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 24,428 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 7 | $33.9M |
| Information Technology | 3 | $27.7M |
| Financial Services | 2 | $1.7M |
| Computer | 2 | $3.0M |
| Data Management | 1 | $650K |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | $5.0M |
| Hardware | 1 | $2.2M |
| Health Care | 1 | $2.5M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $1.0M |
| Electric Vehicle | 1 | $5.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | $4.5M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $9.6M |
| Plymouth | 1 | $5.0M |
| Victoria | 1 | $1.1M |
| Lodi | 1 | $650K |
| Minneapolis | 1 | $450K |
| San Mateo | 1 | $20.0M |
| Mill Valley | 1 | $3.0M |
| Värmdö | 1 | $1.5M |
| Partille | 1 | $4.7M |
Oshen is a technology enterprise that creates miniature autonomous sailboats designed for persistent, wide-area ocean tracking.
AspenView Technology Partners offers data engineering, AI, business intelligence and robotic process automation services.
Asap optimizes every process with speed, security, and efficiency by facilitating cross-border payments targeted at resource banking.
ImpactMatrix helps organizations measure, manage, and improve their social and environmental impact through data-driven insights and tools.
Portica AI builds custom AI software, automations, and tools that extend ERP systems and streamline mid-market business operations.
Twin1 is a privacy-first platform that gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin to scale their expertise.
Iodyne is committed to providing Pro users with the absolute best technology and tools to manage the most creative assets.
Idler powers intelligent systems with scalable, on-demand RL environments for research, product, or simulation.
Eyedentity is developing AI technology designed to detect serious eye diseases.
Solinide Photonics is a technological company that develops silicon nitride based photonic circuits and microcomb technologies.
ArtWod is a drawing app and online school offering structured daily practice for all skill levels.
AI Dock develops preventive medical services using whole-body scanning and AI technology.
WitFoo is a project dedicated to operationalizing the craft of information security.
Deliverome Bio builds an open atlas of human surface proteins for targeted delivery research.
Relativity Networks stands as foremost provider of Hollow Core Fiber at scale, significantly boosting the speed of light in fiber optics.
Singular Photonics develops single-photon avalanche diode image sensors that combine photon detection with on-chip digital processing.
Quantizr develops an AI-powered business management and financial intelligence platform for the live entertainment industry.
Bewelab is the first neuroscience-based digital intervention targeting cravings at the neural level.
Gamow Labs uses AI to turn genomic data and patient phenotypes into auditable clinical insights and treatment guidance.
Velio Partners is an investment firm providing strategic capital and operational support to high-growth technology companies.
Obsidian Prime is a company that offers technology driven products and services.
LifeCyte Innovations develops therapies targeting chronic inflammation to slow age-related diseases, including AMD and cognitive decline.
Atomic Canyon AI application is intended for use in and by nuclear power plants, national and government laboratories.
Medly AI is a multilingual tutor that uses AI, theory of mind, and reinforcement learning technology to supercharge students' abilities.
Grounded develops modular specialty vehicles and mobile workspaces built on electric and hybrid commercial vehicle platforms.
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 24,428 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 24,428 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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