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) | 8 | $25.5M |
| SaaS | 2 | $3.8M |
| Biopharma | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Health Care | 1 | $2.6M |
| Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | 1 | $3.1M |
| Blockchain | 1 | $3.0M |
| Compliance | 1 | $500K |
| Children | 1 | $860K |
| Gaming | 1 | $1.7M |
| B2B | 1 | $600K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $7.0M |
| Copenhagen | 1 | $1.9M |
| Garching Bei Múnchen | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Coimbra | 1 | $3.1M |
| Austin | 1 | $3.0M |
| Tampa | 1 | $500K |
| Auckland | 1 | $860K |
| Milan | 1 | $4.2M |
| Manhattan | 1 | $1.7M |
| Singapore | 1 | $600K |
FocalX offers AI-driven vehicle inspection technology for the automotive industry, enhancing damage assessment accuracy and efficiency.
Invitris is a biotech company that develops protein-based drugs.
Lizzy Careis a comprehensive dementia care solution including home care, clinical oversight, and tech-enabled communication.
LoopOS is a comprehensive Circular Economy ERP system designed to optimize and streamline multiple processes.
Maestro is a cutting-edge Blockchain development platform.
NoticeNinja develops a digital notice compliance platform focusing on handling tax and compliance notices with the SaaS solution.
Polymath is an app designed specifically for children that makes screen time fun, productive, and healthy.
AI platform for sourcing and managing workforce and vendors in professional services, with focus on speed, compliance and data.
Soundmap is a music game that turns discovering and collecting songs into an interactive experience
ZOLO is an 1 AI partner for food suppliers streamlining sales, orders and payments through e-mail into ERP.
VoiceCare AI uses generative AI to improve patient and healthcare worker outcomes, adherence, and access.
Let your catalog data work for you.
Developing AI to support radiologists in seeing diseases difficult to detect.
Nova Carbon's mission is to develop a range of high performance semi-finished products made from recycled carbon fiber.
Recruit talent directly off social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
ThirdLaw Molecular pioneers revolutionary SpiroligomerN molecules for safer, more targeted, effective disease treatment.
Making public data accessible with AI
Bluebook is a self-driving system that comprehends in addition to processing transactions.
Devera offers application development, sustainable solutions, and chemicals for flat panel display and LED manufacturing.
Elio is a communication and coordination platform to accelerate climate action and build the future.
Factor House is a software development company that builds essential software tools Kpow for modern engineers.
FrodoBots Lab is a pioneer in crowdsourcing robotics data through gaming.
HighRewards: A gamified, AI-powered rewards app for the 21+ economydriving loyalty, growth & a deep data moat with real-time insights.
PayStandards is a compensation software platform that delivers true pay equity and pay transparency.
Pearler is an Aussie startup that simplifies investing for financial independence.
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 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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