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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
$112.6M
Avg Funding
$4.5M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$8.3M
Cyber Security2$1.0M
E-Commerce1$1.0M
FinTech1$2.0M
Generative AI1$450K
Consulting1$250K
Mobile Apps1$1.3M
Information Services1$4.6M
Document Management1Undisclosed
Fitness1$2.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$19.2M
London3$9.0M
New York2$3.6M
Izmir1$1.0M
Panama City Beach1$250K
Austin1$4.5M
Edinburgh1$1.3M
Boston1$4.6M
Minneapolis1$2.6M
Bronx1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Izmir, Turkey
E-Commerce

TURKWISE is a company specialized in software and technology.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2024
San Francisco, United States
FinTech

1-Click Signup is to onboarding what 1-click checkout is to payments. It's the fastest way for users to signup for your service.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2024
New York, United States
Generative AI

AI Travel Tech company providing self-guided audio tours and museum tickets

$450K raised
Nov 2024
Panama City Beach, United States
Consulting

EmployPlan optimizes project teams with AI-driven insights, skill testing, and experience tracking for better delivery outcomes.

$250K raised
Nov 2024
Austin, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Troveo AI allows content creators to upload videos and secure revenue through licensing deals with firms interested in training AI models.

$4.5M raised
Nov 2024
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Mobile Apps

Bevvy is a leading, proprietary image capturing software that allows any mobile phone camera to scan and identify any bottle of whisky

$1.3M raised
Nov 2024
Boston, United States
Information Services

Personal, Private, Accessible AI technology platform that extends digital controls to head/face movement, voice, and more.

$4.6M raised
Oct 2024
Minneapolis, United States

Cold is a sustainability compliance platform for startups and medium-sized businesses.

$2.6M raised
Oct 2024
Bronx, United States
Document Management

Gryps provides access to quality information to make better decisions during the project life-cycle.

Oct 2024
Victoria, Canada
Fitness

Ida Sports is a female-led footwear company designing for female athletes and putting women at the heart of the process.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2024
London, United Kingdom
Software

iGent AI focus on integrating advanced AI capabilities into the software development process.

$8.1M raised
Oct 2024
Wilmington, United States
Contact Management

MetaCommerz is a supply chain fintech blockchain solutions, committed to improving supply chain, logistics, and finance operations.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2024
Scottsdale, United States
Information Technology

MOTORMIA focus on enhancing the aftermarket experience for enthusiasts can really make a difference in how they engage with their vehicles.

$8.0M raised
Oct 2024
Antwerp, Belgium
3D Technology

Swoove Studios is a leading 3D animation software company.

$11.0M raised
Oct 2024
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Vente uses AI to predict and recommend new opportunities most likely to close, and automates business development processes for recruiters.

$645K raised
Oct 2024
San Francisco, United States
Accounting

Tola combines accounts payable, accounts Tola combines accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management with working capital.

$10.2M raised
Oct 2024
Mountain View, United States
Apps

Buddy.ai is a voice-based virtual English tutor for kids that uses speech and virtual human technologies.

$11.0M raised
Oct 2024
San Francisco, United States
Automotive

Endeavor is an AI platform that can automate many parts of business, including sales, production, and supply chain.

$7.0M raised
Oct 2024
Washington, United States
Biotechnology

Archon is a biotechnology firm that promotes next-generation antibody treatments through AI and computational protein design.

$20.0M raised
Oct 2024
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Avina is a proprietary AI companion that leads sellers from their first encounter to their final email.

$3.2M raised
Oct 2024
San Mateo, United States
Analytics

Cornerstone AI provides the cleaning and standardizing of data and too analyzing it.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2024
London, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

Cyber Security | B2B SaaS | Compliance Automation

$200K raised
Oct 2024
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Cyber Security

FAT32 is at the forefront of compliance automation, transforming the way businesses satisfy regulatory requirements.

$810K raised
Oct 2024
Des Moines, United States
SaaS

We're a SaaS-enabled marketplace that helps brands find & work with local content creators and influencers.

$5.4M raised
Oct 2024
San Antonio, United States
Data Management

Intelibly is a SaaS healthtech company that offers a data platform to connect patients with trusted healthcare providers.

$2.2M raised
Oct 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
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.London
3 companies
3.New York
2 companies
4.Izmir
1 companies
5.Panama City Beach
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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