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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
$24.7M
Avg Funding
$988K
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$4.4M
Health Care3$2.0M
Analytics2$2.5M
Hospitality1Undisclosed
Corporate Training1Undisclosed
Communication Hardware1Undisclosed
Information Services1$3.5M
Software1$2.6M
FinTech1Undisclosed
Advertising1Undisclosed

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York4$2.0M
Wilmington2$4.6M
Tallinn2$1.0M
Fairfax1$1K
Delaware1Undisclosed
Palo Alto1Undisclosed
Oslo1$66K
Bratislava1$2.5M
London1$3.5M
Bellevue1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Wilmington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Private AI systems for companies. AI that remembers how your company works.

$1.6M raised
Jun 2024
Fairfax, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nova Microsystems is a cybersecurity company that offers continuous data analysis and dynamic AI-driven encryption for enhanced security.

$1K raised
Jun 2024
Tallinn, Estonia
Hospitality

Cloud-based Hotel & Property management system. We enable hospitality professionals to automate their business!

Jun 2024
Delaware, United States
Corporate Training

Elevate your English listening and speaking skills with AI.

Jun 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Communication Hardware

PHYTunes is a Palo Alto, CA based deep tech company that has built a novel technology to negate Wi-Fi handover interruptions for Robotics

Jun 2024
Oslo, Norway
Health Care

Skillup is a Norwegian tech-innovator specialising in Medical Simulation by use of VR

$66K raised
Jun 2023
Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Analytics

Twinzo focuses on sensors, databases, and data streams, up to real-time visualization of any kind of tracking and monitoring technology.

$2.5M raised
Jun 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI & Crypto platform that accelerates growth with automated creator campaigns

$2.0M raised
Jun 2023
London, United Kingdom
Information Services

Xonai is a software development company that specializes in accelerated computing for data processing platforms.

$3.5M raised
Jun 2023
Bellevue, United States
Analytics

Plunk is the first AI-powered and real-time analytics platform for residential real estate.

Jun 2023
Reno, United States
Software

384 INC. is a dynamic business that specializes in cutting-edge digital services and technological solutions.

$2.6M raised
Jun 2023
New York, United States
FinTech

IronVest is a security and privacy-first app designed to protect your online accounts, data, and privacy.

Jun 2023
New York, United States
Advertising

OpenAds is an AI-native ad network that generates ads in real-time that adapt to users' interactions with consumer AI services.

Jun 2023
Sisli, Turkey
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

All-In-One AI Platform, Personalized AI Agents

$850K raised
Jun 2023
Santarém, Portugal
Information Technology

Akurateco is a payment orchestration platform that allows users to own the end-to-end ready-to-use PCI DSS gateway.

$300K raised
Jun 2023
Oberursel, Germany
Health Care

Ankaadia is a SaaS application for the placement and integration of international care professionals to Germany.

$1.9M raised
Jun 2023
Wilmington, United States
B2B

APPROVE is an internal, custom-branded lending programme that shows reasonable monthly payments at Every point of sale.

$3.0M raised
Jun 2023
Portland, United States
Food and Beverage

AVP Wine Collective operates a collective winery and commercial storage facility supporting winemakers with production and storage services.

$250K raised
Jun 2023
Bergen, Norway
Banking

Bueno simplifies buying and owning a property with a focus on second homeowners and expats - It's Property Banking Simplified.

$692K raised
Jun 2023
Lima, Peru
Financial Services

GoJom is a one stop shop for real estate information and solutions.

Jun 2023
Ankara, Turkey
Computer

Clay Token Game Studio is a game development company that produces cutting-edge games for gamers.

$250K raised
Jun 2023
São Paulo, Brazil
E-Commerce

Compra Rapida is an online commerce platform that simplifies shopping by connecting customers with products through a digital marketplace.

$3.6M raised
Jun 2023
New York, United States
Health Care

Elovee is a health and wellness company that features conversation software to create a digital render of a family member.

Jun 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Hardware

AI-powered Cloud Platform for On-Demand Manufacturing Services in Southeast Asia

$600K raised
Jun 2023
Tallinn, Estonia
Fleet Management

Forus is a service platform and a tech hub for startups, car rentals, and traditional taxi fleet.

$1.0M 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
$988K
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
4 companies
2.Wilmington
2 companies
3.Tallinn
2 companies
4.Fairfax
1 companies
5.Delaware
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 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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