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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 33,142 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
33,142
Total Funding
$32.2M
Avg Funding
$1.3M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Austin2$5.5M
London2$542K
Virgin1$2.8M
San Francisco1Undisclosed
Lincoln1$1.0M
Ardmona1$410K
Hørsholm1$1.9M
New Castle1$200K
Sunnyvale1$650K
Stavanger1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Virgin, United States

Mellow intends to simplify LRT creation and allow depositors to choose from a variety of risk profiles.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2021
Austin, United States
Web3

Project Venkman creates biographical NFT projects that help iconic creators share their passion, purpose, and personal stories.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2021
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Non-Tech Founder Platform for Building Internal Tools

Aug 2021
Lincoln, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ocuvera is a healthcare technology company that uses computer vision to predict and prevent inpatient falls.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2021
Ardmona, Australia
AgTech

Ripe Robotics is a producer of fruit-picking robots.

$410K raised
Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
Analytics

Olvin is the most trusted source of predictive consumer foot traffic in the physical world.

Aug 2021
Hørsholm, Denmark
Assistive Technology

Remote Patient Monitoring Solution. Proven, scalable virtual care platform that remotely connects patients and healthcare professionals

$1.9M raised
Aug 2021
New Castle, United States
Information Technology

Funnelll is a SaaS provider that offers startups and SMBs to run their marketing campaigns.

$200K raised
Aug 2021
Sunnyvale, United States
Internet

Next Level Networks has developed a Broadband-as-a-Service platform enabling customer-owned 10-gigabit fiber broadband networks.

$650K raised
Aug 2021
Stavanger, Norway
Business Development

ClevAir quality assures indoor air quality while not wasting energy in commercial real estate. 15-35% savings

Aug 2021
Berlin, Germany
Renewable Energy

a machine trading company in the energy sector, automating every step of the value chain, from data to intelligence to execution

$2.4M raised
Aug 2021
Warsaw, Poland
Employee Benefits

Provider of veterinary and pet care packages for pet owners.

$470K raised
Aug 2021
Austin, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence company specializing in developing of Artificial Domain Intelligence (ADI) services for industry purposes.

$500K raised
Aug 2021
Kriens, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We match young professionals to companies with the precision of headhunters for the costs of a job post

$552K raised
Aug 2021
Georgetown, Guyana
Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistant Services

$960K raised
Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
Analytics

AI-Powered procurement fraud & error management

$542K raised
Aug 2021
Innsbruck, Austria
Consulting

Let's Connect is an unified, AI-driven communication plattform to support website visitors with real time, personal assistance.

$890K raised
Aug 2021
San Clemente, United States
E-Commerce

Knows is a new kind of eyewear company that uses proprietary technology to make great fitting glasses for all kinds of faces.

$600K raised
Aug 2021
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Blockchain

Supply chain asset Tokenization through Blockchain Extended Traceability

$360K raised
Aug 2021
Pensacola, United States
Mobile Apps

FanFare Music is a mobile application that provides entertainment services.

$410K raised
Aug 2021
Las Vegas, United States
Apps

SaaS eCommerce prebuilt system allowing them to setup & connect an advanced custom checkout & post checkout experience for their customers

$750K raised
Aug 2021
New York, United States
Advertising

Publicist is a freelance management software that helps customers payroll and hire marketing talent.

$1.9M raised
Aug 2021
Brooklyn, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Renovai is an AI-based designer platform that powers a custom shopping experience for lifestyle brands.

$4.5M raised
Aug 2021
São Paulo, Brazil
Retail Technology

Topster is a social retail technology service company.

$500K raised
Aug 2021
Foster City, United States
Cryptocurrency

Revolutionizing monetization and retention tools

$5.0M raised
Aug 2021
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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 33,142 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Austin
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Virgin
1 companies
4.San Francisco
1 companies
5.Lincoln
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 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.

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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