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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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
33,319
Total Funding
$78.7M
Avg Funding
$3.1M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Health Care5$12.1M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$13.0M
Cyber Security2$18.7M
E-Commerce2$1.0M
Eyewear1$3.6M
Medical1$1.0M
Architecture1$2.1M
Biotechnology1$5.7M
Catering1$2.1M
Education1$800K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Madrid2$5.2M
New York2$10.2M
San Francisco2$8.8M
Mountain View1$13.0M
Lyon1$3.6M
Gothenburg1$1.0M
Shibuya1$269K
Clichy1$2.1M
Aarhus1$5.7M
Mexico City1$1.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Mountain View, United States
Cyber Security

TrustLogix is a data security and privacy company that offers enterprise applications, cloud services, and identity protection services.

$13.0M raised
Jan 2025
Lyon, France
Eyewear

Laclaree develops a pair of adaptive eyeglasses for presbyopia.

$3.6M raised
Jan 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Medical

Adsorbi develops a novel biomaterial based on cellulose.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Shibuya, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AIONA uses AI to produce high-quality products and provides everyone with access to knowledge.

$269K raised
Jan 2025
Clichy, France
Architecture

Clovis is the result of collaborative work between construction professionals: prime contractors, building owners and builders.

$2.1M raised
Jan 2025
Aarhus, Denmark
Biotechnology

Commit Biologics is a biotechnology research company developing a novel immunotherapy platform for the treatment of cancer.

$5.7M raised
Jan 2025
Mexico City, Mexico
E-Commerce

Peer-to-peer car rental

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Health Care

FisioReact provides treatment for physiotherapy for back pain, sports, neurological, pregnant women, pediatric and geriatric rehabilitation.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Madrid, Spain
E-Commerce

Uelz automate & route payment collection by integrating the solution with multiple payment gateways.

Jan 2025
Milano, Italy
Catering

Foorban is a B2B2C digital canteen for SMEs focusing on employees wellbeing

$2.1M raised
Jan 2025
Paris, France
Health Care

Optimized resource planning solution for healthcare institutions

$3.7M raised
Jan 2025
Manassas, United States
Health Care

Impruvon Health is a medical technology focused on revolutionizing medication management in long-term care facilities.

$2.4M raised
Jan 2025
Wilmington, United States
Education

Openvibe is an open-source software platform designed for creating, testing, and using Brain-Computer Interfaces.

$800K raised
Jan 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Consumer

A safe space for neurodivergent, chronically ill and disabled people to make friends and find support.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Madrid, Spain
Energy Efficiency

Nido provides heat pump installation in the residential sector.

$5.2M raised
Jan 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Energy

Developing intelligent electrical panels powered by an AI energy cloud

$2.5M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

WiseLayer makes AI-powered digital workers for finance and accounting teams.

$7.2M raised
Jan 2025
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Created by Humans allows creators to sell license rights for AI training.

$5.5M raised
Jan 2025
San Francisco, United States
B2B

Delve speeds up the process of achieving HIPAA compliance.

$3.3M raised
Jan 2025
London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

SaaS for small business financial management

$500K raised
Jan 2025
Allston, United States
Health Care

Systole Health enables women to take immediate action to improve their health, prevent heart disease, and regain their well-being.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2025
Seattle, United States
Cyber Security

Staris creates virtual security engineers that enable applications to develop a robust immune system.

$5.7M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
Health Care

Aligned Marketplace operates as a personalized primary care for workforce.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2025
Scarsdale, United States
Business Intelligence

Sightline Climate clarifies climate tech expansion and deployment through data-driven insights and tactical intelligence.

$5.5M raised
Jan 2025
Oslo, Norway
Aerospace

AirDodge provides U-Space and UTM services for drones ensuring safety, compliance, and minimization of carbon emissions.

$500K raised
Jan 2025
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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 33,319 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$3.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

5 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Madrid
2 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.San Francisco
2 companies
4.Mountain View
1 companies
5.Lyon
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 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 health care 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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