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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
$113.3M
Avg Funding
$4.5M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco4$51.1M
Paris1$1.3M
Coimbra1$4.2M
San Mateo1$15.0M
Chicago1$527K
Sunnyvale1$4.0M
Oakland1$3.0M
Marietta1$2.1M
Rome1$948K
New York1$1.4M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Paris, France
Security

Artifeel is an information technology & services company.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2024
Coimbra, Portugal
Cyber Security

ETHIACK provides a symbiotic platform for offensive security, helping organizations prevent cybercrime and rewarding ethical hackers.

$4.2M raised
Dec 2024
San Mateo, United States
Cloud Data Services

Exabits is a decentralized infrastructure for AI and applications that enables users to offer distributed GPU services and data storage.

$15.0M raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Apps

FieldOS is a software company that develops asset operations management software.

$527K raised
Dec 2024
Sunnyvale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered visual inspection platform for manufacturing – Automating quality, reducing defects, driving precision.

$4.0M raised
Dec 2024
Oakland, United States
Auto Insurance

Savus automates commercial insurance processes with a user-centric, AI-powered platform for underwriting, quoting, and binding.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Marietta, United States
Cyber Security

Senteon is a turnkey cybersecurity platform designed to empower those forgotten by large security corporations.

$2.1M raised
Dec 2024
Rome, Italy
Electronics

Suprema specializes in manufacturing superconductive tapes.

$948K raised
Dec 2024
New York, United States
Career Planning

Twill is a recruitment network that allows top talent to suggest their peers and friends for vacant positions.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Computer

Mainframe is redefining human-computer interaction with AI-driven tools that streamline productivity and collaboration.

$5.5M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

WaveForms AI is a firm focused on developing improved audio intelligence through research and solutions.

$40.0M raised
Dec 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wald.ai envisions a time when generative AI is seamlessly, affordably, and securely integrated into everyday operations for everyone.

$4.0M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SuperMe is on a mission to index collective human knowledge and build the most useful network on the planet.

$4.5M raised
Dec 2024
Boston, United States
Health Care

MoldCo helps you reclaim your health from mold with virtual care and specialized lab testing.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Manchester, United Kingdom
Content Creators

B2B employee advocacy platform dedicated to LinkedIn.

$319K raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
Data Management

Data Driven Intelligence For Frictionless Resale and Commerce

$382K raised
Dec 2024
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Apolo is an AI company that offers a software platform to integrate with existing data center infrastructure.

$5.8M raised
Dec 2024
Livermore, United States
Information Technology

PreSales Operations Management

$7.0M raised
Dec 2024
Boise, United States
Finance

Future Mortgage is building the most advanced, technology-driven mortgage platform.

$750K raised
Dec 2024
New Orleans, United States
Information Technology

CENTERLINE facilitates communication between designers of the built environment and construction crews.

$400K raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

Cyder is a loyalty platform for credit unions.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2024
Belfast, United Kingdom
Biotechnology

Dia Beta Labs is the research group's official commercial vehicle, advancing lead assets into late-stage preclinical development.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2024
Prague, Czech Republic
Apps

Elin.ai is a healthtech company that offers a mobile app to foster mental health.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2024
Sydney, Australia
Analytics

GoodWork.ai is the most advanced analytics AI yet created for the retail business.

$2.6M raised
Dec 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Health Care

Heecap is a non-invasive, tailored electrostimulation technology that maintains respiratory muscle strength in these patients.

$2.9M raised
Dec 2024
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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
$4.5M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
4 companies
2.Paris
1 companies
3.Coimbra
1 companies
4.San Mateo
1 companies
5.Chicago
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 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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