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) | 9 | $5.6M |
| Analytics | 2 | $4.6M |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Agriculture | 1 | $2.3M |
| Health Care | 1 | $6.9M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $434K |
| Business Development | 1 | $1.7M |
| Credit Cards | 1 | $4.0M |
| Console Games | 1 | $3.0M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $1.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 8 | $2.5M |
| New York | 3 | $4.5M |
| London | 2 | $3.0M |
| Stanford | 2 | $7.4M |
| Yakima | 1 | $2.3M |
| Loughborough | 1 | $434K |
| Rosenheim | 1 | $2.0M |
| Copenhagen | 1 | $4.6M |
| Brussels | 1 | $1.7M |
| Dallas | 1 | $150K |
Living Things produces mildly effervescent drinks that are low in sugar and high in fiber and prebiotics.
Oxrow.ai offers data analytics, engineering, modeling, and consulting solutions.
Malama offers holistic support through community-based doulas, covering various services like pregnancy care and postpartum recovery.
Myomaker Bio develops lab-grown human skeletal muscle platforms for preclinical drug testing.
Neuramancer AI Solutions is a technology business that develops tools to detect altered digital media made using AI.
Norlix is a digital insurance and pension brokerage platform that uses AI to analyze business data and provide advisory services.
One Planet Studio accelerates cross-border cleantech transfer driving a decarbonized Built Environment in the Benelux.
SaaS B2B Med-Tech AI startup
Next-gen video game publisher and developer creating truly fresh multiplayer games with player driven economies.
Real estate agency in Schelle, Belgium
Browser-based AI agents for healthcare operations
Astro buys land for renewable energy projects, secures low-cost grid connections, and sells these projects to larger energy companies.
Cedar AI acts as a copilot for any app, engaging users, answering questions, and driving conversions like a founder would.
Dartboard Energy provides an AI tool for battery operators to optimize revenue and track performance in electricity markets.
Demeter is an artificial intelligence platform aimed at optimizing returns on private investments.
emojis.com empowers small businesses with an AI graphic designer to create their brand identity without high costs.
Excellence Learning is an AI driven online platform that assists students in learning math and science.
Exla employs quantization techniques for AI models to reduce memory consumption while simultaneously improving inference speed.
Forge Automation is a software that used in software enabled factories to manufacture CNC parts.
General Agency specializes in the development of AI coworkers that possess the ability to learn and function like humans.
Geodesic.Life provides low-cost, ecological prefabricated dome homes for families wanting clean air and a green future.
Lucid creates neural world models that simulate hyper-realistic environments, replacing traditional game and physics engines.
Misprint is a marketplace for trading card collectors and investors.
Mosaic is an artificial intelligence agent specifically developed for the purpose of video editing.
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.
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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