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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 3 | $6.2M |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 3 | $4.6M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $7.0M |
| Information Technology | 2 | $7.8M |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $8.6M |
| Manufacturing | 1 | $9.6M |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | $2.6M |
| Generative AI | 1 | $5.5M |
| Aerospace | 1 | $1.5M |
| Apps | 1 | $1.0M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 2 | $16.1M |
| Toronto | 2 | $3.5M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $5.5M |
| Tokyo | 2 | $1.2M |
| Venlo | 1 | $2.6M |
| Austin | 1 | $5.0M |
| Barcelona | 1 | $2.8M |
| Lubbock | 1 | $1.9M |
| Philadelphia | 1 | $2.0M |
| Rue | 1 | $1.5M |
Developer of therapeutic medicines intended to treat age-related diseases and improve healthy longevity.
Synonym is a cross-chain lending protocol that primarily offers cross-chain lending-related services.
Verdify is a foodtech company that develops software for personalising online meal inspiration, enabling people to make better food choices
Zorp develops Nockchain, a Proof of Work blockchain with programmability and high-throughput enabled by Zero-Knowledge Proofs.
GruAI is a technology firm that builds AI Agents for software development tasks.
Permisso is a mobile application that collects and processes income, tax, employment, and relevant data in real-time.
deeploi is building Europe's #1 IT Operating System, solving the daily IT struggle of employees at SMEs.
Memory Lab is a research laboratory that offers AI paper analysis and development solutions.
Viva Equity is a financial technology firm focused on embedded finance solutions for underserved communities.
At Arcane, we're building a AI-powered platform for storytelling and role-playing games.
Drone Geofencing is a startup that publishes mission preparation software for drone operators.
A multidisciplinary studio building companies from the ground up while creating everything in-house.
Jellyverse create an environment that is conducive to innovation and progress within the DeFi industry.
Lignovations provides high-performance ingredients from upcycled biomass lignin.
M&A Bazaar is an M&A consulting company specializing in matching services.
MIM Fertility help fertility professionals improve patient outcomes and increase clinic efficiency by artificial intelligence .
Necto platform harnesses the power of next generation, API driven bank connectivity.
SJW Robotics is a robotic kitchen technology company.
Speakeasy is a wine and spirits technology company and e-commerce platform
Comparateur intermodal de bus, trains et covoiturage. Propose en plus une offre inédite, des combinaisons de ces différents transports.
Ty-Win is a platform for networking with all tourism professionals.
Unwasted offers a sustainable alternative to virgin wood-based panels using waste cardboard.
Fractal is an in-game asset and virtual world marketplace where users may find, purchase, and sell gaming NFTs.
Queer Spaces develops a group chat platform for queer communities and an app for the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Elements Advisors is an online software platform that offers processes, frameworks, and assessments for financial planning services.
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.
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