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) | 8 | $32.1M |
| Biomass Energy | 4 | $4.8M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $5.2M |
| Data Management | 1 | $5.0M |
| Advertising | 1 | $1.0M |
| Outdoors | 1 | $4.3M |
| Customer Service | 1 | $300K |
| Online Portals | 1 | $5.0M |
| Computer | 1 | $2.6M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $2.6M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 4 | $4.8M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $3.2M |
| Lehi | 1 | $4.0M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $5.0M |
| Newton | 1 | $2.0M |
| Istanbul | 1 | $1.0M |
| Singapore | 1 | $1.7M |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | $4.3M |
| Juiz De Fora | 1 | $300K |
| Austin | 1 | $5.0M |
VitalCare is a healthcare platform that provides AI-based documentation and telehealth solutions.
Boom is an AI powered credit analysis software platform that turns unstructured financial data into underwriting-ready input.
Dataware is a software development company that offers hardware manager and data infrastructure.
Zydro Marine Technologies develops autonomous maritime systems and software for data-driven operations at sea.
Shubuo offers dynamic and location-based visual content that brings city life to life by collaborating with taxi drivers.
OrtCloud provides specialized cloud infrastructure optimized for AI agents and workloads requiring deterministic, predictable performance.
WPSL PRO operates professional women’s soccer league expanding career pathways and access nationwide
Falaê is the hospitality and customer experience ecosystem for bars and restaurants.
Modern Relay provides context graph for enterprise AI.
BizScout is an online platform of Off market deals for verified buyers and sellers.
Obriy AI is a platform for creating AI‑powered tools that streamline and optimize complex business processes through the use of AI agents.
Tydra Labs is a biotechnology company that transforms crustacean shell waste into chitin and bio-products.
Tydra Labs is a biotechnology company that transforms crustacean shell waste into chitin and bio-products.
Tydra Labs is a biotechnology company that transforms crustacean shell waste into chitin and bio-products.
Peak Quantum focused on developing inherently error-protected superconducting quantum processors (QPUs).
ActionAI provides reliability infrastructure for mission-critical AI applications, focusing on explainable AI accountability.
Round Finance is a fintech consulting firm specializing in digital financial services and funding rounds.
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Sapient Perception develops advanced AI-powered perception systems that transform visual data into actionable intelligence.
Tydra Labs is a biotechnology company that transforms crustacean shell waste into chitin and bio-products.
Kin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center is an independent emergency and specialty veterinary hospital for pets and animals.
Pioneers quantum magnetometry for navigation, mining, and medical imaging solutions
Kinomatic offers custom surgical planning for orthopedic practices which integrates seamlessly with virtual reality applications.
StirLight is a manufacturing company specializing in friction stir welding, a solid‑state process that joins metals without melting them.
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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