post-money, up from $18 million a year earlier and $16 million two years ago.

Series A reached $78.7 million, up 37% in a year.

Dilution held steady at 19% to 20% across both stages.

Why Do Most Real Rounds Need a Lead?

A lead investor sets the price and signs the term sheet; the rest of the round follows.

The alternative is a party round.

Below $3 million, a round can close without a lead. Past $3 million, priced rounds with a lead become as common as SAFEs, and past $4 million, they are the most likely structure.

What Are The Top Cities For Early-Stage Investors:

On Investor Hunt, California holds 18,495 investors and New York holds 10,807, the two densest hubs in the United States by a wide margin.

The capital follows the same lines: two-thirds of top-decile seed valuations go to startups in either the Bay Area or New York.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the difference between a seed and a Series A investor?

A: A seed investor funds the search for product-market fit. A “Series A” investor funds scaling, and expects proof it already works.

Q: How much do early-stage startups raise in 2026?

A: Most seed rounds raise between $2.5M and $3.5M, with a median near $3.1M.

Q: How many venture capital firms does Investor Hunt list?

A: Investor Hunt lists 49,971 profiles tagged as Venture Capital and 3,686 as Micro VC, alongside 67,687 Angel/Individual investors.

Many profiles carry more than one type, since investors often work across categories.

Q: Which industries raise the most at an early stage?

A: AI leads, taking roughly half of all early-stage dollars by 2026.

SaaS remains the steady default, followed by fintech, healthcare, and biotech. Hardware and biotech carry some of the highest valuation caps.

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