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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
$41.9M
Avg Funding
$1.7M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Information Technology3$5.2M
Software2$8.0M
Education2$1.4M
Billing1$9.0M
Cloud Computing1$390K
Gaming1$4.0M
Legal1$592K
Alternative Medicine1$250K
Audio1$170K
E-Signature1$250K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$10.5M
London2$13.0M
Zürich2$592K
Bend1$250K
Kiel1$170K
Helsinki1$250K
São Paulo1$584K
Nashville1$250K
Melbourne1$897K
Sydney1$3.7M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom
Billing

Nous is a software company that deals with household utilities.

$9.0M raised
Feb 2022
New York, United States
Cloud Computing

Empowering global retailers to collaboratively manage construction projects and sustainability goals

$390K raised
Feb 2022
London, United Kingdom
Gaming

Bullieverse is a metaverse platform.

$4.0M raised
Feb 2022
Zürich, Switzerland
Legal

Jurata is a legal consultation platform.

$592K raised
Feb 2022
Bend, United States
Alternative Medicine

Cannecht allows cannabis operators to find providers, compare service offers, and execute contracts.

$250K raised
Feb 2022
Kiel, Germany
Audio

Instruments of Things offers real-time controller to enable anybody to enter virtual worlds with new completely interaction possibilities.

$170K raised
Feb 2022
Helsinki, Finland
E-Signature

MeeTeeM is an authenticated online interaction platform that provides online meetings and voting services.

$250K raised
Feb 2022
New York, United States

currently in stealth mode.

$2.1M raised
Feb 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
E-Commerce

NetFoods is a centralized platform developed to simplify the wholesale purchase process between restaurants and suppliers.

$584K raised
Feb 2022
Nashville, United States
Apps

RuufPay is the first wallet for real-world payments

$250K raised
Feb 2022
Melbourne, Australia
Business Development

Innovation education for the gap year generation. Get ready to lead in an exponential world. Start with HEX. Then choose your future career.

$897K raised
Feb 2022
Sydney, Australia
Cryptocurrency

Where crypto meets your everyday. We’re the stablecoin wallet replacing your bank.

$3.7M raised
Feb 2022
Brno, Czech Republic
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Zaitra helps in reducing costs in data transmission along with spacecraft onboard and artificial intelligence services.

Feb 2026
Washington, United States
Food and Beverage

Virginia Transit Company is a restaurant company that offers in-house dining experiences.

$500K raised
Feb 2026
Dover, United States
Information Technology

UpTo is a company that offers technology related products and services.

$650K raised
Feb 2026
New York, United States
Software

Modern cloud-based platform to manage equipment rental and dealer tasks like inventory, orders, billing, service, and analytics.

$8.0M raised
Feb 2026
Champlin, United States
Education

GameStrong builds digital tools that train youth athletes in mental resilience, focus, and performance skills.

$1.4M raised
Feb 2026
Dallas, United States
Health Care

SpendRule, a contract intelligence platform, makes contracts the first line of defense against overpayments.

$2.0M raised
Feb 2026
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Information Technology

Fireplace is a trading terminal platform that combines marketplaces, pricing, and execution by using real-time data.

$1.5M raised
Feb 2026
Carson City, United States
Commercial

Deltin Investment is a private company operating in the commercial products and consumer goods sectors.

$900K raised
Feb 2026
Zürich, Switzerland
Education

SaaS, Wine Education, Ed Tech, Platform Marketplace

Feb 2026
Huntington Beach, United States
Information Technology

Shadow Shifts is a company that offers technology related products and services.

$3.0M raised
Feb 2026
Leipzig, Germany
B2B

Clarait GmbH provides digital solutions for legally compliant HR and employee representation processes.

$1.8M raised
Feb 2026
Berlin, Germany
Software

Web 4.0 collaboration OS and infrastructure

Feb 2026
Oakland, United States
Chemical

Aepnus Technology company provides Electrified chemicals for carbon-free future.

Feb 2026
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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
13
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.London
2 companies
3.Zürich
2 companies
4.Bend
1 companies
5.Kiel
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 information technology 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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