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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
$242.3M
Avg Funding
$9.7M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Blockchain4$206.9M
Biotechnology2$5.6M
E-Commerce2$4.5M
Credit1$3.2M
Human Resources1$750K
Consumer Goods1$25K
Video Streaming1$6.4M
Venture Capital1Undisclosed
Apps1$4.8M
Cosmetic Surgery1$6.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$2.0M
London2$149K
Cuyahoga Falls1$3.2M
Nantes1$2.6M
São Paulo1$750K
Delaware1$3.6M
San Diego1$25K
Amsterdam1$6.4M
West Hollywood1$525K
Walnut1$4.8M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Cuyahoga Falls, United States
Credit

AB Capital Group is a firm that offers financial services

$3.2M raised
Sep 2023
Nantes, France
Biotechnology

Abcely is a biotech firm that is working on a novel anti-cancer medication.

$2.6M raised
Sep 2023
São Paulo, Brazil
Human Resources

Bondy is a HR Tech automation platform.

$750K raised
Sep 2023
Delaware, United States
Blockchain

Freatic is a crypto company building platforms for decentralized information exchange and monetization.

$3.6M raised
Sep 2023
San Diego, United States
Consumer Goods

Safu Sake produces chilled, clean, and refreshing sake for consumers.

$25K raised
Sep 2023
New York, United States
Blockchain

Sintra is a socially driven NFT investment app.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2022
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Video Streaming

Symphony’s is a new video streaming platform with a mission to reach and touch a global audience with the most beautiful music ever created.

$6.4M raised
Sep 2022
New York, United States
Venture Capital

Thingtesting is an online platform discovering, reviewing, and testing emerging consumer brands through community feedback.

Sep 2022
West Hollywood, United States
E-Commerce

West Bourne is an online platform that offers a variety of baking mixes, tasty snacks, and yummy sauces, all sourced from farms.

$525K raised
Sep 2022
Walnut, United States
Apps

Block Party is on a mission to make the internet safer for everyone.

$4.8M raised
Sep 2022
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

Altay Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on finding and discovering small molecule therapies for chronic inflammatory conditions.

$3.0M raised
Sep 2022
San Antonio, United States
Cosmetic Surgery

BellaMia Technologies develops a new cart-based laser system for the aesthetic market.

$6.0M raised
Sep 2022
London, United Kingdom
B2B

The Restaurant Digital Experience (RDX) in ONE Platform

$149K raised
Sep 2022
Paris, France
Data Center

Corporatings specializes in extracting and processing structured and non-structured fundamental data directly from company publications.

$2.0M raised
Sep 2022
Berlin, Germany
E-Commerce

hakuna provides product protection solution for e-commerce and retail business.

$3.9M raised
Sep 2022
Atlanta, United States
EdTech

Experience our range of products for STEM and Careers across web, AR and VR formats.

Sep 2022
Boston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Metrobi aims to support local food and beverage makers with logistics, financial, and marketing tools and help them expand their businesses.

$768K raised
Sep 2022
Bogotá, Colombia
Health Care

Momentu helps in mental health challenges by providing support through digital content, therapy and coaching sessions.

Sep 2022
London, United Kingdom
Property Management

MoveWise is a UK-based proptech company that uses deep technology to help property sellers efficiently sell their homes.

Sep 2022
Chicago, United States
Analytics

SipScience is a revolutionary data analytics and marketing platform for the regulated beverage alcohol industry.

Sep 2021
Greenbrae, United States
Blockchain

SundaeSwap Labs contributes to the SundaeSwap protocol, a decentralized exchange and automated liquidity provision protocol built on Cardano

$1.3M raised
Sep 2021
Dallas, United States
Productivity Tools

WorkEQ is a business development and employment agency helping businesses create a flexible, hybrid, and productive work-life balance.

Sep 2021
Copenhagen, Denmark
Gaming

Gamerpay is a marketplace that offers a safe way to trade and own gaming skins and assets.

Sep 2021
Los Altos, United States
Blockchain

Layer-1 blockchain built to power storage-heavy apps, like social apps, listed on Coinbase with 1.5M+ wallets.

$200.0M raised
Sep 2021
San Jose, United States
Business Development

Enterprise SAAS, Email Collaboration,Search

$1.4M raised
Sep 2021
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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
$9.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Cuyahoga Falls
1 companies
4.Nantes
1 companies
5.São Paulo
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 blockchain 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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