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) | 5 | $58.3M |
| Cyber Security | 2 | $6.3M |
| Apps | 2 | $1.6M |
| Health Care | 2 | $5.9M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $7.4M |
| Analytics | 2 | $3.6M |
| Security | 1 | $1.3M |
| Cloud Data Services | 1 | $15.0M |
| Auto Insurance | 1 | $3.0M |
| Electronics | 1 | $948K |
Artifeel is an information technology & services company.
ETHIACK provides a symbiotic platform for offensive security, helping organizations prevent cybercrime and rewarding ethical hackers.
Exabits is a decentralized infrastructure for AI and applications that enables users to offer distributed GPU services and data storage.
FieldOS is a software company that develops asset operations management software.
AI-powered visual inspection platform for manufacturing – Automating quality, reducing defects, driving precision.
Savus automates commercial insurance processes with a user-centric, AI-powered platform for underwriting, quoting, and binding.
Senteon is a turnkey cybersecurity platform designed to empower those forgotten by large security corporations.
Suprema specializes in manufacturing superconductive tapes.
Twill is a recruitment network that allows top talent to suggest their peers and friends for vacant positions.
Mainframe is redefining human-computer interaction with AI-driven tools that streamline productivity and collaboration.
WaveForms AI is a firm focused on developing improved audio intelligence through research and solutions.
Wald.ai envisions a time when generative AI is seamlessly, affordably, and securely integrated into everyday operations for everyone.
SuperMe is on a mission to index collective human knowledge and build the most useful network on the planet.
MoldCo helps you reclaim your health from mold with virtual care and specialized lab testing.
B2B employee advocacy platform dedicated to LinkedIn.
Data Driven Intelligence For Frictionless Resale and Commerce
Apolo is an AI company that offers a software platform to integrate with existing data center infrastructure.
PreSales Operations Management
Future Mortgage is building the most advanced, technology-driven mortgage platform.
CENTERLINE facilitates communication between designers of the built environment and construction crews.
Cyder is a loyalty platform for credit unions.
Dia Beta Labs is the research group's official commercial vehicle, advancing lead assets into late-stage preclinical development.
Elin.ai is a healthtech company that offers a mobile app to foster mental health.
GoodWork.ai is the most advanced analytics AI yet created for the retail business.
Heecap is a non-invasive, tailored electrostimulation technology that maintains respiratory muscle strength in these patients.
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.
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