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 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 2 | $11.5M |
| Cryptocurrency | 2 | $202.0M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $3.8M |
| Aerospace | 1 | $2.0M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $2.2M |
| Restaurants | 1 | $841K |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | $841K |
| AI Infrastructure | 1 | $18.0M |
| Environmental Consulting | 1 | $1.2M |
| Construction | 1 | $3.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2 | $4.9M |
| Rock Island | 2 | $1.7M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $18.9M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $2.0M |
| Denver | 1 | $1.9M |
| East Lansing | 1 | $1.2M |
| Austin | 1 | $10.0M |
| Saskatoon | 1 | $3.0M |
| Palo Alto | 1 | $200.0M |
| Cambridge | 1 | $4.0M |
Velos Rotors offers and develops UAV, helicopters, and drones.
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Calida Therapeutics operates as a biotechnology company.
AFS Great River Davenport is a restaurant.
American Food Styles specializes in the acquisition and management of food companies.
Chroma operates as an AI-native open-source embedding database.
Enspired Solutions commercializes patented technology to address Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Investment Platform-as-a-Service for Community Banks and Credit Unions.
myComply gives construction firms the power of complete jobsite transparency through digital onboarding and automated workforce reporting.
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies.
Assetario develops an automated platform designed to deliver personalized gaming experiences for players.
Bridge Network is a cross-chain app that enables seamless transactions between blockchain ecosystems.
Arrow AI provides channel browsing, content sharing, post boosting, SaaS, tools, and social media marketing services.
Gaming Society is a gamification company that provides content around sports, entertainment, and culture.
GOGO Protocol is a open source DeFi protocol for asset management and savings.
HIGHR is a beauty company tackling climate change by sustainably producing impact lip products.
Hot Drops is a inclusive NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content, exclusive.
The cutting-edge AI guided technology for revenue generation teams
IndexZoo is a DeFi multi-chain ecosystem of index and leveraged token built for utmost accuracy, highest leverage and lowest cost.
JetSweep is a consulting agency that renders cloud enablement solutions and modernized data architectures to organizations.
Leap Wallet is a non-custodial Terra wallet offering access to dApps, staking, Defi, NFTs, and more on one platform.
PropCap is a cross-border real estate secured lending platform that matches lenders to borrowers on mortgages with overseas properties.
EHR for doctors, EPR for patients, marketplace for all healthcare providers
RevenueBase is a provider of the database as a service intended to serve B2B companies.
RIOT Energy is a manufacturer of plant-powered energy drinks intended to provide a source of energy to support lifestyle.
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 financial services companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.
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