Founders, investors, and support organizations active in Pre-Seed.
Founded in 2015 by Alexandre Fourtoy. 1Kubator is a private incubator network in 10+ cities that forms startups from scratch in a 10-month program, and provides pre-seed funding typically €15K-€35K (often around €25K for about 10% equity) via the 1KVEST fund managed by Phitrust Impact Investors. Supported 500+ entrepreneurs. Scope: National.
Grassroots networking meetup in Paris for early-stage AI founders, angels, and local builders. Smaller format designed for candid conversations, quick pitches, and co-founder or talent discovery in the pre-seed ecosystem.
Pre-seed accelerator and VC program for founders in AI, data, and deep tech. The spring 2026 application cut-off passed on February 27, 2026 for a March 9 cohort start; applications continue on a rolling basis for subsequent 2026 cohorts. Typical Antler offer includes early investment and startup-building support from day zero.
Business angel network founded in 2015 and active across Poland and CEE. COBIN Angels syndicates pre-seed and seed rounds, supports founders via pitch sessions and education programs, and connects startups with experienced operators and private investors. The network is led by professionals including Robert Ługowski (founder and managing partner), Paweł Michalski (managing partner), and board/community contributors such as Kasia Pieniądz and Tomasz Laskowicz.
Local chapter operator of Founder Institute's pre-seed acceleration program.
Barcelona chapter of the global Founder Institute pre-seed program for idea-stage and early-stage founders. Application deadline: November 18, 2026. Structured cohort model designed to move founders from concept to traction and funding readiness.
Long-running local startup meetup in Lodz focused on practical feedback, mentorship, and early-stage networking. The #402 edition continues a grassroots format that is especially accessible for first-time founders and local ecosystem participants.
Spring 2026 application windows for Rockstart domain programs (including energy, agrifood, and emerging tech) with initial investment and follow-on funding pathways. Programs are opening through March 2026 with track-specific deadlines.
Seedcamp is a London-based seed fund investing at pre-seed and seed across Europe. In 2024 it announced Seedcamp Fund VI, a $180m vehicle, and reports a portfolio of 460+ companies with total AUM of around $500m. Seedcamp is known for early backing of category leaders such as Revolut, UiPath, and Synthesia, pairing capital with a strong founder network.
Underline Ventures is a Romanian early-stage VC that launched in 2020 and focuses on pre-seed and seed investments across Central and Eastern Europe.