162 pre-seed consumer investors
We list 162 pre-seed consumer investors as of November 2026: 106 have an SEC filing on file and 56 were checked on the firm's own website or an official register, and the list was last checked on 9 Nov 2026. The states with the most are California (41), New York (16) and Florida (8).
Top 5 pre-seed consumer 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.
Hyve Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Consumer, Healthtech, Logistics, Biotech · Latest activity: New fund, Nov 2026 · Fund size on file: $6M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Nov 2026; $6M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); 83% of its observed portfolio is consumer; backs pre-seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Quiet Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Consumer, AI, SaaS, Fintech · Latest activity: New fund, Nov 2026 · Fund size on file: $500M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Nov 2026; $500M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states consumer as a focus; backs pre-seed; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Protagonist
Type: VC firm · HQ: Bay Harbor Islands, FL · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Consumer, AI, Industrial Tech, Energy · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $150M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $150M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); 18% of its observed portfolio is consumer; backs pre-seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Parlay Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Atlanta, GA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Consumer, Gaming, Media, Data · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $7M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $7M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); 63% of its observed portfolio is consumer; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 3 named decision-makers on file.
Talenta Gestión
Type: Fund manager · HQ: Barcelona, Spain · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Consumer, SaaS, B2B, Deep Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €1.2B (own site)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; €1.2B on file (own site); states consumer as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed; 4 named decision-makers on file.
First 25 of 162 pre-seed consumer investors
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyve Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed | Consumer, Healthtech, Logistics, Biotech | New fund, Nov 2026 | $6M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Quiet Capital | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed | Consumer, AI, SaaS, Fintech | New fund, Nov 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Protagonist | VC firm | Bay Harbor Islands, FL | Pre-seed | Consumer, AI, Industrial Tech, Energy | New fund, Aug 2026 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Parlay Capital | VC firm | Atlanta, GA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, Gaming, Media, Data | New fund, Sep 2026 | $7M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Talenta Gestión | Fund manager | Barcelona, Spain | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, SaaS, B2B, Deep Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | €1.2B (own site) | 9 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Pear Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $410M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Brighteye Ventures | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, AI, Developer Tools, Edtech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $245M (own site) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Kindred Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Crypto and Web3, Fintech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $230M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| IBB Ventures | Government or university fund | Berlin, Germany | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, Healthtech, SaaS, Industrial Tech | New deal, Oct 2026 | €300M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Ventech | VC firm | Paris, France | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, AI, SaaS, B2B | New deal, Oct 2026 | €175M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Supply Change Capital | VC firm | North Hills, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, Food and Beverage, Healthtech, AI | New deal, Nov 2026 | $22M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| AIX Ventures | VC firm | Newark, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, Developer Tools, AI, Healthtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $250M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Kapor Capital | VC firm | Oakland, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech | New deal, Jun 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Leo Capital | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Fintech, Insurtech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $20M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Chingona Ventures | VC firm | Chicago, IL | Pre-seed | Consumer, AI, Edtech, Fintech | New fund, Jun 2026 | $53M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock |
| Emerge | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, Edtech, AI, Future of Work | Portfolio news, Jul 2026 | $75M (own site) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Vertical Venture Partners | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, AI, Fintech, Logistics | New fund, May 2026 | $110M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Earlybird Venture Capital | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, AI, Healthtech, Developer Tools | New deal, Jul 2026 | €2.5B (own site) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| NextView Ventures | VC firm | Boston, MA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Marketing Tech, Robotics | New deal, Oct 2026 | $135M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| True Ventures | VC firm | Palo Alto, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Fintech, Deep Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $800M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Khosla Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Growth | Consumer, AI, B2B, Fintech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $1.9B (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Galileo Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, AI, Deep Tech, Robotics | New fund, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Sazze Partners | VC firm | San Jose, CA | Pre-seed | Consumer, AI, Media, SaaS | New fund, Jun 2026 | $79M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Cherry Ventures | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Consumer, Generalist, AI, Energy | New deal, Sep 2026 | $5M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Grit Capital Partners | VC firm | Mount Washington, MD | Pre-seed, Seed | Consumer, Media, AI, Fintech | New deal, Aug 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 162 break down
By region
| Region | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 104 | 64% |
| United Kingdom | 34 | 21% |
| Europe | 22 | 14% |
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 41 | 25% |
| New York | 16 | 10% |
| Florida | 8 | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 6 | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 3% |
| Illinois | 4 | 2% |
| Utah | 3 | 2% |
| Maryland | 2 | 1% |
| New Jersey | 2 | 1% |
| Colorado | 2 | 1% |
By European country
| European country | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | 5 | 3% |
| Germany | 4 | 2% |
| Spain | 3 | 2% |
| Finland | 2 | 1% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 137 | 85% |
| Angel network | 10 | 6% |
| SEIS/EIS fund | 5 | 3% |
| Accelerator | 5 | 3% |
| Fund manager | 2 | 1% |
Method and limits
- Source
- 106 of the 162 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 162 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 consumer 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 9 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 162 rows: stage 162, sector 162, fund size 113, website 162. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 156 rows, firm email on 66, LinkedIn page on 109, check size on 44.
- Corrections
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Questions
How many pre-seed consumer investors are there?
We list 162 as of November 2026. 83 of the 162 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months.
Which pre-seed consumer investors raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
56 of the 162 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Quiet Capital (Nov 2026), Branch Venture Partners (Nov 2026) and Hyve Ventures (Nov 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed consumer investors?
The median fund size on file for this list is $52M, across the 84 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 78 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed consumer investors?
The paid file holds 825 named decision-makers across 156 of these 162 and a firm email for 66. 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 consumer investors come from?
106 of the 162 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV) and 56 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 9 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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