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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
$42.5M
Avg Funding
$1.7M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco5$10.4M
London3$5.6M
Tokyo2$3.8M
Los Angeles2$850K
Ankara1$89K
Pendik1$130K
Belfast1$604K
Lake Placid1$2.0M
Kirkcaldy1$2.4M
Regensburg1$3.2M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Tokyo, Japan
PropTech

HOTELA Cities: Pioneering luxury urban living with phase 1's fractional home ownership in global cities.

$1.7M raised
Aug 2023
Ankara, Turkey
Drone Management

Mavikanatlar is an engineering company that develops technological solutions to assure the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

$89K raised
Aug 2023
Pendik, Turkey
Aerospace

Novart Space Technologies is an aerospace engineering company specializing in space exploration through propulsion technologies.

$130K raised
Aug 2023
Belfast, United Kingdom
Health Care

VascVersa is a med-tech company specializing in vascular regeneration.

$604K raised
Aug 2022
Lake Placid, United States
Blockchain

blockchain technology.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2022
San Francisco, United States
Cryptocurrency

Cashmere is provides crypto wallet for web3 startups that helps to securely manage the funds.

Aug 2022
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Environmental Consulting

Akre was developed to aid businesses in preserving the environment.

$2.4M raised
Aug 2022
Regensburg, Germany
Apps

We provide technology and infrastructure to create smart added value for the connected POS of the future.

$3.2M raised
Aug 2022
Essen, Germany
Electronics

Babiot develops electronics online tools to access control and tracking systems.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2022
San Francisco, United States
Banking

FinAccess is a banking software for microfinance organisations.

$500K raised
Aug 2022
London, United Kingdom
Gaming

Goss is a mobile gaming application platform for women to bet on their interests in a fun, social and gamified way.

Aug 2022
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

HyperArc is a SaaS company that offers a memory-complete AI+BI platform that enables the discovery of autonomous insights.

$5.0M raised
Aug 2022
New York, United States
Enterprise Software

Indie Tech is an innovative new supplier management system

$600K raised
Aug 2022
Wellesley, United States
Information Services

Supplier collaboration

$1.4M raised
Aug 2022
Mexico City, Mexico
E-Commerce

Mercanto is an online Mexican wholesale marketplace.

$7.0M raised
Aug 2022
London, United Kingdom
Cryptocurrency

Old Street Digital is an investment content and model portfolio provider for active, fundamental research-driven, digital asset strategies.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2022
Perugia, Italy
Autonomous Vehicles

ParkingMyCar offers transportation services.

$668K raised
Aug 2022
San Francisco, United States
Data Visualization

Query your structured database in natural language.

$2.9M raised
Aug 2021
Los Angeles, United States
Communications Infrastructure

Aloware stands at the forefront of providing all-in-one cloud based contact center solutions.

$750K raised
Aug 2021
Los Angeles, United States
Real Estate

Experimental Real Estate Firm Aimed at Creating Collaborative & Concept Luxury Spaces in North America

$100K raised
Aug 2021
Stockholm, Sweden
Leisure

Bicelo is an e-bike rental service for hotel guests that want to explore the city or nearby attractions.

$922K raised
Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Streamline hiring with Hirebee’s AI-driven solution for sourcing, assessing, managing, and hiring top talent—locally, remotely, or globally.

$2.8M raised
Aug 2021
Tokyo, Japan
Aerospace

Cosmobloom is a manufacturing company that develops flexible space structures and related technologies for spacecraft and space missions.

$2.1M raised
Aug 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Latitude Health is a developer of AI-native automation software optimizing healthcare efficiency, resource management, costs, and decisions.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2026
Kawasaki, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Nobest provides IoT-based unmanned rental service, AI weather prediction system, and camp-related business.

$824K raised
Aug 2026
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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
$1.7M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
5 companies
2.London
3 companies
3.Tokyo
2 companies
4.Los Angeles
2 companies
5.Ankara
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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