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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
$70.6M
Avg Funding
$2.8M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Manufacturing2$14.1M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$10.8M
Apps2$9.4M
Finance2$9.0M
Health Care2$5.3M
Advanced Materials1$853K
Information Technology1$840K
Education1$264K
Marketplace1$4.5M
Cloud Security1$2.8M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London4$5.6M
São Paulo2$9.3M
Singapore2$15.0M
Tokyo1$853K
Zurich1$191K
Kanagawa1$9.6M
Dover1$840K
Santiago1$4.5M
Paris1$2.8M
Raleigh1$1.5M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Tokyo, Japan
Advanced Materials

PathAhead develops Rising Sand, a high-durability artificial aggregate from desert sand for road construction.

$853K raised
Apr 2026
Zurich, Switzerland

qendra develops a reliable and scalable control system for quantum computers.

$191K raised
Apr 2026
Kanagawa, Japan
Manufacturing

Qubitcore is a startup established with the aim of implementing the research results of the Quantum Information Physics Experimental Unit.

$9.6M raised
Apr 2026
São Paulo, Brazil
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Segura equips brokers with tech and top insurer access for the future of insurance.

$9.0M raised
Apr 2026
Dover, United States
Information Technology

TapReady is a software company that specializes in contactless payment using mobile device for digital transactions.

$840K raised
Apr 2025
São Paulo, Brazil
Education

UpMat Educacional delivers innovative educational content aimed at transforming the way students learn mathematics and computing.

$264K raised
Apr 2025
Santiago, Chile
Marketplace

Reuse is an end-to-end online marketplace for buying and selling refurbished electronics in LATAM.

$4.5M raised
Apr 2024
London, United Kingdom
Apps

One place to find time & plan events without leaving the chat

$3.4M raised
Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom
Finance

1fs Wealth is an easy-to-use sophisticated platform which allows you to control all your investments and collectibles in one place

Apr 2023
Paris, France
Cloud Security

Bastion is a cloud-based cyber security platform that is built to scale with security, compliance, insurance and risk management needs.

$2.8M raised
Apr 2023
Raleigh, United States
Coworking

CAR SPACE is a private office/coworking, event space and social club for professionals and automotive enthusiasts to work and socialize.

$1.5M raised
Apr 2023
Madrid, Spain
Golf

Mobile App to book golf green-fees 100% online in just a couple clicks

$342K raised
Apr 2023
San Francisco, United States
Manufacturing

Imagia designs and manufactures optical lenses based on metamaterial principles.

$4.5M raised
Apr 2023
Pendik, Turkey
Autonomous Vehicles

Bottobo is a technology company that creates automated and self contained robots and intelligent systems for supply chain warehouses.

$1.8M raised
Apr 2023
Denver, United States
Developer Platform

StreamFlow is an IT firm that offers a token distribution platform to help teams manage finances, including payroll.

$3.1M raised
Apr 2022
Portland, United States
Analytics

A streaming data platform based on Quine.io that connects, acts on, and explores streaming data for enterprise workflow and analytics.

Apr 2022
London, United Kingdom
EdTech

A world-class sports academy in your pocket.

$376K raised
Apr 2022
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

An AI platform that reads and understands contracts and agreements just as humans do.

$1.8M raised
Apr 2022
Austin, United States
Software

Veracify is a SaaS, Mobile App called iTrust

$500K raised
Apr 2022
Sydney, Australia
Automotive

On a mission to put electric vehicles in reach of every Australian.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Finance

Optty helps retailers and payment gateways integrate Buy Now, Pay Later online easily and manage the user experience and performance.

$9.0M raised
Apr 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Apps

Amulet Protocol operates a DeFi platform that offers staking, swapping, lending, borrowing, and risk protection coverage for digital assets.

$6.0M raised
Apr 2022
Atlanta, United States
Accounting

Audit Sight uses APIs to access the client’s records, eliminating the tedious process of asking for them and waiting for a recordkeeper.

$4.0M raised
Apr 2022
Riehen, Switzerland
Health Care

Bionter operates as a company with the purpose of revolutionizing analytical testing for the benefit of people's health.

$3.0M raised
Apr 2022
Collinsville, United States
Health Care

Biovision Diagnostics Provides Medical Testing Services.

$2.3M raised
Apr 2022
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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
$2.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.London
4 companies
2.São Paulo
2 companies
3.Singapore
2 companies
4.Tokyo
1 companies
5.Zurich
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 manufacturing companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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