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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 7 | $132.2M |
| Health Care | 3 | $1.7M |
| Analytics | 2 | $12.0M |
| Cloud Computing | 2 | $5.6M |
| Biotechnology | 2 | $1.4M |
| Art | 1 | $2.1M |
| 3D Technology | 1 | $304K |
| FinTech | 1 | $3.3M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $5.0M |
| Blockchain | 1 | $1.1M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5 | $14.1M |
| London | 2 | $5.4M |
| Dublin | 1 | $1.0M |
| New York | 1 | $5.0M |
| Eindhoven | 1 | $1.4M |
| Dover | 1 | $300K |
| Palo Alto | 1 | $1.9M |
| Glen Allen | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Nashville | 1 | $1.2M |
| Newcastle | 1 | $304K |
Talio helps food and beverage companies predict what will sell.
Dentscape is a software company specializing in AI-powered dental design solutions.
Owl AI is a sports technology company that uses artificial intelligence to improve performance analytics and decision-making in sports.
Sitch provides a platform for IT service providers to streamline field operations, automate workflows, and manage customer requests.
AIKON Health offers a wearable device and data services for personalized heart failure management.
DeusMachina is an applied research lab dedicated to enhancing human relationships through artificial intelligence.
Epoch Biotech is a healthtech company that offers treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Photonics empowers the next computing paradigm, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for artificial intelligence.
Liquet Medical is a medical device development company that transforms the way vascular disease is treated through localized drug delivery.
VIAN Therapeutics is an ophthalmology pharma startup combating microvascular retinal diseases (AMD and DME) with a simple eyedrop.
Hybrid Manufacturing Solutions builds a platform that solves bottlenecks in additive manufacturing production through automation.
HyWaves is One step closer to decarboninsing the world.
LogzGroup is a multi-faceted company that involves welfare services, cloud business, franchise operations, and consulting.
LoopFX is leading the way in foreign exchange with a novel protocol.
Tibo creates cybersecurity tools to avoid data leaks when AI is used.
Stealth startup at the intersection of AI and software testing.
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity, Ceritas leverages HBOM/DBOM technology to map OT/ICS components and their vulnerabilities
Breaking the monopoly of central cloud storage.
Staple is a developer that interprets the captivating local culture and fosters soft infrastructure to connect its value to the future.
Traceroot develops AI agents that automatically identify and resolve production bugs by analyzing structured logs and traces.
Trase Systems is an AI firm that provides safety and security to organisation to run there administrative workflows and processes.
Yutide Therapeutics is an animal health biotechnology company that develops therapeutics and antimicrobial peptides for companion animals.
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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.
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