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) | 5 | $5.9M |
| Accounting | 2 | $12.7M |
| E-Commerce | 1 | $1.0M |
| Advertising | 1 | $1.3M |
| B2B | 1 | $897K |
| Big Data | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Chemical | 1 | $9.0M |
| FinTech | 1 | $6.8M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $175K |
| Brand Marketing | 1 | $1.1M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 | $20.8M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $3.2M |
| Incline Village | 1 | $1.0M |
| Louisville | 1 | $1.0M |
| Rishon Le Zion | 1 | $1.2M |
| Hamburg | 1 | $897K |
| Seattle | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Palo Alto | 1 | $9.0M |
| San Jose | 1 | $477K |
| Atlanta | 1 | $175K |
Ember is a software platform to automate the accounting process for SMEs.
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EcoEnclose offers Peace of Mind products to help thousands of businesses ship their products in an environmentally-friendly manner
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Bedrock Materials is a startup company developing materials and manufacturing procedures for low-cost sodium-ion batteries.
Agape-1 Technology offers mobile security robots designed to deter crime and protect businesses and residential communities.
All-in-one solution for global work payments
Pocketbook creates payment processing platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Refluenced is a business advertising company that connects influencers with brands and campaigns to facilitate social media marketing.
Sportiw serves as a platform for connecting players, general managers, sport directors, coaches, and agents.
Voyt provides planning, operation, and development of audio software and computer systems.
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Apriora offers faster and better hires with the help of AI interviewer.
Aux Politica is a CRM (SaaS} company supporting PACs and Candidates.
Dipeeo, a BtoB SaaS automation platform, combines GDPR expertise with a BPO platform to manage clients' compliance.
Globe Protocol is created by a young team to ensure that privacy, security, and marketing all go hand in hand.
AI sizing technology for the apparel industry
M80 is the next-generation organization created for the esports and video game lovers of today.
Tego Cyber is a security intelligence platform helping individuals and enterprises with their cybersecurity needs.
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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