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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 24,430 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,430
Total Funding
$84.8M
Avg Funding
$3.4M
Global Reach
11
countries

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco4$7.8M
Vienna2$34.0M
New York2$11.0M
Wildau1$238K
Milan1$1.2M
Knoxville1$250K
London1$1.3M
Paris1$5.0M
Gent1$1.3M
Plouzané1$1.8M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Wildau, Germany
Information Technology

SenseAItion is an IT company that offers to design and implement software systems.

$238K raised
Jul 2021
Milan, Italy
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sintropy designs AI and IoT sensor solutions that optimize energy use and automate HVAC in retail, foodservice, and industrial environments.

$1.2M raised
Jun 2026
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

SyntheticFi provides the cheapest and easiest securities-backed lending solutions to advisors and individuals.

$500K raised
Jun 2026
San Francisco, United States
Film

TsugiCinema is a media and entertainment company that offers a platform for people to watch and publish cinema on the internet.

$250K raised
Jun 2026
Knoxville, United States
Credit Bureau

VeriQual is a fintech company that offers a platform to verify non-W2 income by lenders.

$250K raised
Jun 2026
London, United Kingdom
Agriculture

Cordon Technologies manufactures Cost-effective, environmentally sensitive, vineyard automation solutions.

$1.3M raised
Jun 2026
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Kyber is a deep-tech infrastructure focused on ultra-low-latency real-time communication technologies for emerging AI-driven systems.

$5.0M raised
Jun 2026
Vienna, Austria
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

fonio.ai is a software company that provides AI-powered phone communication tools for businesses.

$17.0M raised
Jun 2026
Vienna, Austria
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

fonio.ai is a software company that provides AI-powered phone communication tools for businesses.

$17.0M raised
Jun 2026
Gent, Belgium
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Duely provides AI-native legal services specifically for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.

$1.3M raised
Jun 2026
Plouzané, France
Industrial Manufacturing

Hit Mag To develop rare-earth-free magnets that exceed industrial performance requirements.

$1.8M raised
Jun 2026
New York, United States

Idilio is a media‑tech startup building an AI‑powered microdrama platform primarily for Spanish‑ and Portuguese‑speaking audiences

$5.5M raised
Jun 2026
New York, United States

Idilio is a media‑tech startup building an AI‑powered microdrama platform primarily for Spanish‑ and Portuguese‑speaking audiences

$5.5M raised
Jun 2026
Princeton, United States
Financial Services

Electronic Trading Software

$4.8M raised
Jun 2026
Prague, Czech Republic
Business Intelligence

E-commerce SaaS platform that helps online sellers manage sales across EU marketplaces.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Media and Entertainment

TicketMe allows for free purchase and sales of tickets for live music, theater, sports, and other events.

$346K raised
Jun 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Zero is a software development company that offers AI-based email management software that manages inbox and summarize conversations.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2025
Clearwater, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Guardare is an AI-powered platform that automates complex cybersecurity tasks, provides actionable insights.

$5.1M raised
Jun 2025
Brno-kralovo, Czech Republic
Satellite Communication

Groundcom builds and operates a worldwide network of ground stations providing a connectivity for satellite operators.

$1.7M raised
Jun 2025
Fort Worth, United States
Financial Services

Mazerik is the most accurate financial data standardization and enrichment APIs.

$400K raised
Jun 2025
São Paulo, Brazil
Financial Services

Oferecemos aos nossos clientes uma solução completa em meios de pagamentos e parcelamentos de contas.

Jun 2025
Denver, United States
Automotive

Modii is a global database for smart city mobility.

Jun 2025
Harrow, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Automate SOC 2, ISO 27001 & GDPR Compliance

$5.0M raised
Jun 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The world’s first autonomous AI-driven QA solution

$1.5M raised
Jun 2024
San Francisco, United States
Edutainment

Sol is the creator of the Sol Reader VR headset aimed at providing users distraction free reading

$5.0M raised
Jun 2023
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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 24,430 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
14
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

4 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
4 companies
2.Vienna
2 companies
3.New York
2 companies
4.Wildau
1 companies
5.Milan
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 24,430 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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