Description
Haystack is a Seed‑stage venture capital firm that specializes in being the first institutional investor for ambitious founders. The firm backs technology startups at the earliest stages, focusing on founder quality, insight‑driven ideas, and large market opportunities, and supports companies through Seed to Series A and beyond.
Eligibility
• Technology startups at pre‑seed or seed stage
• Founders with strong product vision and execution capability
• Companies targeting large, scalable markets
• Often pre‑revenue or early revenue
Process
Deal Sourcing: Warm introductions, founder referrals, ecosystem network
Evaluation: Founder insight, market potential, product vision, early signals
Term Structure: Priced Seed rounds, SAFEs, or notes
Investment & Support: Capital investment plus active founder coaching and follow‑on support
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ $250K–$2M in seed capital
✔ First‑institutional‑check validation
✔ Hands‑on founder coaching and support
✔ Strong follow‑on and investor network access
✔ Long‑term venture partnership
