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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 2 | $7.0M |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $7.1M |
| Biotechnology | 2 | $19.0M |
| Apps | 1 | $6.3M |
| SaaS | 1 | $322K |
| Health Care | 1 | $2.1M |
| Gamification | 1 | $700K |
| Computer | 1 | $2.0M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $679K |
| Blockchain | 1 | $1.8M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2 | $13.6M |
| Nashville | 1 | $6.3M |
| Budapest | 1 | $322K |
| Saint-honoré | 1 | $2.5M |
| Carrickmines | 1 | $2.1M |
| Aachen | 1 | $4.5M |
| Vulcan | 1 | $2.0M |
| Kadikoy | 1 | $700K |
| Helsinki | 1 | $2.0M |
| Auckland | 1 | $679K |
Yik Yak is a location-based social network that helps people discover their local community,
FomDigital provides innovative technology solutions in the Central European region.
Carsell is an automotive company that offers turnkey service solutions for their car.
Ducktrain provides vehicle platforms and automation technology that will change urban and industrial logistics.
GoodGood is an online store that delivers a wide range of drinks, snacks, ice creams, wine, craft beers, and beverages.
Inooster provides software solutions for companies of all sectors and sizes with all the opportunities provided by technology.
NinaData builds technology to help brands engage with in-moment audiences in their natural habitat.
Onwardly is a security operations platform that helps tech teams to achieve cyber resilience in just 30 minutes per week.
Plato Farm is an NFT game that supports HRC-721 and ERC-1155 protocols.
A cloud-based compliance ecosystem for regulated industries, helping businesses streamline compliance, reduce risk, and build trust.
A fully customisable all-in-one platform for collections & recovery. Fast to deploy, simple to manage & easy to customise & expand.
Route Line is an end-to-end adventure company that provides access to beautifully outfitted, premium RVs, and Adventure vehicles.
Sipfront is a Telco testing service for establishing SIP call scenarios towards your VoIP systems.
STAMP provides digital, tax-free services to travelers.
StreamerDap is a live streaming platform connecting creators with non-intrusive brand sponsorship opportunities.
Thub is a healthtech company that offers Agentic AI to streamline patient interactions across visitation touchpoints.
Vennre is a financial company that provides investment management and advisory services.
Yolando Provides AI visibility management, brand knowledge modeling, and go to market execution to align how AI and buyers understand brands
Fortitude Biomedicines is a biotechnology company that develops antibody-based biologic drugs targeting autoimmune diseases.
Rainbow Weather uses artificial intelligence to give accurate and rapid weather forecasts.
Barnwell Bio analyzes waste streams for insights into animal health and farm management.
ClosetUp is building the leading B2B resale and circular commerce platform for fashion brands in LatAm.
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 automotive companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.
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