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) | 4 | $19.8M |
| Analytics | 1 | $4.3M |
| Apps | 1 | $1.3M |
| Big Data | 1 | $4.8M |
| Automotive | 1 | $9.3M |
| Building Material | 1 | $5.0M |
| Network Security | 1 | $5.0M |
| Asset Management | 1 | $5.1M |
| Consumer Electronics | 1 | $2.8M |
| Dietary Supplements | 1 | $3.8M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $16.5M |
| San Francisco | 3 | $16.0M |
| Berlin | 2 | $9.9M |
| Waldkappel | 1 | $4.3M |
| Warsaw | 1 | $1.3M |
| Ashburn | 1 | $5.0M |
| Phoenix | 1 | $2.8M |
| London | 1 | $3.8M |
| Limassol | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Québec | 1 | $3.6M |
Emidat builds climate intelligence for the construction industry.
GlassFlow is a next-gen data streaming infrastructure company on a mission to democratize data streaming.
Infinite Machine is to create the world's most captivating non-auto vehicles.
Latii is a cloud-based supply chain platform where construction materials are sourced.
Persana AI is an intelligent sales copilot that is powered by its own custom fine-tuned models.
RiPSIM Technologies develops a software-defined eSIM ecosystem that enables wireless service providers to design and download eSIMs.
Sapien is a platform that generates autonomous coworkers for finance professionals.
Developing a capital markets CFO The AI Warren Buffett in your pocket for retail and corporate clients.
Mint Home offers an online platform for consumers to avail purchasing and installing services of an HVAC system.
ARTAH manufactures supplements like vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and botanicals.
a leading multi-dealer electronic marketplace for institutional participants and a trading solutions provider for crypto markets
GPHY is a web platform that develops a hybrid workspace management IoT ecosystem.
Reactiv is an automated mobile app creation platform for companies and developers.
SquareFi your all-in-one platform for managing finances, payments, and digital assets
Pharos is a Hospitals and Health Care tech that helps with quality reporting without any manual chart review.
SocialCrowd is a SaaS company that offers a software application for workplace performance tarcking and reminders.
SweatPals is a peer-to-peer marketplace connecting fitness communities and fitness enthusiasts.
Polymer is a cybersecurity company that offers a software platform to manage sensitive data in SaaS and AI.
The first AI-powered operating system for construction sites.
Cascade AI expands HR's capacity to offer individualized assistance through the AI assistant.
Emergent Beverages is a food and beverages company that offers non-alcoholic and naturally derived hemp delta 9 THC beverages.
GreenGo is a European platform to book eco-friendly accommodations and transportation
Molten Salt Solutions develops a technology platform to commercialize molten salt synthesis and purification technology.
Rivendell Technologies offers highpower microwave solutions for circular resource economy.
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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