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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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
33,319
Total Funding
$91.2M
Avg Funding
$3.6M
Global Reach
14
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$100K
Montréal2$12.9M
Lyngby1Undisclosed
Christchurch1$4.1M
Leipzig1$6.5M
Saint Petersburg1$900K
Nantes1$3.6M
Melbourne1$6.0M
Panama City1$3.0M
Montreal1$1.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Astro X - A Highly intelligent integrated AI digital health platform designed to solve the most complex issues facing the US Health System

$100K raised
Feb 2026
Lyngby, Denmark
Biotechnology

Biomia is a synthetic biology company developing plant-derived natural products for unmet medical needs.

Feb 2026
Christchurch, New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Contented AI offers AI-driven tools that help businesses generate, optimize, and manage written content for digital marketing.

$4.1M raised
Feb 2026
Leipzig, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cyber Insight - Measure, Manage, Mitigate Cyber Risks

$6.5M raised
Feb 2026
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
AI Infrastructure

DDAT Holdings is a digital asset treasury technology company powering bitcoin automation and AI governance.

$900K raised
Feb 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ditto Bio develops AI-driven therapeutics by harnessing parasite biology to treat autoimmune diseases effectively.

Feb 2026
Nantes, France
Advanced Materials

Eclore develops and manufactures polymer protective solutions for industrial robotics and mechanical systems.

$3.6M raised
Feb 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Developer of an AI-powered SaaS platform for automatically generated documentation, task intelligence, and executive insights.

$6.0M raised
Feb 2026
Panama City, Panama

Data-driven Web3 discovery platform aggregating on-chain, market & community signals to rank projects.

$3.0M raised
Feb 2026
Montreal, Canada
Waste Management

GreenLIB Materials is a long-term recovery process for key materials from all forms of lithium-ion batteries.

$1.1M raised
Feb 2026
Montréal, Canada
Hardware

Haply is a robotics company that provides haptic devices, prototyping, firmware, and virtual learning assistance.

$11.7M raised
Feb 2026
Woodlands, Singapore
Apps

Hyperbond Studio is creating the next generation of emotionally intelligent AI apps.

$500K raised
Feb 2026
Seattle, United States
Developer Platform

Ironwood Studios is a video game developer company driven forward by surreal settings and compelling gameplay.

$4.0M raised
Feb 2026
Montréal, Canada
Pharmaceutical

AI-Driven Scheduling for Aseptic Drug Manufacturers

$1.2M raised
Feb 2026
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Molo is an AI-powered app designed to help parents manage the mental load of family tasks by providing pre-made lists and reminders.

$340K raised
Feb 2026
Singapore, Singapore
AgTech

Polybee uses drones and AI for agricultural pollination and yield forecasting.

$4.3M raised
Feb 2026
San Diego, United States
Dietary Supplements

Radicle Science is a health tech company that offers an accelerated, non-FDA route to drug validation.

Feb 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding through debit

$15.2M raised
Feb 2026
California, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Shizuku an open-source Android tool that enables apps to access elevated system APIs without rooting your device, typically via ADB setup.

$15.0M raised
Feb 2026
Boston, United States
Health Care

Vitalic Health provides AI led geriatric behavioral healthcare to older adults.

Feb 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Animation

Xross Road is a Web3 platform for anime IP, enabling creator development and fan rewards using blockchain technology.

$1.5M raised
Feb 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Information Technology

ThrowMeNot is a sustainability-focused online food marketplace.

$550K raised
Feb 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Information Technology

Modveon aim is to create verified operating system for modern Nation States.

$10.0M raised
Feb 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Unified Cognitive Customer Experience Platform

$1.0M raised
Feb 2026
Austin, United States
Concerts

B2B SaaS SipSkip is a data driven platform for venues, while allowing customers to purchase passes for instant service. App

$600K raised
Feb 2025
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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 33,319 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
24
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Montréal
2 companies
3.Lyngby
1 companies
4.Christchurch
1 companies
5.Leipzig
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 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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