Haystack backs outlier founders at the earliest stages, primarily focusing on pre‑seed and seed rounds in software, AI, and deep‑tech sectors. They invest $500 K‑$2 M to support innovative companies ranging from enterprise software to autonomous‑vehicle platforms and hardware infrastructure. The firm leverages its Silicon Valley network to help founders scale globally.
Industries
Industry breakdown
Top industries in the portfolio
Geography
Geographic scope
Global
Geography breakdown
Darker regions = more portfolio companies
Top 5 countries
United States of America
83.7%Canada
4.7%United Kingdom
2.3%Countries with a higher share of the portfolio are shaded darker on the map.
Stages
Stage indicator
Pre-Seed → Seed
Stage breakdown
Portfolio by stage
Portfolio vintage
Companies by founded year
Fund details
Funds
Haystack V
Vintage 2019 • $50M
Haystack IV
$25M
Check sizes
Min: $500K
Typical: $700K
Max: $2M