25 pre-seed investors in Texas
We list 25 pre-seed investors in Texas as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Austin (12), Houston (3) and Dallas (3).
Top 5 pre-seed investors in Texas, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (20) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Transpose Platform
Type: VC firm · HQ: Houston, TX · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: AI, Biotech, Generalist · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $500M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $500M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs pre-seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Silent Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Dallas, TX · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Defense Tech, AI, Logistics, Space · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $85M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $85M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); backs pre-seed; names the US as where it invests; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Ecosphere Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Sugar Land, TX · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, Defense Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Muckerlab
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Future of Work, SaaS · Latest activity: New deal, May 2026 · Private fund assets: $684M (SEC Form ADV)
Dated new deal in May 2026; $684M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Monograph Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Fort Worth, TX · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Biotech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New deal, Jun 2026 · Private fund assets: $326M (SEC Form ADV)
Dated new deal in Jun 2026; $326M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs pre-seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 12 of 25 pre-seed investors in Texas
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transpose Platform | VC firm | Houston, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Biotech, Generalist | New fund, Sep 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Silent Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Pre-seed | Defense Tech, AI, Logistics, Space | New fund, Jul 2026 | $85M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Ecosphere Ventures | VC firm | Sugar Land, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech, Defense Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Muckerlab | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Future of Work, SaaS | New deal, May 2026 | $684M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Monograph Capital | VC firm | Fort Worth, TX | Pre-seed | Biotech, Healthtech | New deal, Jun 2026 | $326M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Hyve Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed | Consumer, Healthtech, Logistics, Biotech | New fund, Nov 2026 | $6M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Portal Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Crypto and Web3, Fintech, Energy | New deal, Feb 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| N49P Venture Capital | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Future of Work | New deal, Apr 2026 | $75M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Mercury Fund | VC firm | Houston, TX | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | AI, Healthtech, Crypto and Web3, Fintech | New deal, May 2025 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Humain Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | Healthtech, AI, Edtech, Biotech | New fund, May 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Overlook Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech | New fund, Jan 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Pamir Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Biotech, Gaming, Fintech | New fund, Jul 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
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How these 25 break down
By metro area
| Metro area | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 12 | 48% |
| Houston | 5 | 20% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 4 | 16% |
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 12 | 48% |
| Houston | 3 | 12% |
| Dallas | 3 | 12% |
| San Antonio | 2 | 8% |
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI | 20 | 80% |
| SaaS | 17 | 68% |
| Healthtech | 10 | 40% |
| Fintech | 8 | 32% |
| Biotech | 7 | 28% |
| Deep Tech | 7 | 28% |
| Future of Work | 6 | 24% |
| Crypto and Web3 | 6 | 24% |
| Defense Tech | 5 | 20% |
| Cybersecurity | 5 | 20% |
| Industrial Tech | 5 | 20% |
| Energy | 5 | 20% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 24 | 96% |
| Accelerator | 1 | 4% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 25 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 25 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Stage: the firm states that it invests at pre-seed. Place: head office in Texas.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (20) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 25 rows: stage 25, sector 25, fund size 23, website 25. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 25 rows, firm email on 8, LinkedIn page on 9, check size on 3.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many pre-seed investors in Texas are there?
We list 25 as of November 2026. 14 of the 25 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Austin (12), Houston (3) and Dallas (3).
Which pre-seed investors in Texas raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
10 of the 25 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Hyve Ventures (Nov 2026), Ecosphere Ventures (Sep 2026) and Dispersion Capital (Sep 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed investors in Texas?
The median fund size on file for this list is $40M, across the 20 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 5 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed investors in Texas?
The paid file holds 119 named decision-makers across 25 of these 25 and a firm email for 8. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on pre-seed investors in Texas come from?
All 25 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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