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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
$40.1M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
13
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Blockchain4$14.0M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$5.9M
Insurance2$4.1M
Apps2$1.5M
Advertising1$660K
Event Management1$1.1M
Marketplace1$2.2M
Civil Engineering1$700K
E-Commerce1$2.1M
Business Development1Undisclosed

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Poznan1$660K
Lyon1$1.1M
Catania1$2.1M
Calgary1$500K
Waterloo1$3.0M
New York1$6.0M
George Town1$2.2M
Zug1$2.5M
Bellwood1$700K
Delaware City1$2.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Poznan, Poland
Advertising

The Stripe of the Attention Economy. A universal payment terminal for attention.

$660K raised
Jun 2022
Lyon, France
Event Management

Quick-Off develops software solutions to the management of accreditation for sporting and cultural events.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022
Catania, Italy
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Reiwa Engine offers solutions in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and industrial plants.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2022
Calgary, Canada
Blockchain

Decentralized Technology Laboratory

$500K raised
Jun 2022
Waterloo, Canada
Insurance

Samos is engaged in offering risk management and Accident Death and Dismemberment insurance solutions.

$3.0M raised
Jun 2022
New York, United States
Blockchain

Size is an on-chain OTC platform.

$6.0M raised
Jun 2022
George Town, Cayman Islands
Marketplace

Sticky is a mobile social and gaming superapp with an AI Game Maker at its center

$2.2M raised
Jun 2022
Zug, Switzerland
Blockchain

STYLE Protocol provides gamers to transcend identities within the multiverse.

$2.5M raised
Jun 2022
Bellwood, United States
Civil Engineering

SureBuilt is a construction and engineering company providing form renovation, tilt-up panel design, and technical support.

$700K raised
Jun 2022
Delaware City, United States
E-Commerce

Terminal is the easiest way to start your online business in Africa.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2022
Madrid, Spain
Business Development

A marketplace connecting freelance expert and medium size companies in Latin America and Spain

Jun 2022
London, United Kingdom
Apps

Building infrastructure for XRP Ledger.

$624K raised
Jun 2022
St Louis, United States
Blockchain

yWhales is a community-based ecosystem that builds, advises, and invests in Web3.0 companies.

$5.0M raised
Jun 2022
Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico
B2B

Cubbo builds the backend for modern commerce, combining software, fulfillment, and delivery into one infrastructure platform.

Jun 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
Communities

Sharing furniture and bringing like-minded people together (PaaS, Marketplace)

Jun 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Brand Marketing

East Goes Global is a digital marketing platform.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2022
Manhattan, United States
Internet

the social dating app for the creator generation

Jun 2022
Sydney, Australia
Financial Services

Asendium offers you an easy solution to help you navigate the complexity of providing advice in the 21st Century.

$1.6M raised
Jun 2022
Regensdorf, Switzerland
Augmented Reality

Aegis Rider is an augmented reality company that provides spatially anchored information to motorcyclists.

Jun 2022
Riga, Latvia
Consumer Electronics

Development and production of innovative modular LED video light panels for videographers.

$149K raised
Jun 2022
Perth, Australia
Apps

Cloud-Native Modern Apps and Data Solutions, Modern Ways of Working, Product Development and Managed Services.

$861K raised
Jun 2022
Katowice, Poland
Industrial Automation

Beboq Robotics provides robotic stations that help to produce according to plan and become independent from the lack of hands.

$255K raised
Jun 2022
Mexico City, Mexico
Insurance

The largest risk and insurance data depository in Latin America

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022
Vancouver, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Big Whale Labs builds technology solutions focused on Web3, blockchain, and decentralized applications, supporting digital communities.

$3.8M raised
Jun 2022
San Francisco, United States
Marine Transportation

Boundary Layer Technologies is a startup that builds high-speed container ships using hydrofoil technology.

$4.8M raised
Jun 2022
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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
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Poznan
1 companies
2.Lyon
1 companies
3.Catania
1 companies
4.Calgary
1 companies
5.Waterloo
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 blockchain 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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