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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
$75.1M
Avg Funding
$3.0M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)8$19.4M
Blockchain2$12.0M
E-Commerce2$4.8M
Manufacturing2$2.3M
Cryptocurrency1$280K
Cloud Data Services1$983K
Compliance1$4.2M
SaaS1Undisclosed
Information Technology1$4.0M
Apps1$1.3M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York4$14.3M
San Francisco2$25.0M
London2$1.8M
Toronto1$280K
Bristol1$983K
West Hollywood1$250K
Washington1$4.2M
Curitiba1$210K
Tórtola1$1.0M
Neuchâtel1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Toronto, Canada
Cryptocurrency

Award Pool manage, boost, and gamify the customer experience with NFT's.

$280K raised
Mar 2022
San Francisco, United States
Blockchain

Blur aims to solve these problems and move the NFT space toward becoming institutional-grade while increasing decentralization.

$11.0M raised
Mar 2022
Bristol, United Kingdom
Cloud Data Services

At Cloud8 It provides an intuitive cloud platform to corporate advisors.

$983K raised
Mar 2022
West Hollywood, United States
E-Commerce

Crushed Tonic is an online store that sells anti-ageing drinks formulated with marine collagen, probiotics, biotin, and superfoods.

$250K raised
Mar 2022
Washington, United States
Compliance

Disclosure Facts provides a non-decaying system of record that enables advertisers to respond once to ad scrutiny.

$4.2M raised
Mar 2022
New York, United States
E-Commerce

Fairing brings speed & scale to zero-party data for thousands of Ecommerce brands.

$4.5M raised
Mar 2022
London, United Kingdom
SaaS

Turn-key sales email outreach infrastucture

Mar 2022
Curitiba, Brazil
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mercado Radar is an artificial intelligence company that provides price information, unit sales, and billing for mercado livre products.

$210K raised
Mar 2022
Tórtola, Spain
Blockchain

Paxo Finance is a decentralized protocol opened up under collateral borrowing in the Defi space also Paxo Finance allows to do margin trade

$1.0M raised
Mar 2022
New York, United States
Information Technology

City charging rental service

$4.0M raised
Mar 2022
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SOLARSPLIT simplify solar energy through a community driven, all-in-one solar investment platform.

Mar 2026
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Stratum Biosciences focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence alongside biomarker discovery to create new dermatological therapies.

$2.0M raised
Mar 2026
Wilmington, United States

Jefferson Luxe Properties operates in stealth mode.

$3.4M raised
Mar 2026
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI6 Technologies is developing AI- and big-data-powered solutions for risk prevention and claims management.

$4.6M raised
Mar 2026
Provo, United States
Apps

CurrentClient is a compliance-focused communication platform for financial advisors that emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2026
Boulogne-billancourt, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Loamics is a software company that accelerates the use of data science and artificial Intelligence.

$3.5M raised
Mar 2026
Strasbourg, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nabu is a customs copilot that streamlines and automates customs processes for businesses.

$3.5M raised
Mar 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Manufacturing

NEXT TFX is developing ultra-high-pressure membranes enabling efficient water purification and critical mineral recovery.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2026
Maebashi, Japan
Elder Care

Social mover helps handle social problems in the sphere of welfare, such as transportation between nursing care facilities and user's home.

Mar 2025
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Sohar Health automates insurance verification for behavioral health providers with EHR integration and real-time eligibility updates.

$3.8M raised
Mar 2025
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

Abound is super app where money, commerce and content transcend geographical boundaries.

$14.0M raised
Mar 2025
Beverwijk, The Netherlands
Environmental Consulting

DOPS Recycling Technologies is developing a circular technology for converting complex waste flows into raw materials for new products.

$5.4M raised
Mar 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Manufacturing

EntroMat is transforming the metal powder market by creating high-entropy material powders.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2025
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Maiven is an artificial intelligence-powered startup that helps businesses negotiate complex climate policies.

$1.8M raised
Mar 2025
Remote, United States
Health Care

Marit Health is a platform and community for clinicians to thrive in their careers

$3.2M raised
Mar 2025
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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
$3.0M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
4 companies
2.San Francisco
2 companies
3.London
2 companies
4.Toronto
1 companies
5.Bristol
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 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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