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 33,142 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 6 | $10.2M |
| Software | 4 | $11.5M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $7.0M |
| Finance | 1 | $2.6M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $8.7M |
| Music | 1 | $334K |
| Environmental Consulting | 1 | $11.5M |
| Agentic AI | 1 | $1.1M |
| Banking | 1 | $945K |
| Data Integration | 1 | $1.8M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 4 | $11.5M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $500K |
| London | 2 | $1.4M |
| Tokyo | 1 | $1.4M |
| Edina | 1 | $2.6M |
| Menlo Park | 1 | $8.7M |
| Dover | 1 | $2.0M |
| Chepstow | 1 | $981K |
| Hong Kong | 1 | $1.8M |
| Hallandale | 1 | $7.0M |
Snack Technologies developes and operation of "SnaTech," a snack bar business support app.
Entravia is a PEO marketplace platform streamlining quote comparison for small businesses.
Drip uses AI to automate sending first messages, handles replies, follows up, and books calls across Gmail, Slack, and group chats.
Incalmo is a developer of autonomous cybersecurity systems ensuring safe, secure digital infrastructure.
Sika simplifies global payments with blockchain, offering alternate local options and a unified gateway.
Breaking Change develops simulation-driven game technology and real-time platforms for core gaming studios.
Clearbot creates autonomous and electric boats that augments different marine services.
Cantilever is a curated streaming platform for independent music.
Andustry operates an AI-native industrial brokerage that sources machines, parts, and equipment for manufacturers.
Lexful is an AI platform for MSPs that uses AI to manage IT information, automate workflows, and support service operations across teams.
GALVANY is a climate-tech company focused on end-to-end heat pump and energy-management solutions for homes and buildings.
TVL Capital is a financial infrastructure firm that builds onchain structured investment products.
Wassist is a platform for building AI-powered WhatsApp agents that help businesses automate sales, customer support, and marketing directly.
16 & One Investment is a company that offers banking and financial services.
The Delaware C-Corp parent company of AI-driven smart wellness brand Auric Essentials.
JCV Ventures is a company that is presently operating in stealth mode.
BeatpulseLabs is a generative AI data provider curating licensed video, audio, and speech training datasets.
Volteum develops fleet management software for organizations operating electric and mixed vehicle fleets.
Volteum develops fleet management software for organizations operating electric and mixed vehicle fleets.
Volteum develops fleet management software for organizations operating electric and mixed vehicle fleets.
Volteum develops fleet management software for organizations operating electric and mixed vehicle fleets.
Software to manage industrial energy flexibility in the age of renewables.
Spotlight is a SaaS company that offers a platform for generating and selling e-tickets.
SaaS Web Application enabling digital prediction of material properties
InSync provides automation solutions with conversational AI for online lending and retail e-commerce companies.
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 33,142 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 33,142 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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