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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
$87.0M
Avg Funding
$3.5M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$29.3M
Biotechnology3$731K
Analytics2$4.6M
Home Services1$1.6M
Financial Services1$94K
Wine And Spirits1$388K
eSports1Undisclosed
Advertising1$3.5M
Asset Management1$155K
Apps1$3.8M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$3.1M
Hamilton2$731K
São Paulo1$1.6M
Thurso1$388K
Bethesda1Undisclosed
Seattle1$3.5M
Cologne1Undisclosed
Sippy Downs1$155K
Singapore1$3.8M
Toronto1$1.9M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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São Paulo, Brazil
Home Services

MyDoor is a proptech company to make the dream of a vacation home including hospitality services with the practice of co-owning.

$1.6M raised
May 2022
London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Nomos Digital is a FMI for cross-border payment infrastructure.

$94K raised
May 2022
Thurso, United Kingdom
Wine And Spirits

North Point Distillery offers spirits and liqueurs.

$388K raised
May 2022
Bethesda, United States
eSports

Pangea Cup is a game competitive community for undiscovered talent in the video game industry.

May 2022
Seattle, United States
Advertising

ProductWind is an influencer as a service product company that helps brands get momentum.

$3.5M raised
May 2022
Cologne, Germany
Biotechnology

PROSION Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical and drug discovery start-up company in the undruggable space.

May 2022
Sippy Downs, Australia
Asset Management

QuickSafety is solving compliance, risk, and safety issues in the electrical industry.

$155K raised
May 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Apps

SoBanHang evolutionizes the way small business owners manage operations and gain financial inclusion at their fingertips.

$3.8M raised
May 2026
Toronto, Canada
Medical

Synakis has created a vitreous substitute to transform the treatment of retinal detachment which use vitreous substitutes.

$1.9M raised
May 2026
Hamilton, Canada
Biotechnology

Synmedix is a biotechnology company.

$366K raised
May 2026
Naples, United States
Health Care

The Hive Health is an AI powered supply chain management company that offers physician preference items for healthcare institutions.

$3.5M raised
May 2026
Berlin, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Elephant in an AI-powered platform for frontline and blue-collar workers.

$5.9M raised
May 2026
New York, United States
Beauty

4amskin is a research-backed skincare brand, all-in-one products designed to simplify skincare routines without sacrificing quality.

$4.0M raised
May 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ciridae helps businesses redesign workflows, build AI-powered operational systems, and manage production deployment.

$20.0M raised
May 2026
San Jose, United States
Database

Config develops data infrastructure services for robotics applications.

$27.0M raised
May 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

B2B Entertainment Technology

$3.5M raised
May 2026
Ottawa, Canada
Biotechnology

Esphera SynBio operates as a biotechnology company.

$366K raised
May 2026
Wilmington, United States
Analytics

Clarify your data. Measure more conversions.

$1.6M raised
May 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Kaizan: AI that supercharges client relationships with smart automation, deep insights, and growth-driving recommendations.

$3.0M raised
May 2026
Glen Cove, United States
Blockchain

K Level 1 is a financial services and blockchain consultancy company that integrates financial companies with decentralized finance.

$2.1M raised
May 2026
Kingston, Canada

Mdetect develops DNA methylation based liquid biopsy technology for detecting and managing metastatic breast cancer.

$366K raised
May 2026
Kitchener, Canada
Fertility

Mystoria offers a digital platform for fertility support, empowering users with tools and knowledge for reproductive health.

$366K raised
May 2026
Würzburg, Germany
Analytics

NanoStruct is a biotechnology company that develops nanostructured sensor chips to identify bacteria and pathogens in food.

$3.1M raised
May 2026
Shorewood, United States
Biopharma

Niche Biopharmaceuticals biopharma company that offers anti-infective immunomodulatory therapeutics for antiviral treatment.

$200K raised
May 2026
Hamilton, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

NodeAI Diagnostics develops AI-driven tools to improve lung cancer staging by enhancing ultrasound analysis during biopsies.

$366K raised
May 2026
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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
$3.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
18
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.London
2 companies
2.Hamilton
2 companies
3.São Paulo
1 companies
4.Thurso
1 companies
5.Bethesda
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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