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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
$52.2M
Avg Funding
$2.1M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)6$23.3M
Blockchain4$9.0M
Food and Beverage2$2.3M
Apps1Undisclosed
Automotive1$3.5M
Consulting1Undisclosed
Collection Agency1$500K
Communities1$795K
Information Technology1$2.8M
Mental Health1$2.5M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Paris2$600K
Tokyo1$601K
London1$5.0M
Dover1$9.0M
Los Altos1$3.5M
Warragul1$1.5M
Bakirkoy1$1.9M
Siklós1$483K
Napa1$550K
San Antonio1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Tokyo, Japan
Blockchain

Apas Port is a NFT production firm that provides Web3 sessions, straining, and advisory services to clients seeking NFT projects.

$601K raised
Aug 2024
Paris, France
Apps

Cauri Money specializes in financial technology with a wide range of digital banking solutions via app for fund transfer.

Aug 2024
London, United Kingdom
Blockchain

Rhinestone is building a platform to enable a secure ecosystem of smart account modules and, with it, permissionless wallet innovation.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2024
Dover, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rivalz Network is an AI-Driven DePIN RollApp.

$9.0M raised
Aug 2024
Los Altos, United States
Automotive

Altos Radar accelerate the development and implementation of 4D Imaging Radar technology.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2023
Warragul, Australia
Blockchain

BTCX Token is a hybrid of Bitcoin's traditional financial concepts with Ethereum blockchain technologies.

$1.5M raised
Aug 2023
Bakirkoy, Turkey
Blockchain

Hungri Games is a mobile game company crafting mid-core gaming experiences for mass audience.

$1.9M raised
Aug 2023
Siklós, Hungary
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

iBar is an AI inventory app that provides restaurant management services.

$483K raised
Aug 2023
Napa, United States
Food and Beverage

Moveable Feast provides food designed for 4, 8, or 12 people.

$550K raised
Aug 2023
San Antonio, United States
Consulting

BrandTruth is a brand strategy and marketing SaaS for teams

Aug 2022
Mexico City, Mexico
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

JAAK We are a biometrics startup and we help our clients solve user onboarding and identity theft

$2.0M raised
Aug 2022
Santa Monica, United States
Collection Agency

SubHub develops the best smart contracts solutions, and marketplace AI platform, for the US construction Industry.

$500K raised
Aug 2021
Denver, United States

Matchbets.com is a peer to peer sports betting for traditional online sportsbook and casino.

Aug 2021
Jersey City, United States
Communities

Kotofit is an indoor sports community for badminton, pickleball, ping pong, coaching, and other skill-based games.

$795K raised
Aug 2026
Champaign, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Archean Sciences builds AI-powered biological systems to decode the brain and accelerate discovery through autonomous experimentation.

$385K raised
Aug 2026
College Grove, United States
Information Technology

Arc Series One is a tech based firm currently operating in stealth.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2026
Hurstville, Australia
Mental Health

Kantoko is a dedicated Australian mental health platform.

$2.5M raised
Aug 2026
Houston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AGent Energy connects backup generators to energy markets and provides monitoring and remote management software.

$11.0M raised
Aug 2026
Gaziantep, Turkey
Casual Games

Rotatelab is an independent game studio based in Gaziantep. Rotatelab develops Casual and Hyper-Casual Mobile Games.

Aug 2026
Flagstaff, United States
Analytics

Clarity Technology Solutions is a developer of AI business intelligence systems transforming complex data into actionable insights.

$4.4M raised
Aug 2026
Wellington, New Zealand
Accounting

Sterling develops AI software that automates routine finance and accounting workflows.

$2.2M raised
Aug 2026
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3852.ai uses predictive artificial intelligence to develop a combination treatments for difficult-to-treat illnesses.

$435K raised
Aug 2026
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Digital Entertainment

Bula provides a mobile wallet and platform for organizing, staking, and settling peer-to-peer skill-based golf bets and matches.

$300K raised
Aug 2026
Paris, France
Information Services

Simplicia automates recovery of occupational accident and illness benefits, managing cash flow discrepancies.

$600K raised
Aug 2026
Groombridge, United Kingdom
Food and Beverage

Stocked is a food delivery app that offers ready-to-eat meals.

$1.8M raised
Aug 2025
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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
$2.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
11
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

4 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Paris
2 companies
2.Tokyo
1 companies
3.London
1 companies
4.Dover
1 companies
5.Los Altos
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.

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