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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 24,428 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,428
Total Funding
$81.9M
Avg Funding
$3.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)6$53.8M
Information Technology2$3.5M
E-Commerce1$1.0M
EdTech1$300K
Blockchain1$1.1M
Health Care1$508K
Casual Games1Undisclosed
Analytics1$4.4M
Accounting1$2.2M
Digital Entertainment1$300K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Miami Beach1$1.0M
Sevilla1$300K
Provo1$2.0M
Warsaw1$1.1M
Norway1$508K
Houston1$11.0M
Gaziantep1Undisclosed
Flagstaff1$4.4M
Wellington1$2.2M
New York1$435K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Miami Beach, United States
E-Commerce

Peluva designs minimalist, zero-drop shoes to promote natural movement and enhance body strength.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2026
Sevilla, Spain
EdTech

Next-gen virtual publisher leveraging AI and WebXR to power scalable, hardware-agnostic 3D immersive education for K-12, VET, and Higher Ed.

$300K raised
Aug 2026
Provo, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Aivatu is an AI focused technology company developing intelligent solutions to help businesses leverage AI and automation.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Blockchain

Investly.pro provides a digital platform for investing in blockchain-based assets.

$1.1M raised
Aug 2026
Norway, United States
Health Care

Superior Genomics is a developer of technologies advancing medicine, diagnostics, and personalized healthcare through advanced sequencing.

$508K raised
Aug 2026
Houston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AGent Energy connects backup generators to energy markets and provides monitoring and remote management software.

$11.0M raised
Aug 2026
Gaziantep, Turkey
Casual Games

Rotatelab is an independent game studio based in Gaziantep. Rotatelab develops Casual and Hyper-Casual Mobile Games.

Aug 2026
Flagstaff, United States
Analytics

Clarity Technology Solutions is a developer of AI business intelligence systems transforming complex data into actionable insights.

$4.4M raised
Aug 2026
Wellington, New Zealand
Accounting

Sterling develops AI software that automates routine finance and accounting workflows.

$2.2M raised
Aug 2026
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3852.ai uses predictive artificial intelligence to develop a combination treatments for difficult-to-treat illnesses.

$435K raised
Aug 2026
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Digital Entertainment

Bula provides a mobile wallet and platform for organizing, staking, and settling peer-to-peer skill-based golf bets and matches.

$300K raised
Aug 2026
Paris, France
Information Services

Simplicia automates recovery of occupational accident and illness benefits, managing cash flow discrepancies.

$600K raised
Aug 2026
Hurstville, Australia
Mental Health

Kantoko is a dedicated Australian mental health platform.

$2.5M raised
Aug 2026
College Grove, United States
Information Technology

Arc Series One is a tech based firm currently operating in stealth.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2026
Champaign, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Archean Sciences builds AI-powered biological systems to decode the brain and accelerate discovery through autonomous experimentation.

$385K raised
Aug 2026
Jersey City, United States
Communities

Kotofit is an indoor sports community for badminton, pickleball, ping pong, coaching, and other skill-based games.

$795K raised
Aug 2026
Hanover, Germany
Marketing

StartUp, App, Sustainability, Marketing

$808K raised
Aug 2026
Hamburg, Germany
Software

Qodia is an AI-powered software company that automates and optimizes private medical billing.

$1.4M raised
Aug 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Preview is an AI-powered video production and collaboration platform built by The Render Department, Inc.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2026
Wilmington, United States

Neuromorphic Labs secures and manages production AI via a centralized control plane.

$5.1M raised
Aug 2026
Wayne, United States
Information Technology

Cybernomic is a company that offers technology driven products and services.

$750K raised
Aug 2026
West Cornwall, United States
Beauty

Skin Union is a beauty and cosmetics company that offers affordable and potent skincate products for retail.

$280K raised
Aug 2026
Virginia Beach, United States
Consulting

Anchor Nuclear Solutions offers nuclear operational solutions for advanced reactor developers, government agencies, and nuclear owners.

$252K raised
Aug 2026
Redmond, United States
Gaming

Good Trouble is a game studio with accessibility at our core.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Frontier AI lab building architectures and models that autonomously reason, learn, and evolve.

$30.0M raised
Aug 2026
Showing 501 to 525 of 24,428 companies

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 24,428 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
25
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Miami Beach
1 companies
2.Sevilla
1 companies
3.Provo
1 companies
4.Warsaw
1 companies
5.Norway
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 24,428 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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