Seed is broken. Here’s how to fix it.
Seed is a different game now than it was 10 years ago, for both founders and investors. It deserves a rethink.
SoS
Seeds of Science is an organization dedicated to promoting creativity and diversity of thought in science. Founded in September, 2021 by Dr. Dario Krpan (the London School of Economics), Sergey Samsonau (formerly of New York University), and Roger's Bacon (pseudonymous blogger), our first project
“Open Source” Seeds Loosen Big Ag’s Grip on Farmers – World Sensorium / Conservancy
A handful of companies own the patents on virtually every seed planted in the US. Now, a new crop of unowned seeds is bringing biodiversity back to farming.
Alliance of Native Seedkeepers
Discover unique heirloom and non-GMO seeds at Alliance of Native Seedkeepers. As a Native American-led store, we specialize in over 1,500 varieties, preserving the rich heritage and biodiversity of indigenous agriculture. Shop now to contribute to sustainable, community-focused farming practices.
Introducing The Unusual Method
From Unusual Ventures’ inception, our mission has been clear: to redefine seed stage investing and build a firm that would provide founders with a distinct advantage through the hardest leg of a startup journey—from Idea to Product Market fit. Today we’ve taken an important step towards fulfilling our mission. We are proud to officially make available The Unusual Method and our Unusual Field Guide.
Three Things Seed Stage Founders Need Most from VCs
John Vrionis breaks down the three core components necessary to deliver excellent service in VC.
Seed Round - Vylit - Crunchbase Funding Round Profile
Discover innovative companies and the people behind them.
Funds that lead pre-seeds — Curated VC Funds
A curated list of investors who write first checks at the earliest stage, backing founders before traction when conviction matters most. View this sheet and more on VC Sheet, where founders find the right investors for their round. Curated by Mat Vogels.
Pre Seed Round - MintStars - Crunchbase Funding Round Profile
Discover innovative companies and the people behind them.
America’s Seed Fund – NSF SBIR/STTR | NSF SBIR
America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation (NSF SBIR/STTR) supports startups with research and development funding to create technologies.
Raising the Bar Even Higher for Seed Stage Founders
We are thrilled to announce that we have raised our second fund of $400M to continue executing on our vision to raise the bar higher for early stage founders.
The gift of growing an absurd amount of tomatoes
There’s something miraculous about starting a tomato from seed. A tiny seed that sprouts into a little seedling in March becomes a six-foot-tall plant that can produce dozens of tomatoes through September. Such natural abundance, all from a single plant.
UJAMAA SEEDS: Culturally Meaningful Seeds
At UJAMAA SEEDS we cultivate and distribute culturally meaningful seeds. In addition to plant types, our seed collections are organized by regional and ethnic/cultural traditions. Search African Garden, Asian Garden, Caribbean Garden, European Garden, First Nation Garden, Latin American Garde, and Southern Soul Garden.
Founders Hub | Transform Finance
The founder playbook for building a company that lasts and stays true to why you started it. Research, case studies, and practical tools for incorporation, fundraising terms, board structure, ownership, and culture.
Anatomy of a Seed Round
An inside view into what raising a seed round during the pandemic is like.
