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 | $12.1M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $10.0M |
| Energy | 2 | $8.0M |
| Medical | 1 | $350K |
| Water | 1 | $892K |
| Semiconductor | 1 | $2.3M |
| 3D Printing | 1 | $10.0M |
| Lifestyle | 1 | $300K |
| Battery | 1 | $4.0M |
| Data Integration | 1 | $263K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 2 | $8.6M |
| San Francisco | 1 | $5.0M |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | $350K |
| Stuttgart | 1 | $892K |
| Gothenburg | 1 | $2.3M |
| Miami Beach | 1 | $10.0M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $4.5M |
| Evergreen | 1 | $300K |
| San Jose | 1 | $4.0M |
| Pasadena | 1 | $4.3M |
EverSettled provides software and tools to guide families through probate.
HeadStrait Labs is a Medical Equipment Manufacturing firm offering a head device for immobilization in pre hospital care.
hydrop systems develops smart solutions to measure and manage household water consumption.
InfiniNode Technologies provides system-on-chip IP for on-chip communication, cache coherence, and network-on-chip design in semiconductors.
Kind Designs creates 3D-printed seawalls and tiles that protect coastlines, restore marine life, and support sustainable infrastructure.
Lucius Nexus is a company that operates in the energy sector that offers energy conservation services.
Mycelia Movement is a wellness company that includes a regenerative mycology lab, wellness center, and mushroom production farm.
Overlord Labs is building GENESIS™, a next-gen BMS IC platform merging precision analog tech with AI-powered intelligence.
Quantelix is a company that offers technology driven products and services.
QuantumSafe Data Systems is a technology company that offers data systems and quantum solutions development services.
Set Right 2100 Halsted is a restaurant company that offers food and beverages and dining experiences.
Ticket Wallet is an AI based listing platform for buying and selling event tickets.
Warden is the tech-led AI auditor that enables platforms to demonstrate AI compliance and build trust.
Zucca provides quickest and smartest method for bringing new food and drink products to market.
A CX-focused BPO partner providing scalable, high-quality support teams from India, Ghana or the Philippines
Video Analaytics Solutions for Operational Safety and Productivity
Backstroke is an IT firm offering a AI generative platform and tools for email marketers to create content.
Displaid develops monitoring and management of bridges and viaducts for infrastructure network, IoT sensors, and AI algorithms.
Employee engagement & workforce management with live dashboards, gamification, forecasting, shift planning and payrolling.
Kilsar provides various services such as prototyping, developing, and commercializing innovative solutions.
Mint Events Ireland offers event support, catering, PR, and staffing for various events, focusing on enhancing guest experiences.
Qurrent provides intelligent software solutions that optimize, regulate, and automate the trading of decentralized renewable energy assets.
Precision Medical Ventures is a technology company.
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.
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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