As a founder, staying ahead means knowing who’s actively writing checks—and what they’re looking to fund. Over the last couple of months, dozens of new venture funds have launched across the globe, ready to back early-stage startups in sectors like climate, AI, consumer tech, Web3, and more.
And here’s the thing: newer funds—especially debut or second-time funds—tend to be more accessible to first-time founders. They’re still building their reputation, still proving their strategy, and usually far more open to meeting new founders outside the usual networks.
Plus, fresh funds are often the most active. Unlike older funds that might be focused on follow-ons, new vehicles are out hunting for their next 10–15 core investments.
So whether you're raising your first round or lining up your next one, knowing who’s recently raised (and what they’re hunting for) can save you weeks of outreach and guesswork.
That’s why we put together this list of 30 VC funds launched in Q1 2025—each with clear focus areas, fund size, and decision-makers listed.
If you're fundraising now (or planning to), this is the list to bookmark.
Let’s dive in.
1. Ascent Energy Ventures - Fund I
Website: ascentev.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ascent-energy-ventures
Team Page: ascentev.com/#team-section
HQ Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Energy Technology, CleanTech, Sustainability
Fund Size: $50M
What Caught Our Eye: Backing the digital backbone of the energy transition—think AI for grids and geospatial tools for climate risk.
2. Homegrown Capital - Fund I
Website: homegrown.capital
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/homegrown-capital
Team Page: homegrown.capital/team
HQ Location: Brookings, SD, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, AgTech
Fund Size: $30M
What Caught Our Eye: Investing in the overlooked heartland—backing tech-driven startups across the Northern Plains.
3. LoftyInc Capital - Fund I
Website: loftyinc.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/loftyincvc
Team Page: loftyinc.vc/team
HQ Location: Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Technology, Fintech, Healthtech, Agtech
Fund Size: $43M
What Caught Our Eye: Flutterwave—one of LoftyInc's standout portfolio companies—has quickly become Africa's leading payments technology platform.
4. Jumpstart Ventures - Fund II
Website: jumpstart.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jumpstart-vc
Team Page: jumpstart.vc/team
HQ Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Healthcare, Software, Advanced Manufacturing
Fund Size: $25M
What Caught Our Eye: This firm is powering Ohio's tech ecosystem, with over $140M in assets and 100+ active startups. Their hands-on approach offers capital, mentorship, and a strong co-investment network.
5. Jsquare - Fund I
Website: jsquare.co
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jsquare-co
Team Page: jsquare.co/about
HQ Location: Singapore
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Category Focus: Blockchain, Web3, Fintech
Fund Size: $50M
What Caught Our Eye: They're backing innovative Web3 projects like MinionLabs, which turns everyday devices into decentralized data miners.
6. Disrupt.com - Fund I
Website: disrupt.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/disruptofficial
Team Page: disrupt.com/about
HQ Location: Dubai
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: AI, Cybersecurity, Web3.0, Automotive Technology, and Retail Innovation
Fund Size: $100M
What Caught Our Eye: They're crafting AI-first ventures from the ground up, co-building with founders, and scaling globally. Their portfolio includes Cloudways, acquired by DigitalOcean for $350M.
7. Aligned Climate Capital - Fund I
Website: alignedclimatecapital.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aligned-climate-capital
Team Page: alignedclimatecapital.com/our-team
HQ Location: New York, USA
Stage Focus: Growth
Category Focus: Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, Climate Tech
Fund Size: $85M
What Caught Our Eye: Donates 3% of profits to climate nonprofits—impact is literally baked into the model.
8. Soul Street Ventures - Fund I
Website: soulvp.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/soulvp
Team Page: linkedin.com/in/prasanthchilukuri (Prasanth Chilukuri, Founder & Managing Partner)
HQ Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Consumer, Lifestyle, Wellness
Fund Size: $22.5M
What Caught Our Eye: Backs “soulful” startups—mission-driven founders who scale with values, not just velocity.
9. Daybreak Ventures - Fund I
Website: daybreakventures.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rexwoodbury (Rex Woodbury, Partner)
HQ Location: New York, USA
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Internet, Software, and Technology-Enabled Businesses
Fund Size: $33M
What Caught Our Eye: Founder-first firm, backing mission-driven startups with hands-on support and conviction.
10. Pillar VC - Fund IV
Website: pillar.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/pillar-vc
Team Page: pillar.vc/team
HQ Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Deep Tech, Life Sciences, AI
Fund Size: $175M
What Caught Our Eye: Pillar VC backed Algorand at seed—now a leading blockchain platform. They often co-found companies with scientists and engineers before they even leave the lab.
11. Susa Ventures - Fund V
Website: susaventures.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/susa-ventures
Team Page: susaventures.com/#home-investors
HQ Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Stage Focus: Seed
Category Focus: Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech
Fund Size: $175M
What Caught Our Eye: Early backers of Robinhood and Flexport, Susa Ventures has a knack for spotting unicorns at seed stage.
12. Ribbit Capital - Fund VI
Website: ribbitcap.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ribbit-capital
Team Page: ribbitcap.com/team
HQ Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Growth
Category Focus: FinTech
Fund Size: $500M
What Caught Our Eye: Ribbit Capital’s early bet on CoinSwitch Kuber helped it grow into India’s leading crypto platform with over 10 million users.
13. Prime Venture Partners - Fund V
Website: primevp.in
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/primevp
Team Page: primevp.in/team
HQ Location: Bangalore, India
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: FinTech, SaaS, HealthTech
Fund Size: $100M
What Caught Our Eye: Their portfolio includes Quizizz, MyGate, NiYO, and Dozee, with recent exits like Happay (acquired by Cred for $180M) and Perpule (acquired by Amazon).
14. Cendana Capital
Website: cendanacapital.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cendana-capital
Team Page: cendanacapital.com/our-team
HQ Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Stage Focus: Seed & Early Stage Venture
Category Focus: Invests in seed venture capital funds across various sectors
Fund Size: $400M
What Caught Our Eye: Cendana Capital's $2B+ AUM backs over 4,800 startups, including 130+ unicorns. They lead seed VC fund investments globally, offering $10–20M commitments to top-tier emerging managers.
15. Adara Ventures - IV
Website: adara.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/adaravc
Team Page: adara.vc/team
HQ Location: Madrid, Spain
Stage Focus: Early-stage (Seed to Series A)
Category Focus: Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI
Fund Size: $106M
What Caught Our Eye: Their portfolio company PlayGiga became the first Spanish startup acquired by Meta.
16. Equator - Fund I
Website: equator.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/equator-africa
Team Page: equator.vc/equator-vc-team
HQ Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Climate Tech, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure
Fund Size: $55M
What Caught Our Eye: They focus on early-stage climate tech in Sub-Saharan Africa. They back startups in energy, agriculture, and mobility, with investments ranging from $750K to $2M.
17. Fusion Fund - Fund IV
Website: fusionfund.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fusion-fund
Team Page: fusionfund.com/team
HQ Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Deep Tech, AI, Healthcare, Enterprise Software
Fund Size: $190M
What Caught Our Eye: They back technical founders in AI, healthcare, and industrial automation, with a portfolio featuring GrubMarket, Otter.ai, and Element Biosciences.
18. Daphni - Fund III
Website: daphni.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/daphni
Team Page: daphni.com/team
HQ Location: Paris, France
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Category Focus: Consumer Tech, Platform Businesses, Digital Transformation
Fund Size: $215M
What Caught Our Eye: Daphni is flipping the script on French venture capital—backing founders from rural and underserved areas with checks up to €1M. Their mission is to uncover untapped talent beyond Paris and elite schools.
19. Long Journey Ventures - Fund IV
Website: longjourney.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/longjourney
Team Page: longjourney.vc/team
HQ Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Stage Focus: Pre-Seed to Seed
Category Focus: Consumer, Health, Frontier Tech
Fund Size: $181.8M
What Caught Our Eye: They back the “magically weird” — founders with unconventional ideas and bold missions. Their portfolio includes Mindbloom, TruMed, and Crusoe Energy, with early investments in SpaceX, Uber, Notion, and Affirm.
20. Innosphere Wyoming Innovation Fund – Fund I
Website: innospherefund.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/innosphere-ventures
Team Page: innospherefund.com/leaders
HQ Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Early Stage
Category Focus: Biosciences, Cleantech, Software, Hardware
Fund Size: $11M
What Caught Our Eye: Their portfolio includes GelSana, a company developing hydrogels to accelerate wound healing for diabetic ulcers and other wounds. (Very Interesting)
21. Sempervirens - Fund III
Website: sempervirensvc.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sempervirensvc
Team Page: sempervirensvc.com/team
HQ Location: San Mateo, California, USA
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Category Focus: Future of Work, Health & Wellness, Fintech
Fund Size: $177M
What Caught Our Eye: The firm leverages its proprietary SemperSystem™ to provide portfolio companies with go-to-market deals, expert operating support, and deep market insights, accelerating growth and scaling efforts.
22. 2150 - Fund I
Website: 2150.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2150vc
Team Page: 2150.vc/team
HQ Location: London, United Kingdom
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Urban sustainability, climate tech, built environment
Fund Size: $200M
What Caught Our Eye: Their portfolio companies have collectively mitigated nearly one megaton of CO₂ emissions annually. The firm tracks impact metrics like air pollution reduction and water savings alongside financial performance.
23. Elbow Beach - Fund II
Website: elbowbeach.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/elbow-beach
Team Page: elbowbeach.com/team
HQ Location: London, United Kingdom
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Category Focus: Decarbonisation, sustainable energy, social impact businesses
Fund Size: $80M
What Caught Our Eye: They are taking a unique approach by focusing on climate tech with clear economic benefits. They’ve backed Anaphite, a battery tech startup, and Barton Blakeley, which converts CO₂ emissions into clean energy.
24. Haun Ventures - Fund I
Website: haun.co
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/haun-ventures
Team Page: haun.co/team
HQ Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Stage Focus: Early-stage to growth
Category Focus: Web3, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, crypto, on-chain gaming
Fund Size: $1B
What Caught Our Eye: Haun Ventures was founded by former federal prosecutor Katie Haun, and is a leading venture capital firm in the Web3 and crypto space.
25. Maven 11 - Fund III
Website: maven11.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maven11
Team Page: maven11.com/team
HQ Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Crypto-native projects, decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure
Fund Size: $107M
What Caught Our Eye: Their portfolio includes over 70 companies, with recent investments in August (formerly Fractal Protocol), Accrue, and GTE.
26. Red Bull Ventures - Newly launched corporate fund
Website: redbull.ventures
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/redbullventures
HQ Location: Fuschl am See, Austria
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Media & Entertainment Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions, Sports & Human Performance, Digital & Technological Innovation, Consumer Engagement & Retail Innovations, Sustainability
Fund Size: $212M
Key People: Nai-Tseng Chen (Global Head), Sabrina Jones (Head of Investments)
What Caught Our Eye: They back visionary entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo across sectors like media, advanced manufacturing, sports, digital innovation, consumer engagement, and sustainability.
27. Revent - Fund II
Website: revent.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/revent-vc
HQ Location: Berlin, Germany
Stage Focus: Early-stage
Category Focus: Climate Tech, Healthcare, Industrial Decarbonization, Reskilling, Empowerment
Fund Size: $106M
Key People: Otto Birnbaum (Founding Partner), Lauren Lentz (Founding Partner)
What Caught Our Eye: Revent focuses on backing purpose-driven founders tackling systemic challenges in sectors like climate and healthcare.
28. NuVentures - Fund I
Website: nuventures.vc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nuventures
HQ Location: New York & Bangalore
Stage Focus: Early-stage (Startups with a strong India connection)
Category Focus: AI, SaaS, Consumer Tech
Fund Size: $75M
Key People: Venk Krishnan (Founder & CEO), Visveswaran Kartik (Partner)
What Caught Our Eye: NuVentures focuses on early-stage startups with strong ties to India, investing in AI, SaaS, and consumer tech. They offer personalized mentorship and global scaling support.
29. Outlier Grove - Fund II
Website: outliergrove.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/outlier-grove
HQ Location: London, United Kingdom
Stage Focus: Angel and Seed Focus
Category Focus: B2B Technology Startups
Fund Size: $20M
Key People: Candice du Fretay (Founder and Solo GP)
What Caught Our Eye: Outlier Grove is a European angel and seed fund investing $200K–$500K in exceptional B2B tech founders.
30. Revaia Growth - Fund II
Website: revaia.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/revaia
HQ Location: Paris, France (Offices also in Berlin, London, and presence in North America)
Stage Focus: Growth-Stage Focus (Series B to IPO or Buyout)
Category Focus: Energy Transition, AI for Insurance, Cybersecurity, Sustainable Innovation
Fund Size: $266M
Key People: Alice Albizzati (Founding Partner), Elina Berrebi (Founding Partner)
What Caught Our Eye: Backed Aircall and GoHenry. Europe’s largest female-founded growth fund, with a sharp focus on sustainability.
Here’s a cold email template inspired by Tetra Insigts cofounder Michael Bamberger that you can use to reach out to these 30 funds:
Subject line: RE: Pre-seed round? B2B, SaaS, qualitative data analysis
Hi ___,
First and foremost, I hope you and your family are safe, healthy and as comfortable as possible during these crazy times.
I'm the co-founder of Tetra Insights, a B2B SaaS startup based in Boulder. I'm reaching out to see if you're available for a 30-minute call to learn about our company.
We are raising a round of financing and I want to introduce myself to see if we might be a good mutual fit. Our transfer software transforms audio and video into business intelligence.
We launched in January and generated X number of revenue while in beta RMRS. Currently why from companies including LexisNexis, Yara and Segment where our technology powers their customer insights practices.
We have a great team. Our customers love our products. We validate our enterprise use cases. We're raising this round to accelerate our product development and go to market efforts.
Below are links to our one-pager and deck.
If you'd like some background info, please let me know if Tetra sounds like a good fit.
{{Name}}
It works. One of Tetra’s lead investors came from that very first batch of cold emails.
So don’t just skim this list—study it. Some of these are brand-new firms making their first bets. Others are on Fund II, III, or even IV, with fresh capital and new theses. Either way, these funds are actively deploying right now.
Look closely at their stage, sector, and check size. If a few feel like the right match for what you’re building, reach out—but do it thoughtfully. No blasts. No generic pitch decks. Just a clear, tailored note that shows you’ve done the work.
Because when it comes to early-stage fundraising, investor fit > warm intros. Every time.
Good luck out there :)
