# signals Pre-Seed

> signals Pre-Seed is a VC fund in Berlin backing Software, SaaS and Artificial Intelligence. See 3 investments, round sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Mar 2021
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellosignals/
- Website: https://hellosignals.com/signals-pre-seed-program
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellosignals/

signals Pre-Seed is a VC fund in Berlin focused on Software and SaaS. signals Pre-Seed invests in B2B software-based solutions for small and medium-sized businesses as well as in category-defining solutions for enterprises in the DACH region. We invest up to €250k to provide early-stage founders with an adequate runway. In addition to this, we provide founders with individualized mentoring and office space where andwhen needed so they can concentrate on what matters most — working on their product and gaining customers. signals Pre-Seed is a joint investment program of signals and signals Venture Capital. signals Venture Capital deploys a €100 million venture capital fund, focusing on Seed and Series A stage startups with software-centric B2B business models across all enterprise segments. The portfolio companies benefit not only from classic venture capital support, but also from the extensive signals ecosystem, comprising renowned German and European partners, industry experts, and diverse distribution channels.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | $549k–$1.3M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 3 | 100% |
| SaaS | 2 | 67% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | 67% |
| Apps | 1 | 33% |
| FinTech | 1 | 33% |

11 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Seed | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Round size | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monite | Monite is an AI-powered Embedded AR/AP provider – it lets SMB platforms (vSaaS, payment providers, fintechs) embed AR/invoicing, AP automation/bill pay & cashflow management into their interface in 3-5 weeks. We power dozens of platforms across US, EU, and other regions. We are backed by Valar Ventures, ThirdPrime, P72,s16,Audeo, founders of Klarna & Nium, and executives from Plaid, PayPal & Square. | $1.3M | Pre-Seed | Mar 04, 2021 |  |
| Phantasma Labs | At Phantasma Labs we are revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through cutting-edge AI technology. Our foundational industrial AI models redefine production planning optimization, delivering plans and schedules that surpass industry benchmarks by 30%, generated a staggering 200x faster than conventional solutions and delivering measurable ROI injust 3-6 months. What sets us apart is our innovative use of Reinforcement Learning AI. By leveraging Digital Twins for model training, we eliminate the need for large datasets, making our approach more efficient and scalable. |  | Seed | Sep 03, 2020 |  |
| Meisterwerk | Meisterwerk provides a SaaS operating system for SMB field service and craftsman companies. They offer services that include operational planning, mobile time tracking, digital forms, information exchange, and their own workflows. Meisterwerk helps to communicate between the office and the workforce. | $549K | Pre-Seed | Jan 28, 2020 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Signals Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/signals-vc) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [APEX Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/apex-ventures-12df) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [APEX Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/apex-ventures-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Entrepreneurs First](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/entrepreneur-first) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Entrepreneurs First](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/entrepreneurs-first) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Inventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/inventures-turkey) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does signals Pre-Seed invest in?

signals Pre-Seed invests primarily in Software, SaaS and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Germany. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What round sizes does signals Pre-Seed invest in?

signals Pre-Seed typically joins rounds of $549k–$1.3M at Pre-Seed. These are whole funding-round sizes, not signals Pre-Seed's own check, which is rarely disclosed: the 10th–90th percentile of the confirmed public funding rounds signals Pre-Seed took part in.

### When did signals Pre-Seed last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for signals Pre-Seed closed in Mar 2021. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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