TinySeed

TinySeed is an investment firm and accelerator specifically designed to support independent, capital-efficient B2B SaaS businesses. The firm provides funding, mentorship, and a strong community to help founders scale their software companies without the pressures often associated with traditional venture capital. TinySeed aims to foster sustainable growth, allowing founders to retain control over their businesses and avoid the 'unicorn-or-bust' mentality prevalent in some startup ecosystems.

The firm was co-founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Rob Walling and Einar Vollset. They identified a significant gap in the market for early-stage funding options for SaaS companies that preferred to bootstrap or grow without seeking massive, dilutive venture capital rounds. TinySeed was created as an alternative, offering a year-long remote accelerator program for founders below $1M ARR and a SaaS Institute for more established founders who have surpassed $1M ARR, providing advanced coaching and a peer community.

TinySeed's portfolio includes a diverse range of B2B SaaS companies. Notable investments and companies that have benefited from their programs include ScrapingBee, Userlist, Castos, and SignWell. These companies highlight TinySeed's focus on providing resources that extend runway, offer expert advice, and build a supportive network for founders navigating growth challenges.

The TinySeed team is composed of experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals. General Partners Rob Walling and Einar Vollset bring extensive backgrounds in founding, scaling, and exiting SaaS businesses, as well as deep involvement in the MicroConf community. The team also includes experts in product, program direction, operations, and marketing, complemented by a vast network of mentors who are successful SaaS founders and subject-matter experts, providing invaluable guidance to portfolio companies.