📢 500 Active VC Funds to Watch – Key Details & How to Apply
Summary: Guillermo Vizcaíno, Guillermo Vizcaíno, has initiated a thread targeted at investors and founders, sharing a structured resource featuring top VC funds currently active in 2025. The list aims to guide founders in finding suitable investors by providing comprehensive details, including fund names, stages, sectors, check sizes, and application methods. The author encourages interactions and insights from founders and investors alike, promoting a community-driven knowledge exchange. The initial post includes the first 10 active VC funds alongside their focus areas and application info.
Hey investors and founders,
I wanted to share a resource-focused thread highlighting some of the top VC funds actively investing in 2025. This is designed to help founders identify the right investors, understand their requirements, and optimize their pitch strategy.
How this list is structured:
For each fund, we aim to include:
Fund Name & Website
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, B, or later
Sector / Thesis: AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, etc.
Check Size / Typical Investment
Application Method: Direct intro, online form, pitch event
Deadlines or Open Application Windows
Notes / Special Requirements
Why this is useful:
Saves time finding funds that actually match your stage and sector.
Highlights open windows or deadlines to prioritize outreach.
Gives a starting point for warm intros and networking opportunities.
💡 Pro Tip for Founders: Even if a fund is listed as open for applications, research the team, connect via mutual contacts, and tailor your pitch to their thesis for the best chance of success.
I’ll be populating this list with 500 active VC funds including all the above details, and you can share your own tips or insights if you’ve interacted with these investors directly.
🚀 Founders: Drop your questions, experiences, or additions to this list below.
💼 Investors: Feel free to highlight open calls, updates, or special programs here.
Let's make it happen!
Guillermo Vizcaíno
AdminOP10 months ago📌 Next 10 Active VC Funds in 2025 (Batch 2)
11. Lightspeed Venture Partners
Focus Areas: Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, SaaS
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; lightspeedvp.com
Notes: Known for hands-on support and scaling teams globally.
12. Index Ventures
Focus Areas: Tech, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; indexventures.com
Notes: Operates in both US and Europe with strong cross-border expertise.
13. Founders Fund
Focus Areas: Software, AI, Space, Consumer Tech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; foundersfund.com
Notes: Focuses on bold, disruptive startups.
14. Union Labs
Focus Areas: Early-stage consumer and tech ventures
Stage: Pre-seed to Seed
Application: Online application via unionlabs.vc
Notes: Provides operational support and co-founder matching for early-stage founders.
15. Craft Ventures
Focus Areas: SaaS, Marketplaces, Consumer Internet
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; craftventures.com
Notes: Founded by operators-turned-investors, strong network support.
16. Felicis Ventures
Focus Areas: AI, SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; felicis.com
Notes: Early-stage focus with active mentorship.
17. DCVC (Data Collective)
Focus Areas: Deep Tech, AI, Robotics, Life Sciences
Stage: Seed to Series B
Application: Warm intros preferred; dcvc.com
Notes: Invests in frontier tech and science-driven startups.
18. Battery Ventures
Focus Areas: Software, Cloud, Industrial Tech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; battery.com
Notes: Globally active with strong operational guidance.
19. GGV Capital
Focus Areas: Consumer, Cloud, AI, FinTech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; ggvc.com
Notes: US-China cross-border focus and portfolio support.
20. New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Focus Areas: SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech, Consumer Tech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; nea.com
Notes: One of the largest global VC funds, extensive portfolio support.
Guillermo Vizcaíno
AdminOP10 months ago📌 First 10 Active VC Funds in 2025
1. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Focus Areas: AI, SaaS, Consumer Tech, Crypto
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via a16z.com
Notes: Known for deep technical support and a robust network.
2. Sequoia Capital
Focus Areas: Tech, SaaS, Healthcare, Consumer
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Direct outreach via sequoiacap.com
Notes: Offers extensive operational support and strategic guidance.
3. Accel
Focus Areas: Software, IT, SaaS, AI
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via accel.com
Notes: Focuses on long-term partnerships with founders.
4. 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups)
Focus Areas: E-Commerce, SaaS, IT, Financial Services
Stage: Seed to Series B
Application: Open application via 500.co
Notes: Provides a global network and accelerator programs.
5. SOSV
Focus Areas: Biotechnology, HealthTech, Software, AI
Stage: Seed
Application: Open application via sosv.com
Notes: Operates multiple accelerator programs globally.
6. Bessemer Venture Partners
Focus Areas: SaaS, Cloud, FinTech, Healthcare
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via bvp.com
Notes: Known for deep sector expertise and a collaborative approach.
7. Benchmark
Focus Areas: Tech, SaaS, Consumer
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via benchmark.com
Notes: Focuses on a small number of investments with high conviction.
8. Greylock Partners
Focus Areas: Consumer Tech, Enterprise Software, AI
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via greylock.com
Notes: Offers strong support in product development and hiring.
9. Kleiner Perkins
Focus Areas: Tech, SaaS, Healthcare, CleanTech
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Warm intros preferred; direct outreach via kpcb.com
Notes: Provides extensive operational support and resources.
10. Union Square Ventures (USV)
Focus Areas: Internet Services, Mobile, SaaS
Stage: Seed to Growth
Application: Open application via usv.com
Notes: Focuses on long-term partnerships with founders.