Curated Investor Database
Comprehensive list of 500+ active investors with verified information, investment thesis, and contact preferences. Updated monthly.
Investment Stages & Expectations
| Stage | Typical Round | Valuation | Equity | Investor Type | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | $50K - $500K | $1M - $5M | 5-10% | Angels, Accelerators, Micro VCs | Idea, Team, Early prototype |
| Seed | $500K - $3M | $3M - $10M | 10-25% | Seed funds, Angels, Some VCs | MVP, Early customers, Market validation |
| Series A | $3M - $15M | $10M - $50M | 15-30% | VCs, Some late-stage seed funds | Product-market fit, Revenue, Growth metrics |
| Series B+ | $15M+ | $50M+ | 10-20% | Large VCs, Growth funds, PE | Scaling, Unit economics, Market leadership |
Browse Investors
Sequoia Capital
✓Premier venture capital firm backing iconic companies from seed to growth stages.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
✓Full-stack venture capital firm with deep operational expertise and extensive platform services.
Accel
✓Global venture capital firm partnering with exceptional founders from the earliest stages through growth.
Benchmark
✓Equal partnership venture firm focused on early-stage investments with hands-on involvement.
Greylock Partners
✓Legendary Silicon Valley venture firm with a focus on enterprise and consumer technology.
Y Combinator
✓World's most prestigious startup accelerator with an extensive alumni network and unmatched brand recognition.
First Round Capital
✓Seed-stage venture firm with a strong founder community and comprehensive platform resources.
Founders Fund
✓Venture capital firm backing ambitious founders building revolutionary companies.
Initialized Capital
✓Early-stage fund founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Garry Tan.
Craft Ventures
✓Venture firm focused on B2B SaaS and marketplace companies, founded by David Sacks.
Naval Ravikant
✓Prolific angel investor, entrepreneur, and founder of AngelList.
Jason Calacanis
✓Super angel investor and host of This Week in Startups podcast.
Elad Gil
✓Entrepreneur, investor, and author of The High Growth Handbook.
Balaji Srinivasan
✓Tech entrepreneur, investor, and former CTO of Coinbase.
Esther Dyson
✓Legendary tech investor focused on health, space, and emerging technologies.
Ribbit Capital
✓Leading fintech-focused venture capital firm investing globally.
QED Investors
✓Fintech-focused VC founded by Capital One co-founder Nigel Morris.
Khosla Ventures
✓Venture firm backing transformative technologies in healthcare, sustainability, and more.
Lux Capital
✓Venture firm investing in emerging science and technology at the outermost edges of what is possible.
Bessemer Venture Partners
✓One of the oldest VC firms with a strong focus on cloud and enterprise software.
Emergence Capital
✓Enterprise cloud-focused VC with deep expertise in B2B SaaS.
Forerunner Ventures
✓Consumer-focused VC investing in companies transforming commerce and daily life.
Thrive Capital
✓New York-based VC with a focus on internet, software, and consumer companies.
Union Square Ventures
✓NYC-based VC focused on large networks of engaged users and decentralization.
Lerer Hippeau
✓NYC-based seed fund focused on consumer and enterprise technology.
General Catalyst
✓Multi-stage VC partnering with founders from seed to growth.
Spark Capital
✓Multi-stage VC with offices in Boston, SF, and NYC.
Index Ventures
✓International VC with deep roots in Europe and global reach.
Atomico
✓European VC founded by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom.
GGV Capital
✓Global VC with deep expertise in US and Asia markets.
Pitching Best Practices
Research the investor thoroughly
Know their portfolio, thesis, and recent investments
Get warm introductions
Use mutual connections, portfolio founders, or advisors
Lead with traction
Show growth, revenue, or user metrics upfront
Be concise and clear
Explain your business in simple terms
Know your numbers
Memorize key metrics, burn rate, and runway
Show why now
Explain market timing and urgency
Due Diligence Checklist
Documents investors will request:
- -Team background and references
- -Financial statements and projections
- -Legal documents (incorporation, IP, contracts)
- -Customer references and case studies
- -Product demo and technical architecture
- -Market analysis and competition
- -Cap table and previous funding docs
- -Employment agreements and key hires
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