81 seed media investors in the US
We list 81 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 (12), San Francisco (6) and Palo Alto (4).
Top 5 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 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.
Hallstone Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Hollywood, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Media, Space, Robotics, AI · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $11M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $11M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs seed; names the US as where it invests; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Gft Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Palo Alto, CA · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Media, AI, Marketing Tech, Robotics · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $117M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Portfolio news dated Aug 2026; $117M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs seed, Series A; names the US as where it invests; 6 named decision-makers on file.
Scrum Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Media, AI, Healthtech, Climate Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; states media and entertainment as a focus; backs seed; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
AlphaEdison
Type: VC firm · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Stages: Seed · Focus: Media, Fintech, Healthtech, AI · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $340M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $340M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs seed; 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.
First 25 of 81 seed media investors in the US
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstone Ventures | VC firm | Hollywood, CA | Seed | Media, Space, Robotics, AI | New fund, Oct 2026 | $11M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Gft Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Seed, Series A | Media, AI, Marketing Tech, Robotics | Portfolio news, Aug 2026 | $117M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Scrum Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Media, AI, Healthtech, Climate Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| AlphaEdison | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Seed | Media, Fintech, Healthtech, AI | New fund, Aug 2026 | $340M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 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 |
| Will Ventures | VC firm | Boston, MA | Seed | Media, Consumer, Healthtech | New fund, Mar 2026 | $87M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Refinery Ventures | VC firm | Cincinnati, OH | Seed | Media, AI, Healthtech, Future of Work | New deal, Aug 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · 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 |
| 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 |
| Slow Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Seed | Media, Generalist, Fintech, Crypto and Web3 | New fund, Feb 2025 | $195M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| NTV Healthcare Innovation | VC firm | Naples, FL | Seed, Series A | Media, Fintech, AI, Healthtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · 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 |
| 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 |
| BITKRAFT Ventures | VC firm | United States | Seed, Series A, Series B | Media, Gaming, Consumer | New fund, Jul 2026 | $275M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 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 |
| Atlas Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Seed, Series A, Series B | Media, Logistics, AI, Cybersecurity | New fund, Sep 2026 | $23M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · 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 |
| Claritas Signal Partners | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, Healthtech, AI, Developer Tools | New deal, Aug 2026 | $14M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Sybilla Masters Fund | VC firm | Seattle, WA | Seed | Media, AI, Edtech, B2B | New fund, Feb 2025 | $2M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Dreamers VC | VC firm | El Segundo, CA | Seed | Media, Healthtech, Fintech, Biotech | $135M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock | |
| Azure | VC firm | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Seed | Media, Logistics, Healthtech, Consumer | Portfolio news, Mar 2026 | $82M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Sigma Prime Ventures | VC firm | Campbell, CA | Seed | Media, Data, AI, Edtech | $106M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
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How these 81 break down
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | 35% |
| New York | 14 | 17% |
| Florida | 7 | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 5% |
| Washington | 3 | 4% |
| Ohio | 2 | 2% |
| Illinois | 2 | 2% |
| Georgia | 2 | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2% |
| Texas | 2 | 2% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 81 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 81 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 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 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 81 rows: stage 81, sector 81, fund size 71, website 81. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 77 rows, firm email on 24, LinkedIn page on 45, check size on 8.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many seed media investors in the US are there?
We list 81 as of November 2026. 41 of the 81 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are New York (12), San Francisco (6) and Palo Alto (4).
Which seed media investors in the US raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
29 of the 81 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Acequia Capital (Oct 2026), Hallstone Ventures (Oct 2026) and NTV Healthcare Innovation (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of seed media investors in the US?
The median fund size on file for this list is $30M, across the 61 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 20 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact seed media investors in the US?
The paid file holds 361 named decision-makers across 77 of these 81 and a firm email for 24. 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 seed media investors in the US come from?
All 81 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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