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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 24,430 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,430
Total Funding
$74.7M
Avg Funding
$3.0M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care2$20.9M
Elderly2$11.2M
Biopharma2$5.3M
Blockchain2$10.6M
3D Technology2$1.6M
Dating1$1.6M
Cyber Security1$2.5M
PC Games1$2.0M
Computer1Undisclosed
Gaming1$1.9M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Paris3$14.5M
Toranomon1$1.1M
South San Francisco1$20.0M
New York1$1.6M
Eindhoven1$2.5M
Istanbul1$2.0M
Hong Kong1$3.0M
Madrid1$7.6M
Sydney1Undisclosed
New Castle1$1.9M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Toranomon, Japan

CFOne is an AI-driven accounting platform engineered by an accounting firm.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2026
South San Francisco, United States
Health Care

Shenandoah Therapeutics is a biotechnology company.

$20.0M raised
Jun 2025
Paris, France
Elderly

Skarlett is a real estate firm that provides purchasing power to the old age people by releasing the wealth blocked in real estate assets.

$9.2M raised
Jun 2025
New York, United States
Dating

Cerca is a new dating app that connects people within their existing social circles.

$1.6M raised
Jun 2025
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Cyber Security

LiveDrop is a protocol designed for secure offline communication on Windows, iOS, and Android devices.

$2.5M raised
Jun 2025
Istanbul, Turkey
PC Games

Mavis Games is a game development studio.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2025
Paris, France
Biopharma

Oria Bioscience is a pure biotechnology company that produces intact organelles for therapeutic opportunities.

$3.1M raised
Jun 2025
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Blockchain

Zeek Network is a decentralized network for on-chain social bounty and reputation.

$3.0M raised
Jun 2024
Madrid, Spain
Blockchain

ZKX is a permissionless protocol for derivatives built on StarkNet.

$7.6M raised
Jun 2024
Sydney, Australia
Computer

Saltwater Games develops original XR games and offers players a platform that puts the enjoyment of immersive gameplay.

Jun 2024
New Castle, United States
Gaming

MegaMod is a game publisher and game development platform.

$1.9M raised
Jun 2024
San Francisco, United States

3030 Labs is a company.

$4.7M raised
Jun 2024
São Paulo, Brazil
Health Care

Amparo supports families in managing the operational, financial, and emotional challenges following the loss of a loved one.

$922K raised
Jun 2024
Berlin, Germany
Military

deepsafety develops AiDAR, a spatial AI sensor that generates 3D point clouds for environmental perception across various industries.

Jun 2024
Tokyo, Japan
3D Technology

Diver-X is a provider of revolutionary virtual reality experience through its products.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2024
Winter Park, United States
3D Technology

Epika is an immersive digital platform that brings the Bible to life through cutting-edge virtual reality.

$500K raised
Jun 2024
California, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI roleplay and coaching platform

$2.7M raised
Jun 2024
Zürich, Switzerland
Biomass Energy

Tinamu is offering a solution for automated stockpile volume monitoring in warehouses.

$1.2M raised
Jun 2023
Palo Alto, United States
Mobile Apps

Tryko Technologies is a solution technology company

Jun 2023
Subiaco, Australia
Elderly

Mobility provides person-centered homecare, domestic assistance, therapists, and cleaners to the differently-abled and elderly.

$2.0M raised
Jun 2023
Paris, France
Biopharma

Anoat Therapeutics develops an innovative, disease-modifying approach in Cystic Fibrosis.

$2.2M raised
Jun 2023
Manchester, United Kingdom
Freight Service

Connecting B2B and B2C to a network of drivers with diverse vehicles via our tech-driven logistics platform.

$2.6M raised
Jun 2023
Miami, United States
Aerospace

$200B+ TAM | Raising Series A | 17 kt H₂/year Platform | Natural Hydrogen & Geothermal | Carbon-Negative | ESG Capital

$3.0M raised
Jun 2023
Orléans, France
Agriculture

Mon Hangar assists people and professionals in storing their property at French farmers' storage facilities.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2023
Lyon, France
E-Learning

Seekoya develops Cards micro-learning, which provide a SaaS platform to create and distribute short and memorable training courses

$710K raised
Jun 2023
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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 24,430 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.0M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Paris
3 companies
2.Toranomon
1 companies
3.South San Francisco
1 companies
4.New York
1 companies
5.Eindhoven
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 24,430 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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