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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
$55.7M
Avg Funding
$2.2M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)10$19.9M
B2B2$1.0M
Messaging1$500K
Employment1$500K
Software1$500K
Advanced Materials1$2.9M
Advertising1$20K
Public Transportation1$1.4M
Fitness1$10.4M
Analytics1$1.2M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$8.8M
Chicago3$14.8M
London2$4.4M
Paris2$2.5M
Lehi1$500K
New York1$500K
Stockholm1$3.7M
Melbourne1$500K
Singapore1$500K
Charlotte1$500K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Lehi, United States
Messaging

Surge is a telephony software messaging platform that simplifies messages from your application.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Symphony trains employees using AI voice simulations of real-world scenarios to help them practice and improve performance.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Synth AI is an AI based Software Development firm offering automation services to their clients.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Stockholm, Sweden
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The AI-powered search engine that finds talent in seconds globally. Built for recruiters

$3.7M raised
Dec 2024
Melbourne, Australia
Employment

TALY is a platform that is designed to find, manage and retain employees from both perfromance and personality for business development.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Software

Tiny tracks and manages the full lifecycle of a manufactured item across every department in all organizations.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Charlotte, United States
B2B

Upshift enables product companies to build plugin systems, helping them create extensibility that drives sales and retention.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Variant builds the state-of-the-art model for software design that helps to craft beautiful patterns.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wexler AI leverages AI to support legal, compliance, and forensics teams in case analysis and document review.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Advanced Materials

Lkril Technologies catalyzes sustainability in chemical processes through sales of acrylics.

$2.9M raised
Dec 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

bananaz is an AI-powered design change management tool enabling mechanical engineering teams to streamline design workflows.

$5.3M raised
Dec 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Advertising

Full-Funnel Marketing Analytics

$20K raised
Dec 2024
Paris, France
Public Transportation

Enakl is a mobility company providing bus-sharing solutions for commute rides in MEA region.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Fitness

Fello Co. provides a venue for individuals to connect, share information and experiences.

$10.4M raised
Dec 2024
Milwaukee, United States
Analytics

Golgix is a software company that offers industry 4.0, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing software and services.

$1.2M raised
Dec 2024
Paris, France
Finance

Mirabelle strives to address the financing requirement of retirees based on solid values.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2024
Berlin, Germany
Cyber Security

NetBird is a cybersecurity company that is building an open-source platform to simplify the deployment of Virtual Private Networks.

$4.2M raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Apparel

Offe Market is a digital-first, low-cost retail marketplace where Gen-Z and Millennials can purchase favorite brands.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2024
Wilmington, United States
B2B

Dropship platform connecting private label brands with online retailers and providing end-to-end automation.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Stackfix operates as a software comparison platform.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
San Francisco, United States
Financial Services

StretchDollar is an insurance company that offers custom health benefits for small businesses.

$7.8M raised
Dec 2024
San Diego, United States
Biotechnology

Trio Pharmaceuticals is a cancer therapeutics company that develops dual-action drugs for immunogenic tumors.

$3.1M raised
Dec 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Watchful operates as an AI security company.

$2.7M raised
Dec 2024
Chicago, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

EvenFlow AI offers AI-driven scheduling software to optimize auto dealership service appointments and increase profits.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2024
Munich, Germany
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Loyalift is a B2B SaaS Platform. The Loyalift AI automatically analyses video content and combines it with internal company data

$788K 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
$2.2M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2.B2B
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.Chicago
3 companies
3.London
2 companies
4.Paris
2 companies
5.Lehi
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.

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