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Seed9
Seed9 is a firm that invests in emerging market-based startups with global ambitions. It has made 6 investments, including a Series G investment in Anthropic...
Seed9
Seed9 is a firm that invests in emerging market-based startups with global ambitions. It has made 6 investments, including a Series G investment in Anthropic on February 12, 2026. Seed9 has also facilitated 2 portfolio exits, with Alima exiting on March 24, 2026.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Wilmington
Corporate office
Wilmington, DE, United States
Principals
Jackie Rogowski
Team Member
Maciej Szczepaniak
Team Member
David Anderson
Team Member
David Lacklen
Team Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Seed9 raise outside capital or invest only partner money?
Seed9 operates as a syndicate that combines the founders' own capital with participation from an angel investor network spanning five continents. The firm does not disclose whether it has raised a formal fund vehicle or accepts institutional limited-partner commitments.
What does Seed9 provide beyond the check?
The firm pairs funding of up to $250,000 with operational mentorship and direct market access. The principals bring product-building and scaling experience from their time at Google and YouTube, and portfolio companies can draw on a network of strategic advisors with expertise in product, marketing, and B2B and B2C sales. Seed9 also facilitates introductions to potential customers, partners and follow-on investors globally.
What investment stages does Seed9 target?
The firm targets early-stage startups, with an explicit focus on pre-seed rounds. Its standard check size is up to $250,000, positioned to provide the initial capital founders need to reach product-market fit and prepare for subsequent institutional rounds.
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