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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4 | $62.0M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $7.5M |
| Autonomous Vehicles | 1 | $24.0M |
| Quantum Computing | 1 | $17.7M |
| Decentralized Finance (DeFi) | 1 | $18.0M |
| Apps | 1 | $9.0M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $6.0M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $2.5M |
| Application Performance Management | 1 | $500K |
| Animal Feed | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $34.0M |
| New York | 2 | $25.0M |
| Delft | 1 | $17.7M |
| Sacramento | 1 | $12.0M |
| Warsaw | 1 | $9.0M |
| Horgen | 1 | $6.0M |
| Bellingham | 1 | $2.0M |
| São Paulo | 1 | $2.5M |
| Seattle | 1 | $3.0M |
| Grindsted | 1 | Undisclosed |
Building fully autonomous, electric haulers for Class 8 freight
Orange Quantum Systems develops hardware and software solutions for testing and characterizing quantum chip performance.
Liquid is a decentralized trading platform that offers non-custodial crypto trading options.
Autonomous Cyber is an artificial intelligence platform for cybersecurity solutions.
Cosaic creates yeast-based natural emulsions that improve texture, stability, and clean labeling in dairy and plant-based foods.
PressBox offers AI-powered applications that empower sports & media organizations to scale personalized, engaging, content.
Aro focused on personal financial services, particularly for individuals facing challenges with traditional banks.
HelpViber provides on-demand help for Vibe coding platforms including Lovable, Replit, Bolt, and Emergent.
TesterArmy provides an AI-powered QA platform that tests web and mobile apps via real browser runs and CI integrations.
Decameal's aim is to use a sustainable commercial strategy to restore healthy marine life.
Making on-site wind power as accessible and scalable as solar panels for homes and businesses.
Jefferson Timber Cooperative Cooperative offers zero- waste wood products made from sawdust, offcuts, and planer shavings.
Schematic is a B2B SaaS platform designed to simplify pricing and packaging for software companies.
Exergy3 is a cleantech company that develops thermal energy storage solutions for industrial applications.
NeoCognition is an AI research lab focused on developing self-learning AI agents that specialize in specific domains to scale expertise.
BuildForever build products that feel personal, magical and deeply human.
Sleuth Insights is a business intelligence startup that specializes in AI-powered tools for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Qualitate provides real-time expert insights for investment and strategy teams.
Neighbor Serve platform connects with trusted, locally owned residential contractors for painting, plumbing, and other services.
Accelerating Hardware Integration from Years to Days
Zynt is an AI‑powered B2B sales intelligence platform that identifies buying triggers in every industry.
Affix Labs Oy develops biodegradable, long-lasting insect repellent technologies and surface coatings for consumer and professional use.
Luquos Energy is a renewable energy company that offers energy consulting and management services.
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 33,319 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 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 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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