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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
$52.6M
Avg Funding
$2.1M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$10.9M
Health Care2$3.7M
Food and Beverage2$2.8M
Environmental Consulting2$5.0M
Automotive1$150K
Creative Agency1$487K
Charity1$2.0M
3D Printing1$923K
Finance1$1.0M
Art1$5.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Paris3$3.8M
San Francisco2$6.6M
Singapore2$14.1M
Groningen1$3.3M
Fayetteville1$150K
Woonsocket1$2.0M
Anglet1$923K
Les Auvergnes1$1.0M
Antwerp1$1.8M
Los Angeles1$5.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

QLU intelligently automates prospect research and outreach for IT and executive recruiters.

$5.0M raised
Jul 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

QuAIL Technologies is a quantum AI company merging AI and quantum computing for finance, healthcare, and agriculture.

$1.6M raised
Jul 2023
Groningen, The Netherlands
Health Care

Reyedar manufactures screening and diagnostic equipment for visual and neurodegenerative diseases.

$3.3M raised
Jul 2023
Fayetteville, United States
Automotive

Tesseract Structural Innovations develops the Uniform Deceleration Unit that prevents serious injuries from offset crashes.

$150K raised
Jul 2022
Paris, France
Creative Agency

Views is an online magazine created in 2016 to identify, identify and share the best of today's youth culture.

$487K raised
Jul 2022
Woonsocket, United States
Charity

Giving everyone the chance to win incredible prizes while giving back to charity. "The Good Comes Back".

$2.0M raised
Jul 2022
Anglet, France
3D Printing

Wyve designs and manufacturers reclyable 3D printing surfboards.

$923K raised
Jul 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Peakflo provides AI-powered software to automate accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, and finance workflows.

$4.1M raised
Jul 2022
Les Auvergnes, France
Finance

Kresus provides early payment, financing, and short-term cash investment solutions.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022
Antwerp, Belgium
Food and Beverage

Any beer you like mixed together in just a few seconds!

$1.8M raised
Jul 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Art

Digital art platform including a micro-LED display with iconic design, proprietary optimization algorithm for generative art and video.

$5.0M raised
Jul 2022
New York, United States
Food and Beverage

Dona Vega Mezcal is a premium label spirit intended to produce a mysterious and delicious drinking experience.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022
Hamburg, Germany
Banking

Etvas is a digital marketplace for value-added services.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Media and Entertainment

Game Space provides an embedded SDK version which allows the gaming company to have an NFT Marketplace

$10.0M raised
Jul 2022
Montréal, Canada
CivicTech

HALEO Clinic is a clinically proven SaaS sleep improvement solution that helps organizations reduce the costs of employees with poor sleep.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2022
London, United Kingdom
Environmental Consulting

Inhabit is a web platform helping businesses achieve net zero.

$1.4M raised
Jul 2022
Bilbao, Spain
Biotechnology

InsektLabel Biotechis a biotechnology ompany that insects into the global agri-food chain.

$462K raised
Jul 2022
Tartu, Estonia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Explainable AI-based platform that provides detailed and unbiased screening of the candidates' profiles.

$250K raised
Jul 2022
Paris, France
Communities

Kessel platform allows for the publication of texts, newsletters, and paid subscriptions.

$1.4M raised
Jul 2022
Paris, France
Fashion

Mokki makes circular economy the new normal, creating a one-stop destination for reselling - donating - recycling your items.

$1.8M raised
Jul 2022
Starnberg, Germany
Forestry

Pina Earth is a climate tech startup unlocking carbon markets for European forest owners.

Jul 2022
Miramar Beach, United States
Health Care

ProVEDA is a wellness company that provides professional-grade plant-based pain relief solutions.

$400K raised
Jul 2022
Philadelphia, United States
Computer

PurpleCloud Technologies offers a mobile enterprise platform to simplify hotel management and operations.

$250K raised
Jul 2022
Vourles, France
Environmental Consulting

Revcoo captures CO2 from industrial emissions using innovative technology to recover it in a short circuit.

$3.6M raised
Jul 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Blockchain

Rungie is an operator of a blockchain platform dedicated to creating communities in Web 3 environments.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2022
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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
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Paris
3 companies
2.San Francisco
2 companies
3.Singapore
2 companies
4.Groningen
1 companies
5.Fayetteville
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.

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.

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