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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 33,141 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
33,141
Total Funding
$38.5M
Avg Funding
$1.5M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$7.0M
EdTech2$1.2M
Web Development2$6.0M
Chemical1Undisclosed
Cyber Security1Undisclosed
Employment1$2.5M
Blockchain1Undisclosed
FinTech1$1.8M
Business Process Automation (BPA)1$86K
Biotechnology1Undisclosed

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$2.2M
New York2$12.3M
Auckland1Undisclosed
Tsuen Wan1$639K
Kirkstall1Undisclosed
Palo Alto1$2.5M
Tórtola1Undisclosed
Miami1$3.5M
Sariyer1$1.8M
Denver1$86K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Auckland, New Zealand
Chemical

Cleanery is a manufacturing company that develops cleaning and personal care products.

May 2024
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
EdTech

AI and robotics ed-tech

$639K raised
May 2024
Kirkstall, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

DIGITAL CYBERSECURITY SERVICES & SOLUTION

May 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Employment

Referring people to their ideal jobs.

$2.5M raised
May 2024
Tórtola, Spain
Blockchain

Fitchin is a fully integrated gaming community playground that connects esports teams, content creators.

May 2024
Miami, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Preventing the next heart attack

$3.5M raised
May 2024
Sariyer, Turkey
FinTech

A financial wellbeing fintech guiding users towards conscious consumerism, saving&investment using behavioral science & AI

$1.8M raised
May 2024
Denver, United States
Business Process Automation (BPA)

AI driven platform to place and manage vetted, qualified students for paid short-term, remote entry level work .

$86K raised
May 2024
Little Falls, United States
Web Development

BAXUS is a blockchain-based protocol for storing, authenticating, and tokenizing luxury goods.

$5.0M raised
May 2024
Emeryville, United States
Biotechnology

Abalone Bio develops pharmacologically antibody drugs to successfully treat metaolic and inflammatory diseases where other drugs fail

May 2024
San Francisco, United States
Agriculture

Precip provides precise rainfall tracking without the use of a gauge.

May 2024
Bezannes, France
AgTech

Amaya AG uses AI to help farmers and input suppliers optimize productivity, drive profitability, and promote sustainable agriculture.

$589K raised
May 2024
Cincinnati, United States
Autonomous Vehicles

We automate harbor pollution management with scalable smart buoys and "Roombas" for the water

$100K raised
May 2024
Hanover, United States
Software

Argus Cognitive creates virtual medical instruments

May 2024
Bogotá, Colombia
Mobile Payments

Bolsiyo offers tech enabled efficiency and revenue for small retailers in latin america.

$150K raised
May 2024
Madrid, Spain
EdTech

SaaS, privacy-first platform delivering K-12 smart check-in/out, live campus visibility & guardian-controlled pick-ups.

$568K raised
May 2024
New York, United States
Property Management

Nomadiq is a membership that offers a fully furnished and luxurious stay and office setup for members.

$250K raised
May 2024
Redwood City, United States
Advertising

CIPIO.ai is on a mission to democratize authentic video content marketing, uniquely combining the power of brand communities and GenAI.

May 2023
Chandler, United States
Information Technology

We create innovative technology to transform the data center. We deliver hardware and software products which ensure the data center.

$6.5M raised
May 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Booth.ai is a Generative AI-powered product photography platform

$2.2M raised
May 2023
New York, United States
Asset Management

Ather Digital develops a frequency trading system for centralized and decentralized digital asset markets.

$12.0M raised
May 2023
Sydney, Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

YBL uses artifical intelligence to provide professional services in the finance industry.

$350K raised
May 2023
Newark, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Empowering your business growth with advanced AI tools for SEO Blog content creation

$1.0M raised
May 2023
Montréal, Canada
Logistics

LocketGo is a smart locker tech company providing fast and easy access to a safe storage space.

$240K raised
May 2023
Berlin, Germany
Web Development

CNDO is on a mission to change the way people connect and interact online.

$1.0M raised
May 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 33,141 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Auckland
1 companies
4.Tsuen Wan
1 companies
5.Kirkstall
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 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.

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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