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 | $143.0M |
| Health Care | 2 | $5.5M |
| Consulting | 2 | $2.3M |
| Landscaping | 1 | $7.0M |
| Information Technology | 1 | $11.7M |
| Debt Collections | 1 | $13.0M |
| CleanTech | 1 | $1.6M |
| Apps | 1 | $1.9M |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 1 | $648K |
| Document Management | 1 | $1.3M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $15.5M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $11.7M |
| Seattle | 1 | $7.0M |
| Madrid | 1 | $11.7M |
| Brisbane | 1 | $4.6M |
| Abadín | 1 | $1.6M |
| Toronto | 1 | $84.0M |
| Berlin | 1 | $20.0M |
| Barcelona | 1 | $13.0M |
| Clermont Herault | 1 | $1.6M |
Duranta is the software platform transforming how landscapers and lawn care professionals grow and manage their businesses.
HaloTech Digital Services an ai platform for the governance of preventive security in the fields of mobility and industry.
Eclipse Ingredients transform the future of health and wellbeing by making beneficial ingredients accessible through sustainable production.
Innogando is born from restless and nonconformist minds, as great ideas often are.
Moonvalley is an AI research company that develops generative video tools that support filmmakers and creative teams.
Motor AI is a developer of AI systems based on cognitive neuroscience for autonomous driving.
Murphy uses artificial intelligence to automate debt collection and replace human workers in corporate enterprises.
Justclip offers DIY electrical installation kits designed to make electrical work accessible to everyone, without technical skills.
Tomoverse Imaging is a medical software firm that makes superior cardiac CT imaging tools for structural heart and coronary treatments.
Nora Health is a behavioral AI agent that drives Gen Z to healthy restaurants with real-time nudges and cashback rewards on every meal.
Helios is building the first AI native OS for public policy professionals.
Solence offers a personalized digital app to support women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Wear-Tech has built a patented AI solution that empowers caregivers with tools & experiences to better care for the vulnerable population
BrachyDOSE eliminates radiation injuries
Gigged.AI is a AI-driven talent platform for quickly recruiting tech talent.
HEU is a legaltech company that automates and manages legal documents and allows users to edit and share them.
RedBalloon is an HR tech company that offers a free job board, connecting serious job seekers with employers.
YPlasma, an INTA spin-off, develops plasma actuators for ionic flow control, enabling advancements in Energy and Electronics.
ZeroEntropy provides a sophisticated search API tailored for the analysis and retrieval of unstructured data.
AirMDR uses an AI-powered virtual security analyst for investigating threats, triaging incidents, and executing responses.
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Blok uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in determining which product experiments should launch first.
Clearly is the platform that efficiently and swiftly connects clients with psychotherapists.
Contango develops a software that optimizes the supply chain for physical commodities such as grain, fertilizer and energy.
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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