Micro VC
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
A small venture capital fund, usually focused on seed or pre-seed investing with smaller check sizes than large traditional firms. Micro VCs often compete on speed, access, and founder support rather than large reserves.
In plain English: A smaller venture fund that usually invests in very early-stage startups.
Example: "The pre-seed was led by a micro VC that specialized in developer-tool startups."