11 VC firms investing in hr tech & future of work and robotics & automation at the Pre-Seed stage.
F4 Fund tracks 11 VC firms that actively invest in hr tech & future of work + robotics & automation at the Pre-Seed stage, with check sizes ranging from $50K – $10M (median: $1.1M – $1.1M). As of June 2026, and 100% lead or co-lead rounds. Rankings are based on F4's proprietary analysis of 1,358+ researched VC firms, scored by data completeness, portfolio depth, investment recency, and stage alignment.
| # | Firm | Check Size | Portfolio | Leads? | Activity | Decision | Intro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▶ Basis Set Ventures The best way to find and support AI companies is to be one ourselves. We back independent thinkers building real systems before consensus forms, partnering as radical learning partners from day one. Menlo Park | $250K – $3M | 27 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 2 | ▶ 8-Bit Capital Network-powered startups connecting people and businesses through software tools and platforms | $250K – $3M | 55 | Both | Active | — | — |
| 3 | ▶ Bloomberg Beta We invest in companies that make business work better, backed by a commitment to understanding profound changes in how business operates. We seek founders with the potential to build extraordinary, outlier companies through transparency, founder-first principles, and patient capital from our investor Bloomberg L.P. San Francisco | $250K – $2M | 24 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 4 | ▶ Yonder Yonder invests in early-stage marketplaces that build new economies. We provide first institutional checks to marketplace founders with deep problem intimacy and operational experience. We combine capital with strategic introductions, operational coaching, and access to a network of 50+ marketplace operators and marketplace leaders. | $50K – $200K | 19 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 5 | ▶ Common Magic Invest in pre-seed and seed-stage startups where the ecosystem or community around the product is the core competitive moat. Best companies build worlds through bottom-up communities and compelling narratives. We provide capital, strategic advice, narrative development, and leverage our network to help founders succeed. | $125K – $500K | 13 | Both | Active | — | Open |
| 6 | ▶ Creandum We back the companies of tomorrow before it's obvious. We combine early-stage European investing with a permanent San Francisco presence to help founders build category-defining global companies. We invest in ambitious technical founders who deeply understand industry transformation. Stockholm | $200K – $10M | 36 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 7 | ▶ L'ATTITUDE Ventures Latino founders represent an underserved but exceptionally talented segment of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We invest in visionary founders who combine bold ideas with execution excellence to build scalable, high-impact businesses that create both economic and social value. We believe institutional capital paired with strategic partnership from Fortune 100 executives and operating experts can unlock the full potential of Latino-led innovation. San Diego | $500K – $3M | 37 | Leads | Active | ~2 mo | Req'd |
| 8 | ▶ Ada Ventures Backing the best founders, not just the best-connected. We assess founders on their qualities, not CV or past experience. We focus on founders building solutions for climate equity, economic empowerment, and healthy ageing. London | $250K – $1M | 28 | Leads | Active | — | — |
| 9 | ▶ Genius Ventures Innovation requires more than capital—it demands insight, dedication, and pioneering visionaries. We partner with execution-capable founders building differentiated solutions to large industry problems. We provide hands-on operational support, strategic guidance, and deep founder networks to accelerate success. | $250K – $5M | 9 | Leads | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
| 10 | ▶ Stout Street Capital Great startups can be built anywhere. We believe in founder-centric investing with operational support from a team of successful founders. We serve undernetworked geographic regions. Denver | $100K – $500K | 26 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Open |
| 11 | ▶ TheoryForge Operator-led fund investing in ambitious founders building transformative AI applications. We partner with technical founders who understand AI/ML deeply and are solving real customer problems with capital efficiency. Great product is always the best marketing. | $200K – $500K | 38 | Both | Active | ~2 wks | Req'd |
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F4 Fund tracks 11 VC firms that actively invest in hr tech & future of work + robotics & automation at the Pre-Seed stage. These firms are ranked using a composite score that weighs data completeness (30%), portfolio depth (30%), investment recency (25%), and stage alignment (15%).
Based on F4's analysis, the median check size for pre-seed hr tech & future of work + robotics & automation investors is $1.1M – $1.1M, with a full range from $50K – $10M. The distribution breaks down as: 4 firms in the <$500K range, 1 firms in the $500K-$1M range, 4 firms in the $1M-$2M range, 1 firms in the $2M-$5M range, 1 firms in the $5M-$10M range.
Among the 11 firms tracked, 100% lead or co-lead rounds. Founders seeking a lead investor should filter for firms marked "Leads" or "Both" in the rankings table above. Lead investors typically set deal terms and anchor the round.
The best pre-seed hr tech & future of work + robotics & automation investors combine domain expertise with an active portfolio in the space. Among these firms, 33% prefer warm introductions, and the average firm has 28 portfolio companies. Look for firms whose check size matches your raise, whose stage preference aligns with yours, and who have a track record of supporting companies in your sector through multiple growth phases.
Firm profiles are continuously updated through F4's research pipeline, which combines LLM-powered web research, portfolio analysis, and transcript extraction. The ranking data refreshes every 12 hours. Editorial analysis is reviewed weekly. Individual firm profiles are re-researched on a 30-day cycle or when new information surfaces.