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Recently Funded Seed Startups

Seed stage companies are early-stage startups that have validated their initial concept and are building traction. These companies typically raise $500K-$3M to develop their product and acquire first customers.

Explore 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$75.2M
Avg Funding
$3.0M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$14.7M
Singapore3$5.8M
London2$5.7M
San Francisco2$4.5M
Seattle1$6.0M
Hudson1$750K
Chicago1$325K
Cleveland1$3.0M
Raleigh1$3.5M
Çankaya1$1.4M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Seattle, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Otto is a travel tech company that uses AI to plan, book and execute business trips.

$6.0M raised
Aug 2024
Hudson, United States
Construction

ReadyDig is a retail company that offers heavy equipment such as excavators, compactors, wheel loaders, road graders and haul trucks.

$750K raised
Aug 2024
Chicago, United States
Financial Services

SharpeMachine offers multi-factor long/short investment portfolios using trend-following strategies in equity risk factors.

$325K raised
Aug 2024
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sizzle AI operates as a free app that helps you solve problems step-by-step.

$7.5M raised
Aug 2023
Singapore, Singapore
CleanTech

Rent-to-own solar for homeowners and small businesses in Southeast Asia

$1.3M raised
Aug 2023
Cleveland, United States
Compliance

Zivian Health is an administrative platform helping healthcare organizations find great collaborating physicians.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
Raleigh, United States
Biotechnology

Jellatech is a B2B biotech business that produces pure, animal-free collagen and gelatin.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2023
Çankaya, Turkey
B2B

Hoopla is an e-commerce platform that digitizes retailers with user-friendly applications to transform conventional distributorship.

$1.4M raised
Aug 2023
London, United Kingdom
Information Technology

Borderless is a workforce migration platform.

$3.2M raised
Aug 2023
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Child Care

First school-focused digital health ecosystem in LatAm.

$2.5M raised
Aug 2023
Mendota, United States
Education

Creatively Focused is an educational platform that reduces burnout of special educators through support and technology.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
Tokyo, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

iSiP is a company that creates AI and machine-learning products to improve the efficiency of the drug discovery process.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The AI Agent Built for Frontend Developement

$4.5M raised
Aug 2023
Cambridge, United States
Retail

ScribeUp embeds subscription management into the banking experiences of fintechs, banks & credit unions

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
London, United Kingdom
Broadcasting

Sport Buff is a real-time fan engagement broadcast media for next-generation gamification.

$2.5M raised
Aug 2022
Boston, United States
Audio

TVCoins is a free, white-label video streaming service that offers live programming and video-on-demand via an app.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2022
New York, United States
Advice

Navigator Healthcare offers personalized guidance for rapid access to effective, evidence-based treatment.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2022
San Diego, United States
Analytics

SaaS, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Mobile Analytics

$4.0M raised
Aug 2022
Albany, United States
Blockchain

Aldora.io is a metaverse focused games market research firm.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2022
San Francisco, United States
Data Integration

Create, collaborate on, and explain compensation practices from day zero.

Aug 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Blockchain

Credify is a embedded finance platform providing innovative solutions for secure data management and financial services.

$1.7M raised
Aug 2022
New York, United States
Analytics

Dandi Technologies provides an AI-powered people analytics platform that helps organizations improve workforce insights and DEI decisions.

$3.7M raised
Aug 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
Animation

Hashbane Interactive is an entertainment provider that provides services in video games, design, and animation.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2022
Burlington, United States
Child Care

Mamava delivers design solutions for nursing mother on the go, making the friendlier place for women to pump or breastfeed.

$1.4M raised
Aug 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Information Technology

PixCap is a web-based platform for designers to find, create and export 3D designs.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2022
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What is Seed Funding?

Seed funding is typically the first significant round of institutional or angel capital a startup raises. Companies at the seed stage usually have a working product or a strong prototype and are beginning to acquire early customers. This stage bridges the gap between concept validation and achieving the traction needed for a Series A.

Typical Funding Range

$500K - $5M

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Seed funding is used to refine the product based on early customer feedback, build out the core team (typically engineering and go-to-market roles), establish initial go-to-market channels, and generate enough traction to raise a Series A within 12-18 months.

Who Invests at the Seed Stage?

Seed-stage investors include angel investors, seed-focused venture capital firms, and accelerator programs. Notable seed-stage investors include firms like First Round Capital, Precursor Ventures, and Initialized Capital, as well as individual angels with domain expertise.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Seed-stage startups are typically evaluated on early revenue or user growth, the size and defensibility of their target market, product-market fit signals, and the strength of the founding team. Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) in the low five figures or strong user engagement metrics are common benchmarks.

Seed Funding Trends

Based on 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.0M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.Singapore
3 companies
3.London
2 companies
4.San Francisco
2 companies
5.Seattle
1 companies

How to Find Seed Startups

Finding companies that have recently raised seed funding is valuable for sales teams, investors, recruiters, and service providers. Seed startups are actively spending their newly raised capital on tools, talent, and services, making them ideal prospects. VCBacked tracks 24,429 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.

You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Seed artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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