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 | $13.6M |
| FinTech | 2 | $9.5M |
| Aerospace | 1 | $1.3M |
| Software | 1 | $225K |
| Hardware | 1 | $120K |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $3.9M |
| Cloud Security | 1 | $1.4M |
| Credit Cards | 1 | $7.2M |
| Hospitality | 1 | $4.0M |
| Apps | 1 | $3.9M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4 | $16.7M |
| Luxembourg | 2 | $1.6M |
| Barcelona | 2 | $6.5M |
| Chicago | 1 | $120K |
| Lake Oswego | 1 | $120K |
| Lugano | 1 | $3.9M |
| Dover | 1 | $1.4M |
| Berkeley | 1 | $7.2M |
| Assen | 1 | $4.0M |
| Paris | 1 | $2.1M |
Glass Health empowers clinicians with a platform for AI-assisted diagnosis and clinical decision-making
Iris Light Technologies is an electronic company that empowers the cloud through breakthrough on-chip laser technology.
Real-time space weather forecasting system, designed to safeguard both space and Earth-based assets.
Universal solution for parking and wireless charging electric transport
Synergy is an innovative biopharmaceutical company specializing in cell therapy for oncology.
Trickest provides large enterprise clients with a unified platform to visualize, manage, and expand all aspects of offensive security.
Atlas is a provider of a credit card service platform for consumers.
Vipio provides unique stays in a boutique hotel or vacation home
FoodReady assists food companies to generate compliance documentation and maintain compliance with daily monitoring.
Manibux is a software company that provides children with pocket money management solutions.
Moolathon is a social fundraising platform that is built on a fitness tracker.
The OWL Solutions is a data analytics and visualization platform
Nestcoin is a web3 application company that builds, operates, and invests in crypto-native products.
Stackt is a tech platform for on-demand Storage and Moving services.
inari is a next generation cloud based insurtech that provides core technology for the insurance and reinsurance industry.
SaaShop is an online marketplace for software.
SolarisKit is a cleantech startup behind the world's first flat-packable solar thermal collector.
Unibo Neobank is a bank for property management and real estate agents.
Antaris is a digital space platform that simplifies the design, simulation, and operation of satellites.
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Core Ally is a provider of human resources and staffing services.
Metalware develops advanced firmware security solutions for critical infrastructure.
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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