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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 4 | $187.0M |
| Biotechnology | 2 | $7.7M |
| Consulting | 2 | $1.7M |
| Gaming | 1 | $4.7M |
| Biofuel | 1 | $533K |
| FinTech | 1 | $2.0M |
| Advertising | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Advanced Materials | 1 | $900K |
| Software | 1 | $827K |
| Automotive | 1 | $1.7M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $157.0M |
| New York | 2 | $2.1M |
| Wilmington | 2 | $8.0M |
| Austin | 1 | $4.7M |
| Tulln | 1 | $4.3M |
| Cantanhede | 1 | $533K |
| Gothenburg | 1 | $285K |
| Matosinhos | 1 | $3.4M |
| State College | 1 | $900K |
| Oldenburg | 1 | $827K |
Rainmaker Games offers a new and interesting way to invest in a portfolio of GameFi NFTs that can be used to earn blockchain games.
Arkeon Bio is a biotechnology company that captures CO2 from industry and converts inorganic gases into organic food.
BioMimetx is a biotech startup focused on the development of green antifouling solutions to prevent marine biofouling.
Hardfin is a fintech platform for equipment manufacturers to offer subscriptions to their customers.
Eperoto is a legal tech company that provides tools for the evaluation and analysis of legal disputes.
Inclita Seaweed intend to use this natural and sustainable resource in novel ways to address the industry's challenges.
Skio ($105M cash exit, $32M ARR, $8M seed) is subscription management software for brands on Shopify.
spotLESS Materials is a cleantech platform.
Our vision is to revolutionize the old model of the "VHS" in Germany and build the largest platform in Europe for local courses & events.
WATT Mobility is an urban e-bike brand to develop minimalist fixie-style e-bikes at an attractive price for a broad urban audience.
Doxel Petcare manufactures and retails plant-based products for pets.
Unlock the hidden value of your real estate photos
SaaS, AI/ML last-mile delivery for businesses and enterprises
We provide multi-currency corporate account for global treasury teams
Nr2 is a search engine that helps entrepreneurs find high-growth startups.
Our mission is to help companies to increase their revenue or profit with a better pricing.
SOBI Analytics is a Business Intelligence platform, built by CFOs, for CFOs
Softsbuddy Private Limited offers software, mobile app, and web development solutions, delivering innovative and efficient digital services.
Helping companies calculate and reduce emissions to reach net zero.
SaaS platform with a world-class logistics network
InvestorSwitch is a platform that revolutionizes the way, property owners, real estate wholesalers and real estate investors connect.
Developing all-embracing sustainable flavours to accelerate plant-based eating.
Real-time Optimization Platform for Snowflake that eliminates waste and maximizes efficiency at scale.
Inferact mission is to accelerate AI progress by making inference cheaper and faster.
Blockit AI delivers an AI scheduling agent that coordinates, books, and reschedules meetings across calendars and time zones.
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.
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.
Perfect for: B2B sales teams targeting seed companies, investors exploring opportunities, and service providers looking for companies that just raised capital and are ready to scale.
Get Started - Access Contact InformationJoin thousands of sales teams, investors, and service providers using VCBacked