Top Seed Funds (2024)

This directory tracks institutional seed funds that actively lead rounds (issue term sheets and take board seats), rather than purely participating.

Fund NameTypical Check SizeFocusHQ
First Round Capital$1M - $4MGeneralist / TechSF / NYC
Sequoia (Seed)$1M - $3MTech / AI / EnterpriseMenlo Park
Founders Fund$1M - $5MHard Tech / GeneralistSF
Lightspeed Venture Partners$1M - $3MEnterprise / ConsumerMenlo Park
NFX$1M - $4MNetwork Effects / AISF / Israel
Pear VC$500k - $2MPre-Seed / Seed GeneralistSF
Khosla Ventures$1M - $5MDeep Tech / HealthMenlo Park
Index Ventures$1M - $4MSaaS / Fintech / GamingSF / London
CRV$1M - $4MEnterprise / ConsumerPalo Alto
Bessemer Venture Partners$1M - $5MGeneralistSF / NYC

Note: Check sizes are estimates based on public filings and recent announcements.

Before pitching these funds, ensure you understand how to structure your cap table and the implications of term sheets.