Episode 812 | The 2025 State of TinySeed

After funding 210+ B2B SaaS companies, what patterns have emerged?

In this episode, Rob Walling shares the 2025 State of TinySeed, from its first fund in 2018 to a global portfolio of over 210 B2B SaaS companies. He reflects on TinySeed’s growth, what the data reveals about today’s founders, funding trends, and the rise of AI-first startups.

Topics we cover:

(1:46) – How TinySeed began and the doubts it faced

(3:51) – Growing to 210+ portfolio companies and $60M raised

(11:15) – The rise of AI-first startups and “vibe-coded” apps

(13:09) – Record application numbers and founder trends in 2025

(19:58) – Why vertical SaaS is outperforming horizontal SaaS

(21:59) – The importance of founder community and shared experience

(25:06) – How TinySeed and MicroConf create long-term founder connections

Links from the Show:

Apply to TinySeed

Invest in TinySeed

TinySeed MentorsAccelerator Program Details — TinySeed

TinySeed Portfolio

The SaaS Playbook by Rob Walling

MicroConf - Community for Bootstrapped SaaS Founders

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