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 33,142 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 9 | $7.7M |
| Health Care | 2 | $1.6M |
| Agentic AI | 2 | $10.0M |
| Machine Learning | 1 | $280K |
| Consulting | 1 | $1.5M |
| Automotive | 1 | $4.2M |
| Blockchain | 1 | $1.0M |
| E-Learning | 1 | $62K |
| Cryptocurrency | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Freight Service | 1 | $3.5M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | $9.0M |
| Munich | 2 | $10.0M |
| Denver | 2 | $280K |
| Dover | 2 | $5.6M |
| Palo Alto | 2 | $8.2M |
| West Hollywood | 1 | $1.5M |
| Dublin | 1 | $4.2M |
| Boise | 1 | $998K |
| Singapore | 1 | $1.0M |
| Minsk | 1 | $250K |
Smartlane Transport Intelligence is a cloud-based software for transport optimization for general cargo logistics
Tasq is a developer of a task management system powered by machine learning.
Software Development, Capital Infusion
Zeus Scooters is a designer and producer of three-wheeled electric scooters for the urban mobility-sharing market.
Pinnacle Integrated Medicine is a clinically integrated network company providing patients access to quality caregivers.
SpiderVille is a Web3 music lab focused on building solutions to give ownership back to artists and fans.
Neural Vision provides an AI & ML solutions for flexible packaging industry
Your Favourite Teacher is an online teaching platform.
Bunkyr provides hardware API for companies to protect their user's data.
New Energy Transport is a trucking company that provides logistics and freight services.
Minicor develops an AI-powered RPA platform for automating workflows in legacy desktop and enterprise applications.
WithAI develops an investment research platform for institutional investors.
Optera is a specialist in structural repair that works primarily in the domestic insurance sector.
Lightsprint provides an AI-native product development platform for teams to plan, build, and ship software on a shared codebase.
Advanced Metal Research develops robotic welding systems that combine computer vision, real-time seam tracking, and post-weld inspection.
Vellintra Technologies is a company that offers technology related products and services.
Causa Prima is a fintech company that develops autonomous systems and software to help finance teams handle transactions.
Circularity Fuels converts biogas into sustainable aviation fuel.
AI platform for discovering and reviewing hospitality spots through user-generated short videos.TikTok meets Tripadvisor
Probably is an AI startup building a secure, local app for accurate data analysis using natural language.
Pinta AI provides an AI security platform that monitors agents and MCP workflows to detect risks and enforce governance.
Zive AI revolutionizes fund management for VC managers with its AI-powered platform.
Keyframe's interactive video models turn agents into lifelike video calls.
Salute360 enables patients and healthcare professionals to navigate a seamless health journey through digital innovation.
Lab0 builds AI agents that turn enterprise software from a consulting-heavy deployment into a self-serve product.
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 33,142 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 33,142 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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