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Pre-Seed VC Funds Writing $500K First Checks

Curated list of 13 venture funds offering $500K pre-seed checks

From the Xiry library · Updated 11 October 2026

This reference list identifies 13 venture capital firms actively writing first $500K checks for early-stage startups. It provides fund names, geographic locations, and social handles across hubs like San Francisco, New York, and Miami. Founders can use it as a targeted pipeline when planning pre-seed fundraising rounds.

The list

Funds that invest first $500K checks:

- @PrecursorVC (San Francisco, CA)

- @HustleFundVC (San Francisco, CA)

- @BoostVC (San Mateo, CA)

- @outlandervc (New York, NY)

- @actionscapital (fka K50 Ventures)

- @redbudvc (Columbia, MO)

- @2048vc (New York, NY)

- @forumventures (New York, NY)

- @Boldstartvc (Miami, FL)

- @GoAhead (Menlo Park, CA)

- @rightsidecap (San Francisco, CA)

- @ldvcapital (New York, NY)

- @ChargeVC (New York, NY)

Note: some traction needed, but funds move fast with conviction. Credit: @kseniam0s

What it's for

  • Build a targeted investor outreach list for pre-seed fundraising
  • Identify active early-stage VCs that lead with $500K check sizes
  • Find geographically relevant investors across major US venture hubs

Key points

  • Targets 13 venture capital firms focused on early-stage investments
  • Includes social handles and headquarters locations for each firm
  • Highlights funds that write first institutional checks around $500K
  • Covers major hubs including San Francisco, New York, Miami, and the Midwest

Pricing

Free

Details

Type
List
Category
Business & Money
Topic
Venture Capital
Open source
No
Platforms
other
For
Early-stage startup founders preparing to raise pre-seed capital
Tags
fundraising, venture capital, pre seed, investors, startups

Why it was saved

  • @daleverett, 2 May 2026: Direct fundraising target list for founders seeking pre-seed capital.

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