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Today, we selected 10 active Worldwide Series-A VCs from our database, investing in startups.

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

Here goes:

• Axon Ventures — Tel Aviv. Axon Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at Seed and A-round stages. The fund serves Talpiot alumni and is founded and supported by members of the Talpiot community. Axon focuses on backing founders connected to this network and operates as a VC firm supporting early technology-driven companies in Israel.

• BACKED VC — London. BACKED VC is a human-centric venture capital fund investing at Pre-seed, Seed, and A-round stages. The firm focuses on exceptional founders across Europe and positions itself as a VC partner emphasizing people-first investing. BACKED supports early-stage companies and works closely with founders to help build durable, venture-scale businesses.

• BackingMinds — Stockholm. BackingMinds is a Nordic venture capital firm investing primarily at the A-round stage. The fund backs underinvested entrepreneurs and scalable, customer-centric businesses with proven revenue models. BackingMinds focuses on founders outside traditional networks and positions itself as a VC firm committed to long-term partnership and differentiated returns.

• Balderton Capital — London. Balderton Capital is a venture capital investor supporting technology businesses at Pre-seed, Seed, and A-round stages. The firm operates as a VC focused on backing early-stage technology companies and partnering with founders to build and scale innovative products across multiple sectors within the technology ecosystem.

• Basinghall Partners — London. Basinghall Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at Pre-seed, Seed, and A-round stages. The firm focuses on digital enablers of traditional industries and supports founders building technology-driven businesses. Basinghall operates as a VC backing companies transforming established sectors through digital innovation.

• Beyond Capital — Greenwich. Beyond Capital is a venture capital firm investing from Pre-seed to Series A. The fund emphasizes active LP involvement, encouraging contributors to provide talent and networks alongside capital. Beyond Capital positions itself as a VC delivering accountable value-add support to early-stage founders seeking higher-return outcomes.

• BGF Ventures — Aberdeen. BGF Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund backed by BGF, investing at Pre-seed, Seed, and A-round stages. The firm operates across regions and sectors in the UK and Ireland, supporting early and growth-stage companies as a VC with substantial capital resources.

• Big Sur Ventures — Madrid. Big Sur Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the A-round stage. The firm focuses on internet-related businesses and works hands-on with founders, providing operational guidance, capital, and networks. Big Sur Ventures positions itself as a VC partner committed to building extraordinary companies.

• Black Pearls VC — Gdansk. Black Pearls VC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing at the A-round stage. The firm focuses on technology startups with defensible technology and market leadership potential. Black Pearls VC operates as a VC backing ambitious founders building scalable tech companies across competitive markets.

• Blackfinch Ventures — Gloucester. Blackfinch Ventures is a venture capital firm investing at Seed and A-round stages. The firm backs fledgling companies with strong ideas and solid management teams across sectors. Blackfinch Ventures focuses on high-growth opportunities and supports early-stage businesses as an active VC partner.

We have also put together a list of 106 MENA based VCs and Family Offices.

Our premium subscribers can access the list with all of the necessary data, including:

Name, website, HQ location, LinkedIn company page, description/thesis, preferred stages, preferred domains, and contact email.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital

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