# Soma Capital

> Seed-stage venture fund backing early software builders and founders

Soma Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in software startups and runs a fellows program for early builders. It is widely known for backing technical founders at Day 1, frequently investing via founder-friendly deal terms and participating in YC-adjacent cohorts.

Website: https://somacap.com/

## What it is for

- Raise pre-seed and seed funding for software startups
- Apply to early-stage fellowship programs for technical builders
- Access early-stage investor networks and alumni founder mentorship

## Features

- Day 1 pre-seed and seed-stage capital investments
- Soma Fellows program for early builders getting started
- Extensive portfolio network spanning AI, SaaS, and infrastructure
- Specialized job board and recruiting access across portfolio companies

## Pricing

Free. Equity investment / SAFE terms

## Details

- Type: Website
- 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: Web
- For: Software founders, startup builders, and early-stage entrepreneurs
- Alternative to: Y Combinator, Techstars, Hustle Fund, First Round Capital
- Tags: vc, startups, venture capital, fellowship, funding, seed stage

## Why it was saved

- [@areen.vc, 24 August 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcaHX8rtHX-/): Backs early builders using uncapped SAFEs at 0% equity to start, often favoring YC-adjacent technical founders.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Y Combinator](https://xiry.app/alternatives/y-combinator.md)
- [Alternatives to Techstars](https://xiry.app/alternatives/techstars.md)

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/soma-capital

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