22 pre-seed investors in Los Angeles
We list 22 pre-seed investors in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles (8), Santa Monica (3) and Malibu (2).
Top 5 pre-seed investors in Los Angeles, 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 (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-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 (20) and completeness of the public record (10). 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.
Slauson & Co
Type: VC firm · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Logistics · Latest activity: New deal, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $100M (SEC Form D, 2023)
Dated new deal in Sep 2026; $100M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 2 named decision-makers on file.
Wonder Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Malibu, CA · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: AI, Fintech, B2B, Consumer · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $55M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $55M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); backs pre-seed; names the US as where it invests; 6 named decision-makers on file.
Scopusventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New fund, Apr 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Apr 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs pre-seed, seed; names the US as where it invests; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Magnify Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Santa Monica, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Healthtech, AI, Consumer, Medtech · Latest activity: New fund, Jul 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Jul 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs pre-seed, seed; 7 named decision-makers on file.
Untapped Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Glendale, CA · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Developer Tools, B2B, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Jun 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Jun 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs pre-seed, seed; 6 named decision-makers on file.
First 11 of 22 pre-seed investors in Los Angeles
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slauson & Co | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Logistics | New deal, Sep 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Wonder Ventures | VC firm | Malibu, CA | Pre-seed | AI, Fintech, B2B, Consumer | New fund, Jul 2026 | $55M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Scopusventures | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Apr 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| Magnify Ventures | VC firm | Santa Monica, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | Healthtech, AI, Consumer, Medtech | New fund, Jul 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Untapped Ventures | VC firm | Glendale, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Developer Tools, B2B, SaaS | New fund, Jun 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health | VC firm | Pasadena, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | Healthtech, AI, Medtech | New fund, Dec 2024 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Watertower Ventures | VC firm | Beverly Hills, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Media, Consumer, Fintech | New fund, Dec 2025 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 7 names · Unlock |
| Atas VC | VC firm | Santa Monica, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Energy, Space, Mobility | New fund, Apr 2025 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| SmartGateVC | VC firm | Glendale, CA | Pre-seed | AI, Biotech, Healthtech, Edtech | $8M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Embark Ventures | VC firm | Los Angeles, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Robotics, Industrial Tech, Logistics | New fund, Jul 2023 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Act One Ventures | VC firm | Santa Monica, CA | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, B2B, SaaS | Portfolio news, Feb 2025 | $72M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
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How these 22 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8 | 36% |
| Santa Monica | 3 | 14% |
| Malibu | 2 | 9% |
| Glendale | 2 | 9% |
| West Hollywood | 2 | 9% |
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI | 21 | 95% |
| SaaS | 20 | 91% |
| Healthtech | 10 | 45% |
| Fintech | 9 | 41% |
| Consumer | 7 | 32% |
| Hardware | 7 | 32% |
| B2B | 6 | 27% |
| Industrial Tech | 4 | 18% |
| Deep Tech | 4 | 18% |
| Robotics | 4 | 18% |
| Media | 3 | 14% |
| Medtech | 3 | 14% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 21 | 95% |
| Fund manager | 1 | 5% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 22 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 22 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. Stage: the firm states that it invests at pre-seed. Place: head office in Los Angeles, matched on city and state.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (40: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), stage focus (15: all of it when pre-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 (20) and completeness of the public record (10). 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 22 rows: stage 22, sector 22, fund size 19, website 22. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 22 rows, firm email on 4, LinkedIn page on 13, check size on 3.
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Questions
How many pre-seed investors in Los Angeles are there?
We list 22 as of November 2026. 7 of the 22 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Los Angeles (8), Santa Monica (3) and Malibu (2).
Which pre-seed investors in Los Angeles raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
6 of the 22 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Magnify Ventures (Jul 2026), Wonder Ventures (Jul 2026) and Untapped Ventures (Jun 2026).
What is the typical fund size of pre-seed investors in Los Angeles?
The median fund size on file for this list is $50M, across the 17 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 5 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact pre-seed investors in Los Angeles?
The paid file holds 92 named decision-makers across 22 of these 22 and a firm email for 4. 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 investors in Los Angeles come from?
All 22 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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