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Recently Funded Seed Startups

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.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$64.0M
Avg Funding
$2.6M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)7$16.9M
Financial Services2$9.8M
Biotechnology1$3.1M
Advanced Materials1$2.9M
Advertising1$20K
Fitness1$10.4M
Analytics1$1.2M
Finance1$1.1M
Cyber Security1$4.2M
Apparel1$1.3M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Chicago3$14.8M
San Francisco2$9.8M
London2$6.2M
Sunnyvale1$500K
Seoul1$1.4M
San Diego1$3.1M
Auckland1$2.7M
Tel Aviv1$5.3M
Palo Alto1$20K
Milwaukee1$1.2M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Sunnyvale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Lightscreen AI is developing a speech agent for unbeatable tech screens, allowing hiring managers to focus on truly skilled candidates.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Seoul, South Korea
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Neutune is a music creation company that provides content creation solutions with AI technology such as artificial intelligence, and audio.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

Offcall is tackling for physician burnout by providing salary and work transparency, along with financial education.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Stackfix operates as a software comparison platform.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

StretchDollar is an insurance company that offers custom health benefits for small businesses.

$7.8M raised
Dec 2024
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Trio Pharmaceuticals is a cancer therapeutics company that develops dual-action drugs for immunogenic tumors.

$3.1M raised
Dec 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Watchful operates as an AI security company.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Advanced Materials

Lkril Technologies catalyzes sustainability in chemical processes through sales of acrylics.

$2.9M raised
Dec 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

bananaz is an AI-powered design change management tool enabling mechanical engineering teams to streamline design workflows.

$5.3M raised
Dec 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Advertising

Full-Funnel Marketing Analytics

$20K raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Fitness

Fello Co. provides a venue for individuals to connect, share information and experiences.

$10.4M raised
Dec 2024
Milwaukee, United States
Analytics

Golgix is a software company that offers industry 4.0, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing software and services.

$1.2M raised
Dec 2024
Paris, France
Finance

Mirabelle strives to address the financing requirement of retirees based on solid values.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2024
Berlin, Germany
Cyber Security

NetBird is a cybersecurity company that is building an open-source platform to simplify the deployment of Virtual Private Networks.

$4.2M raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Apparel

Offe Market is a digital-first, low-cost retail marketplace where Gen-Z and Millennials can purchase favorite brands.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2024
Wilmington, United States
B2B

Dropship platform connecting private label brands with online retailers and providing end-to-end automation.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Consumer Goods

SuperFi Labs is a revolutionary decentralized network infrastructure platform.

$2.5M raised
Dec 2024
Boynton Beach, United States
Call Center

Teleperson enhances the human connection between enterprises and their customers

$518K raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EvenFlow AI offers AI-driven scheduling software to optimize auto dealership service appointments and increase profits.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2024
Turin, Italy
Human Resources

Restworld is a digital staffing agency that offers human resources and hiring services for restaurants and hotels.

$683K raised
Dec 2024
Fremont, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Security, Trust and Privacy for AI

$2.5M raised
Dec 2024
New York, United States
Retail Technology

Clearance E-Commerce Platform

$4.0M raised
Dec 2024
Dover, United States
Content Creators

Experience the ultimate 3D avatar world with limitless customization. Participate in events, competitions, adventures, create, socialize!

$400K raised
Dec 2024
Reykjavik, Iceland
Health Care

dala.care is a SaaS company that offers a platform for home care management services.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
Clean Energy

FlatPeak is an energy tariff and intelligence platform that enables device optimisation for the lowest cost and carbon energy.

$3.2M raised
Dec 2024
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What is Seed Funding?

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.

Typical Funding Range

$500K - $5M

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

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.

Who Invests at the Seed Stage?

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.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

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.

Seed Funding Trends

Based on 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Chicago
3 companies
2.San Francisco
2 companies
3.London
2 companies
4.Sunnyvale
1 companies
5.Seoul
1 companies

How to Find Seed Startups

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.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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