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 33,141 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 7 | $59.5M |
| Information Technology | 3 | $4.2M |
| Apps | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Consumer | 1 | $707K |
| Agentic AI | 1 | $500K |
| AI Infrastructure | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $4.4M |
| Analytics | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Commercial | 1 | $2.4M |
| Career Planning | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | $16.7M |
| Barcelona | 3 | $2.5M |
| Zagreb | 1 | $707K |
| Maspeth | 1 | $1.2M |
| London | 1 | $500K |
| Sunnyvale | 1 | $10.0M |
| Lancaster | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Bristol | 1 | $4.4M |
| Wilmington | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Sant Cugat Del Vallès | 1 | $2.4M |
SuprSend is the notification infrastructure for the product.
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AI agents for ecommerce brands with large catalogue, maximising store sales 24/7
NightShift AGI operates a task-based work platform that connects users with humans or AI agents to complete digital and physical jobs.
Quinas Technology offers quantum powered universal computer memory driving next-gen semiconductor technology for future compute & AI.
Standout offers a career agent platform that assists job seekers in navigating the hiring process through personalized guidance.
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Dolfin is a software company that provides automated sales compensation solutions for businesses.
Data² is a software development company that offers big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence services.
FlexiiC is a deep-tech firm developing printed, flexible integrated circuits for sustainable IoT and smart packaging solutions.
CareerOS was founded to help universities, career teams, and students work in harmony — with one shared goal
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Visual cryptography to access systems and safeguard digital information
Nelson Mobility is a software dedicated to the energy transition of company vehicle fleets.
Commoditizing machine learning. Amplify revenue, refine focus.
Another Nine offers private indoor golf simulator suites with online reservation, 24/7 access, and BYOB amenities.
Lightmark is launching a technology that makes it possible to document where and when a video was recorded.
Fruitful AI is an operator of an artificial intelligence-powered platform intended to help agronomists in optimal decision-making.
ParcelBio develops biotechnology focused on RNA medicine delivery systems and therapeutic development platforms.
Pit is an AI productive team that learns how its clients' business works and builds systems accordingly.
Persona AI is a robotics company that provides robotic solutions.
Accelerate enterprise adoption of agentic AI, without compromising security.
OneAir AI uses AI to track bookings, rebook at lower rates, provide private hotel and flight deals, and optimize post-booking savings.
Foodiq is a one-of-a-kind food manufacturer that can both develop and manufacture plant-based products.
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 33,141 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 33,141 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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