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 | $1.0M |
| Apps | 3 | $2.8M |
| Developer APIs | 2 | $4.8M |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $3.8M |
| FinTech | 2 | $28K |
| Financial Services | 2 | $5.5M |
| Banking | 1 | $6.0M |
| Freelance | 1 | $4.5M |
| Credit | 1 | $4.7M |
| Big Data | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 | $5.2M |
| New York | 2 | $9.2M |
| Singapore | 2 | $1.3M |
| Los Angeles | 2 | $1.8M |
| Helsinki | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Montevideo | 1 | $6.0M |
| Lubbock | 1 | $1.2M |
| Caernarfon | 1 | $28K |
| Paris | 1 | $498K |
| Wilmington | 1 | Undisclosed |
Speechly is software that provides a voice user interface (UI) API for web and mobile.
tru.ID is reinventing mobile authentication for today's world through a modern developer platform.
Datanomik is an Open Finance B2B Fintech platform that enables easy access to financial data from several financial institutions in LatAm
Agrellus supports agriculture programs in local Colleges and Universities.
Archie is a SaaS platform that allows businesses to seamlessly onboard, manage, and pay creative freelancers on flexible terms.
Bankuish provides gig workers and freelancers in Latin America a simple way to access affordable banking.
BOXD is a mobile application that enables the self-employed to manage their financial administration day to day, easily on the go.
Castled.io is a customer engagement platform that gives marketers access to the power of data in the warehouse.
Caulys provides agriculture and farming products.
Cellar Vinhos is a brazilian online seller of wines. We love wine made by small and limited production winemakers.
Herb'N Eden is a manufacturer of natural body care products comprising botanical ingredients and essential oils.
Innovating with Merchants at Heart. Digital payment | Social Commerce | Fintech
Jia Finance is an online platform that provides mortgages to foreigners purchasing residential real estate.
JiPay provides an expense card that enables to track the expenses of helpers and transforms domestic work into a cashless economy.
Digital Verification Platform, Digital ID, ID Wallet, Blockchain, Face Match, KYC, Digital Onboarding, Regtech, Fintech
Kubbo is a multi-channel E-commerce fulfillment company helping D2C brands easily scale their logistics.
Luwjistik is a software-as-a-service platform that focuses on e-commerce logistics integration.
Medical Templates developed a simple and cost-effective solution for needle guidance.
MeetMo is a cloud-native platform that seamlessly connects devices, people, and ideas.
Mentorly is a platform that enables organizations to drive impact through mentorship and learning programs.
Utilizing AI agents to optimize transportation, energy, safety and assets across smart cities
Newbody is a fitness mobile app that helps change the body in reality.
PlanBlue utilities a new seafloor monitoring technology that's changing the way they map and assess the health of seafloor areas.
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.
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.
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