# Zalarma > Zalarma (zalarma.com) is an investor database for startup founders: 33,282 US startup investors (angels, VCs, micro-VCs, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators) searchable by stage, check size, sector and state, plus a free list of 5 hand-picked investors for a founder's round. Start here: [About Zalarma](https://zalarma.com/about/) · [Best investor databases for a seed round (2026)](https://zalarma.com/guides/best-investor-databases-seed-round/) · [Zalarma vs OpenVC](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-openvc/) · [Zalarma vs Crunchbase](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-crunchbase/) · [Pricing](https://zalarma.com/pricing/) · [Get matched](https://zalarma.com/get-matched/) · [Our data](https://zalarma.com/our-data/) Key facts (Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01): - 85,848 investor and firm records in total. - 33,282 US startup investors (angels, VCs, micro-VCs, family offices, CVCs, accelerators). - 10,508 of the US startup investors with a known state are outside California, New York and Massachusetts. - 8,652 list pre-seed; 19,738 list seed; 5,982 are angels or syndicates; 8,385 are family offices. - Free service: 5 hand-picked investors matched to a founder's round, each with a one-line why-they-fit, within 2 business days (https://zalarma.com/get-matched/). Zalarma never shares a founder's details with investors without their OK. - Public pages show aggregates and firm names only; listed investors can request corrections or removal at https://zalarma.com/privacy/data-removal/. ## Investors by state, city, sector, stage and type - [Atlanta Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/atlanta/): 431 startup investors in the Atlanta area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Austin Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/austin/): 585 startup investors in the Austin area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Boston Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/boston/): 1,806 startup investors in the Boston area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Charlotte Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/charlotte/): 194 startup investors in the Charlotte area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Chicago Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/chicago/): 1,132 startup investors in the Chicago area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Dallas Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/dallas/): 540 startup investors in the Dallas area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Denver / Boulder Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/denver-boulder/): 462 startup investors in the Denver / Boulder area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Detroit Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/detroit/): 72 startup investors in the Detroit area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Greenwich / Stamford Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/greenwich-stamford/): 184 startup investors in the Greenwich / Stamford area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Houston Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/houston/): 411 startup investors in the Houston area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Los Angeles Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/los-angeles/): 1,553 startup investors in the Los Angeles area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Miami Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/miami/): 768 startup investors in the Miami area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Minneapolis Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/minneapolis/): 86 startup investors in the Minneapolis area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Nashville Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/nashville/): 206 startup investors in the Nashville area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [New York City Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/new-york-city/): 5,994 startup investors in the New York City area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Philadelphia Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/philadelphia/): 272 startup investors in the Philadelphia area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Pittsburgh Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/pittsburgh/): 104 startup investors in the Pittsburgh area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Salt Lake City Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/salt-lake-city/): 187 startup investors in the Salt Lake City area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [San Diego Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/san-diego/): 322 startup investors in the San Diego area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Seattle Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/seattle/): 653 startup investors in the Seattle area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [SF Bay Area Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/sf-bay-area/): 8,041 startup investors in the SF Bay Area area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [Washington DC Startup Investors & Angels (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/cities/washington-dc/): 524 startup investors in the Washington DC area: angels, VCs and family offices by stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. - [B2B SaaS Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/): 13,067 US b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated - [B2B SaaS Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/colorado/): 201 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Connecticut (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/connecticut/): 83 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Connecticut: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/florida/): 373 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Georgia (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/georgia/): 148 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Georgia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/illinois/): 353 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Maryland (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/maryland/): 97 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Maryland: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Michigan (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/michigan/): 81 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Michigan: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in North Carolina (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/north-carolina/): 122 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in North Carolina: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor databa - [B2B SaaS Investors in Ohio (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/ohio/): 90 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Ohio: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Pennsylvania (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/pennsylvania/): 169 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Pennsylvania: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database - [B2B SaaS Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/texas/): 486 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Utah (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/utah/): 170 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Utah: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Virginia (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/virginia/): 98 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Virginia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [B2B SaaS Investors in Washington, DC (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/washington-dc/): 195 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Washington, DC: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor databa - [B2B SaaS Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/b2b-saas/washington/): 341 b2b saas & enterprise software startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/): 4,302 US biotech & life sciences startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularl - [Biotech Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/colorado/): 69 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/florida/): 122 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/illinois/): 113 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in North Carolina (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/north-carolina/): 69 biotech & life sciences startup investors in North Carolina: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in Pennsylvania (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/pennsylvania/): 93 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Pennsylvania: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/texas/): 143 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Biotech Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/biotech/washington/): 130 biotech & life sciences startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Climate Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/): 3,389 US climate & energy startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Climate Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/colorado/): 58 climate & energy startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Climate Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/florida/): 82 climate & energy startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Climate Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/illinois/): 108 climate & energy startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Climate Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/texas/): 177 climate & energy startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Climate Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/climate/washington/): 92 climate & energy startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/): 11,023 US consumer & retail startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Consumer Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/colorado/): 150 consumer & retail startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Connecticut (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/connecticut/): 68 consumer & retail startup investors in Connecticut: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/florida/): 322 consumer & retail startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Georgia (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/georgia/): 101 consumer & retail startup investors in Georgia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/illinois/): 322 consumer & retail startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in North Carolina (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/north-carolina/): 107 consumer & retail startup investors in North Carolina: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Ohio (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/ohio/): 93 consumer & retail startup investors in Ohio: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Pennsylvania (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/pennsylvania/): 107 consumer & retail startup investors in Pennsylvania: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/texas/): 387 consumer & retail startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Utah (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/utah/): 125 consumer & retail startup investors in Utah: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Washington, DC (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/washington-dc/): 123 consumer & retail startup investors in Washington, DC: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Consumer Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/consumer/washington/): 293 consumer & retail startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Crypto Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/crypto/): 2,686 US crypto & web3 startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Cybersecurity Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/cybersecurity/): 477 US cybersecurity startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Deep Tech Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/): 5,301 US deep tech & hardware startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Deep Tech Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/colorado/): 84 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Deep Tech Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/florida/): 123 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Deep Tech Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/illinois/): 128 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Deep Tech Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/texas/): 204 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Deep Tech Investors in Washington, DC (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/washington-dc/): 83 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Washington, DC: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Deep Tech Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/deep-tech/washington/): 150 deep tech & hardware startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Edtech Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/edtech/): 1,837 US education technology startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Edtech Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/edtech/texas/): 82 education technology startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/): 7,163 US fintech startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Fintech Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/colorado/): 97 fintech startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/florida/): 261 fintech startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Georgia (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/georgia/): 85 fintech startup investors in Georgia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/illinois/): 215 fintech startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in North Carolina (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/north-carolina/): 71 fintech startup investors in North Carolina: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Pennsylvania (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/pennsylvania/): 89 fintech startup investors in Pennsylvania: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/texas/): 247 fintech startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Utah (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/utah/): 84 fintech startup investors in Utah: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Washington, DC (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/washington-dc/): 114 fintech startup investors in Washington, DC: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Fintech Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/fintech/washington/): 143 fintech startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Food & Beverage Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/food-and-beverage/): 416 US food & beverage startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Healthcare Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/): 7,156 US healthcare & digital health startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regu - [Healthcare Investors in Colorado (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/colorado/): 102 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Colorado: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Florida (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/florida/): 203 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Florida: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Georgia (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/georgia/): 75 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Georgia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Illinois (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/illinois/): 235 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Illinois: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in North Carolina (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/north-carolina/): 102 healthcare & digital health startup investors in North Carolina: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Ohio (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/ohio/): 82 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Ohio: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Pennsylvania (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/pennsylvania/): 122 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Pennsylvania: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Tennessee (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/tennessee/): 67 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Tennessee: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Texas (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/texas/): 279 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Utah (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/utah/): 69 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Utah: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Washington, DC (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/washington-dc/): 77 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Washington, DC: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Healthcare Investors in Washington (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/healthcare/washington/): 172 healthcare & digital health startup investors in Washington: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Machine Learning Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/machine-learning/): 5,568 US machine learning & data startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularl - [Manufacturing Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/manufacturing/): 864 US manufacturing & industrial startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regular - [Marketplace Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/marketplaces/): 661 US marketplaces startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Media Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/media/): 974 US media & content startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Proptech Startup Investors by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/sectors/proptech/): 582 US proptech & real estate startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Pre-seed Investors by State, Sector & Type (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/): 8,652 US pre-seed startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Pre-seed Investors in Georgia: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/georgia/): 109 pre-seed startup investors in Georgia: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Pre-seed Investors in Michigan: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/michigan/): 69 pre-seed startup investors in Michigan: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Pre-seed Investors in Ohio: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/ohio/): 67 pre-seed startup investors in Ohio: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Pre-seed Investors in Tennessee: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/tennessee/): 73 pre-seed startup investors in Tennessee: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Pre-seed Investors in Texas: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/pre-seed/texas/): 385 pre-seed startup investors in Texas: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Seed Investors by State, Sector & Type (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/seed/): 19,738 US seed startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Seed Investors in Utah: Angels, Funds & More](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/seed/utah/): 238 seed startup investors in Utah: cities, stages, check sizes and firms active locally. From the Zalarma investor database. - [Series A Investors by State, Sector & Type (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/series-a/): 12,677 US series a startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Series B+ Investors by State, Sector & Type (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/stages/series-b/): 6,698 US series b+ startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Alabama Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/alabama/): 56 startup investors in Alabama: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Arizona Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/arizona/): 225 startup investors in Arizona: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Arkansas Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/arkansas/): 61 startup investors in Arkansas: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [California Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/california/): 10,547 startup investors in California: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Colorado Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/colorado/): 512 startup investors in Colorado: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Connecticut Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/connecticut/): 368 startup investors in Connecticut: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Florida Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/florida/): 1,103 startup investors in Florida: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Georgia Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/georgia/): 399 startup investors in Georgia: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Idaho Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/idaho/): 55 startup investors in Idaho: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Illinois Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/illinois/): 1,033 startup investors in Illinois: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Indiana Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/indiana/): 72 startup investors in Indiana: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Louisiana Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/louisiana/): 46 startup investors in Louisiana: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Maryland Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/maryland/): 314 startup investors in Maryland: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Massachusetts Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/massachusetts/): 1,918 startup investors in Massachusetts: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Michigan Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/michigan/): 193 startup investors in Michigan: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Minnesota Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/minnesota/): 134 startup investors in Minnesota: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Mississippi Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/mississippi/): 40 startup investors in Mississippi: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Missouri Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/missouri/): 152 startup investors in Missouri: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Nevada Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/nevada/): 77 startup investors in Nevada: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [New Hampshire Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/new-hampshire/): 74 startup investors in New Hampshire: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [New Jersey Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/new-jersey/): 292 startup investors in New Jersey: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [New York Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/new-york/): 5,971 startup investors in New York: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [North Carolina Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/north-carolina/): 396 startup investors in North Carolina: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Ohio Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/ohio/): 278 startup investors in Ohio: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Oregon Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/oregon/): 100 startup investors in Oregon: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Pennsylvania Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/pennsylvania/): 387 startup investors in Pennsylvania: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [South Carolina Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/south-carolina/): 63 startup investors in South Carolina: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Tennessee Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/tennessee/): 273 startup investors in Tennessee: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Texas Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/texas/): 1,654 startup investors in Texas: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Utah Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/utah/): 294 startup investors in Utah: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Virginia Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/virginia/): 214 startup investors in Virginia: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Washington, DC Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/washington-dc/): 381 startup investors in Washington, DC: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Washington Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/washington/): 758 startup investors in Washington: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Wisconsin Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/wisconsin/): 64 startup investors in Wisconsin: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Wyoming Startup Investors & Angels (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/investors/states/wyoming/): 64 startup investors in Wyoming: angels, VCs and family offices by city, stage, sector and check size, plus firms active locally. Free data. - [Accelerators for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/accelerators/): 323 US accelerators startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Angel Investors for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/angel-investors/): 5,982 US angels & syndicates startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Corporate VCs for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/corporate-vcs/): 520 US corporate vcs startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Family Offices for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/family-offices/): 8,385 US family offices startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Micro-VCs for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/micro-vcs/): 195 US micro-vcs startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, updated regularly. - [Venture Capital Firms for Startups: Data by State & Stage (2026)](https://zalarma.com/investors/types/venture-capital-firms/): 19,431 US venture capital firms & partners startup investors by state, stage, sector and check size, with active firms outside the big hubs. Free data, update ## Founder guides - [Accelerators Outside YC Worth Applying To](https://zalarma.com/guides/accelerators-outside-yc/): How to choose a startup accelerator beyond the famous names: national, regional, zero-equity, sector and university programs, their terms, and how to judge fit. - [How to Apply to an Angel Group (and Get Funded)](https://zalarma.com/guides/angel-group-application/): How angel groups work, how to pick one, a readiness checklist, a copyable application summary, and what happens at screening, the pitch and diligence. - [Best Investor Databases for a Seed Round (2026)](https://zalarma.com/guides/best-investor-databases-seed-round/): OpenVC, Signal by NFX, Foundersuite, Crunchbase, VC Sheet, PitchBook and Zalarma compared for seed founders: best uses and free vs paid, checked Nov 2026. - [Advisors, Boards and Observer Seats at Seed](https://zalarma.com/guides/board-and-advisors/): How founders handle advisors, board seats and observer rights at pre-seed and seed: who gets what, what to give advisors, board composition and meetings. - [How to Build an Investor Target List That Closes](https://zalarma.com/guides/build-investor-target-list/): Build an investor target list that fits your round: five fit filters, how many names you need, a tiering rubric, where to find investors, and tracker columns. - [Cap Table Basics for First-Time Founders](https://zalarma.com/guides/cap-table-basics/): Cap table basics for founders: key terms, founder vesting and 83(b), a worked pre-seed to seed dilution example, SAFE stacking, option pools and staying clean. - [Closing Your Round: Signatures, Wires and Form D](https://zalarma.com/guides/closing-the-round/): How to close a pre-seed or seed round: signature packets, wire fraud safeguards, rolling closes, the 15-day Form D deadline, state notice filings and next steps. - [How to Cold Email Investors (With 7 Templates)](https://zalarma.com/guides/cold-email-investors/): Seven copyable cold email templates for investors: first touch, follow-up, traction update, angel group, family office, after a no, and a forwardable ask. - [Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) for Startups](https://zalarma.com/guides/crowdfunding-reg-cf/): How Reg CF works for startups: the $5M yearly cap, investor limits, financial statement tiers, Form C, testing the waters, and when crowdfunding fits your raise. - [Seed Data Room Checklist (Folders, Documents, Red Flags)](https://zalarma.com/guides/data-room-checklist/): A seed data room checklist: what to share at pre-seed vs seed, a copyable folder structure, legal basics like 83(b) and IP assignment, and red flags to fix. - [Investor Due Diligence Questions to Prepare For](https://zalarma.com/guides/due-diligence-questions/): The due diligence questions seed investors ask on team, market, product, traction, financials, legal and regulation, with strong answers and a copyable FAQ doc. - [Your First Investor Meeting: What to Expect](https://zalarma.com/guides/first-investor-meeting/): What happens in an introductory investor meeting: a prep checklist, a 30-minute agenda, likely questions, questions to ask, signals and a follow-up email. - [What to Do After an Investor Says No](https://zalarma.com/guides/follow-up-after-no/): How to respond when an investor passes: decode the type of no, ask for feedback and a referral, keep them warm with updates and know when to come back. - [A Realistic Fundraising Timeline, Week by Week](https://zalarma.com/guides/fundraising-timeline/): A week-by-week pre-seed and seed fundraising timeline: preparation, batched outreach, meetings, finding a lead, term sheet, closing and Form D. - [How Much to Raise at Pre-Seed and Seed](https://zalarma.com/guides/how-much-to-raise/): Work out how much to raise at pre-seed or seed: milestones, runway and buffer, a worked example, a dilution table, and matching the round to real check sizes. - [How to Find Angel Investors in Your City](https://zalarma.com/guides/how-to-find-angel-investors/): Where angel investors are outside the big hubs, what their checks look like, seven places to find them locally, a fit checklist and a cold note you can adapt. - [How to Pitch a Family Office (Founder's Guide)](https://zalarma.com/guides/how-to-pitch-family-offices/): How family offices invest in startups, how to find ones that fit your sector and city, how to get introduced, what to pitch, and a copyable intro request. - [Run Your Raise Like a Pipeline (Free Investor Tracker)](https://zalarma.com/guides/investor-crm/): Run your fundraise like a sales pipeline: clear stages, the columns that matter, a twice-weekly review, reading your funnel, and a free tracker layout. - [Monthly Investor Update Template (Copy and Paste)](https://zalarma.com/guides/investor-update-template/): A copyable monthly investor update template: what to include, cadence, a sample update, examples of strong asks, and how updates help you raise the next round. - [How to Find and Close a Lead Investor](https://zalarma.com/guides/lead-investor/): How to find and close a lead investor at pre-seed or seed: who can lead, filtering by check size, sequencing meetings, asking directly and what to do without one. - [Non-Dilutive Funding: SBIR, Grants and State Programs](https://zalarma.com/guides/non-dilutive-funding/): How startups fund R&D without giving up equity: SBIR and STTR phases and limits, state grants and matching funds, the R&D payroll tax credit, and prizes. - [Pre-Seed and Seed Pitch Deck Checklist, Slide by Slide](https://zalarma.com/guides/pitch-deck-checklist/): A slide-by-slide pitch deck checklist for pre-seed and seed founders: a table, a teaser deck outline, common mistakes and what to stress outside Silicon Valley. - [How Pre-Seed Valuations Are Set (SAFE Caps Explained)](https://zalarma.com/guides/pre-seed-valuation/): How pre-seed valuations and SAFE caps are set: working backward from raise and ownership, what moves the number, pre vs post-money SAFEs, and negotiation tips. - [How to Raise a Pre-Seed Round With No Network](https://zalarma.com/guides/raise-pre-seed-without-a-network/): A step-by-step plan to raise pre-seed with no investor network: build a target list by stage, sector and city, use angel groups and local funds, and close. - [Raising as an Immigrant Founder: Visas, Network, Pitch](https://zalarma.com/guides/raising-as-immigrant-founder/): How immigrant founders raise pre-seed and seed: visa questions to settle first, building a US investor network from zero, and pitching your background. - [Raising as a Woman Founder: Networks, Funds, Tactics](https://zalarma.com/guides/raising-as-woman-founder/): How women founders raise pre-seed and seed: women-focused angel groups and funds, reading real investor fit, answering risk questions, and a bigger pipeline. - [SAFE vs Convertible Note vs Priced Round, Explained](https://zalarma.com/guides/safe-vs-priced-round/): How SAFEs, convertible notes and priced rounds work, with worked dilution math, when each fits, and the SEC rules on accredited investors and Regulation D. - [Second-Time Founder With No Investor Network](https://zalarma.com/guides/second-time-founder-no-network/): For repeat founders who bootstrapped, sold or failed before and have no investor network: package your track record, mine contacts and raise faster. - [How to Read a Seed Term Sheet (Clause by Clause)](https://zalarma.com/guides/term-sheet-guide/): Read a seed term sheet line by line: valuation and option pool, liquidation preference math, anti-dilution, board and vetoes, and a push-back checklist. - [Traction Investors Expect at Each Stage](https://zalarma.com/guides/traction-metrics-by-stage/): What traction investors look for at pre-seed, seed and Series A, metrics by business model, check sizes by stage from our data, and how to present traction. - [The Warm Intro Playbook for Founders Who Know Nobody](https://zalarma.com/guides/warm-intro-playbook/): How to earn warm investor intros with no network: double opt-in, a forwardable blurb, mapping connectors like portfolio founders and lawyers, and tracking. ## Research - [Accelerators by State: Where Programs Invest](https://zalarma.com/research/accelerators-by-state/): 323 US accelerator investor records by state and Census region, with the largest programs, check sizes and stages. Most states have fewer than 10. - [Angel Investors by Sector: What US Angels Fund](https://zalarma.com/research/angel-investors-by-sector/): 5,982 US angels in the Zalarma investor database, ranked by the sectors they list: software, consumer, fintech, healthcare and more. Free data. - [Startup Check Sizes by Stage: 2026 Data](https://zalarma.com/research/check-sizes-by-stage/): The median US pre-seed investor in our database lists a $120K–$625K check. See check sizes by stage, investor type and region, with every band. - [Climate Investors Outside the Coasts (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/research/climate-investors-outside-coasts/): 1,021 US climate and energy investors in our database are outside CA, NY and MA. Texas leads, with a bigger climate share than any other state. - [Corporate VCs by Parent Industry (2026 Data)](https://zalarma.com/research/corporate-vc-by-industry/): 520 US corporate VC records grouped by the parent's industry, from software to pharma and energy, with stages, check sizes, sectors and locations. - [Family Offices in Startup Investing: The Data](https://zalarma.com/research/family-offices-and-startups/): 8,385 US startup-investor records in our database are family offices. See where they are by state and metro, and what the few who publish a thesis fund. - [Generalist vs Specialist Investors: The Data](https://zalarma.com/research/generalist-vs-specialist/): Of 21,687 US startup investors who list a sector, 45% are specialists. See how specialists and generalists differ by stage, check size, type and sector. - [The Healthcare Investor Map: State by State](https://zalarma.com/research/healthcare-investors-map/): 7,156 US healthcare startup investors in our database, mapped by state and metro. 32% are outside CA, NY and MA. See where healthcare is the local specialty. - [Startup Investor Density by US Metro (2026)](https://zalarma.com/research/investor-density-by-metro/): Which US metros have the most startup investors outside SF, NYC and Boston? Every metro ranked with angel and pre-seed counts, from the Zalarma investor database. - [The Micro-VC Landscape: Fund Sizes and Checks](https://zalarma.com/research/micro-vc-landscape/): 310 of 514 US venture firms with a recorded fund size run funds under $100M. See their stages, check sizes, sectors and where they are based. - [The Midwest Investor Report (2026)](https://zalarma.com/research/midwest-investor-report/): 2,036 startup investors across 12 Midwest states, by state, city, sector, stage and check size. Healthcare and edtech are over-represented versus the US. - [Pre-Seed Investors by State: Where Early Checks Are](https://zalarma.com/research/pre-seed-investors-by-state/): 2,814 of 8,313 pre-seed investors with a known US state are outside CA, NY and MA. See every state ranked, from the Zalarma investor database. - [The Southeast Investor Report (2026)](https://zalarma.com/research/southeast-investor-report/): 2,691 startup investors across 12 Southeast states, by state, metro, sector and check size. Angels and family offices carry more weight here than nationally. - [State of Pre-Seed 2026: Outside Silicon Valley](https://zalarma.com/research/state-of-pre-seed-2026/): 8,652 US investors list pre-seed in our database; 34% of those with a state are outside CA, NY and MA. Who they are, where they are, what they write. - [The Texas Investor Report (2026)](https://zalarma.com/research/texas-investor-report/): 1,654 startup investors in Texas by metro (Austin, Dallas, Houston), type, stage, sector and check size. Family offices lead; Austin leads pre-seed. ## Blog - [Arizona Startup Investors: Phoenix and Scottsdale](https://zalarma.com/blog/arizona-startup-investors-phoenix-scottsdale/): Arizona has 225 startup investor records in our database, and angels outnumber venture firms. How Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson founders raise. - [Atlanta and Georgia Startup Investors: The Data](https://zalarma.com/blog/atlanta-georgia-startup-investors/): Georgia holds 399 startup investor records in our database, 109 listing pre-seed. Who funds Atlanta founders, by stage, type and sector. - [Biotech Investors Outside Boston and the Bay Area](https://zalarma.com/blog/biotech-investors-outside-boston-and-the-bay-area/): 1,373 biotech-focused startup investor records in our database sit outside CA, NY and MA. Texas, Washington and the Triangle lead. How regional biotech raises. - [How to Build an Investor Target List From Scratch](https://zalarma.com/blog/build-investor-target-list-from-scratch/): A seven-step method for founders with no network to turn 33,282 US startup investor records into a focused list of 50 to 100 investors who fit. - [Check Sizes and Round Math for Pre-Seed Founders](https://zalarma.com/blog/check-sizes-and-round-math-for-pre-seed/): 43.5% of US investor records with a check size list $50K–$250K. How to plan how many investors your round needs, and how to structure it. - [Climate Tech Investors Outside California](https://zalarma.com/blog/climate-investors-outside-california/): 1,021 climate-focused startup investor records in our database sit outside CA, NY and MA. Texas leads with 177. Where climate founders should raise. - [Colorado Startup Investors: Denver and Boulder Data](https://zalarma.com/blog/colorado-startup-investors-denver-boulder/): Colorado has 512 startup investor records in our database, 191 listing pre-seed. Why Denver and Boulder are deep early-stage markets. - [Consumer and Retail Investors Outside the Coasts](https://zalarma.com/blog/consumer-brand-investors-outside-the-coasts/): 2,888 consumer-focused startup investor records in our database sit outside CA, NY and MA. Where consumer and food brands raise, and what investors want. - [Corporate VCs for Founders Outside Silicon Valley](https://zalarma.com/blog/corporate-vcs-for-founders-outside-silicon-valley/): Our database has 520 US corporate VC records. Where they are, what they fund and the questions to ask before taking a strategic investor's check. - [Family Offices Are a Bigger Source of Startup Checks](https://zalarma.com/blog/family-offices-startup-investors/): Family offices are 8,385 of 33,282 US startup investor records in our database, and 65% of the records in Dallas. Where they are and how to approach them. - [Fintech Investors Outside New York and the Bay Area](https://zalarma.com/blog/fintech-investors-outside-new-york/): 1,992 fintech-focused startup investor records in our database sit outside CA, NY and MA. Florida leads. Where fintech founders should raise. - [Florida Startup Investors: Miami, Tampa and Beyond](https://zalarma.com/blog/florida-startup-investors-miami-tampa/): Florida has 1,103 startup investor records in our database, 325 listing pre-seed and 406 family offices. Where Florida founders raise. - [Healthcare Startup Investors Outside the Coasts](https://zalarma.com/blog/healthcare-investors-outside-the-coasts/): 2,215 healthcare-focused startup investor records in our database sit outside CA, NY and MA. The states, metros and firms that fund health founders. - [How Angel Groups Work, and How to Pitch Them](https://zalarma.com/blog/how-angel-groups-work-and-how-to-pitch-them/): Angel groups often lead regional rounds. How screening, pitch meetings and diligence work, and how founders outside Silicon Valley get a yes. - [How to Follow Up With Investors (Without Being Annoying)](https://zalarma.com/blog/how-to-follow-up-with-investors/): Timing rules and copyable templates for following up with investors after a meeting, after silence and after a pass, built for founders in smaller markets. - [How to Sequence a Regional Pre-Seed or Seed Round](https://zalarma.com/blog/how-to-sequence-a-regional-seed-round/): The order you pitch investors changes your round. A five-phase sequence for founders outside Silicon Valley: insiders, a lead, then angels and family offices. - [Immigrant Founders: Raising Without a US Network](https://zalarma.com/blog/immigrant-founders-raising-without-a-us-network/): A practical playbook for immigrant founders outside Silicon Valley: map the network you have, translate your story, and find investors who back newcomers. - [Manufacturing and Industrial Startup Investors](https://zalarma.com/blog/manufacturing-industrial-startup-investors/): More than half of the 864 industrial-focused startup investor records in our database are outside CA, NY and MA. Where they are and what they want. - [Micro-VCs: Where They Are and What They Fund](https://zalarma.com/blog/micro-vcs-where-they-are-what-they-fund/): Our database has 195 US records tagged micro-VC; most list seed and $250K–$1M checks. Where they are, plus how to find small funds labeled as VCs. - [The Midwest Pre-Seed Map: Where the Early Checks Are](https://zalarma.com/blog/midwest-pre-seed-investor-map/): The 12 Midwest states hold 2,036 startup investor records in our database, 520 listing pre-seed. State by state: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota and more. - [Most Startup Investors Are Not in Silicon Valley](https://zalarma.com/blog/most-startup-investors-are-not-in-silicon-valley/): Of 28,944 US startup investor records with a known state, 63.6% are outside California and 10,508 are outside CA, NY and MA. See the 15 biggest states. - [Nashville and Tennessee Startup Investors: The Data](https://zalarma.com/blog/nashville-tennessee-startup-investors/): Tennessee has 273 startup investor records in our database, and healthcare is the top focus. Who funds Nashville founders and how to raise there. - [North Carolina Startup Investors: Charlotte and the Triangle](https://zalarma.com/blog/north-carolina-startup-investors-charlotte-triangle/): North Carolina has 396 startup investor records in our database, 257 listing seed. Charlotte fintech, Triangle life sciences and how to raise. - [Pennsylvania Startup Investors: Philly and Pittsburgh](https://zalarma.com/blog/pennsylvania-startup-investors-philadelphia-pittsburgh/): Pennsylvania has 387 startup investor records in our database, 305 listing seed. Philadelphia health, Pittsburgh deep tech and state programs. - [Pre-Seed vs Seed Investors: How the Pools Differ](https://zalarma.com/blog/pre-seed-vs-seed-investors-data/): 8,652 US startup investor records list pre-seed and 19,738 list seed. How investor types and check sizes change between the two stages. - [Raising in Texas: Austin, Dallas and Houston Compared](https://zalarma.com/blog/raising-in-texas-austin-dallas-houston/): Texas has 1,654 startup investor records in our database. Austin is venture-heavy, Dallas is 65% family offices, Houston leans climate. How to raise in each. - [Seattle and Washington Startup Investors: The Data](https://zalarma.com/blog/seattle-washington-startup-investors/): Washington has 758 startup investor records in our database, including 257 angels. How Seattle and Eastside founders raise pre-seed and seed. - [Second-Time Founders With No Investor Network](https://zalarma.com/blog/second-time-founders-no-investor-network/): Built a company before but never raised venture money? How second-time founders outside Silicon Valley turn experience into investor relationships fast. - [Should You Fly to SF or New York to Raise?](https://zalarma.com/blog/should-you-fly-to-sf-or-nyc-to-raise/): When a coastal fundraising trip makes sense for founders outside Silicon Valley, when to stay home, and how to plan a trip that turns into checks. - [Utah Startup Investors: Salt Lake City to Provo](https://zalarma.com/blog/utah-startup-investors-silicon-slopes/): Utah has 294 startup investor records in our database, and 94.1% of those with a stage list seed. Who funds Silicon Slopes founders. - [What Angel Investors Fund: Sectors Ranked](https://zalarma.com/blog/what-angel-investors-fund-sectors-ranked/): We counted the sectors listed by 5,982 US angel records. SaaS and consumer lead, but angels are over half of investors in manufacturing, food and proptech. - [Women Founders Raising Outside Silicon Valley](https://zalarma.com/blog/women-founders-raising-outside-silicon-valley/): A practical fundraising playbook for women founders in regional markets: find aligned investors, sequence around supporters and prepare for the questions you get. ## Comparisons - [Investor Databases for Founders Compared (2026)](https://zalarma.com/compare/best-investor-databases/): Ten investor databases and platforms compared for founders: who each fits, coverage and published pricing checked Nov 2026, plus how to choose for your raise. - [Zalarma vs AngelList: What Founders Should Know](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-angellist/): Zalarma vs AngelList: finding investors vs fund and SPV infrastructure, published pricing (SPVs from $8k setup, checked Nov 2026) and when to use each. - [Zalarma vs CB Insights: Which Fits a Founder's Raise?](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-cb-insights/): Zalarma vs CB Insights: who each is built for, coverage, pricing (CB Insights on request, as of Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when to pick each. - [Zalarma vs Crunchbase: Which Fits Your Raise?](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-crunchbase/): Zalarma vs Crunchbase for founders: data coverage, published pricing (checked Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when to choose each for your raise. - [Zalarma vs Dealroom: Investor Data for Founders Compared](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-dealroom/): Zalarma vs Dealroom: who each is built for, investor and company coverage, pricing (Dealroom per seat, quote on request, Nov 2026) and when to pick each. - [Zalarma vs OpenVC: Investor Search Compared](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-openvc/): Zalarma vs OpenVC: investor coverage, published pricing (OpenVC Premium $99/mo or $299/yr, checked Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when to pick each. - [Zalarma vs PitchBook: Investor Data for Founders](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-pitchbook/): Zalarma vs PitchBook: who each is built for, data coverage, pricing (PitchBook pricing on request as of Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when to pick each. - [Zalarma vs Signal by NFX: Investor Search Compared](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-signal-nfx/): Zalarma vs Signal by NFX: who each is for, investor coverage, pricing (Signal is free, checked Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when to pick each. - [Zalarma vs Tracxn: Investor Data for Founders Compared](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-tracxn/): Zalarma vs Tracxn: coverage, published pricing (Tracxn Lite free, Premium via sales, checked Nov 2026), strengths, limits and when founders should pick each. - [Zalarma vs Visible: Investor Search and Updates Compared](https://zalarma.com/compare/zalarma-vs-visible/): Zalarma vs Visible for founders: investor database, updates, data rooms, published pricing (Visible from $0, checked Nov 2026) and when to pick each. ## Glossary - [Accredited Investor: SEC Definition Explained](https://zalarma.com/glossary/accredited-investor/): Who counts as an accredited investor under SEC rules: the $200k income and $1M net worth tests, licenses, entities, and why it matters when you raise. - [Angel Group: What It Is and How to Pitch One](https://zalarma.com/glossary/angel-group/): An angel group is a network of individual investors who screen startups together and often invest side by side. How they work and how to pitch one. - [Anti-Dilution Protection: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/anti-dilution/): Anti-dilution protection adjusts an investor's conversion price if you later raise at a lower price. See broad-based vs full ratchet with a worked example. - [ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue): Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/arr/): ARR is the yearly value of your recurring subscription revenue. See how to calculate it, a worked example, what to exclude and why seed investors ask. - [Board Seat: What It Means When an Investor Asks](https://zalarma.com/glossary/board-seat/): A board seat gives an investor a vote on your company's board of directors. See how seed boards are usually built, a worked example and what to negotiate. - [Bridge Round: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/bridge-round/): A bridge round is short-term funding that extends runway to a milestone or to the next priced round. See how it works, a worked example and the risks. - [Burn Rate: Gross vs Net Burn With Examples](https://zalarma.com/glossary/burn-rate/): Burn rate is how fast your startup spends cash each month. See gross vs net burn, a worked example, and what investors look for at pre-seed and seed. - [Cap Table: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/cap-table/): A cap table lists who owns what in your startup: shares, options, SAFEs and notes. See a worked example and why a clean cap table matters at pre-seed. - [Cliff (Vesting Cliff): Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/cliff/): A vesting cliff is the waiting period before any equity vests, often one year. See how a cliff works, a worked example and why it matters for founders. - [Convertible Note: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/convertible-note/): A convertible note is a short-term loan that converts into equity at your next priced round. See how interest, maturity, caps and discounts work. - [Data Room: Definition and What to Include](https://zalarma.com/glossary/data-room/): A data room is the organized folder of documents investors review during diligence. See what to include at pre-seed and seed and a worked example. - [Dilution: Definition and Worked Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/dilution/): Dilution is the drop in your ownership percentage when your startup issues new shares. See how it's calculated, a worked example, and how to plan for it. - [Discount Rate (SAFEs and Notes) Explained](https://zalarma.com/glossary/discount-rate/): The discount rate on a SAFE or convertible note lets early investors convert at a lower price than new investors. See how it works with a worked example. - [Down Round: Definition and Worked Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/down-round/): A down round is a financing priced below the company's previous round. See what happens to ownership, how anti-dilution works, and how founders respond. - [Drag-Along Rights: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/drag-along/): Drag-along rights let a set majority force other shareholders to join a company sale. See how the thresholds work, a worked example and what founders watch. - [Due Diligence: What Investors Check Before They Invest](https://zalarma.com/glossary/due-diligence/): Due diligence is the checking investors do before they commit: team, market, product, finances and legal. See what to expect at seed and a worked example. - [Family Office: What It Is and How It Invests](https://zalarma.com/glossary/family-office/): A family office manages the wealth of one family or several. How family offices invest in startups, how they differ from VCs, and how to approach one. - [Form D: What Startups File With the SEC](https://zalarma.com/glossary/form-d/): Form D is the SEC notice startups file after selling securities under Rule 506(b) or 506(c). See the 15-day deadline, what it costs and a worked example. - [Information Rights: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/information-rights/): Information rights let investors receive regular financial reports from your company. See what's typical, a worked example and how to handle it at seed. - [Lead Investor: What They Do and How to Find One](https://zalarma.com/glossary/lead-investor/): A lead investor sets a round's terms, often writes the largest check and brings others along. How leading works and how pre-seed founders find a lead. - [Liquidation Preference: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/liquidation-preference/): A liquidation preference decides who gets paid first when a startup is sold. See 1x non-participating vs participating, with numbers for two exits. - [MFN Clause (Most Favored Nation): Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/mfn-clause/): An MFN clause lets an early investor adopt better terms you give later investors. See how an MFN SAFE works, a worked example and when to use one. - [Micro-VC: Definition and How They Invest](https://zalarma.com/glossary/micro-vc/): A micro-VC is a small venture fund that writes early checks, often at pre-seed and seed. Learn how micro-VCs work, how they size checks, and how to pitch one. - [MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue): Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/mrr/): MRR is the monthly value of your recurring subscription revenue. See how to calculate it, a month-by-month worked example, and what seed investors ask. - [Option Pool: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/option-pool/): An option pool is equity set aside for future employees. See how pool size affects your price per share, a worked example, and what to negotiate at seed. - [Participating Preferred: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/participating-preferred/): Participating preferred lets investors take their money back first and then share in what's left. See a worked exit example and why founders push back. - [Post-Money Valuation: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/post-money-valuation/): Post-money valuation is your company's value right after new investment. See the formula, a worked example, and why post-money SAFEs simplify dilution. - [Pre-Money Valuation: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/pre-money-valuation/): Pre-money valuation is your company's value just before new investment. See how it relates to post-money, how ownership is calculated, and an example. - [Pro Rata Rights: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/pro-rata-rights/): Pro rata rights let an investor buy into your future rounds to keep their ownership percentage. See how they work, a worked example, and when to offer them. - [Right of First Refusal (ROFR): Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/right-of-first-refusal/): A right of first refusal lets the company or investors buy shares before an existing holder sells them to an outsider. See how it works and why it matters. - [Rule 506(b): Private Placements Explained](https://zalarma.com/glossary/rule-506b/): Rule 506(b) lets startups raise unlimited money privately from accredited investors without general solicitation. See the SEC rules and a worked example. - [Rule 506(c): Raising With General Solicitation](https://zalarma.com/glossary/rule-506c/): Rule 506(c) lets startups publicly advertise a raise if every buyer is accredited and verified. See the SEC requirements, a worked example and the trade-offs. - [Runway: Definition, Formula and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/runway/): Runway is how many months your startup can operate before cash runs out. See the formula, a worked example, and how runway shapes when you raise. - [SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)](https://zalarma.com/glossary/safe/): What a SAFE is, how it converts into shares at your next priced round, a worked example with a post-money cap, and what pre-seed founders should watch for. - [Side Letter: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/side-letter/): A side letter gives one investor extra rights outside the main deal documents, such as pro rata or information rights. See an example and what to watch. - [Syndicate: How Angel Syndicates Invest](https://zalarma.com/glossary/syndicate/): A syndicate is a group of investors who back a deal together, often through one SPV led by a lead angel. See how it works, the costs and a worked example. - [TAM, SAM and SOM: Market Sizing With an Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/tam-sam-som/): TAM, SAM and SOM size your market from total demand to what you can win soon. See a bottom-up worked example and how seed investors read market slides. - [Term Sheet: What It Is and What to Check](https://zalarma.com/glossary/term-sheet/): A term sheet summarizes the key terms of an investment before final documents are drafted. What's in one, which parts bind, and what to check. - [Valuation Cap: Definition and Example](https://zalarma.com/glossary/valuation-cap/): A valuation cap sets the highest valuation at which a SAFE or convertible note converts. See how it works, a worked example, and how to pick a cap. - [Vesting: Definition and Example for Founders](https://zalarma.com/glossary/vesting/): Vesting means earning your equity over time. See how founder and employee vesting works, a worked example, and why investors expect it at pre-seed and seed. ## Company and product - [Zalarma: Find Investors Who Fund Founders Like You](https://zalarma.com/): Find the angels, angel groups, micro-VCs and family offices that back your stage, sector and city, and get a warm path in. Free match: 5 hand-picked investors for your round. - [About Zalarma: Investor Database for Startup Founders](https://zalarma.com/about/): Zalarma is an investor database for startup founders: 33,282 US startup investors by stage, check size, sector and state, plus a free 5-investor match list. - [Zalarma Blog: Fundraising Data & Advice](https://zalarma.com/blog/): Data briefs and practical advice for founders raising outside Silicon Valley: investors by region, family offices, angels and more. - [Changelog: What's New at Zalarma](https://zalarma.com/changelog/): Dated updates to Zalarma: new investor pages by state and sector, founder guides, research from our data, and product features, newest first. - [Compare Investor Databases for Founders](https://zalarma.com/compare/): Fair, sourced comparisons of Zalarma with Crunchbase, PitchBook, OpenVC and other investor databases, so founders can pick the right tool. - [Contact Zalarma](https://zalarma.com/contact/): Contact Zalarma: questions, app access, premium research, partnerships and data corrections. We reply within 2 business days. - [Zalarma FAQ: Matching, Data, Privacy & Access](https://zalarma.com/faq/): Answers about Zalarma: who it's for, where the investor data comes from, the free match list, privacy, app access and data corrections. - [For Founders Outside the Usual Circles](https://zalarma.com/for-founders/): Zalarma is for pre-seed to Series A founders outside Silicon Valley's circuit: every state, every sector, immigrant, women and second-time founders. - [For Investors: Your Listing, Corrections and Removal](https://zalarma.com/for-investors/): Listed in the Zalarma investor database? See what we show, correct or update your record, ask what we hold, or request removal. Listing is free. - [Get Matched With 5 Investors Who Fit Your Round](https://zalarma.com/get-matched/): Get 5 hand-picked investors who back your stage, sector, check size and city, each with a one-line why-they-fit, within 2 business days. Free; takes two minutes. - [Startup Fundraising Glossary](https://zalarma.com/glossary/): Plain-English definitions of fundraising terms for founders: SAFE, valuation cap, pro rata, liquidation preference, family office, micro-VC and more. - [Founder Guides: Raise Without a Network](https://zalarma.com/guides/): Practical fundraising playbooks for founders outside the usual circles: pre-seed without a network, cold emails, warm intros, decks, SAFEs and investor updates. - [How Zalarma Works: From Your Round to 5 Investors](https://zalarma.com/how-it-works/): How Zalarma matches your round with 5 hand-picked investors who fit your stage, sector, check size and city, and shows the warmest route to each. - [Startup Investors by State, City, Sector & Stage](https://zalarma.com/investors/): Browse 33,282 US startup investors by state, city, sector, stage and type: angels, family offices, micro-VCs and funds outside the usual hubs. - [Our Data: Sources, Methods & Coverage](https://zalarma.com/our-data/): How the Zalarma investor database is built: 85,848 records from public sources, how we count startup investors, and how to request corrections. - [Partners: Accelerators, Angel Groups and Founder Programs](https://zalarma.com/partners/): For accelerators, angel groups, incubators and university programs: share free investor data and playbooks with your founders and keep your own listing accurate. - [Press: Zalarma Facts, Data and Brand Assets](https://zalarma.com/press/): Press information for Zalarma: what it does, key numbers from the Zalarma investor database, data you can cite, brand assets and how to reach us. - [Pricing: Free Match List, Accounts & Premium](https://zalarma.com/pricing/): Start with 5 hand-picked investors matched to your round, free. 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