Getting started

SeedFunding.vc connects seed-stage startups with angel investors through smart matching and pooled SPV investments. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.

Create an account

Visit the signup page and choose your role:

• Investor — You're looking to invest in seed-stage startups
• Startup — You're raising a seed round

You'll need a valid email address and a password with at least 8 characters. After signing up, you'll be taken directly to your dashboard.

Complete your profile

A complete profile dramatically improves your matching quality. Here's what to include:

For investors:

• Bio describing your investment thesis
• Check size range (min and max)
• Sectors of interest (e.g., AI, Fintech, Climate)
• Stage preference (pre-seed, seed, Series A)
• Location and LinkedIn URL

For startups:

• Company name and tagline
• Detailed description of what you're building
• Sector and stage
• Funding goal and amount already raised
• Team size, location, and founded year
• Link to your pitch deck

Browsing startups

As an investor, the Browse Startups page lets you discover startups that match your criteria. Use filters to narrow results:

• Search — Search by company name, tagline, or description
• Sector — Filter by industry (AI/ML, Fintech, Climate, etc.)
• Stage — Filter by funding stage

Click on any startup card to learn more and express interest.

Using matches

The matching system suggests connections based on profile compatibility. Here's how it works:

• Generate matches — Click "Generate matches" to discover new connections
• Match score — Each match has a percentage score based on sector alignment, stage fit, and check size compatibility
• Interested — Express interest to notify the other party
• Pass — Skip matches that aren't a fit
• Connected — When both parties express interest, you're connected

SPV investing

SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) let multiple investors pool capital into a single investment entity.

Creating an SPV

Any investor can create an SPV. You become the lead investor and set the terms:

• SPV name — A descriptive name for the vehicle
• Target amount — Total capital you want to raise
• Minimum ticket — Smallest investment amount (default: $1,000)
• Target startup — Optionally link to a specific startup

Joining an SPV

Browse available SPVs and commit capital. Your commitment is tracked and the SPV automatically transitions to "Funded" when the target is reached.

Submit your pitch

As a startup, your profile is your pitch. Make it count:

• Write a clear, concise tagline (one sentence)
• Use your description to explain the problem, solution, and market
• Set a realistic funding goal
• Link your pitch deck (Google Slides, Notion, or PDF link)

Get verified

Verified accounts have completed a background check. Verification includes:

• Identity verification
• LinkedIn profile confirmation
• Business registration check
• Public records review

Verified startups receive a green checkmark badge visible to all investors.

Manage your round

Your startup dashboard shows real-time fundraising progress:

• Funding progress bar — Visual tracker of raised vs. goal
• Interested investors — List of investors who expressed interest
• Active SPVs — SPVs forming around your startup

Background checks

Both investors and startups can request background checks on any user. Checks are completed within 24 hours and cover:

• Identity verification
• Professional credentials (LinkedIn match)
• Criminal records search
• Business registrations
• Credit score range
• Risk level assessment

Results are private and only visible to the requester.

Notifications

You'll receive in-app toast notifications for key events:

• New match suggestions
• When someone expresses interest in you
• SPV updates (new member, funded)
• Background check completed
• Profile saved confirmations