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) | 8 | $52.9M |
| Enterprise Software | 2 | $5.3M |
| Cryptocurrency | 2 | $12.8M |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | $2.6M |
| EdTech | 1 | $4.0M |
| AgTech | 1 | $3.2M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $3.8M |
| Finance | 1 | $8.0M |
| Consumer | 1 | $25.5M |
| Biopharma | 1 | $3.6M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 5 | $32.3M |
| Seattle | 2 | $5.2M |
| London | 2 | $6.0M |
| Palo Alto | 1 | $8.1M |
| Boston | 1 | $4.0M |
| Mexico City | 1 | $600K |
| Somerville | 1 | $6.0M |
| Boca Raton | 1 | $4.0M |
| Copenhagen | 1 | $8.0M |
| Berlin | 1 | $8.8M |
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Orchard Robotics develops an operating system that enables precision agriculture driven by robots and AI.
Neivor is a vertical SaaS with payment processing capabilities for residential and multifamily buildings.
Cyvl develops an infrastructure technology platform that enables civil engineers and governments to manage physical infrastructure assets.
Ensis develops AI-powered proposal software for government RFPs and RFIs, streamlining processes and creating proposals.
JobPixel allows enterprises to collect, curate, edit, and publish short-form video content from audiences.
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Quantinium is a financial service firm that works as a cryptocurrency which is functioned with Wi-Fi digital network and telecommunication.
Think Cyber Security Ltd, a UK company developing products that reinvent the delivery of end-user security education and awareness training.
Scaleup Finance provides a financial management platform designed to improve the management and administration of financial operations.
Midas is a cryptocurrency application that allows users to sell and invest in cryptocurrency and tokens.
PipeDreams is the next gen, tech-powered home services provider.
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Binarly is the most advanced automated AI/ML supply chain security platform to identify vulnerabilities in firmware and software components
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iCustoms offers a global AI powered trade compliance platform for every business.
Goodbill identifies possible hospital billing errors and inflated charges and then automate the process of helping people pay less.
letmen is a logistics company that designs and develops micro-delivery systems with transportation, supply chain, and storage.
Ionobell is a battery R&D company with expertise in battery material development and cell development.
Lavaa is an AI-powered operating system for care teams, driving revenue and outcomes in value-based care.
Lexverify uses artificial intelligence to detect potential legal and compliance concerns in communications.
Maas Loop is a producing recycling equipment startup
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.
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