The startup investor directory
IrishAngels is an angel network based in Chicago, Illinois, made up of over 250 investors affiliated with the University of Notre Dame. The network invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups, and provides access to a large network of contacts and resources that can help companies succeed. IrishAngels was founded in 2012 and works with entrepreneurs to help turn their ideas into successful companies.
Leads or co-leads post-seed/Series A missing-middle rounds (~$7–10M) with $2–4M checks, leveraging GPs' industrial careers and a curated operator network to open doors to OEMs, contractors, and incumbents.
Solo GP Andrew Gluck, a marketer with over a decade's experience, backs DTC, AdTech and eCommerce enablement, acting as a hands-on partner on acquisition, funnel and channels; accepts cold pitches.
ISAI is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Paris, France. The firm invests in disruptive startups in the technology, media, and consumer sectors, providing seed and Series A funding to companies that are tackling big, global problems. The firm's portfolio includes leading European companies such as BlaBlaCar, Doctolib, and Qonto. ISAI also provides mentorship and strategic advice to its portfolio companies, and works closely with them to help them scale and succeed.
Micro-stage bridge fund for India and Southeast Asia with 2–3-call lightweight diligence that moves faster and connects founders to a curated network of Silicon Valley operators who've built unicorns.
Island Capital Partners is a venture capital fund based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The company was founded in 2017 and provides early-stage venture and seed capital to businesses in the region. In addition to investing, Island Capital Partners also offers advisory services, such as market and financial analysis, to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions. The company also provides mentorship and support to entrepreneurs. Island Capital Partners has invested in a number of regional startups, including SalesRight and Panache.vc.
IST Cube is a venture fund focused on science and deep tech startups. It provides mentorship, capital, and support to early-stage technology companies. IST Cube provides its startups with access to a deep network of industry experts and provides guidance in topics such as IP, business model development, and fundraising. The fund also offers its network access to a wide range of resources, such as workshops, accelerator programs, and networking events. Additionally, IST Cube provides mentorship and support to its startups throughout the entire lifecycle, from ideation to scale-up.
Iterative.vc is a Singapore-based venture capital firm and accelerator that empowers early-stage startups to succeed. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and resources to startups in the region, and also runs a YC-style accelerator program. Iterative.vc works with founders to help them validate their ideas, develop their products, and grow their businesses. The firm provides a wide range of services and resources, from product and market validation to fundraising and legal advice. Iterative.vc is committed to helping early-stage startups succeed, and is dedicated to providing the necessary resources for founders to succeed.
Iterative Venture is a community-focused venture capital firm that supports founders with networking, hiring, and new opportunities. Founded by former Facebookers Richard Chen and Dan Scholnick, Iterative Venture is committed to cultivating a strong community of entrepreneurs, helping them to succeed with the resources and support that they need. The firm invests in a few teams each year to provide day-to-day operational support, and also offers funding options for digital initiatives that are not supported by traditional funding models. Iterative Venture has received investments from a variety of venture capital firms, including Revelry Venture Partners and Gaingels.
Series B specialist backing a dozen companies yearly, concentrating resources to scale firms from millions to hundreds of millions, offering firm-wide team access plus in-house security audits and guides.
J-Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies. They are experienced in helping entrepreneurs reach their goals by providing capital, strategic advice, and operational support. Their investments span a range of sectors including software, mobile, digital media, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare. They have a team of experienced professionals and are committed to helping build successful companies through a hands-on approach.
J12 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm is also an angel network, partnering with teams building groundbreaking companies enabled by software, data, and new technologies across industries. J12 Ventures provides investors and entrepreneurs with access to exclusive events, new investments, and jobs, as well as AI-based analysis of promotion performance. They are currently accepting applications for their next round of investments.
Solo-GP firm led by Tinder co‑founder Justin Mateen backing underestimated founders with something to prove, unusually active in Latin America and Africa and in space‑adjacent and consumer platform bets.
Replaces friends & family rounds with a two-minute form (no deck, no warm intro), using cold outreach and a 100+ operator network that sources deals and opens customer/investor doors.
Invests at late seed/early Series A; founded by repeat entrepreneurs who back companies using early, non-obvious signals via a curated founder network and offers CEO-run anonymous board-performance reviews.
Jaza Rift Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. They focus on providing capital to early stage startups in the African continent, with an emphasis on those operating in the health tech sector. They provide a range of services, such as business analysis, industry thesis, competitive landscape, and impact investing. They have a global presence, with offices in Nairobi, Accra, and Luxembourg. Their team includes experienced angel investors, private equity professionals, and venture capitalists. They invest in startups in the health tech sector, providing them with the capital and resources they need to grow and succeed.
Invests exclusively in technologies optimizing human health, productivity, and well-being that embed neuroscience-driven behavior change, offering founders primary research insight and technical diligence from scientists, neurosurgeons, and technologists.
Jefferies Group LLC is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in New York City. It provides a range of investment banking and related services, such as equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, research, and private capital advisory. The firm offers public and private companies and institutional investors with a full range of services and products, including equity and debt capital markets, merger and acquisitions, research and private capital advisory. Additionally, Jefferies provides a range of services and resources to support industry-leading corporate governance and investor relations.
Jenson Funding Partners LLP is an early stage investment fund that invests across all UK sectors and geographies. It was established in 2012 to raise capital and provide growth capital to startup companies. It offers a diverse portfolio of investments and the ability to deploy funds in the current tax year. It also provides tax reliefs for investors who are UK taxpayers, and a range of services, such as initial assessment, investment approval, due diligence, and post-investment support.
Hands-on growth support via a sizable growth team, an in-house venture studio creating startups for identified gaps, and immediate commercialization through JLL's 4B sqft with 60% top-client adoption.
JME is a VC fund founded in 2012 in Spain. They invest in pre-seed to Series A companies with high growth potential. Portfolio includes Flywire, Jobandtalent, Twenix or Genially. The fund is specialized in the technology space, investing in both B2B and B2C with checks ranging from 500,000 to 4 million euros, acquiring stakes of 10% to 20%.
Hooklight Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in consumer and technology companies. The firm is led by its founder, Marc van der Chijs, who has over 8 years of experience in supporting, advising and investing in high-growth start-ups. The firm focuses on investing in consumer-facing companies from the seed through Series B stages and provides capital, mentorship and guidance to help founders scale their businesses.
Join Capital is a company that provides investment services that consider sustainability factors, such as Principal Adverse Impacts (PAI). They offer tailored employee experiences, access to capital markets, and technical assistance to improve transportation infrastructure. They also offer services to help customers report information about foreign financial assets and accounts to adhere to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Leads seed rounds in Israeli‑founded enterprise technology companies commercializing in the U.S., differentiating through rapid 1–3 week due diligence to accelerate investment decisions for founders.