Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$100K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Active Capital
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Pat MatthewsFounder & CEOHe previously co-founded Webmail.us and held leadership roles at Rackspace before starting Active Capital.
Chris SaumPartner & Investor
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Writes $100K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
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In their words
Active CapitalFounder led capital for founder led companies. Pre-Seed Investing in AI-Native Business Software. We back technical founders building the future.active.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does Active Capital invest in?
Active Capital reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Active Capital invest?
Active Capital reports checks of $100K to $1M.
Does Active Capital lead rounds?
Yes. Active Capital says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Active Capital?
Pat Matthews (Founder & CEO), Chris Saum (Partner & Investor).
Is Active Capital active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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