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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 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$86.7M
Avg Funding
$3.5M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$12.8M
Health Care2$5.4M
B2B2$7.4M
DevOps1$4.0M
EdTech1$2.0M
Software1$4.8M
Financial Services1$2.0M
Apps1$4.0M
Developer Tools1$2.0M
Internet1$10.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco5$17.9M
London1$2.0M
Newtown1$895K
Menlo Park1$10.0M
New York1$4.8M
Karlsruhe1$4.7M
Omaha1$2.0M
Auckland1$4.0M
Lille1$1.3M
Fulton1$2.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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San Francisco, United States
DevOps

A Developer Experience Platform to help organisations bootstrap and advance their DevOps journey.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2023
London, United Kingdom
EdTech

Scientific Educational Games for Children

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Newtown, United States
Health Care

Empowering healthcare to build the right team for tomorrow, today.

$895K raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
B2B

Bzaar is an online marketplace for products such as home improvements, fashion, cookware, and bakeware for small businesses.

$2.7M raised
Aug 2023
Menlo Park, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Moonhub is the agentic AI platform built for the future of work.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2023
New York, United States
Software

Unlock new ways to work with AI Systems that Understand, Reason, Do.

$4.8M raised
Aug 2023
Karlsruhe, Germany
B2B

SaaS, Software, Test Automation, RPA

$4.7M raised
Aug 2023
Omaha, United States
Financial Services

Breeze is an InsurTech that provides online platform for consumers to quote and apply for income protection products.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Auckland, New Zealand
Apps

CarePatron software is a healthcare CRM software that allows doctors to see more clients, manage their schedules, and record their notes.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2023
Lille, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

DiagRAMS Technologies offers predictive maintenance solution for AI industry.

$1.3M raised
Aug 2023
Fulton, United States
Developer Tools

Fianu is an automated governance platform that empowers the enterprise to ship compliant software, faster.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Houston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Pipe, Valve, Fitting, and Flange Industry's AI-Powered Inside Sales Copilot

$1.5M raised
Aug 2023
Boston, United States
Internet

Acoustic Wells offers industrial IoT solutions to maximize oil field efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2023
Lincoln, United States
Blockchain

BasicBlock is a mobile application for truck drivers to scan and upload documents for quick and easy payment.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Bonita Springs, United States
Computer

NPCx provides video game developers, designers, data scientists and programmers.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
Helsinki, Finland
Consumer Goods

Starcart is an online shopping tool that allows you to buy anything, from anywhere, with one button.

$3.4M raised
Aug 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Marketplace

Markato is the premier wholesale marketplace for discovering a curated selection of international brands from across the globe.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2023
Austin, United States
Auctions

What Investing Becomes

$1.0M raised
Aug 2023
Querétaro, Mexico
CRM

Leadsales is a Conversational Commerce Platform for Businesses to sell through WhatsApp & Social Media.

$3.7M raised
Aug 2023
Chester Springs, United States
Security

SAFR Sports is a safety technology company offering concussion protection products.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2023
Lucerne, Switzerland
Health Care

Calopad, the world's thinnest MDR/FDA-certified wearable for targeted, side-effect-free heat and cold therapy for pain relief and recovery.

$4.5M raised
Aug 2023
Chagrin Falls, United States
E-Commerce

My Home Park delivers a curated native plant gardens.

$250K raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
SaaS

Panobi is a SaaS company currently in stealth.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Biopharma

ExcepGen is solving fundamental underlying problems in drug discovery to create a new generation of therapeutics.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Human Resources

Weekday provides hiring solutions for startups.

$2.2M raised
Aug 2023
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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 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
3.B2B
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
5 companies
2.London
1 companies
3.Newtown
1 companies
4.Menlo Park
1 companies
5.New York
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 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.

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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