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Most Active Investors in 2022
There's no doubt that active investors are a driving force in the economy. They help to spur innovation and growth, by investing in new businesses...
As the world of startups continues to thrive and grow, it's important for founders to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the investment landscape. In 2023, there are a number of investors who are actively shaping the future of the industry, bringing innovative ideas and strategies to the table.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, it's crucial to know who these top players are and how they can help take your business to the next level. In this post, we'll explore the most active investors of 2023 and what makes them stand out in the world of venture capital (for 2022 investments details click here).
In June 2023, significant venture capital investments were made across various industries, with a focus on aerospace, AI, automotive, manufacturing, and biotechnology. Here are the top 5 biggest VC checks:
The venture capital investment landscape in June 2023 displayed a diverse range of industries attracting significant funding. Aerospace, AI, automotive, manufacturing, and biotechnology industries captured substantial investments, indicating strong interest and potential growth in these sectors. This trend suggests that investors are actively seeking opportunities in these sectors, and startups operating in these industries may have a higher chance of securing funding.
Rank | Pre Seed | Seed | Series A | Series B |
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1 | Lead Investors: Findus Venture Company name: Airmo |
Lead Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners Company name: Mistral AI |
Lead Investors: Zhangjiakou Financial Holding Group Company name: JingXi ZhiXing |
Lead Investors: G2 Venture Partners Company name: 1Komma5ֲ° |
2 | Lead Investors: Point72 Ventures Company name: Glyphic AI |
Lead Investors: Recur Club Company name: Buyofuel |
Lead Investors: Source Code Capital Company name: Light Years Beyond |
Lead Investors: Enavate Sciences, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners Company name: Upstream Bio |
3 | Lead Investors: EXOR N.V. Company name: Jet HR |
Lead Investors: W Health Ventures Company name: 2070 Health |
Lead Investors: ARCH Venture Partners, Deerfield Company name: Bitterroot Bio |
Lead Investors: T. Rowe Price Company name: KoBold Metals |
4 | Company name: Demox Labs |
Lead Investors: Drive Capital Company name: Passage |
Lead Investors: Syncona Partners LLP Company name: Beacon Therapeutics |
Lead Investors: Bain Capital Life Sciences Company name: Alkeus Pharmaceuticals |
5 | Lead Investors: MaC Venture Capital Company name: Haiqu |
Lead Investors: Mayfield Fund Company name: MindsDB |
Lead Investors: General Atlantic Company name: Author Health |
Lead Investors: Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Company name: ON TIME |
In the first half of 2023, Y Combinator has remained the most active investor, with a staggering 254 investments in pre-seed startups, totaling $131M. TechStars and Antler have also been significantly active at this stage, with Antler notably increasing its activity in June.
At the Seed stage, TechStars has taken the lead with 105 investments, totaling $11.3M, showing a slight increase from the previous five months. San Diego Angel Conference and Inflection Point Ventures have also made noteworthy contributions at this stage.
In the Series A stage, Andreessen Horowitz continues to be an active player with 7 investments, totaling $258.5M. However, General Catalyst has emerged as a significant player in this stage with 5 investments totaling $87.5M. Addor Capital also demonstrated increased activity with a total of 5 investments.
Series B has seen Andreessen Horowitz maintaining its leadership with investments amounting to $237.4M. Bpifrance remains significant with 3 investments totaling $132.3M. Battery Ventures has made its mark in this stage with investments totaling $106.5M.
Overall, the early-stage investment trend continued, with investors showing slightly increased activity in June 2023. Investors continue to bet big on early-stage startups, with some shifts in the investment focus across the stages.
Rank | Investor | Pre Seed | Seed | Series A | Series B |
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1 | TechStars | Amount: $4.4M # of Investments: 44 |
Amount: $4.8M # of Investments: 6 |
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2 | 100X.VC | Amount: $3.2M # of Investments: 21 |
Amount: $617K # of Investments: 4 |
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3 | Y Combinator | Amount: $6.8M # of Investments: 13 |
Amount: $8.7M # of Investments: 7 |
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4 | Antler | Amount: $2.2M # of Investments: 17 |
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5 | A16Z | Amount: $36.4M # of Investments: 7 |
Amount: $108.5M # of Investments: 6 |
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6 | Catalyst Fund | Amount: $1.6M # of Investments: 7 |
Amount: $600K # of Investments: 3 |
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7 | Bpifrance | Amount: $17M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $17M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $132M # of Investments: 3 |
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8 | Octopus Ventures | Amount: $8.6M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $21M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $50.1M # of Investments: 2 |
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9 | General Catalyst | Amount: $10.4M # of Investments: 3 |
Amount: $50M # of Investments: 3 |
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10 | Lightspeed Venture Partners | Amount: $9.4M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $80M # of Investments: 2 |
Amount: $43M # of Investments: 1 |
Rank | Pre Seed | Seed | Series A | Series B |
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1 | Investor: Y Combinator Amount: $131M |
Investor: TechStars Amount: $5.9M |
Investor: Andreessen Horowitz Amount: $258.5M |
Investor: Andreessen Horowitz Amount: $237.4M |
2 | Investor: TechStars Amount: $11.4M |
Investor: Inflection Point Ventures Amount: $8.7M
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Investor: Lightspeed Venture Partners Amount: $160.5M |
Investor: Bpifrance Amount: $132.3M |
3 | Investor: Antler Amount: $4.8M |
Investor: 500 Global Amount: $2.4M
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Investor: Lowercarbon Capital Amount: $121M |
Investor: Battery Ventures Amount: $106.5M |
4 | Investor: 100X.VC Amount: $3.7M |
Investor: San Diego Angel Conference Amount: $2.3M |
Investor: New Enterprise Associates Amount: $115M
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Investor: Bessemer Venture Partners Amount: $92M |
5 | Investor: SFC Capital Amount: $3.1M |
Investor: Y Combinator Amount: $18.4M |
Investor: General Catalyst Amount: $87.5M |
Investor: Octopus Ventures Amount: $70.1M |
Startup founders should pay close attention to the interests of venture capital funds and angel investors before sending a request for funding. It can be difficult for startup founders to know where their best chance at obtaining investment dollars lie, so researching potential investors is essential.
Knowing which firms specialize in the type of startup being sought after, understanding the requirements those investors have for startup founders, and having a pitch prepared with clear definitions of what the startup founder is asking for are just some of the main things that startup founders need to pay attention to when approaching VC funds and angel investors. With diligence, successful startup founders can determine which investor is right for them and craft an effective pitch and proposal that will meet their needs.
Need help finding and pitching the right investors? Contact us here and let's find out how we can help you.
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