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) | 9 | $69.6M |
| Agentic AI | 4 | $14.3M |
| Construction | 2 | $29.7M |
| Collectibles | 1 | $5.0M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $1.4M |
| Business Process Automation (BPA) | 1 | $2.0M |
| Information Technology | 1 | $650K |
| Coffee | 1 | $275K |
| Battery | 1 | $23.1M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $10.4M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | $47.0M |
| Stockholm | 2 | Undisclosed |
| Austin | 2 | $29.7M |
| Casper | 1 | $5.0M |
| Whitefish | 1 | $450K |
| Wilmington | 1 | $1.4M |
| Lehi | 1 | $1.4M |
| Birmingham | 1 | $650K |
| Memphis | 1 | $275K |
| Helsinki | 1 | $10.3M |
RCRDSHP is a digital collectibles platform for electronic music.
TogetherMade provides AI-powered clinical decision support delivering evidence-based, resource-adaptive guidance to clinicians.
CounterMeasure Security delivers advanced cybersecurity and strategic risk management solutions to protect digital assets.
Eqho.ai provides conversational AI agents for voice, text, email, and customer support interactions.
OhmNow automates field service operations and workforce management programs to streamline dispatching, maintenance, and vendor tracking.
Aequum Solutions is a company that offers technology driven products and services.
YouChews is a food and beverages company that offers soft coffee chews made with natural ingredients.
Zero is an AI-powered CRM and sales automation stack for growth companies.
Eve Security identifies anomalies, assesses risk, clusters requests, interrogates AI agents and acts as a security analyst to take action.
VerifAIX develops AI-native semiconductor verification technology.
EnforceShield provides an agentic AI system designed to identify and eliminate stolen or misused content.
Pango is an AI-native e-commerce logistics platform that automates deliveries, tracking, and returns
Pango is an AI-native e-commerce logistics platform that automates deliveries, tracking, and returns
ProvenMetal is an electronics contract manufacturer providing automated, fast-turn domestic PCB prototyping and turnkey assembly.
Ottonomy is an autonomous robot fleets to make contactless deliveries for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Nomos is a full-stack energy company that enables brands to offer embedded energy products.
HexemBio develops a synthetic human Yolk Sac platform to rejuvenate blood stem cells to extend healthy lifespan.
Rebuild Technology uses AI for reconstruction, offer accurate estimates for materials, and provides precise mitigation strategies.
Aitiologic is an Austrian precision medicine firm that creates AI-powered solutions for early disease identification and tailored therapy.
Talenteo is a SaaS platform that automates HR, payroll, time tracking, and talent management.
Scaffold is a data integration and automation platform for specialty trade contractors and suppliers in residential construction.
Scaffold is a data integration and automation platform for specialty trade contractors and suppliers in residential construction.
TypeSafe AI develops machine-native artificial intelligence for software systems.
ChipMango is a semiconductor company that provides chip design and pre-manufacturing engineering services.
Decimal AI is a software company that develops an AI-powered support platform for product and engineering teams.
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.
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