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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 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$79.9M
Avg Funding
$3.2M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)9$40.2M
Apps2$1.6M
Biotechnology2$2.0M
Legal1Undisclosed
Blockchain1$3.0M
Rental1$3.2M
Consulting1$7.4M
Cloud Data Services1$2.0M
Accounting1$10.0M
B2B1$1.5M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$21.3M
London2$3.2M
Sunnyvale2$13.4M
Newark1Undisclosed
Berlin1$2.2M
Bristol1$520K
Bogotá1$500K
Houston1$100K
Washington1$2.9M
Miami1$7.4M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Newark, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

10Web develops AI website builder that builds or recreates any website with the power of AI.

May 2023
London, United Kingdom
Legal

Clara is a fintech platform offering corporate cards, expense management, and payment automation solutions for businesses.

May 2023
Berlin, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exazyme leverages advanced AI/ML tools to streamline protein design in the most efficient and effective way.

$2.2M raised
May 2023
Bristol, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rosa Biotech is an AI-driven biosensing and diagnostics company based in Bristol.

$520K raised
May 2023
Bogotá, Colombia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ServiceBots is the leading Conversational AI Company. Servicebots Servicebots's offers Voicebots, Speech Analytics and Intelligent Co-pilots

$500K raised
May 2023
Houston, United States
Apps

Mobile App, Web App, Payment, B2B, multi-sided, network effects, supply chain

$100K raised
May 2022
San Francisco, United States
Blockchain

Empowering blockchain developers to make applications with real-world use and impact.

$3.0M raised
May 2022
Washington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Done-for-you app for home services & renovations. Built for busy homeowners & top-quality, independent service pros.

$2.9M raised
May 2022
London, United Kingdom
Rental

Cloud-based technology platform and franchise network for the multi-billion pound sterling equipment hire industry.

$3.2M raised
May 2022
Sunnyvale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Shyld AI is a healthcare technology startup that applies physical agentic AI to hospital operations.

$13.4M raised
May 2026
Miami, United States
Consulting

Talent Source Solutions Corporation is a complete Recruitment & Staffing Solutions company.

$7.4M raised
May 2026
Praha, Czech Republic
Cloud Data Services

Zerops offers a developer-focused cloud platform for app development and maintenance.

$2.0M raised
May 2026
San Francisco, United States
Accounting

Synthetic automates bookkeeping and accounting workflows for businesses.

$10.0M raised
May 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia
B2B

API provider, B2B SaaS - Single integration cloud platform for global invoicing, e-invoicing & fiscalization compliance.

$1.5M raised
May 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Graphon is a company that creates relational representation layers and pre-model intelligence for enterprise AI.

$8.3M raised
May 2026
Sunnyvale, United States
Film

Flick is a software tool that helps filmmakers produce films end-to-end completely using AI.

May 2026
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Ampa Health is a health technology business developing scalable brain stimulation technologies to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction.

May 2026
Arlington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CLEATUS is the all-in-one AI platform for GovCon. It automates discovery, capture, and proposals so any business can compete and win.

$4.0M raised
May 2026
Puteaux, France
Cyber Security

Tech solution to fight post-compensation insurance fraud

May 2026
Wrexham, United Kingdom
3D Technology

K3 Metrology is an NPL‑spun metrology startup building advanced‑manufacturing measurement systems for aerospace, defence, and nuclear.

$3.7M raised
May 2026
Holladay, United States
Biotechnology

Melazyme is a biotech firm using microbial fermentation to produce high-purity melanin and protein sweeteners.

$2.0M raised
May 2026
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ranger AI helps manufacturers decrease response time to win new business, increase bid throughput.

$8.4M raised
May 2026
Toyota, Japan
B2C

AndGAMER is an eSports agency that develops custom controllers and gaming products for players.

$1.4M raised
May 2025
Utah, United States
Information Technology

Aspect is a technology based company

$4.0M raised
May 2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Apps

BASH is a party discovery startup that uses its app to connect with people and keep track of everything.

$1.5M raised
May 2025
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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 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
13
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Sunnyvale
2 companies
4.Newark
1 companies
5.Berlin
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 24,429 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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