The startup investor directory
Hawke Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California that invests in early-stage technology companies focused on commerce enablement, MarTech and AdTech. The firm invests between $50k and $2M in seed and early stage companies, and has a portfolio of over 50 companies. Hawke Ventures also has an extensive network of co-investors, which includes investors from top venture capital firms and corporations. The firm is led by experienced entrepreneurs who provide mentorship and resources to their portfolio companies.
Pre-seed hard-tech program that co-builds physical prototypes with in-house engineers/designers, offers a 35,000 sq ft Newark lab plus Shenzhen/Pune manufacturing teams, and mixes cash with in-kind engineering services.
Operates as a small core fund plus heavy AngelList syndicates, hunting high-signal founders across geographies and categories, with craftsman mentality and systematic visibility into large multi-stage platforms' decisions.
Hardtech investor paired with a selective 500+ community (<7% acceptance) offering shared manufacturing, distribution and supply‑chain resources, ~200 partners (Foxconn, Amazon Launchpad) and motorsport engineering from Cyril Abiteboul.
Early-stage investor with autonomous regional teams in US, Europe, Brazil/LatAm and Asia using a proprietary tech OS tracking 10M+ startups, 10+ years of data to underwrite and globalize winners.
Heal Capital is an investment fund based in Berlin, Germany founded in 2019. The firm specializes in investments in healthcare and technology startups, and is backed by 25+ German private health insurance companies. The fund seeks to make investments that improve healthcare and the lives of patients by investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and digital health companies. It also works with major corporations to advise them on what matters in digital health.
Invests pre-seed–Series A with $100K–$500K checks, focusing exclusively on health-equity solutions for diverse, underserved populations and serving as an institutional on-ramp for overlooked founders.
Hands-on early-stage life‑science investor and advisor offering deep, science-driven due diligence (PoC, MoA, animal models, KOL/clinician interviews) and access to pharma, corporate partnerships and stakeholder networks.
Women-led fund focused on healthcare infrastructure—middleware, payments, clinical trials, and data architecture—thesis-driven, GTM-heavy partner offering hands-on commercialization support for technical founders scaling into payer and provider markets.
Corporate venture arm giving founders direct access to 360+ Hearst operating businesses for distribution, plus a 220+ women-executive Scout network that advises during diligence and as operating advisors.
HeartCore is a software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for businesses. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in developing custom software, building digital products, and creating digital experiences. HeartCore has a team of experienced software developers who are committed to delivering solutions that are reliable, secure, and easy to use. The company also provides consulting services, helping clients to identify and develop the best software solutions for their business needs. HeartCore is committed to creating solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client, as well as providing ongoing support to ensure the success of the solutions.
Early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure that works hands-on from day 0 to help technical founders turn code into companies across DevSecOps, feature flagging and AI code generation.
Helicase Venture is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts and founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in life science and healthcare companies, with a preference for early-stage companies with innovative technologies and approaches. Their investment activities span across a wide range of areas, including diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. They strive to empower entrepreneurs and to provide their portfolio companies with the resources and insights needed to succeed.
Permanent, flexible single-family-office co-investor focused on frontier/new-space and adjacent deeptech, offering lean, hands-on partnership, top investor syndicate access, and philanthropic-to-institutional space ecosystem connectivity via founder Ryan Kriser.
Hellens Rock is a single family office that manages over 1 billion dollars in diversified assets. Its venture capital arm focuses on healthcare, fintech, blockchain, and other technology startups, and provides its clients with access to capital, resources, and networks. Hellens Rock also has a license analysis platform that helps companies identify compliance risks and automate the license analysis for Oracle DB. Additionally, they have recently launched a platform called IKrezi that provides users with a full overview of their activities. Hellens Rock is led by Sacha Dragic and has received investments from various institutions and investors, including Fortech Investments, Spotlight, and Hellen's Rock Capital.
Henkel Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early- to mid-stage companies in the consumer goods and technology sectors. Founded by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in 2020, the firm is headquartered in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany and focuses its investments on companies located in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Henkel Ventures offers its portfolio companies access to Henkel's global network, expertise, and resources. The firm typically invests in companies with a focus on the consumer packaged goods, health, beauty, and personal care industries, as well as the digital space.
Seed-stage VC of ex-engineers focused on infrastructure software, offering founders technical empathy, a 120–150 senior data/AI/infrastructure executive network for validation and early sales, and a data-driven, optimized deal funnel.
HG Ventures is a venture capital arm of The Heritage Group based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are creating innovative technologies and products which have the potential to create long-term mutual benefit. HG Ventures' portfolio includes companies in various industries such as data analysis, battery energy storage, and software development. Additionally, HG Ventures' Managing Director, Kip A. Frey, has been recognized among the Top 50 Emerging VCs.
Hi Inov is a venture capital firm based in Lyon, France, founded in 2012. They invest in early stage B2B digital startups. The team is an active player in local, European, and international networks, and they prioritize diversity, innovation, and dialogue between all stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. Hi Inov also focuses on ESG criteria during their investment opportunity analysis, with a particular emphasis on energy consumption.
High Alpha is a venture studio that focuses on helping startups create and launch successful products. They partner with entrepreneurs to build software-driven businesses, leveraging their expertise in company-building to help their partners bring their ideas to life. They have expertise in product design, marketing, finance, operations, and other areas of business, and they work with both early-stage startups and established companies looking to add new offerings. Their portfolio includes companies in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, consumer products, and more.
High Flyers Capital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France. The firm seeks investments in the food and beverage sector, and has invested in companies such as Bon Vivant, Stokelp, and STATION F. It has also provided funding to startups in other sectors, such as Join Capital, Loveventures, and Super Nova. High Flyers Capital is committed to providing value and resources to its portfolio companies, and strives to create long-term relationships with them.
Seed-stage investor focused on tech startups led by underrepresented founders, offering a service-heavy, transparent model, dual DC/Little Rock presence to access noncoastal markets, and a structured domain-expert advisor bench.
Solo-GP Dr. Ling Wong (MIT, Harvard PhD; inventor of the first inhaled TB vaccine) invests $500K–$50M seed through growth, bringing scientific expertise, breakout-company track record and top-tier co-investor access.
Highline Beta is a venture studio and venture capital firm that helps big companies grow and develop innovative products, services, and businesses. It works with Fortune 1000 companies to build new businesses and invest in startups, combining venture capital and corporate innovation expertise. Highline Beta provides access to capital, resources, and expertise to help companies succeed, as well as mentorship and support for founders. It also provides portfolio management, growth planning, and risk management services.