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) | 2 | $5.7M |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $9.7M |
| Baby | 1 | $1.8M |
| Building Material | 1 | $275K |
| Cryptocurrency | 1 | $3.0M |
| Cycling | 1 | $1.0M |
| Gaming | 1 | $1.0M |
| Agentic AI | 1 | $1.4M |
| Analytics | 1 | $6.0M |
| Chemical | 1 | $5.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | $9.7M |
| Orinda | 1 | $1.8M |
| Boulder | 1 | $275K |
| Montreal | 1 | $3.0M |
| Novo Hamburgo | 1 | $1.0M |
| Potomac | 1 | $1.0M |
| Besiktas | 1 | $1.0M |
| Tampa | 1 | $1.4M |
| Charlottesville | 1 | $6.0M |
| Pasadena | 1 | $5.0M |
Square Baby is a baby food brand that offers daily nutrition meal plans customized for kid's specific dietary needs.
Minus Materials grows carbon-negative, biorenewable limestone using microalgae
MetaSing is a web3 lifestyle platform that combines music & crypto, which fully includes music-fi, and game-fi elements.
Sirros specializes in Internet of Things, implementing solutions focused on smart manufacturing.
Yin Yang Games is a NFT GameFi studio that produces experience-based games for corporate brands.
Trust-first ecommerce marketplace built for the AI era
Eliqs is an online store that provides food and beverages items online.
Hum is a software development company.
HGenium develops thermochemical processes that split water using heat and capture CO₂ to produce hydrogen for fuel production.
Marble provides is a virtual property manager for long-term rentals.
DuckPond Technologies focuses on innovative products that improve the quality of life for consumers across payment network industries.
Sourcing software for small and mid-sized businesses
Vivida is an outdoor lifestyle clothing brand that builds eco-conscious products for water, adventure & lifestyle.
AudienceManager uses AI to segment audiences and predict behavior, optimizing targeting and engagement for better results.
An end-to-end marketing platform turning first party customer data into personalized advertising campaigns.
Powering the next generation of subscription eCommerce.
TeamGenius is an athlete evaluation and virtual training platform for youth sports clubs and leages.
Spaceit develops an end-to-end infrastructure for satellite operations
Innomost develops ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, based on the ethically produced raw material: Finnish wood.
Intera Oncology specializes in improving the survival of colorectal cancer and cholangiocarcinoma patients.
Capturi is a company that uses AI and Speech Analytics to improve customer interactions.
SendSquared provides digital marketing and internet marketing services.
Bringing the benefits of blockchain to real estate investing
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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