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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 7 | $51.8M |
| Analytics | 2 | $5.5M |
| Manufacturing | 2 | $3.4M |
| Information Technology | 1 | $381K |
| Clean Energy | 1 | $2.1M |
| Software | 1 | $300K |
| Architecture | 1 | $400K |
| Health Diagnostics | 1 | $1.5M |
| Apps | 1 | $5.0M |
| Marketplace | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4 | $8.5M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $8.2M |
| Linz | 1 | $17.1M |
| North Charleston | 1 | $500K |
| Budapest | 1 | $381K |
| Walnut Creek | 1 | $2.1M |
| Helsinki | 1 | $300K |
| Lund | 1 | $398K |
| Oegstgeest | 1 | $50.0M |
| Aspen | 1 | $1.5M |
Emmi AI thinks that the nexus of physics and artificial intelligence represents the next frontier in industrial engineering.
Pollen Social is a digital platform that provides marketing management, and easy access to analytics, reports and performance data.
Rundle is an online platform that allows users in England and Wales to rent a wide range of electronic devices and accessories.
Sharee offers a mobility app for corporate transport, combining fleets, shared transit, and budget management in one platform.
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BRAIN.ONE is a health tech software company focused on evidence-based, AI-driven, measurable brain and biological optimization protocols.
Inco develops a global confidentiality layer for Ethereum and other networks.
Nuclivision provides novel radiotracers and treatments for oncology to help patients by improving the safety of nuclear medicine.
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UnDesked is an A.I.powered software company that helps workplace managers to curate resources, workflows, and communications.
Cloud Retail is an online supermarket with an on-demand delivery service that offers fresh produce, meals, and household essentials.
Adaptavate is focussing on developing and commercialising material solutions that disrupt the conventional construction industry.
Bagel AI is a product intelligence platform that turns scattered feedback and company data into revenue-driving decisions.
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Gale operates an online visa application platform that simplifies the process by reducing complexity and automating compliance.
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.
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