# Pre-Seed VC Funds Writing $500K First Checks

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

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 is 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](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Topic: [Venture Capital](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money/venture-capital.md)
- 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](https://x.com/daleverett/status/2050552567265190014): Direct fundraising target list for founders seeking pre-seed capital.

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/pre-seed-vc-funds-writing-500k-first-checks

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