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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 5 | $7.1M |
| Health Care | 2 | $9.4M |
| Business Development | 1 | $5.0M |
| GovTech | 1 | $35.0M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $400K |
| FinTech | 1 | $425K |
| Clean Energy | 1 | $727K |
| Hospitality | 1 | $1.5M |
| Information Services | 1 | $4.6M |
| Agriculture | 1 | $6.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 2 | $5.4M |
| Birmingham | 1 | $2.7M |
| Washington | 1 | $400K |
| Berlin | 1 | $4.6M |
| Menlo Park | 1 | $35.0M |
| Stockholm | 1 | $500K |
| Columbus | 1 | $400K |
| Santa Barbara | 1 | $425K |
| Huntington Beach | 1 | $6.0M |
| Vällingby | 1 | $727K |
Adaptive Insurance is an insurance company that assists businesses in building financial resilience against weather-related events.
Healome Therapeutics is a healthcare company that develops treatments for ocular surface diseases.
Adelar Intel is a developer of AI-powered intelligence platform enabling due diligence and reputational risk assessment.
ARC Intelligence operates as a supplier of data systems driven by AI for small and medium-sized businesses.
Arkenstone Defense is a compliance and operations software platform for defense contractors.
Blaise is developing a software platform driven by AI that will allow businesses to develop unique commercial apps.
B-Paid is a fintech company that offers a digital payments platform for logistics, transportation, and service industry companies.
BuyerCaddy provides a strategic lens for future tech purchases and current savings.
Cableteque is software created by wire harness experts for wire harness enthusiasts.
Caplyzer develops and patented a new solution for water electrolysis.
ChitterChatter is a developer of AI-powered language learning platform delivering personalized speaking practice and feedback.
Glamp Island is a hospitality company that offers island travel accommodation in the form of overwater glass domes.
Greenhouse OS provides customizable CRM software for estate agents with prospecting, listings, messaging, and sales progression tools.
An e-care company with expertise in developing communities or shared interest groups
IMIO's natural, microbe-based fertilizers outperform chemicals, increasing yields and improving soil health for regenerative agriculture.
Allswell is a community-first mental health care that provides virtual mental health therapy services for the queer adults.
Kyma Concepts is an engineering and manufacturing company that develops precision components for the aerospace industry.
Light in Motion is a computer technology company that focuses on advanced computer and optical hardware.
Lubbock Guys is a restaurant company that offers dining,food and beverage services.
Original Creation creates the digital product passport and supply chain transparency of the future.
Panora is predicated on the firm notion that technology should improve the broker's skills, not replace it.
Rydal Service Partners is an operator of residential home services platform acquiring and growing trusted plumbing service businesses.
SINOM is a web platform that provides a comprehensive approach to planning sustainable maintenance and renovations.
EvlaBio is a biotech company focused on the development of drug programs that address significant unmet medical needs.
FlexThis is an online marketplace that rents bikes for any duration to minimize transportation pollution.
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 24,429 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 24,429 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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