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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 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$40.0M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
14
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$2.6M
Biotechnology2Undisclosed
Blockchain2$125K
Property Management1$593K
E-Commerce1$3.3M
Mobile1$408K
Electronics1$4.7M
Manufacturing1$5.1M
Construction1$9.6M
Business Development1$3.8M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Cardiff2$1.3M
Berlin2$3.7M
Vienna1$593K
Manchester1$3.3M
Northwood1$408K
Linköping1$4.7M
Munich1$5.1M
Zürich1$9.6M
Gent1$2.0M
Umraniye1$3.8M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Vienna, Austria
Property Management

Lystio is a real estate platform that focuses on simplifying renting and buying property with an AI-powered marketplace.

$593K raised
Feb 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
E-Commerce

Made With Intent is a segmentation tool that enables data-driven merchants to understand and target customer intent.

$3.3M raised
Feb 2026
Northwood, United Kingdom
Mobile

Meaningful Planet is a startup that provides business mobile connectivity.

$408K raised
Feb 2026
Linköping, Sweden
Electronics

N-Ink provides n-type ink which is compatible with Printed Electronics, the Internet of Things, and Bioelectronics.

$4.7M raised
Feb 2026
Munich, Germany
Manufacturing

nuuEnergy is reshaping the heat pump industry in Europe, providing homeowners with sustainable, efficient heating solutions.

$5.1M raised
Feb 2026
Zürich, Switzerland
Construction

Optiml develops software that supports real estate decarbonization and energy transition planning.

$9.6M raised
Feb 2026
Gent, Belgium
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Otamiser uses AI driven OTA ranking algorithm to provide a hotel revenue management platform for it's clients.

$2.0M raised
Feb 2026
Umraniye, Turkey
Business Development

Paket Mutfak is a food and beverages company that creates and supplies edible snacks through curated cloud kitchens.

$3.8M raised
Feb 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
Health Care

TetraKit Technologies is a click chemistry-based radiochemical platform developing therapeutics for metastatic cancer.

Feb 2025
Toulouse, France
3D Printing

Aithra is a 3D printing technology though High Pressure Selective Sintering, without binder and without mold.

$2.1M raised
Feb 2025
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Auto Insurance

Driverly offers auto insurance and commercial insurance services.

Feb 2025
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Automotive

Finalrentals is a global car rental platform specializing in digital booking systems and subscriptions.

$1.3M raised
Feb 2025
Schlieren, Switzerland
Autonomous Vehicles

Precise Global Positioning Everywhere!

Feb 2025
Berlin, Germany
Financial Services

muffintech is innovating the insurance industry with conversational AI, enhancing customer interactions and operational efficiency.

$3.7M raised
Feb 2025
Berlin, Germany
Biotechnology

MyoPax creates advanced regenerative stem cell therapies to combat the devasting effects of muscle illnesses.

Feb 2025
Osaka, Japan
Food and Beverage

pocotein is a protein ice cream manufacturer.

$660K raised
Feb 2025
Mainz, Germany
B2B

Horizon is a B2B SaaS company that offers behavioral consumer data.

Feb 2024
Madrid, Spain
Catering

Solo De Croquetas is a restaurant that provides a variety of croquette, including vegetarian and sweet versions.

$286K raised
Feb 2023
New York, United States
Blockchain

Sonr specializes in software development, web design, information technology, networking, and blockchain solutions.

$50K raised
Feb 2023
San Francisco, United States
Developer APIs

eDRV is a cloud based API platform for electric vehicle charging

$1.2M raised
Feb 2023
Saint Lucia, Australia
Blockchain

Insert Stonks is a tech company that develops infrastructure and platform for gamification.

$75K raised
Feb 2023
São Paulo, Brazil
Children

Kiddle Pass integrates children into cultural, physical, educational, and leisure activities to provide a universe of possibilities.

$271K raised
Feb 2023
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Nano PharmaSolutions improves the bioavailability of insoluble drugs using innovative, revolutionary nanoformulation.

Feb 2023
Frankfurt, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

networkx is an AI-based platform that prequalifies and matches innovators, visionaries, and changemakers with exclusive clubs worldwide.

$610K raised
Feb 2023
Leipzig, Germany
Advertising

SO'USE is empowering F&B brands to sustainably run automated and measurable POS advertising.

$273K raised
Feb 2022
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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 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Cardiff
2 companies
2.Berlin
2 companies
3.Vienna
1 companies
4.Manchester
1 companies
5.Northwood
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 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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