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 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 5 | $13.8M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $2.4M |
| Food and Beverage | 2 | $1.8M |
| Analytics | 1 | $2.6M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $3.4M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $969K |
| Software | 1 | $2.0M |
| Beauty | 1 | $1.8M |
| Fashion | 1 | $1.6M |
| Internet | 1 | $1.1M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 2 | $8.0M |
| Paris | 2 | $11.1M |
| Los Angeles | 1 | $5.2M |
| San Francisco | 1 | $2.6M |
| Chantilly | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Vannes | 1 | $3.4M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $1.0M |
| Singapore | 1 | $969K |
| Saint-jean-de-braye | 1 | $905K |
| Ocean Springs | 1 | $350K |
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Salmon Labs is an AI engine for accelerating enterprise growth operations that offers real-time, accurate prospect insights at scale.
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Skillvue develops an AI-based platform that enables companies to adopt a skills-based approach in all HR-related processes.
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Tekpon is a software encyclopedia, open for everyone who understands more or less the remarkable impact of useful software in their life
We Are Emma is a provider of salon amenities and products meant to promote healthy hair.
Ictyos is a startup that creates marine leathers using a circular and sustainable economy logic.
Kaptcher assists real estate professionals in their financial prospection by identifying sellers online for them.
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TermScout is a legal tech platform that brings transparency to the contract review process, reducing review time by up to 50%.
Crafting stylish, comfortable safety footwear and apparel for women in STEM and the trades.
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Zipia unlocks the digital channel for insurance carriers and agents, connecting them with qualified and engaged consumers in real time.
Sheetgo is a cloud-based, no-code automation tool for spreadsheets.
Cometh is a game development studio that creates blockchain games that can seamlessly connect with DeFi protocols.
Aphetor is a brand, community and media company targeted at the next generation of sports fan.
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 24,429 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 24,429 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.
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