30 Best Active Retail Investors in 2025
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Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.
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List of 30 top VCs
Creandum is a venture capital that is interested in investing in early-stage ventures with innovative technology companies
Offices:
Stockholm (HQ)
Berlin
London
San Francisco
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
General Atlantic is a private equity firm in New York that focuses on providing capital and strategic support for growth companies.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$20M - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.
Offices:
San Mateo (HQ)
London
San Mateo (HQ)
London
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $500M
Industries:
FinTech, Gaming, AI
Top investments in :
Atomico is a venture capital firm headquartered in London, England founded by Niklas Zennström in 2006, making series A and onwards investments in technology companies.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Mountain View
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
IVP is a venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage companies, focusing on Series B to Series D funding rounds. They typically invest between $500,000 and $10 million. IVP has invested in sectors such as financial technology, data and analytics, sales and marketing, and digital art, with successful investments in companies like Pigment, Volt, Klarna, and Kittl. Their goal is to support businesses in their critical growth phases.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series B, Series C, Series D
Check Size:
$40M - $500M
Industries:
FinTech, AI, Machine learning
Top investments in :
A venture capital firm from New York that invests in high-margin, fast-growing technology companies with huge market opportunities
Offices:
New York (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$5M - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in :
Venture capital company based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Invests in disruptive financial services companies in the US. United Kingdom and Europe, Latin America, India, South-East Asia and Africa.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C
Check Size:
$5M - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Mobility & Transportation
Top investments in :
HV Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm in Müchen Bayern.
Offices:
Berlin
Munich (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in digital and technology companies in Europe.
Offices:
Zürich (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital fund based in Berlin, investing in businesses at various stages, including seed, growth, and late-stage funding. They support industries such as fintech, ecommerce, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Uncapped, Upway, and Meero. GFC partners with talented entrepreneurs to help their businesses grow, providing the capital needed to fuel success.
Offices:
Berlin (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Investment AB Öresund focuses on delivering long-term returns by actively investing in Nordic companies, particularly in the payments and fintech sectors. Specializing in Series A investments, it has a history of picking successful firms like Klarna. Its goal is to provide strong, lasting value to shareholders through strategic investments.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Payments
Top investments in :
HarbourVest Partners is a Boston-based private equity investment firm, founded in 1982.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, AI
Top investments in :
Flat Capital is a venture capital fund based in Stockholm. They invest in startups across stages from pre-seed to beyond, focusing on industries like mobile technology, media, fintech, and fashion. Notable investments include Depop, Quartr, Klarna, Budbee, and Pangaia. Their aim is to help new businesses grow by providing essential funding.
Offices:
Stockholm (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Edtech, FinTech, CPG & Consumer Goods
Top investments in :
Walerud Ventures invests in early-stage tech companies with a positive environmental impact. They participate as investors, advisors, and occasionally part-time employees. Their investments span industries such as manufacturing and fintech. Known for supporting startups like Klarna and Ekkono Solutions, Walerud Ventures aims to help founders grow their businesses and bring innovative solutions to market.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Series A, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $5M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Agritech
Top investments in :
Vintage Investment Partners, based in Tel Aviv, focuses on late-stage investments, primarily in series B and C rounds, in sectors like payments, fintech, cloud, and developer tools. Notable investments include Klarna and Cast AI. Managing around $4 billion across 14 active funds in the U.S., Europe, and Israel, they have exposure to approximately 2,250 technology companies. Vintage leverages its network to connect startups with corporations, supporting their digital journeys. The firm also backs the PowerinDiversity initiative and is a signatory to the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series D, Series E, Series G
Check Size:
$5M - $500M
Industries:
FinTech, Cybersecurity, Design
Top investments in :
HarbourVest Partners is a Boston-based private equity investment firm, founded in 1982.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B
Check Size:
$2.5M - $70M
Industries:
FinTech, AI, Pharma
Top investments in :
Vintage Investment Partners, based in Tel Aviv, focuses on late-stage investments, primarily in series B and C rounds, in sectors like payments, fintech, cloud, and developer tools. Notable investments include Klarna and Cast AI. Managing around $4 billion across 14 active funds in the U.S., Europe, and Israel, they have exposure to approximately 2,250 technology companies. Vintage leverages its network to connect startups with corporations, supporting their digital journeys. The firm also backs the PowerinDiversity initiative and is a signatory to the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment.
Offices:
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Investment Stage:
Series B, Series C
Check Size:
$20M - $100M
Industries:
FinTech, Payments, Developer Tools
Top investments in :
Offices:
Aarhus (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Foodtech
Top investments in :
A venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology, business services, communications, education, financial technology, healthcare, infrastructure, property, security, retail and travel and leisure companies.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
A venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology, business services, communications, education, financial technology, healthcare, infrastructure, property, security, retail and travel and leisure companies.
Offices:
London (HQ)
New York
London (HQ)
New York
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $100M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :
Viola Ventures, established in 2000 and based in Israel, focuses on investing in early to growth-stage tech companies. They support businesses in various fields, including fintech, AI, and ecommerce, providing funding from series A to debt financing. Notable investments include MarketFinance, Rest Less, and Pyramid Analytics. With experienced partners, Viola Ventures is dedicated to helping tech startups grow and succeed.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$5M - $250M
Industries:
Edtech, FinTech, Hardware
Top investments in :
Singular VC is a venture capital fund based in Paris that supports European entrepreneurs at various stages, including seed, Series A, B, and C. The fund invests in industries such as ecommerce, fintech, gaming, health tech, and AI, with investments ranging from 0 to 20 million euros. Notable portfolio companies include Wethenew, Qobra, Fairmat, Homa Games, and Papier. Singular VC aims to help businesses grow and succeed across diverse sectors by providing essential funding and support.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $100M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech
Top investments in :
Eight Roads Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm active in ventures, principal investments and real estate.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in :
QVentures is a London-based venture capital fund offering direct investment opportunities and fund management. They invest in companies at stages from pre-seed to series D, with investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million. QVentures focuses on sectors including technology, health, finance, and consumer industries, and has funded companies like Oxford Medical Simulation and Bea Fertility. The fund aims to support growth and innovation by partnering with promising startups and established businesses.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $50M
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech
Top investments in :
A venture capital firm in Cambridgeshire that focuses on investing in ‘deep tech’ companies.
Offices:
No data available
Investment Stage:
No data available
Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
No data available
Top investments in :
No data available
A venture capital firm in Cambridgeshire that focuses on investing in ‘deep tech’ companies.
Offices:
Cambridge (HQ)
Cambridge (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in :