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 33,142 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 6 | $13.9M |
| Manufacturing | 2 | $4.1M |
| Information Technology | 1 | $3.5M |
| Payments | 1 | $2.1M |
| Blockchain | 1 | $3.5M |
| Advice | 1 | $600K |
| E-Commerce | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Beauty | 1 | $3.5M |
| Finance | 1 | $570K |
| B2C | 1 | $695K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | $17.0M |
| Chicago | 2 | $1.2M |
| Edinburgh | 1 | $1.1M |
| Oslo | 1 | $2.1M |
| Dover | 1 | $2.2M |
| Sacramento | 1 | $480K |
| Greenville | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Saint George | 1 | $3.0M |
| Orlando | 1 | $5.8M |
| Norwood | 1 | $3.5M |
NEX is run from Workspaces, where all of your team's data is safely kept and just utilized to teach IP-consistent models.
Metacarpal is a prosthesis design manufacturing company.
Cardboard's strive is to make SaaS subscription management smarter and more efficient for enterprises.
Katara is a cutting-edge agentic workflow automation technology that lets you manage a fleet of AI workers and expand your team's bandwidth.
Echelon is a high-efficiency money market that allows users to borrow and lend assets via non-custodial pools.
Sun Haven Partners is an investment advisory firm that is focused on the merger and acquisition of businesses.
Intelligent forecasting for forward-thinking businesses.
RxERP offers a serialized ERP system for pharmaceutical supply chain, spanning manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and 3PL providers.
EXeX is a software development company that develops AI-driven and enhanced surgical procedures for hospitals.
Vyvve is a beauty and skincare company that offers anti-aging skincare products made with natural and plant-based ingredients.
Sunset Legacy Partners is a entrepreneurial partnership company focused on acquiring and leading small and medium businesses.
Recri is an entertainment software firm that offers customized ticket subscription services for arts and local performance enthusiasts.
Locolla Limited is a shared micro-mobility company established in 2017, headquartered in Hong Kong.
Set-and-forget digital advertising for creators and micro businesses. SaaS, B2(micro)B.
Maxine's Heavenly Cookies are a safer option to mom's delectable baked cookies, gluten-free, non-GMO, soy-free, vegan, & natural nutrition.
RoomBeast is a hotel marketplace provinding B2B services all at one single interface.
NOW EXITED: PrimaDollar is an ESGTech and Fintech for international supply chains.(real-time ESG data and Trade Finance)
Curioseety is a platform that recommends travelers find and book authentic activities with local experts.
Outbound.io is a web-based tool that organizes the messages its users send around the actions their customers take.
AI-powered logistics orchestration platform connecting global trade to ensure product availability for importers
Therna Biosciences is a medicines development company that specializes in designing RNA therapeutics programme.
Pam is the most advanced AI receptionist for car dealerships. Pam answers every call and books more appointments for dealers.
Loman provides a 24/7 AI phone agent for restaurants, handling calls, taking orders, answering questions, and booking reservations.
Rhovica Neuroimaging is a rapid and safe placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) and is a lifesaving emergency procedure.
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.
$500K - $5M
The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 33,142 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.
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 33,142 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.
Perfect for: B2B sales teams targeting seed companies, investors exploring opportunities, and service providers looking for companies that just raised capital and are ready to scale.
Get Started - Access Contact InformationJoin thousands of sales teams, investors, and service providers using VCBacked