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) | 7 | $38.5M |
| Software | 2 | $8.5M |
| Fantasy Sports | 2 | $4.0M |
| Health Care | 2 | $16.3M |
| Construction | 1 | $2.5M |
| Analytics | 1 | $2.9M |
| Advertising Platforms | 1 | $12.0M |
| B2B | 1 | $500K |
| Insurance | 1 | $1.2M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $1.9M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5 | $25.6M |
| New York | 4 | $28.9M |
| Bismarck | 1 | $2.5M |
| Paris | 1 | $3.5M |
| Washington | 1 | $6.7M |
| Chicago | 1 | $488K |
| Amsterdam | 1 | $2.9M |
| Cape Town | 1 | $2.9M |
| Indianapolis | 1 | $3.0M |
| London | 1 | $11.8M |
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Crustdata builds a robust and easy-to-use set of APIs that solves the problem of getting accurate, fresh data on companies and people.
Playse is a platform that connects professional football instructors and parents to enroll kids in training sessions around country.
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Syntracts securely converts complex contracts into structured insights using privacy-first AI.
Anchor develops AI agents for performing organizational operations at scale in an internet environment.
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Andel platform strengthens pharmacy benefits by giving employers an affordable way to include GLP-1s and other brand name medications.
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Inbaqs organizes project-related emails, tasks, notes, and files into shared workspaces, eliminating inbox chaos for service businesses.
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Enzo is a Tech startup using AI for risk management - detecting microleakages early to reduce water damage by up to 70%.
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Limitless Labs offers a prediction-market platform that enables users to trade on short-term event outcomes using real-time asset data.
Quantum Fabrix develops scalable quantum technology solutions, focusing on trapped ions for computing, communication, and sensing.
RiskReady helps users Get, Be, and Stay Ready for whatever life throws your way.
RotoUnderworld is a data and mobile technology leader in the fantasy sports industry bringing knowledge and joy to sports fans worldwide.
Fundamento is an AI company that provides a voice-agent platform for enterprise contact centers within the financial services sector.
Fourier Health streamlines clinical data using AI-driven summaries and clinician-in-the-loop systems to reduce workload.
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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