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) | 7 | $28.8M |
| Biotechnology | 3 | $5.1M |
| Battery | 1 | $1.6M |
| Augmented Reality | 1 | $6.9M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $1.4M |
| Renewable Energy | 1 | $6.5M |
| Agriculture | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Software | 1 | $600K |
| 3D Printing | 1 | $1.4M |
| Banking | 1 | $828K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 2 | $6.0M |
| Tokyo | 2 | $16.4M |
| New York | 2 | $8.6M |
| London | 2 | $1.8M |
| Cambridge | 1 | $1.6M |
| Enschede | 1 | $6.9M |
| Middletown | 1 | $1.1M |
| Helsinki | 1 | $1.4M |
| San Jose | 1 | $3.5M |
| South San Francisco | 1 | $7.2M |
Infiniti Recycling is pioneering the future of lithium-ion battery recycling through Direct Recycling, creating a greener tomorrow
TippingPoint Biosciences is developing therapeutics that target genome packaging states in diseases like cancer.
Brilliance develops micro laser modules for augmented reality displays.
SYSLEA is a consulting company that provides AI support and advises IT startups and venture capital firms on sales and marketing.
Micronity aim for a society where everyone around the world is freed from various constraints by technologies
Cara is a domain-specific AI company for the insurance industry
OpZira is medical device company that offers AI powered wearable dark adaptometer.
Test of Things is to protect customers and society from cyber incidents by simplifying and automating IoT cybersecurity.
IntBot is a robotics startup that specializes in the development of humanoid robots designed for interactive and digital tasks.
SimpleStudy is the consumer AI platform for school.
Ambient.xyz is an SVM-compatible, Proof of Work Layer 1 blockchain focused on providing hyperscaled, verified AI inference.
Montamo is addressing the lack of competent workers in the skilled trades.
Tarken is a software company that offers credit automation, stewardship and integration for the agribusiness chain.
Apprentos is an Apprenticeship Operating System that eliminates the legal and bureaucratic friction of hiring government-subsidized talent.
NexusAM is an industrial manufacturing firm that offers 3D printing with AI technology to resolve issues of additive manufacturing.
MT Bank simplify financial operations for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Overvue is software firm offering a productivity and analytical tool for analysis and uncovering the outbound messaging.
Cozmo manufactures customizable sofas intended for comfortable sitting that fits in any space designed by award-winning designers.
Graphene Trace is a company to help wheelchair users and hospitals prevent against pressure ulcers.
Our Rainwater facilitates rainwater management within communities to create a sustainable future for our water resources.
The Wembley Club is a fitness centre facility that offers tennis, fitness, swimming, dining & entertainment and paddle activities.
emade is an electric mobility manufacturer involved in the development, production, and maintenance of numerous custom carts.
BIOVIT develops fortified foods using 100% organic plant extracts which are naturally high in vitamins and minerals.
Avigen is a research orriented firm discovering drugs to accelerate immune cell development.
Mahojin is an Web3-powered AI image company that helps users to instantly generate professional quality images.
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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