Skip to main content

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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
33,319
Total Funding
$70.6M
Avg Funding
$2.8M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$7.9M
FinTech1$2.7M
Internet1$4.6M
Apps1$19.5M
Food and Beverage1$5.6M
Software1$2.8M
Advertising1$4.3M
Blockchain1$1.5M
Consulting1$1.7M
Aerospace1$1.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$29.4M
Singapore2$4.5M
Smichov1$2.7M
Brooklyn1$4.6M
Santa Barbara1$5.6M
Berlin1$1.5M
São Paulo1$1.7M
Esch-sur-alzette1$1.0M
New York1$6.2M
Woodbridge1$2.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Smichov, Czech Republic
FinTech

Qerko is a developer of payment platforms for restaurants.

$2.7M raised
Apr 2022
Brooklyn, United States
Internet

Norby is an audience relationship toolkit built for creators and brands.

$4.6M raised
Apr 2022
San Francisco, United States
Apps

Context is a Web3 business that allows users to “track” the transactions of any crypto wallet.

$19.5M raised
Apr 2022
Santa Barbara, United States
Food and Beverage

Clean Single-Source Plant Protein from the Andes Mountains

$5.6M raised
Apr 2022
San Francisco, United States
Software

Zipy is a software debugging and observability platform.

$2.8M raised
Apr 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Advertising

Tokigames is a software company that develops gamification, audience marketing and engagement solution.

$4.3M raised
Apr 2022
Berlin, Germany
Blockchain

BikeRush is a Web3 lifestyle app with Game-Fi and Social-Fi elements built in, where you can enjoy cycling, health and rewards together.

$1.5M raised
Apr 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
Consulting

Vitamine-se is a nutritional customization platform that delivers personalized nutrients for each person's nutritional reality.

$1.7M raised
Apr 2022
Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg
Aerospace

Exobiosphere is a cutting-edge company operating at the intersection of space exploration and biotechnology.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2026
Singapore, Singapore
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Building the Trust Infrastructure for Physical AI

$250K raised
Apr 2026
New York, United States
Cryptocurrency

Kulipa is a fintech company that offers a next-gen crypto payment cards issuer platform for wallets.

$6.2M raised
Apr 2026
Woodbridge, Canada
Fleet Management

Nomad provides a fuel discount card for trucking companies, enabling savings and management of fuel expenses.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Alien is a project building a decentralized “proof of humanity” and identity network designed for the age of AI, with blockchain and token.

$7.1M raised
Apr 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

UMNAI specializes in neuro-symbolic machine learning and artificial intelligence and have created Hybrid Intelligence products.

$232K raised
Apr 2026
Charlotte, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SaaS products for proactive risk detection and monitoring of daily operations for Banks, Credit Unions and FinTechs

$300K raised
Apr 2026
München, Germany
Architecture

meinhaus.digital provides an AI-powered platform to simplify planning, costing, and financing for home renovations.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2026
Morriston, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Corryn is a biotechnology company that develops wound dressing devices to redefine the chronic and complex wound care.

$662K raised
Apr 2026
Zürich, Switzerland

Connectome Health is a neurotechnology startup offering non-invasive brain scans via wearable fNIRS devices and AI software.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Cyber Security

Helix.ID provides a privacy-first digital identity layer for verifying real users and interactions.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2026
Winter Park, United States
Compliance

TracePass is a supply chain traceability marketplace offering documented origin proof, risk management, and regulatory compliance solutions.

$341K raised
Apr 2026
Akasaka, Japan

Tancee is a digital platform that matches and facilitates the acceptance of international talent.

$284K raised
Apr 2026
Menlo Park, United States
Content Creators

PickMyBrain AI Library of People’s Knowledge

$2.1M raised
Apr 2026
Austin, United States
Audio

Audicin is a science-based digital health startup that offers audio medicine through music tracks to help people recharge while working.

$1.9M raised
Apr 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
Analytics

The fastest AI-powered scouting platform in football.

Apr 2026
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Brighter Signals is a sensing technology startup that has developed a patented, fabric-based high-depth multi-modal tactile sensor platform.

$462K raised
Apr 2026
Showing 11376 to 11400 of 33,319 companies

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 33,319 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
17
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

1 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.Singapore
2 companies
3.Smichov
1 companies
4.Brooklyn
1 companies
5.Santa Barbara
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 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.

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.

Ready to Connect with Seed Startups?

Perfect for: B2B sales teams targeting seed companies, investors exploring opportunities, and service providers looking for companies that just raised capital and are ready to scale.

Get Started - Access Contact Information

Join thousands of sales teams, investors, and service providers using VCBacked

33,319 Seed Startups Funded in 2026 — Rounds & Investors — Page 456 | VCBacked