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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 3 | $8.0M |
| CleanTech | 2 | $10.6M |
| Health Care | 2 | $563K |
| Health Diagnostics | 2 | $5.0M |
| Manufacturing | 1 | $1.5M |
| Information Technology | 1 | $1.5M |
| Battery | 1 | $10.0M |
| Farmers Market | 1 | $314K |
| Digital Signage | 1 | $5.8M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $1.5M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | $2.7M |
| Amsterdam | 1 | $2.0M |
| Lyngby | 1 | $1.5M |
| Seville | 1 | $1.5M |
| Ann Arbor | 1 | $10.0M |
| Sparta | 1 | $314K |
| Søborg | 1 | $5.8M |
| Frederiksberg | 1 | $1.5M |
| Espoo | 1 | $2.3M |
| Wernigerode | 1 | $7.6M |
Delphyr is an AI platform that automates clinical workflows and summarizes patient data for healthcare professionals.
DIASENSE is creating a Quantum Diamond Magnetic Microscope that will be able to detect magnetic fields at high rates.
Dynamics VR provides rehab software for clinics to tackle musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments caused by brain trauma.
EGI Battery manufactures batteries for autonomous systems, aviation, robotics, and mobility.
Farmers' Storehouse is farmer community food cooperative that offers organic grains, flour, food staples and provisions.
FoodOp offers a digital platform for reducing food waste and optimizing menus in the food service industry.
Gefjon Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance.
3D mapping of as-built underground infrastructure using AI
Litherm Technologies is a German deep‑tech startup focused on decarbonizing lime and cement production using fully electric kiln technology.
MacroCycle Technologies is a cleantech company that develops sustainable and zero-carbon plastic upcycling solutions.
OnVibe is an AI platform that helps creators and small businesses create content and grow online.
Persevere Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that develops novel therapeutics for effective cancer treatments.
DaisySocial provides an artificial intelligence platform for generating social media captions, graphics, and content templates for users.
Eupnoos is a health-tech company that offers smartphone digital healthcare for lung health and disease detection.
GelSana Therapeutics develops novel advanced polymers to improve wound healing
Needle operates as an AI-driven platform for search and agent creation.
OMO is a hybrid online and offline used goods buying support service,
Reinforce3D develops proprietary technology for reinforcing 3D-printed parts, called the continuous fiber injection process (CFIP)
Next generation HR data platform, turning employee data into insights
Opnovix is a technology-based company operating in stealth mode.
iCashe develops a payment gateway platform designed to offer secure banking transaction services.
GenoMe Diagnostics develops OvaME product that helps in improvement of status quo of CA125 blood tests.
Levistor is developing a low-cost, durable energy storage technology that will enable super-fast charging of electric vehicles.
cognitive neurotherapy & research
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.
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