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 |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | 2 | $1.4M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $5.2M |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 2 | $2.3M |
| Film Production | 1 | $2.0M |
| Alternative Protein | 1 | $908K |
| Freight Service | 1 | $448K |
| Software | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Beauty | 1 | $1.2M |
| Advertising | 1 | $300K |
| Electronic Health Record (EHR) | 1 | $471K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 1 | $2.0M |
| Warsaw | 1 | $908K |
| Vliet | 1 | $448K |
| Dover | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Sunnyvale | 1 | $2.5M |
| Chatelaine | 1 | $1.2M |
| Fidenza | 1 | $300K |
| San Francisco | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Pencoed | 1 | $471K |
| Calgary | 1 | $700K |
Latitude Media is an integrated B2B news, research, and events company focused on the new frontiers of clean energy and climate technology.
PROTEINrise is a platform for the development of plant-based food technologies.
Redistri is a platform that connects shippers with carriers and Freight rides better.
Metal is a data-driven platform that help founders identify, research, and connect with investors and manage fundraising workflows.
AI-powered research tools that support academic and scientific workflow
KYLYS AESTHETICS provides beauty treatments that help to bring out a natural glow.
Ludis Analytics is an end-to-end data science platform that helps accelerate analytics across organizations.
Lutra Health empowers eyecare providers with the tools to deliver faster, smarter and more effective care.
Pimee Energy is an Energy Company focused on developing natural Energy resources.
Questry is an industry-focused financial startup, revolutionizing the traditional funding model that supports content creation.
Substrate is a platform API for creating and running modular AI workflows with connected models and data tools.
Visily is an AI-powered UI design platform that enables users, especially non-designers, to create wireframes and prototypes.
Cache Energy is developing energy storage technology that is non-toxic, non-flammable, and a fire retardant for easy transportation.
Cambrium is engineering biology to create high-performance proteins.
One Platform for Sustainability, EHS, and Compliance
EBEX IP is a technology company.
Inside Therapeutics offers microfluidic-based systems for nanoparticle manufacturing, focusing on LNP-RNA vaccine development and oncology.
Magvation is a medtech company that enhances surgical safety and efficiency, as well as offers medical technology to healthcare sectors.
We exist to maximise human potential by equipping people with the human skills they need to thrive in work & life.
MORFO incorporates biological symbioses, drones, and AI technologies to sustainably reforest and fight against global warming.
Nexsis Biosciences is a biotechnology company.
Vantient is a Web3 customer relationship management service provider
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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