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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
$56.9M
Avg Funding
$2.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
E-Commerce3$250K
Health Care2$1.0M
Communities1Undisclosed
Data Visualization1$461K
Finance1$650K
Coworking1$338K
Architecture1$359K
Cloud Security1$6.5M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$5.0M
Information Services1$2.1M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco4$3.8M
London3$6.8M
Louisville1$1.0M
Fort Lauderdale1$650K
Nagano1$338K
Portland1$6.5M
Norwalk1$250K
Earth1$5.0M
Berlin1Undisclosed
Singapore1$2.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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San Francisco, United States
Communities

Groundfloor is a platform that builds communal spaces for connection, productivity, and wellness.

Apr 2025
Louisville, United States
Health Care

Mandos empowers men with science-backed health & performance solutions.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2025
London, United Kingdom
Data Visualization

Moonbility offers visualization and simulation of the impacts of asset failures for transport operators and infrastructure owners.

$461K raised
Apr 2025
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Finance

My Private Shares is a private securities platform for communications, management, and investor relations for businesses.

$650K raised
Apr 2025
Nagano, Japan
Coworking

Perkup is a coworking company that conducts off-site meetings and training camps for organizations.

$338K raised
Apr 2025
London, United Kingdom
Architecture

Phyta Biodesign is a sustainable architecture company developing artificial facade systems to provide habitats for critical species.

$359K raised
Apr 2025
Portland, United States
Cloud Security

Prowler is the most comprehensive Open Source platform for cloud security.

$6.5M raised
Apr 2025
Norwalk, United States
E-Commerce

RetroActv Merch provides music merchandise with exclusive collaborations, immersive storytelling, and innovative video commerce.

$250K raised
Apr 2025
Earth, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SOAI is an AI social platform that utilizes advanced technology to create customized AI companions for billions of people worldwide.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2024
San Francisco, United States
E-Commerce

SPORT.XYZ provides online masterclasses where athletes and coaches teach technical, mental, and training skills through video lessons.

Apr 2024
Berlin, Germany
Health Care

Tenac.io is an AI-driven therapy optimization for cardiovascular patients.

Apr 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Information Services

XRADERS enables investors to make smart choices and experts can share unique market insights.

$2.1M raised
Apr 2024
Raleigh, United States
Information Technology

Yours Truly Online is a technology company.

$750K raised
Apr 2024
Harju, Estonia
Financial Services

AutoLayer is a Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) Finance application.

$2.5M raised
Apr 2024
London, United Kingdom
Casual Games

BlockGames delivers a cross-game and decentralized player network driven by Universal Player Profiles.

$6.0M raised
Apr 2024
San Francisco, United States
Software

Delivery Collective means we can Order directly from our favorite restaurants.

$3.8M raised
Apr 2024
Los Angeles, United States
3D Technology

DNABLOCK is a 3D animation platform that enables users to create 3D avatars and cinema-quality animated content with no animation knowledge.

Apr 2024
Atlanta, United States
Biotechnology

Hypercell Technologies develops tools to control infectious diseases in animals.

Apr 2024
Paris, France
E-Commerce

Liberare is an e-tailer for adaptive undergarments and a community for disabled women.

Apr 2024
Chicago, United States
Golf

NewClub is a recreational facility that offers private golf course and equipment for passionate golfers.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2024
Baltimore, United States
Medical Device

Pantheon Vision is an ophthalmic medical device company in its early stages.

$1.8M raised
Apr 2024
San Francisco, United States

Pocket Universe is a browser extension that keeps your assets safe when you sign web3 transactions

Apr 2024
Darwin, Australia
Developer Platform

Salty Games is a software company that specialises in game development, including computer video games.

$20.0M raised
Apr 2024
Kokomo, United States

Financial and Insurance Services

$4.0M raised
Apr 2023
Eschenbach In Der Oberpfalz, Germany
Online Games

Fluffy Corp. provides a full cycle of online games development, from the design stage to the hardware and software.

$200K raised
Apr 2023
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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
$2.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
4 companies
2.London
3 companies
3.Louisville
1 companies
4.Fort Lauderdale
1 companies
5.Nagano
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 e-commerce 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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