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) | 2 | $10.5M |
| Accounting | 1 | $5.2M |
| Cryptocurrency | 1 | $5.4M |
| Innovation Management | 1 | $4.6M |
| Automotive | 1 | $1.1M |
| Consumer Lending | 1 | $8.5M |
| Brewing | 1 | $560K |
| Health Care | 1 | $2.0M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $1.2M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $3.0M |
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Barnfox is a network of remote work and retreat spaces.
Movemint was born on a bike ride and passionate about the endurance sports community and dedicated to supporting the organizers.
InsureVision is an InsurTech company that specializes in AI-powered contextual driving risk assessment technology.
Quill aims to simplify real estate transactions with technology and security and provides an integrated digital experience.
Gen AI platform for faster clinical trials and improved patient care in oncology
Vobble Is A Next-Gen Interactive Audio Player For 6-12 Year Old Kids
At Kfobix, our mission is to make green energy production facilities more sustainable with nanotechnology!
From Text prompt to Cinematic Video
German-based food-tech startup developing new generation of clean and sustainable proteins for food manufacturers using microorganisms.
Fijoya is a highly personalized platform for employer-sponsored health and wellness services.
Blackwing runs a range of modular apps while retaining decentralization.
Cosmology is building a unified developer experience for interchain dApps
Ostentus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that studies novel natural compounds in the treatment of cancer.
FeedFlo provides IoT feed sensors and software that monitor livestock feed flow and delivery data in real time.
Teem is an AI-powered software sourcing platform that automates supplier research, RFx events, and consolidation insights.
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.
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