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) | 3 | $7.8M |
| Biotechnology | 2 | $2.2M |
| Employment | 1 | $1.0M |
| Blockchain | 1 | $250K |
| Professional Services | 1 | $250K |
| Decentralized Finance (DeFi) | 1 | $5.2M |
| Sustainability | 1 | $1.3M |
| Apps | 1 | $300K |
| Fleet Management | 1 | $293K |
| Construction | 1 | $2.8M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 | $1.8M |
| San Francisco | 3 | $6.3M |
| Delaware | 1 | $1.0M |
| Palo Alto | 1 | $6.0M |
| Charlottesville | 1 | $1.3M |
| Singapore | 1 | $250K |
| Leawood | 1 | $250K |
| Atlanta | 1 | $855K |
| Saskatoon | 1 | $1.3M |
| Middletown | 1 | Undisclosed |
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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.
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