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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 24,429 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,429
Total Funding
$65.9M
Avg Funding
$2.6M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$8.3M
Blockchain2$3.5M
Information Technology2$13.6M
eSports1$300K
Construction1$4.4M
Apps1$1.6M
SaaS1$5.8M
Gaming1$950K
Bitcoin1$2.0M
Credit1$733K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York7$11.8M
Paris1$300K
Berlin1$4.4M
Frankfurt1$1.6M
Zürich1$5.8M
San Francisco1$3.3M
Istanbul1$950K
Sariyer1$733K
Hong Kong1$10.0M
Santiago1$1.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Paris, France
eSports

Dolly turns hit mobile games into Real Money Games.

$300K raised
Aug 2024
Berlin, Germany
Construction

Ecopals develops sustainable solutions for road construction.

$4.4M raised
Aug 2024
Frankfurt, Germany
Apps

Louco is the first AI-powered platform transforming event discovery with personalized suggestions based on users preferences & interests.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2024
Zürich, Switzerland
SaaS

Onchain Labs offers scalable Web3 software-as-a-service solution for blockchain technology accessibility.

$5.8M raised
Aug 2024
San Francisco, United States
Blockchain

UnshETH is a DeFi protocol that aims to reshape the landscape of Ethereum.

$3.3M raised
Aug 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Gaming

Veloxia develops mobile games for casual players across simulation and strategy genres.

$950K raised
Aug 2023
New York, United States
Bitcoin

VIP3 is the FIRST all-in-one web3 benefits and membership platform, providing users with rewards and discount.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Sariyer, Turkey
Credit

Erguvan is a carbon credits trading platform that connects buyers and developers of renewable energy projects.

$733K raised
Aug 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Multiplayer is a collaborative tool that enables distributed development team cooperation.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Consumer Electronics

Oladance is a business that is at the forefront of creating top-notch audio goods to meet the demands of music enthusiasts.

$10.0M raised
Aug 2023
New York, United States
Financial Services

OptimX Markets is an independent, venue-neutral block trading solution.

$750K raised
Aug 2023
Santiago, Chile
B2B

Envíame is a web platform that allows any company to automatically use any available delivery service, without worrying about technology.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2021
New York, United States
Blockchain

Gamified DeFi ecosystem. High-Profit Yield Farming. Smart NFT assets. Multichain DEX. Cross-chain bridge.

$200K raised
Aug 2021
New York, United States
Information Technology

Furnace Systems is an IT firm currently operating in stealth.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2026
Vienna, Austria
Battery

Europe's #1 sodium-ion battery tech company — proprietary energy-storage platform with in-house BMS, EMS and software.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2026
Charlotte, United States
Automotive

The Hub Corporation is a manufacturing company that designs truck components that improve safety, uptime, and maintenance efficiency.

$1.9M raised
Aug 2026
Hoboken, United States
Health Care

Bullseye Biodevices develops biosensing technology for real-time tissue assessment, tumor detection, and surgical care.

$1.3M raised
Aug 2026
Tempe, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

VigilanteX provides mobile surveillance solutions for industries such as construction, oil and gas, law enforcement, and disaster relief.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2025
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Beam develops an AI-powered agent platform that allows organizations to automate repetitive back-office tasks.

$1.4M raised
Aug 2025
Dover, United States
Information Technology

Kontext Platform for GenAI advertising for GenAI consumer businesse

$10.0M raised
Aug 2025
Rome, Italy
Consumer Goods

Alter Eco Pulp is a fiber molding company that processes waste and natural cellulose fibers to manufacture disposable products.

$4.1M raised
Aug 2025
Edmonton, Canada
Environmental Consulting

LiORA is a technological solution provider dedicated to solving the contamination, environmental management, and sustainability challenges.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2025
Cincinnati, United States
Cyber Security

Hedy Cyber is a SaaS company that offers a platform for secure, undetectable communications on any service, device, or environment.

$420K raised
Aug 2025
New York, United States

Hyperknow is an AI-powered study workspace designed for learners.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2025
Lake Elsinore, United States
Food and Beverage

Love Nala offers cat food and accessories, focusing on grain-free, meat-first recipes for feline nutrition.

$261K raised
Aug 2025
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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 24,429 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
7 companies
2.Paris
1 companies
3.Berlin
1 companies
4.Frankfurt
1 companies
5.Zürich
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 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 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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