OVERVIEW

United States has an active startup-investor base spanning venture capital, angel networks and accelerators. This directory lists 12 notable, currently-active investors - what stage and sectors they back, and where to find them. Always approach investors through their own official channels.

Venture capital firms

Generalist, AI, crypto, fintech, bio ยท Coinbase, Airbnb

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Sequoia CapitalSeed to growth

Generalist ยท Apple, Google, Stripe

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AccelSeed/Series A+

Generalist, SaaS, consumer ยท Slack, Facebook

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First Round CapitalPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, early-stage ยท Uber, Notion

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GreylockSeed/Series A

Enterprise, consumer, AI ยท LinkedIn, Airbnb

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General CatalystSeed to growth

Generalist, health, defense ยท Stripe, Snap

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Cloud, SaaS, healthcare ยท Shopify, Twilio

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500 GlobalPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, global early-stage ยท Canva, Grab

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Angel networks

SV AngelPre-seed/Seed

Generalist seed ยท Instagram, Pinterest

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Generalist (Southern California) ยท One of the largest US angel groups

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Accelerators

Y CombinatorPre-seed/Seed

Generalist ยท Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox

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TechstarsPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, global program network ยท SendGrid, DigitalOcean

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top startup investors in United States?

Active investors in United States include Y Combinator, Techstars, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sequoia Capital, Accel and others across venture capital, angel networks and accelerators.

How do I approach investors in United States?

Use each firm's official website and warm introductions where possible. Accelerators (like the ones listed) often accept direct applications, while most VCs prefer a referral. This directory links to official sites only.

Note: This directory is an educational resource, not an endorsement, introduction or investment advice. Investor focus, stage and status change - confirm on each firm's official site. Last checked 2026-07-21.

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