Pre-Seed / Seed Investment Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, at pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is an equity investment of Up to $500,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United States.
This is a pre-seed/seed equity investment programme that deploys $250k–$500k into early-stage US technology companies in FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech, targeting 5–7% initial ownership. It funds both B2B and B2C ventures in their first institutional rounds under $1.5M.
About this grant
2045 Ventures is an early-stage venture investor that partners with founders building transformative solutions. It provides pre-seed and seed-stage startups with capital, expertise, and network support to accelerate growth. The firm describes itself as often among the first institutional investors to back founders who demonstrate exceptional vision and potential, and emphasises values-aligned partnership with teams that show deep customer understanding, operational discipline, and tenacity. The firm states it typically invests $250k-$500k in first rounds, with rounds under $1.5 million, to secure roughly 5-7% initial ownership. It invests broadly but maintains a focus on FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech, where its B2B and B2C expertise lets it give rapid, hands-on support. Support is tailored to each founder's specific needs, with the stated goal of helping portfolio companies overcome major hurdles and reach the next milestone.
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Eligibility
Targets early-stage US technology companies at pre-seed and seed stage. Sector focus is FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech, though the firm invests broadly. The page does not describe prior-recipient rules.
How it's scored
The page does not disclose a formal scoring process. It states the firm looks for founders with exceptional vision and potential, deep customer understanding, operational discipline, and tenacity.
Key requirements
- ✓US-based technology company
- ✓First institutional round under $1.5M total
- ✓Operating in FinTech, HealthTech, or ClimateTech sectors
- ✓Seeking $250k–$500k investment with 5–7% equity stake
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does 2045 offer?
- Pre-Seed / Seed Investment offers up to $500K.
- Who can apply for Pre-Seed / Seed Investment?
- Eligibility covers organisations in US; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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About this sector
Climate fintech funding backs financial products and infrastructure that move capital to climate solutions, from green lending platforms to risk and disclosure tools. Support comes from innovation programmes, development finance and investors. Applicants are usually asked about regulatory approval, data sources and how the product reaches its users.
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