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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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
33,319
Total Funding
$34.4M
Avg Funding
$1.4M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$9.5M
New York3$2.8M
Birmingham1$1.2M
Hong Kong1$2.0M
Helsinki1$259K
San Carlos1Undisclosed
Fort Lee1$1.2M
Cleveland1$3.0M
Newcastle1Undisclosed
Zug1$200K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Life Science

A game-changing dynamics for the manufacturing of drugs.

$1.2M raised
May 2022
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Blockchain

SOLARR is a one-stop decentralized platform for financializing NFTs.

$2.0M raised
May 2022
Helsinki, Finland
Clean Energy

Ori Solution is a clean energy company that revolutionizes the conversion of kinetic fluid and gas energy to electrical energy.

$259K raised
May 2022
San Carlos, United States
Biotechnology

Engage Bio develops non-viral DNA medicines for genetic and therapeutic applications.

May 2022
San Francisco, United States
Human Resources

Symba is a project management and training company that offers management tools for talent development programs.

May 2022
San Francisco, United States
Content Creators

Pillar is an all-in-one creator store & media kit that powers the world's biggest creator businesses

$200K raised
May 2022
New York, United States
E-Commerce Platforms

Bubble Goods is an online marketplace built for customers to discover and shop for the best independent food brands across the USA.

$1.4M raised
May 2022
Fort Lee, United States
Health Care

Small Joys is a pediatric behavioral health company that builds authentic connections and promote emotional well-being.

$1.2M raised
May 2022
Cleveland, United States
Freight Service

Oko is a technology-driven logistics and supply chain platform that helps businesses manage and automate trade

$3.0M raised
May 2022
San Francisco, United States
Real Estate

HomeOptions is a real estate brokerage and home ownership platform that helps connect customers with top agents.

$9.3M raised
May 2022
Newcastle, Australia
Energy

SwitchDin offers energy equipment and solutions for distributed solar, batteries, electric vehicle charging, and loads

May 2022
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Personalized videos at scale that look 100% real using patent-pending AI.

$885K raised
May 2022
Zug, Switzerland
Blockchain

Pier is a non-custodial, wallet platform that uses smart contracts to finally deliver a truly simple user experience in Web3.

$200K raised
May 2022
Berlin, Germany
Compliance

Charly Group created a hybrid work management framework for individual work levels.

$1.1M raised
May 2022
Dayton, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered commercial auto insurtech tailored for “Smart Trucking” operations, owner operators, small fleets, and autonomous trucks.

$600K raised
May 2022
Sydney, Australia
Financial Services

Asendium is a software as a service for financial planners to manage their business and increase their revenue through automation.

$1.6M raised
May 2022
Gebze, Turkey
Information Technology

Roof Stacks is a software company that specializes in tourism systems, augmented reality, and the e-commerce sector.

$1.1M raised
May 2022
New York, United States
Analytics

Spade AI gives B2B product marketing and sales teams market intelligence to rapidly respond to the ever changing market conditions.

$510K raised
May 2022
Alpine, United States
Biopharma

Snow Canyon Therapeutics is a biotechnology firm that develops treatments to reverse chronic diseases by altering the inflammatory pathway.

$2.6M raised
May 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
Home Services

MyDoor is a proptech company to make the dream of a vacation home including hospitality services with the practice of co-owning.

$1.6M raised
May 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
E-Commerce

Off Script is the best way for creators to set up their very own e-commerce, sell products they love, and help their community.

May 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Communities

We (re)connect remote workers together

$335K raised
May 2022
Los Angeles, United States
Asset Management

Organize your projects in time

May 2022
Bruchsal, Germany
AgTech

Cost-efficient production of a sustainable protein source using insects

$4.2M raised
May 2022
San Salvador, El Salvador
Financial Services

Teip is a platform that facilitates access to digitally-native financial services for people and SMEs.

$1.1M raised
May 2022
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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 33,319 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.4M
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
3 companies
2.New York
3 companies
3.Birmingham
1 companies
4.Hong Kong
1 companies
5.Helsinki
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 33,319 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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