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) | 4 | $12.5M |
| Consulting | 2 | $8.0M |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | $850K |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | $3.5M |
| Analytics | 1 | $3.0M |
| FinTech | 1 | $1.0M |
| Banking | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Blockchain | 1 | $3.8M |
| Software | 1 | $250K |
| Advertising | 1 | Undisclosed |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $10.7M |
| Boston | 2 | $3.0M |
| New Bedford | 1 | $850K |
| Short Hills | 1 | $3.5M |
| Vancouver | 1 | $589K |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | $1.0M |
| Ohio | 1 | $3.8M |
| Warminster | 1 | $250K |
| Tokyo | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Sydney | 1 | $2.1M |
Know Seafood utilizes blockchain technology to follow the seafood from the point of harvest right to the customer's tables.
Sunflow is a beach brand designing products that transform every beach outing into a luxurious and indulgent retreat.
Swae is an AI platform for idea meritocracy and decision-making
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Finch is a seamless, all-in-one account that provides the benefits of investing with the flexibility of checking
Graffle, the most convenient, all-in-one platform for accelerating development on the Flow blockchain.
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Awoo is a consulting firm that democratizes marketing solutions with artificial intelligence and search engine expertise for businesses.
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Break the Love is unlocking access to racquet sport activities across underutilized spaces.
Viage Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops therapeutics that stimulates the central nervous system via the gut-brain axis.
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Marketecture is a new kind of B2B media company. We cover advertising and marketing with podcasts, newsletters, and events.
Trestle is a construction technology company that unifies fragmented contracting and procurement workflows into a single digital platform.
VyTek Civilization Stack is a nation-building technology company redefining the foundation of modern civilization.
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HeyMilo is an AI-powered candidate screening platform that enables organizations to screen, interview, and evaluate candidates.
Cloud Guidant is a SaaS company that offers enterprises solutions in cloud infrastructure, data management and data and business analytics.
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Kineolabs is a developer of early disease detection and monitoring instruments.
Kinotek is a digital health platform revolutionizing musculoskeletal treatment and care.
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.
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.
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