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Top Active Pre-Seed AI Investors & VCs Funding Startups in the US in 2025
Last update to database: February 16, 2026
Leading Early-Stage Investors & Venture Capital Firms Funding Pre-Seed AI Startups Across the US
Artificial intelligence continues to attract early-stage venture capital in 2025, as investors seek to fund innovation from the very first round. The top active pre-seed investors and VCs funding AI startups in the US are backing breakthroughs in machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and automation technologies.
These investors provide the earliest institutional capital - helping founders validate ideas, build prototypes, and prepare for seed or Series A growth. Many are micro-VCs, accelerators, and angel syndicates headquartered in tech hubs like San Francisco, New York, Austin, and Boston, while others are global funds investing in American AI innovation.
Our database highlights investors currently funding and supporting pre-seed AI startups across the United States. Updated weekly, it gives founders, analysts, and business development teams real-time visibility into who’s actively investing in early-stage artificial intelligence companies nationwide.
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Top Active Pre-Seed AI Investors & VCs Funding Startups in the US in 2025
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Leading Early-Stage Investors & Venture Capital Firms Funding Pre-Seed AI Startups Across the US
Artificial intelligence continues to attract early-stage venture capital in 2025, as investors seek to fund innovation from the very first round. The top active pre-seed investors and VCs funding AI startups in the US are backing breakthroughs in machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and automation technologies.
These investors provide the earliest institutional capital - helping founders validate ideas, build prototypes, and prepare for seed or Series A growth. Many are micro-VCs, accelerators, and angel syndicates headquartered in tech hubs like San Francisco, New York, Austin, and Boston, while others are global funds investing in American AI innovation.
Our database highlights investors currently funding and supporting pre-seed AI startups across the United States. Updated weekly, it gives founders, analysts, and business development teams real-time visibility into who’s actively investing in early-stage artificial intelligence companies nationwide.
Comprehensive Database of Active Pre-Seed AI Investors & VCs Funding US Startups – Updated Weekly
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Industry Focus | Recent Investments | Recent Investment Date | Check Size | Stage Focus | Geography Focus | Company Headquarters | Firm Type | Portfolio Size | Portfolio Highlights | Co-Investor Network |
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| Great North Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Hardware | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | January, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, Canada | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Venture Capital | 45 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Gener8tor, Dundee Venture Capital, Revolution, Ironspring Ventures, Cohen Circle |
| Airtree | SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, EdTech and Training | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | Australia, New Zealand | Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Venture Capital | 120 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Skip Capital, Blackbird Ventures, Saniel Ventures, Athletic Ventures, OneVentures |
| Y Combinator | Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, EdTech and Training | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, North America | United States | Accelerator | 5000 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Top startup investors (network introduced by YC) |
| Zeal Capital Partners | Enterprise Applications, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Vertical SaaS | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States | Washington, District of Columbia, United States | Venture Capital | 61 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Basecamp Fund, Drive Capital, Alumni Ventures, Emerson Collective, Rethink Impact |
| Precursor Ventures | SaaS & Software, Hardware, Business & Professional Services, Consumer, Enterprise | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | North America, United States | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 400 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Human Ventures | Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Social & Lifestyle Networks | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, New York | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 50 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| SNR | Health Care & Wellness, Property & Real Estate, Health Care & Wellness | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $10M-$20M | Series C | India | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 4 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sankosh Agro Farms, Timesgroup, Chiranjeevi Konidala, Elem Investments, Knowledge Crystals |
| Forward Venture Capital | E-Commerce & Retail, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Payment Solutions | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $50k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | North America | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Venture Capital | 50 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Kalaari Capital | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce & Retail, Deeptech, EdTech and Training | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Venture Capital | 240 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Avaana, Peak XV, Big Capital, Rakuten Capital |
| RTP Angel Fund | Miscellaneous | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, North Carolina, Research Triangle Park | Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States | Angel Investor | 50 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Launch | Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Media & Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $50k-$100k | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed | United States | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 300 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| MindWorks Capital | Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Logistics & Transportation, SaaS & Software, Real Estate | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Asia, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia | Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR | Venture Capital | 44 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Insignia Venture Partners, BlackRock, Greystar |
| Red Cell Partners | Health Care & Wellness, Cyber Security & Privacy, Government & Military Tech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States | McLean, Virginia, United States | Venture Capital | 18 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Bessemer Venture Partners, Fifth Growth Fund, Washington Harbour Partners, General Dynamics Land Systems, Bristol-Myers Squibb |
| Jackson Square Ventures | SaaS & Software, Analytics (Data & Analytics), E-Commerce & Retail, Health Care & Wellness, Marketing, Advertising & Sales | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Series A | San Francisco, Danville, United States | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 59 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Authentic Partners, Graph Ventures, Cota Capital, Adams Street Partners, Meritech Capital Partners |
| Flex Capital | SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Apps & Platforms | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, San Francisco | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 180 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | CRV, Y Combinator, Accel |
| Plug And Play Tech Center | Enterprise & AI, FinTech, Energy, AgriTech & Farming, Health Care & Wellness | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $25k-$500k | Seed, Series A | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Asia, Europe | Sunnyvale, California, United States | Accelerator | 1661 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | 500 Global, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz |
| Antler | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, EdTech and Training, Health Care & Wellness | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $100k-$250k | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia | Singapore, Singapore | Venture Capital | 600 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Craft Ventures, 500 Startups |
| Illuminate Ventures | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Business & Professional Services, Data & Analytics, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | United States | Oakland, California, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Vista Equity Partners, New Relic, Autodesk, Hearst Corporation, Cloudera |
| Outlander VC | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States | Seattle, Washington, United States | Venture Capital | 150 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| GoAhead Ventures | Apps & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed | North America, United States, Silicon Valley | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 45 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Mana Ventures | Software & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, Asia | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 300 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Dropbox, Google, HotelTonight, Wordpress, Oculus |
| Cherry Ventures | B2B software, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Climate Tech, Consumer sectors | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D | Europe | Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Venture Capital | 147 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Google Ventures, Amazon Web Services, HubSpot, Notion, Stripe |
| General Catalyst | Artificial Intelligence, Health Care & Wellness, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Enterprise | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | North America, Europe, Asia | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | Venture Capital | 800 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | GC Famiglia (community of CEOs, founders, partners, policymakers) |
| Wollef | Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, E-Commerce & Retail, Logistics & Transportation, Property & Real Estate | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Latin America | Mexico City, Mexico | Venture Capital | 43 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Point72 Ventures | Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Hardware, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | January, 2026 | $1M-$10M | Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | North America, United States, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 130 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners |
| Commerce Ventures | Retail & E-Commerce, Financial Services & FinTech, Insurance Tech, Payment Solutions, Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | November, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, North America | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Bowery Capital | SaaS & Software, Apps & Platforms, Business & Professional Services, Financial Services & FinTech, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, New York, San Francisco | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners |
| I2BF Global Ventures | Cleantech, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Information Technology, Space Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series C | United States, Europe | Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | Venture Capital | 140 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Y Combinator, Crosslink Capital, Altair Capital, Tiger Global Management, Iconiq Capital |
| Lombardstreet Ventures | Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, Silicon Valley | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 90 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| JME Ventures | SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, EdTech and Training, Apps & Platforms | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$1M | Seed, Series A | Europe, United States, Spain | Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain | Venture Capital | 70 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Top global investors and operators (not specifically named) |
| Orascom | Manufacturing, Construction, Infrastructure, Industrial, Facility Management | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $20M+ | Series B, Series C, Series D | Middle East, Africa, United States | Cairo, Egypt | Corporate VC | 15 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| VentureFriends | SaaS & Software, Marketplaces, Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe, Middle East | Athens, Greece | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Accel, Index Ventures, Balderton Capital |
| Anthropic | Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Series C, Series D | United States | San Francisco, California, United States | Other | 10 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | ICONIQ, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Altimeter, Baillie Gifford |
| Augur Vc | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | North America | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Venture Capital | 11 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Khosla Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, Health Care & Wellness, GreenTech & Sustainability, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | February, 2026 | $1M–$10M | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | United States, Global | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| A2D Ventures | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, E-Commerce & Retail | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines | Bangkok, Thailand | Angel Investor | 17 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | BEENEXT, East Ventures, Golden Gate Ventures, Wavemaker Partners |
| Team Ignite Ventures | Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Marketing, Advertising & Sales | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, Singapore, Nigeria, Canada, United Kingdom, Pakistan | NorCal, California, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Y-Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Greylock, Techstars |
| CIV | Advanced Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Logistics, Transportation | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | December, 2025 | $10M–$20M | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, California | Venice, California, United States | Venture Capital | 7 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Zero Infinity Partners |
| M25 | Information Technology, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, Midwest, including western Pennsylvania and Kentucky | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Buff Gold Ventures | Deep Tech (Technology not a formal option) - breakdown: Electronics & Devices, Environmental, Health Care & Wellness, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | August, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States | Boulder, Colorado, United States | Venture Capital | 4 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Sputnik ATX VC | SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Business & Professional Services, Sales Training, Startups | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | August, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed | United States, Austin, TX | Austin, Texas, United States | Accelerator | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
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