David Chitester is a managing partner at Chitester / Seedfunders, which invests at pre-seed across sectors, with checks of $100K to $250K.

What David can write

Writes checks of$100K to $250K
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Chitester / Seedfunders writes $100K to $250K checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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Chitester / Seedfunders does not invest inWeb3, Crypto, real estate.

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Who is David Chitester?

David Chitester is a managing partner at Chitester / Seedfunders, which invests at pre-seed across sectors, with checks of $100K to $250K.

How much does David Chitester invest?

David Chitester invests through Chitester / Seedfunders, which writes checks of $100K to $250K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch David Chitester?

A warm intro from a founder Chitester / Seedfunders backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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