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 | $3.1M |
| Apps | 2 | $4.9M |
| Health Care | 2 | $2.6M |
| Information Services | 1 | $5.3M |
| Data Management | 1 | $8.0M |
| Consulting | 1 | $1.1M |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | $975K |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | $10.0M |
| Billing | 1 | $250K |
| Environmental Engineering | 1 | $1.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $13.6M |
| Paris | 2 | $11.8M |
| Tokyo | 1 | $661K |
| Arlington | 1 | $450K |
| Talence | 1 | $1.1M |
| Cork | 1 | $975K |
| Broomfield | 1 | $10.0M |
| Irvine | 1 | $250K |
| Suresnes | 1 | $4.3M |
| Lagos | 1 | $1.0M |
Circular.co is a data-driven Platform for sustainable sourcing platform.
Collectest specializes in integrating AI into trading card appraisal procedures that show current market pricing and verify authenticity.
Foundational is a data management platform that helps developers understand the lineage and downstream impact of code changes.
GroupSense is a provider of cyber intelligence services filled with search tools, feeds, and briefings.
Libu provides optimal circadian lighting for offices, regulating biological rhythms and contributing to employee well-being.
MyGug is a new Micro Scale Anaerobic Digester a food waste solution that gives you abundant renewable energy for cooking and growing.
PASCAL is a diamond brand that offers handcrafted gemstone jewelry with ethically made and graded lab-grown diamonds.
Payclair is the easy and affordable payments solution for businesses of all sizes.
KillBills is a application software that provides banking, payment card, consulting, financial, and digital receipt services.
Kran is a technology company that develops solutions through designs and implementation of applications based on nanobubble science.
SkillfulMeans is an Online Courses & Coaching Center offer a personalized approach with human support.
Yunit is an online platform which helps users to save money with their friends.
UM Apps Limited specializes in app development and provides expert consultancy services for app-based solutions.
Developing a continuous, real-time monitoring system for transplant organ function, beginning with kidneys.
APIwiz is a low-code, technology-agnostic API lifecycle management platform that helps enterprises scale securely.
Contributes to better healthcare thanks to its platform allowing access to structured, validated and anonymised Real World Data.
Designs & markets machine-intelligent lead detection & pipeline condition assessment solution.
FoggyStar is one of the first to create an iGaming casino in the metaverse.
FUTURELY is a platform that will assist students in selecting a university.
Melange uses LLMs to create a tool that helps lawyers and examiners evaluate patent validity accurately and cost-effectively.
ShearShare is a mobile marketplace that provides space-as-a-service and usage-based insurance for the beauty and barbering industry.
Leviathan Dynamics develops and markets a new generation of refrigeration compressor that makes it possible to use water as a refrigerant.
Matidor.com is a project management software on a live map for real-time fieldwork
Mindday provides programs, activities, content and tools as well as certified professionals.
Food delivery, restaurants & local services in the French Alps - all in one app
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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