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Zelda VC

Zelda VC, based in California, backs generalist pre-seed startups with $250k to $500k checks and can lead rounds, including Andromeda Surgical and Caeli.

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Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$250K to $500K
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Zelda VC

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Suzanne FletcherFounder and Managing PartnerShe previously worked in investment banking and managed a co-investment vehicle at StartX.

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Writes $250K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%
Does not invest inFounders they haven't backed previously.

Notable investments

Andromeda SurgicalBeyond Health GroupBithumanBovoCaeliCanopy TestingRosette HealthTypeFive
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Zelda VC invest in?

Zelda VC reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Zelda VC invest?

Zelda VC reports checks of $250K to $500K.

Does Zelda VC lead rounds?

Yes. Zelda VC says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Zelda VC?

Suzanne Fletcher (Founder and Managing Partner).

Is Zelda VC active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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