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) | 6 | $30.8M |
| Accounting | 1 | $3.0M |
| Media and Entertainment | 1 | $2.8M |
| Nuclear | 1 | $26.7M |
| Marketing | 1 | $1.8M |
| Finance | 1 | $4.5M |
| Cloud Computing | 1 | $4.9M |
| FinTech | 1 | $4.0M |
| Application Performance Management | 1 | $3.5M |
| Asset Management | 1 | $9.2M |
Cowrie is an IT and Internet firm offering blockchain based tax compliance and entity structuring for their clients.
LeadStory is a personalized news streaming platform that provides video news tailored to individual user preferences.
Stellaria is reimagining sustainable rapid neutron nuclear energy.
Bonsai brings crucial first-party intelligence to marketing and activates against it.
Nexa Finance anticipates a future in which everyone has access to top-tier investing options.
Tools to accelerate cloud development and deployment
Receive is a fintech company providing real-time revenue access to help small and medium businesses manage their cash flow.
Virgosol is a professional technology company, providing services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
Coverflow is an AI-driven platform for automating insurance processes like policy checking and AMS updates.
Billee Technologies is a proptech startup that offers a comprehensive SaaS platform for property owners.
AccordX is a fintech company that offers digital billing services that automate and streamline billing and recovery.
Internxt is an open-source cloud storage service that focuses on user privacy and security.
Kiku refers to the use of AI to schedule, screen, and assess applicants at scale.
Longview Restoration is an AI based IT firm offering financial security to restoration owners.
The Natural Funeral offers eco-conscious end-of-life services such as terramation, water cremation, and green burials.
Gozney is a manufacturer of professional wood and gas stone ovens for restaurants.
Information Technology and Marketplace
Willow Voice is a technology company that develops voice input solutions using artificial intelligence.
Callidus is a legal platform that uses AI to support litigation and transactional workflows.
Cryogenx manufactures and provides cryo suits that provide portable body cooling for heat stroke.
Emergent is revolutionizing rural communities and agriculture by seamlessly linking tens of millions of reasonably priced devices
Helping organizations care for, and keep, parents and caregivers.
Consciously Baked™ Luxe Treats with Natural & Ethical Premium Ingredients and Radical Ingredient Transparency™
TENCORE is a defence technology company.
Pathfinder Spirit is a retail platform that offers fermented and distilled hemp-based non-alcoholic spirits.
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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