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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 | $105.8M |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 3 | $9.5M |
| Health Care | 2 | $11.7M |
| 3D Technology | 1 | $2.4M |
| Apps | 1 | $6.2M |
| Animation | 1 | $843K |
| Retail | 1 | $1.8M |
| Comics | 1 | $3.2M |
| Accounting | 1 | $12.5M |
| E-Commerce | 1 | $1.5M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 2 | $16.4M |
| Boston | 2 | $107.5M |
| São Paulo | 2 | $2.9M |
| San Francisco | 1 | $6.2M |
| Urahoro | 1 | $843K |
| New York | 1 | $4.0M |
| Hanover | 1 | $1.8M |
| Nantes | 1 | $1.8M |
| Cambridge | 1 | $9.0M |
| Beverly Hills | 1 | $3.2M |
Endless Adventures is a gaming platform that provides video games and interactive fiction with no-codes required.
Era is a financial management platform driven by AI that makes asset management more accessible.
Forest Digital is a media company that provides video, presentation, animation, and VR production services.
Humane Genomics is a virus development platform that develops artificial viruses to cure diseases.
Phaeosynt is a biotechnology company that produces animal-free antibodies using microalgae and diatomaceous earth.
Speeral is a technological solution for user to access second-hand market and products.
Terrain BioSciences accelerates RNA-based therapeutics and vaccine development using AI and proprietary platforms.
HIPAA-compliant workflow automation platform.
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Redefining how SMEs manage accounting, taxation, and payroll
Breezy! is a consumer services company that sells refurbished electronic and tech gadgets.
Gradient Health develops an open research platform that offers AI-based medical imaging diagnostics and infrastructure.
Alys Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immuno-dermatology treatments.
CyMon Bio is a technology company.
AI infrastructure verifying healthcare payments match contracts—turning payment leakage into recovered revenue
LogShare connects shippers, carriers, and data to eliminate empty miles through AI-powered freight collaboration
MintPass is a travel companion app for collecting one-of-a-kind digital souvenirs to share experiences, inspire others, and get rewarded.
Moongate offers a tool for brands and businesses to easily reward customer engagement
Superwall is a monetization toolkit that specializes in paywall infrastructure for mobile applications
Trailblaze Asset Management is an alternative asset management firm that provides lawsuit and arbitration financing using public data.
Dinerama is a free app that pays users when they shop in-store from brands they love.
Earth Finance delivers corporate strategy and investing solutions to help companies achieve their financial and net zero objectives.
Getahead connects potential employees with employers based on their preferences for working hours.
Bastion Health is the first digital specialty clinic for men's prostate, reproductive, hormonal health, and cancer screening.
One More is a food and beverage company that offers balanced, low-calorie drinks rich in choline, vitamins, and minerals.
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 33,319 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 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 biotechnology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.
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