America's Seed Fund

Government

America's Seed Fund is the U.S. government's SBIR/STTR program, administered by the Small Business Administration alongside federal science agencies, awarding non-dilutive grants to early-stage technology startups. It funds proof-of-concept work and R&D through a phased award structure without requiring equity or IP.

5+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Pre-Seed
Seed
Founded
1982
Website
sbir.gov
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
5
Last Investment
Jan 2020
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Funds early-stage technology startups solving federal research priorities, prioritizing scientific merit and commercialization potential while letting founders retain full equity.

America's Seed Fund is a Government firm. It has made 5 investments, including Boston Materials and AXNANO LLC.

Portfolio2

Co-investors11

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Venture Capital ×8 · Bank ×1 · Accelerator ×1 · 1 shared rounds

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