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 | $14.5M |
| Biotechnology | 2 | $525K |
| Bitcoin | 2 | $11.6M |
| Health Care | 2 | $3.5M |
| Apps | 2 | $2.7M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $446K |
| Industrial | 1 | $350K |
| Manufacturing | 1 | $5.6M |
| Child Care | 1 | $7.0M |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $9.8M |
| Los Angeles | 2 | $9.6M |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | Undisclosed |
| Lausanne | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Gent | 1 | $3.5M |
| Dover | 1 | $7.5M |
| Valencia | 1 | $446K |
| Yorkshire | 1 | $332K |
| Sterling | 1 | $350K |
| Southampton | 1 | $5.6M |
Adaptyv Biosystems developing a protein engineering platform using cell-free synthetic biology and nanofluidics.
Bitlight Labs builds infrastructure using the RGB protocol and the Bitcoin Lightning Network..
Therapeutics for obesity and obesity-related conditions.
Forest Devices is a medical device startup that develops a novel stroke screening device designed to detect early signs of stokes.
Rep.aI creates AI-based communication software that facilitates relationship management and client engagement.
Colibid is a revolutionary way to access a better mortgage loan.
Applatch focuses on assisting millions of people worldwide in overcoming the hazards of smartphone addiction.
Applied Impact Robotics develops a robotic solution capable of inspecting a crude oil tank floor while the tank remains in-service.
Aquark Technologies develops atom system to develop quantum applications, including atomic clocks, sensors, and navigation systems.
The Bool Network is a decentralized verification network that offers bitcoin-backed stablecoins, and decentralized cross-chain transactions.
Harbor is an infant care technology company that focuses on transforming the way to take care of young children and their families.
Operative Intelligence is a software company that provides transformation of raw conservation data into actionable insights.
Revitalize Energy is a consumer energy company that helps fight tired eyes and provides a moisturizing effect with the energy needed.
Yooga provides assistance to small and microbusinesses.
Hyku is a biotech company that develops precise covalent targeting of disease-causing proteins.
BeeToGreen is an alternative transportation provider and it offers bicycles and soft mobility services for employees and employers.
Kanta provides an anti-money laundering technology that automates data gathering and processing operations.
KiviERP is a software company that offers an interface for companies to manage business processes, finances, and human resources.
Layup is a savings account that provides prizes based on the outcomes of sporting events.
Vader Nanotechnologies discovers new organisms and enzymes that break down pollutants.
VeriFast is a one-stop shop where businesses, candidates, and developers can verify and be verified.
VOLE is a software company developing an application that is a dedicated social network for sports, especially football.
Tymely deploys AI agents to eCommerce Customer Service teams to lower cost, improve response speeds, and improve brand reputation
Heru is a technology platform focused on improving the quality of life for app workers and freelancers.
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.
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