38 pre-seed marketplace investors
We list 38 pre-seed marketplace investors as of November 2026: 18 have an SEC filing on file and 20 were checked on the firm's own website or an official register, and the list was last checked on 7 Nov 2026. The states with the most are California (5), New York (5) and Georgia (1).
Top 5 pre-seed marketplace investors, 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 (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage focus is 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.
Ventech
Type: VC firm · HQ: Paris, France · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Marketplace, AI, SaaS, B2B · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €175M (own site)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; €175M on file (own site); states marketplaces as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Brighteye Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: London, United Kingdom · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Marketplace, AI, Developer Tools, Edtech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size or assets: $245M (own site)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $245M on file (own site); states marketplaces as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Outlier Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: United Kingdom · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Growth · Focus: Marketplace, AI, Biotech, Robotics · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: $500M (own site)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $500M on file (own site); states marketplaces as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A.
Acurio Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Spain · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Marketplace, Generalist, SaaS, Fintech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €450M (own site)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; €450M on file (own site); states marketplaces as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Wonder Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Malibu, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Marketplace, AI, Fintech, B2B · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $55M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $55M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states marketplaces as a focus; backs pre-seed; 6 named decision-makers on file.
First 19 of 38 pre-seed marketplace investors
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventech | VC firm | Paris, France | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, AI, SaaS, B2B | New deal, Oct 2026 | €175M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Brighteye Ventures | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, AI, Developer Tools, Edtech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $245M (own site) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Outlier Ventures | VC firm | United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Growth | Marketplace, AI, Biotech, Robotics | New deal, Oct 2026 | $500M (own site) | 4 Nov 2026 | LinkedIn page · Unlock |
| Acurio Ventures | VC firm | Spain | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Marketplace, Generalist, SaaS, Fintech | New fund, Oct 2026 | €450M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Wonder Ventures | VC firm | Malibu, CA | Pre-seed | Marketplace, AI, Fintech, B2B | New fund, Jul 2026 | $55M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Fuel Ventures | SEIS/EIS fund | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Fintech, SaaS, AI | New deal, Oct 2026 | £280M (own site) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Autotech Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Marketplace, Mobility, AI, Logistics | New fund, Aug 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Techsquare Ventures | VC firm | Atlanta, GA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, AI, Data, Cybersecurity | New fund, May 2026 | $49M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Trind Ventures | VC firm | Tallinn, Estonia | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Consumer, AI, Healthtech | Portfolio news, Oct 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Peak | VC firm | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Pre-seed, Seed | Marketplace, SaaS, B2B, AI | New fund, Apr 2026 | €125M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Great Oaks Venture Capital | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Healthtech, Generalist, SaaS | Portfolio news, Sep 2026 | $20M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Practica Capital | VC firm | Vilnius, Lithuania | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Generalist, Biotech, Climate Tech | Portfolio news, Apr 2026 | €130M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| AlleyCorp | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $335M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Failup Ventures | VC firm | Helsinki, Finland | Pre-seed, Seed | Marketplace, AI, Healthtech, Consumer | New fund, Jul 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock | |
| NFX | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Marketplace, Fintech, AI, Crypto and Web3 | New fund, Mar 2026 | $450M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| OPC Ventures | VC firm | Raleigh, NC | Pre-seed | Marketplace, Consumer, AI | New deal, Oct 2025 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Kyber Knight | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Marketplace, AI, Proptech, Ecommerce | New fund, Oct 2025 | $120M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Spring | VC firm | Paris, France | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Consumer, SaaS, Fintech | Portfolio news, May 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| BTN.vc | VC firm | Pittsburgh, PA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Marketplace, Healthtech, Edtech, Proptech | New fund, Sep 2025 | $50M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
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How these 38 break down
By region
| Region | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | 47% |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 13% |
| Europe | 15 | 39% |
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | 13% |
| New York | 5 | 13% |
By European country
| European country | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5 | 13% |
| France | 3 | 8% |
| Lithuania | 2 | 5% |
| Finland | 2 | 5% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 35 | 92% |
| SEIS/EIS fund | 1 | 3% |
| Angel network | 1 | 3% |
| Accelerator | 1 | 3% |
Method and limits
- Source
- 18 of the 38 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 38 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. Sector: the firm states marketplaces as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Stage: the firm states that it invests at pre-seed.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-seed is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Stage focus is 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 7 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 38 rows: stage 38, sector 38, fund size 25, website 38. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 36 rows, firm email on 14, LinkedIn page on 23, check size on 15.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many pre-seed marketplace investors are there?
We list 38 as of November 2026. 20 of the 38 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months.
Which pre-seed marketplace investors raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
9 of the 38 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Brighteye Ventures (Sep 2026), Autotech Ventures (Aug 2026) and Wonder Ventures (Jul 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed marketplace investors?
The median fund size on file for this list is $78M, across the 12 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 26 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed marketplace investors?
The paid file holds 187 named decision-makers across 36 of these 38 and a firm email for 14. 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 marketplace investors come from?
18 of the 38 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV) and 20 were checked on the firm's own website or an official register. 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 7 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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