30 Best Active Pre Seed Investors in Europe in 2025
The pre-seed stage is where ideas transform from abstract concepts into real compaines. In the European investment panorama, having tracked investment activity for 2,500+ funds, a select group of pre-seed investors emerges, consistently nurturing fledgling ideas with both capital and mentorship.
For an investor to feature on our 2025 list of top pre-seed investors, they need to have invested in at least 5 rounds at this nascent stage. For budding entrepreneurs embarking on their first steps or those curious about the earliest backers of innovation, this list offers a unique perspective into the initial champions of startups.
Last update to the database: May 27, 2025. See changelog.
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 Europe VCs
Israeli-based venture capital firm investing in start-ups in Europe and Israel.
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$100k - $500k
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Israeli-based venture capital firm investing in start-ups in Europe and Israel.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Tel Aviv
London (HQ)
Tel Aviv
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech
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A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
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$100k - $500k
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A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
London (HQ)
Stockholm
New York
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$100k - $500k
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Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Offices:
Redwood City (HQ)
London
San Francisco
Cambridge
New York
Redwood City (HQ)
London
San Francisco
Cambridge
New York
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech
Top investments in Europe:
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups in education, research, health care, and social work.
Offices:
Cambridge (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 Europe:
Accel is an early and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps a global community of entrepreneurs.
Offices:
Palo Alto (HQ)
London
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $1B
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
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$100k - $500k
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Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in start-ups with the potential to become global businesses. It was founded in 1996 and has locations all over the world.
Offices:
London (HQ)
San Francisco
New York
London (HQ)
San Francisco
New York
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Ring Capital is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 by Nicolas Celier.
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$100k - $500k
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Ring Capital is a Paris-based company founded in 2017 by Nicolas Celier.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
Paris (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $30M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Edtech, FinTech
Top investments in Europe:
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.
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$100k - $500k
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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
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InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.
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$100k - $500k
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InnoEnergy is a Eindhoven-based energy storage company founded in 2010.
Offices:
Eindhoven (HQ)
Eindhoven (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
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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
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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
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Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Offices:
Copenhagen (HQ)
Berlin
Paris
Stockholm
Lisbon
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in Europe:
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 Europe:
Local Globe is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in companies from pre-seed to Series C stages. They support businesses across diverse industries, including e-commerce, mobility, and climate tech. Notable investments include Qogita and Sylvera. Local Globe aims to help young companies grow and make a positive impact in their sectors.
Offices:
London (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
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GV, based in Mountain View, is a venture capital fund founded in 2009 as Google Ventures. It invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series E, across industries such as technology, health, and fintech. Notable investments include Monzo, Nothing, and Blockchain.com. GV supports entrepreneurs developing impactful solutions to advance their fields.
Offices:
Mountain View (HQ)
New York
London
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
Top investments in Europe:
Germany-based venture capital firm focused on European tech startups.
Offices:
Berlin (HQ)
Munich
London
Paris
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $500M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Hoxton Ventures is an early stage technology venture capital firm that invests in mobile, internet and software startups. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.
Offices:
London (HQ)
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $40M
Industries:
Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech
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$100k - $500k
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$100k - $500k
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Offices:
London (HQ)
New York
London (HQ)
New York
London (HQ)
New York
Investment Stage:
Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$100k - $250M
Industries:
Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech
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Seedcamp is a European investment firm and seed fund founded by Reshma Sohoni and Saul Klein in 2007.
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$100k - $500k
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Seedcamp is a European investment firm and seed fund founded by Reshma Sohoni and Saul Klein in 2007.
Offices:
London (HQ)
London (HQ)
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 Europe:
Alven Capital is a Paris, France-based venture capital and private equity firm investing in French companies in the digital, technology, space, artificial intelligence, data, SaaS, security, and marketplace sector.
Offices:
Paris (HQ)
London
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $1B
Industries:
Edtech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Europe: