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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 8 | $78.9M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $8.0M |
| Agriculture | 2 | $20.9M |
| Accounting | 1 | $333K |
| B2B | 1 | $939K |
| Insurance | 1 | $2.5M |
| Clean Energy | 1 | $5.0M |
| Government | 1 | $5.0M |
| Credit | 1 | $15.5M |
| E-Commerce | 1 | $42.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $83.1M |
| San Francisco | 3 | $19.0M |
| Toronto | 2 | $5.3M |
| Singapore | 2 | $25.3M |
| London | 2 | $18.0M |
| Tallinn | 1 | $939K |
| Westport | 1 | $2.5M |
| Bellevue | 1 | $1.0M |
| Lyon | 1 | $1.2M |
| Menlo Park | 1 | $7.8M |
Stationwise simplifies fire department scheduling, enhancing efficiency and interoperability.
Ultrassure is an AI based software optimizing insurance contracts with automation, compliance, insights, and measurable value.
Umami United is a food-tech company that researches, develops, and sells plant-based egg products.
A hands-on fleet servicing marketplace for large B2B fleets.
CommonPoint offers a software to improve TPA discovery, vetting, placement, optimizations and oversight in the insurance claims ecosystem.
DoctorNow provides voice transcription services.
Honey Health provides AI agents that automate back-office tasks in healthcare, streamlining processes such as faxes, refills, and referrals.
HYDGEN develops modular electrolyzer systems designed for on-site and on-demand green hydrogen production.
Sciforium builds the next generation of AI models with unprecedented efficiency, privacy, and versatility.
SalesPatriot serves as an advanced back-office operating system tailored for companies within the defense sector.
Valthos builds next-generation biodefense.
Ava Financial is a mobile app-based credit-building platform that offers financial tools for credit and savings.
Cyber A.I. Group specializes in cybersecurity, utilizing artificial intelligence for enhanced security measures.
Scout aids vineyard managers in making data-driven decisions, promoting proactive farming, efficiency, and climate resilience.
VideoShops is a multichannel shoppable content network that highlights celebrity lifestyles, influencers, products, and brands.
Zetagig is a semiconductor company that offers high-performance and energy-efficient chip solutions for bitcoin mining.
Wonder Studios is an AI-centric creative production studio that produces films across entertainment and advertising.
Apriority Financial is a debt optimization platform that manages and optimizes employee personal debt.
Bridge is an AI platform that streamlines alternative investment management solutions for wealth management firms.
Givzey is a SaaS solution for nonprofit fundraising.
Restoring forests for future generations
The fastest backend development experience ever.
Tempo Labs specializes in the fields of UX, development, and consulting.
About 80% of broccoli crop is wasted. upp harvests clean, natural, healthy proteins and ingredients from what we already grow.
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 24,429 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 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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