39 pre-seed media investors in the US
We list 39 pre-seed media investors in the US 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 New York (4), Chicago (3) and Palo Alto (3).
Top 5 pre-seed media investors in the US, 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 (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; 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), 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 (12) and completeness of the public record (8). 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.
Incisive VC
Type: VC firm · HQ: Seattle, WA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Media, AI, B2B, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $25M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $25M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs pre-seed; names the US as where it invests; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Sazze Partners
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Jose, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Media, AI, SaaS, Consumer · Latest activity: New fund, Jun 2026 · Fund size on file: $79M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Jun 2026; $79M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs pre-seed; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
2AM Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: La Habra, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Media · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; names the US as where it invests; 2 named decision-makers on file.
FLF Accelerate
Type: VC firm · HQ: Tampa, FL · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Media, AI, Fintech, B2B · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $5M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $5M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Breed
Type: VC firm · HQ: Coral Gables, FL · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Media, Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $14M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $14M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs pre-seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
First 19 of 39 pre-seed media investors in the US
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incisive VC | VC firm | Seattle, WA | Pre-seed | Media, AI, B2B, SaaS | New fund, Sep 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Sazze Partners | VC firm | San Jose, CA | Pre-seed | Media, AI, SaaS, Consumer | New fund, Jun 2026 | $79M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| 2AM Ventures | VC firm | La Habra, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Media | New fund, Sep 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| FLF Accelerate | VC firm | Tampa, FL | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Media, AI, Fintech, B2B | New fund, Sep 2026 | $5M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Breed | VC firm | Coral Gables, FL | Pre-seed | Media, Crypto and Web3, Fintech, AI | New fund, Sep 2026 | $14M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| ALIAVIA Ventures | VC firm | Laguna Beach, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, May 2026 | $20M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Capitalize VC | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, Marketing Tech, AI, Fintech | Portfolio news, Jun 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Electric Capital | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Media, Crypto and Web3, AI, Fintech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $532M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Seven Stars | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, AI, Healthtech, SaaS | New fund, Apr 2026 | $65M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Scopusventures | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, AI, Edtech, Fintech | New fund, Apr 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| K5 Global | VC firm | Miami Beach, FL | Pre-seed, Growth, Any stage | Media, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Menlo Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, AI, Robotics, Consumer | New fund, Sep 2026 | $800M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Grit Capital Partners | VC firm | Mount Washington, MD | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New deal, Aug 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Parlay Capital | VC firm | Atlanta, GA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Media, Gaming, Data, AI | New fund, Sep 2026 | $7M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Oregon Venture Fund | VC firm | Portland, OR | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Media, AI, Generalist, SaaS | New fund, Sep 2026 | $5M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Sisu Ventures | VC firm | S. Barrington, IL | Pre-seed | Media, Gaming, AI, Developer Tools | New fund, Apr 2023 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Banana Cap | VC firm | Ann Arbor, MI | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech | New deal, Feb 2025 | $7M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Isos Ventures | VC firm | Brooklyn, NY | Pre-seed | Media | New fund, Nov 2025 | $15M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Watertower Ventures | VC firm | Beverly Hills, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Media, AI, Consumer, Fintech | New fund, Dec 2025 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
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How these 39 break down
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | 33% |
| New York | 6 | 15% |
| Illinois | 4 | 10% |
| Florida | 3 | 8% |
| Utah | 2 | 5% |
| Alabama | 2 | 5% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 38 | 97% |
| Accelerator | 1 | 3% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 39 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 39 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 media and entertainment 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 (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; 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), 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 (12) and completeness of the public record (8). 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 39 rows: stage 39, sector 39, fund size 34, website 39. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 38 rows, firm email on 13, LinkedIn page on 20, check size on 4.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many pre-seed media investors in the US are there?
We list 39 as of November 2026. 24 of the 39 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are New York (4), Chicago (3) and Palo Alto (3).
Which pre-seed media investors in the US raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
21 of the 39 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are K5 Global (Oct 2026), Oregon Venture Fund (Sep 2026) and Incisive VC (Sep 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed media investors in the US?
The median fund size on file for this list is $15M, across the 31 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 8 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed media investors in the US?
The paid file holds 172 named decision-makers across 38 of these 39 and a firm email for 13. 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 media investors in the US come from?
All 39 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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