32 pre-seed impact investors
We list 32 pre-seed impact investors as of November 2026: 12 have an SEC filing on file and 20 were checked on the firm's own website or an official register, and the list was last checked on 7 Nov 2026. The states with the most are California (5), New York (4) and Pennsylvania (2).
Top 5 pre-seed impact 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.
IBB Ventures
Type: Government or university fund · HQ: Berlin, Germany · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Impact, Healthtech, SaaS, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size or assets: €300M (own site)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; €300M on file (own site); states impact as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Supply Change Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: North Hills, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Impact, Food and Beverage, Healthtech, AI · Latest activity: New deal, Nov 2026 · Fund size on file: $22M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Dated new deal in Nov 2026; $22M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states impact as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Earthshot Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Impact, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $77M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $77M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states impact as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Material Impact
Type: VC firm · HQ: Boston, MA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Impact, Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Robotics · Latest activity: New deal, Dec 2025 · Fund size on file: $325M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Dec 2025; $325M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states impact as a focus; backs pre-seed; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Kapor Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Oakland, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A · Focus: Impact, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New deal, Jun 2026 · Fund size on file: $125M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Dated new deal in Jun 2026; $125M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states impact as a focus; backs pre-seed, seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
First 16 of 32 pre-seed impact investors
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBB Ventures | Government or university fund | Berlin, Germany | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Healthtech, SaaS, Industrial Tech | New deal, Oct 2026 | €300M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Supply Change Capital | VC firm | North Hills, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Food and Beverage, Healthtech, AI | New deal, Nov 2026 | $22M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Earthshot Ventures | VC firm | San Francisco, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Impact, AI, Energy, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $77M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Material Impact | VC firm | Boston, MA | Pre-seed | Impact, Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Robotics | New deal, Dec 2025 | $325M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Kapor Capital | VC firm | Oakland, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech | New deal, Jun 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Zinc | Accelerator | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed | Impact, Biotech, Healthtech, AI | Portfolio news, Jul 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Bethnal Green Ventures | VC firm | London, United Kingdom | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Healthtech, Logistics, Edtech | New deal, Aug 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Better Capital | VC firm | Santa Clara, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, AI, Healthtech, Biotech | Portfolio news, Mar 2026 | $60M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Seed Capital Bizkaia | Government or university fund | Bilbao, Spain | Pre-seed, Seed, Growth | Impact, Generalist, Biotech | New deal, Jul 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 | firm email · Unlock | |
| Looking Glass Capital | VC firm | Purchase, NY | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Healthtech, Climate Tech | New fund, Jan 2026 | $11M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| CityLight | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Healthtech, AI, Energy | Portfolio news, Jul 2025 | $135M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Triple Impact Capital | VC firm | Chadds Ford, PA | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Climate Tech, Healthtech, Edtech | New fund, Oct 2025 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Superorganism | VC firm | New York, NY | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Climate Tech, AI, Logistics | New fund, Jan 2025 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| BTN.vc | VC firm | Pittsburgh, PA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Impact, Healthtech, Edtech, Proptech | New fund, Sep 2025 | $50M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Newfund Capital | VC firm | Paris, France | Pre-seed, Seed | Impact, Generalist, Healthtech, AI | $300M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock | |
| Ring Capital | VC firm | Paris, France | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Impact, Climate Tech, Healthtech, Edtech | €470M (own site) | 7 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
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How these 32 break down
By region
| Region | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 38% |
| United Kingdom | 9 | 28% |
| Europe | 11 | 34% |
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | 16% |
| New York | 4 | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 6% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 22 | 69% |
| Angel network | 4 | 12% |
| Government or university fund | 2 | 6% |
| Accelerator | 2 | 6% |
Method and limits
- Source
- 12 of the 32 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 32 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 impact 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 7 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 32 rows: stage 32, sector 32, fund size 19, website 32. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 30 rows, firm email on 19, LinkedIn page on 24, check size on 9.
- Corrections
- Email hello@theinvestordatabase.com or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many pre-seed impact investors are there?
We list 32 as of November 2026. 11 of the 32 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months.
Which pre-seed impact investors raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
4 of the 32 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Earthshot Ventures (Oct 2026), Delta40 (Mar 2026) and Looking Glass Capital (Jan 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed impact investors?
The median fund size on file for this list is $38M, across the 10 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 22 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed impact investors?
The paid file holds 146 named decision-makers across 30 of these 32 and a firm email for 19. 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 impact investors come from?
12 of the 32 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV) and 20 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 7 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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