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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care | 2 | $300K |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $5.0M |
| FinTech | 2 | $4.3M |
| Genetics | 1 | $634K |
| EdTech | 1 | $7.6M |
| Employee Benefits | 1 | $6.3M |
| Apps | 1 | $460K |
| Alumni | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Console Games | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Home Decor | 1 | $1.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $4.3M |
| Clawson | 1 | $300K |
| Belfast | 1 | $634K |
| Montreuil | 1 | $7.6M |
| London | 1 | $6.3M |
| Chicago | 1 | $460K |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Minneapolis | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Tampere | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Columbus | 1 | $1.0M |
Biophyx is a medical equipment manufacturing company.
DName-iT is a genetic analysis company that offers DNA-based barcode labelling technology and a software platform.
Educ-up develops projects that promote universal education.
Fertifa is an innovative employer benefit solution making fertility care more accessible and affordable.
Flora provides a freemium plant care app and IoT device that saves your plants!
Glycoscoredx is a diagnostics company.
Makea Games is a game studio that offers user-generated content tools allowing players to make their own games.
Standard Gaming is a platform for buying and selling rare collectible video games.
Styldod is a company using AI and Algorithms to fulfill the content needs of real estate agents in the US, UK, Canada, Australia.
Urban Active offers indoor cycling, bootcamp, Pilates, yoga and guided fitness programs both in‑studio and via its mobile app.
Vacaay is an innovative tech platform that's redesigning the way we explore, plan and share travel.
Verdicto connects clients with specific lawyers for pre-determined prices for legal services.
Vibrant offers merchants the ultimate payment experience. Both online and in-person.
Vimazi is a hybrid direct-to-consumer startup company that offers running shoes specially made for the pace of the runner.
Weguest is the leading company in short term rental management allowing hosts to provide the best experience to their guests.
XY Retail is a modern, cloud based platform that simplifies commerce for brands to sell globally across physical stores and eCommerce.
OnScale is a developer of a business banking application designed to provide financial assistance in registering an entity.
SaaS, Business Relationship Management Software (BRM) for professionals managing indirect sales channels (eg agents, partners, resellers)
Generative music company building AI-powered tools that creators use to make original songs.
8 Track Entertainment is a provider of entertainment services.
Artificial Intelligence driven Investment Solutions
Addavox is generative AI for video localization. We eliminate subtitles and bad voice dubbing with AI generated voice over and lip syncing.
ATNA Industrial Solutions is a developer of briquetting technology intended for reusing raw and residual materials.
Avtoikonom is a SaaS based digital marketplace for Automotive, insurance and leasing.
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 24,430 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 24,430 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 health care companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.
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