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) | 4 | $8.4M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $4.8M |
| Analytics | 2 | $10.0M |
| Health Care | 2 | $3.0M |
| Broadcasting | 1 | $2.5M |
| App Discovery | 1 | $500K |
| Small and Medium Businesses | 1 | $500K |
| Audio | 1 | $294K |
| Database | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Real Estate | 1 | $776K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 | $2.5M |
| Rochester | 1 | $500K |
| West Palm Beach | 1 | $280K |
| Panama City | 1 | $500K |
| Lurgashall | 1 | $294K |
| A Coruña | 1 | Undisclosed |
| San Francisco | 1 | $5.5M |
| Berlin | 1 | $1.0M |
| Nashville | 1 | $3.5M |
| West New York | 1 | $3.9M |
Sport Buff is a real-time fan engagement broadcast media for next-generation gamification.
Umbria is a software company that helps non-technical businesses to create and modify AR software.
Vinyl Fish Club NFT is your access to social membership. NFT ownership grants members an upscale concierge dining environment.
Hero assists Latam SMBs in organizing their costs without the need of pen and paper.
Golf Guru is a smartphone app that produces guided audio sessions to assist users in improving their mental game and playing better golf.
Arengu develops a low-code platform to easily sign up and onboard users to API's.
Datacy provides businesses with real-time and complete intelligence on consumer behavior across all products, platforms, and sites.
Scientific Diagnostic-SaaS that helps HR to achieve a 5x better pre-selection and avoid 30 % of their bad hires before the first interview.
The System of Record for Conversation Data
Emitrr is a complete business toolbox helps local businesses communicate and engage customers through text messages and automation.
Orby creates AI-driven indoor flying robots that automate inventory checks, mapping, and asset tracking for warehouses and retail spaces.
Zown is a technology-driven real estate service that provides a simple, stress-free way for people to buy or sell their homes.
AI-native scheduling and workforce management platform for healthcare.
Kush Marketplace is a wholesale marketplace for the cannabis industry.
Resurface makes every user API calls a durable transaction for troubleshooting, remediation, and rich data sets.
Software for firefighters, by firefighters. Quick maps, user-friendly data processing, map with drones, and share insights with ease.
SoFresh is a manufacturer of a packaging material with an organic vapor to extend the shelf life of fresh foods.
AO Labs provides a playground where Web 3 communities can collaborate, create, compete, and be themselves.
Normod is a manufacturing company that designs and retails modular and customizable furniture for modern homes.
Antegenes is a digital health company implementing advanced genetic tests for personalized prevention of cancer and other complex diseases.
Bits set up automatic investments at regular intervals within the Bits app to strengthen the value of your micro-investments.
Helping authorities to provide citizen-centric digital services
Carefeed is modernizing senior living with a single platform that saves staff time and helps families feel more connected.
Bounty helps creators monetize brand reviews and recommendations on social media.
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.
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