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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
$43.2M
Avg Funding
$1.7M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$2.2M
Software2$1.3M
Biotechnology2$415K
Analytics2$2.8M
Agriculture1$877K
Accounting1$1.0M
B2B1Undisclosed
Agentic AI1$8.0M
Cloud Management1$1.1M
Energy1$2.1M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Paris2$3.9M
San Francisco2$3.3M
Barcelona1$1.0M
Santa Barbara D'oeste1$877K
Tokyo1$1.0M
Baltimore1$215K
Chicago1Undisclosed
Lutz1$429K
San Mateo1$8.0M
Berlin1$2.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Barcelona, Spain
Software

Wanna by Omama provides a digital space for people to share and discover personal stories and human experiences.

$1.0M raised
Feb 2026
Santa Barbara D'oeste, Brazil
Agriculture

End-to-end crop insurance platform, from quotation to claim adjustment

$877K raised
Feb 2025
Tokyo, Japan
Accounting

Finovo specializes in the research, development, operation, and maintenance of cutting-edge accounting and financial software solutions.

$1.0M raised
Feb 2025
Baltimore, United States
Biotechnology

Flavocure Biotech aims to transform the medicinal properties of natural products into new cures.

$215K raised
Feb 2025
Chicago, United States
B2B

Halo is a market network that moves science forward by connecting companies directly with scientists for research collaborations.

Feb 2025
Lutz, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Hive unifies analytics into one AI-powered portal for easy data access.

$429K raised
Feb 2025
San Mateo, United States
Agentic AI

OpenInfer develops an AI based agent engine that enables smart devices to execute automated tasks and manage interactions efficiently.

$8.0M raised
Feb 2025
Paris, France
Cloud Management

SaaS Cloud Cost optimisation

$1.1M raised
Feb 2025
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

Optimal AI is an AI platform that analyzes marketing campaigns and provides insights to improve CRM and customer engagement.

$2.3M raised
Feb 2025
Berlin, Germany
Energy

Scale Energy develops Europe´s largest decentralized network of energy storage

$2.1M raised
Feb 2025
New York, United States
Analytics

The trusted data and research platform for M&A deals

$500K raised
Feb 2025
Georgetown, United States
Film

Tiki Tane Pictures is a film TV production and distribution company.

$10.1M raised
Feb 2025
Coimbra, Portugal
Aerospace

Connected is a startup that offers affordable connecting humans, unleashing a new wave of IoT-based business models.

$2.2M raised
Feb 2024
Valladolid, Spain
Heating

Articae is a provider of technological solutions and services for optimizing the energy performance of industrial air conditioning.

$216K raised
Feb 2024
Mexico City, Mexico
Software

Bono, the SaaS platform that analyzes, connects and finances industrial decarbonization.

$300K raised
Feb 2024
London, United Kingdom
Fertility

Juniper is a reproductive healthcare insurance provider.

$1.9M raised
Feb 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Enterprise Agent for Accurate AI

$1.0M raised
Feb 2024
Watertown, United States
Biotechnology

PathCision Medicine develops precision biologics for metastatic cancer using translational medicine and machine learning.

$200K raised
Feb 2024
Jersey City, United States
Alternative Medicine

The Other Side Dispensary provides an online platform for browsing and purchasing regulated cannabis products.

$300K raised
Feb 2024
Paris, France
Manufacturing

hestiia is a manufacturing company that developms smart electric radiators that are eco-friendly.

$2.9M raised
Feb 2023
Tallinn, Estonia
EdTech

Bloomcoding develops AR solutions for after-school and intra-school applications.

$1.1M raised
Feb 2023
Pasadena, United States
Banking

Cheese provides simple and automated solutions to help people build credit and grow savings.

Feb 2023
Wilmington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Improving human health through the combination of cutting-edge technologies and top medical expertise.

$750K raised
Feb 2023
Stavanger, Norway
Blockchain

GatewayFM is a decentralized blockchain infrastructure and node provider.

$4.6M raised
Feb 2023
Wroclaw, Poland
Chemical

Graphene Energy develops graphene-based catalysts for converting carbon dioxide to methanol and creates materials for energy harvesting.

$253K raised
Feb 2023
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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
$1.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
1
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Paris
2 companies
2.San Francisco
2 companies
3.Barcelona
1 companies
4.Santa Barbara D'oeste
1 companies
5.Tokyo
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.

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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