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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
$89.1M
Avg Funding
$3.6M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)5$9.8M
Health Care3$5.8M
Automotive2$500K
3D Technology1$3.6M
Apps1$1.0M
Environmental Consulting1$4.2M
Real Estate1$45.0M
Biopharma1$350K
Blockchain1$2.9M
Manufacturing1$6.5M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Ghent2$1.8M
Palo Alto2$3.0M
Paris2$7.1M
Minami-aoyama1$320K
Saint Louis1$3.6M
Thessaloníki1$1.0M
Neuss1$4.2M
Wilmington1$3.0M
Norwood1$500K
London1$500K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Minami-aoyama, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ai-Dounyu.com specializes on matching companies wishing to implement AI with AI service providers.

$320K raised
Jan 2025
Saint Louis, United States
3D Technology

FS2 Business is a deep technology company that focuses on building 3D computing devices using 2D semiconductors.

$3.6M raised
Jan 2025
Ghent, Belgium
Health Care

Healthcare providers to measure vital parameters of patients with a combination of novel signal processing and computer vision technology

$1.3M raised
Jan 2025
Thessaloníki, Greece
Apps

METALEASE provides a tech product leasing platform in Greece, offering devices on a subscription basis to consumers and businesses.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Neuss, Germany
Environmental Consulting

ScrapBees is a pick-up service for the recycling of scrap metal from commercial businesses and private households.

$4.2M raised
Jan 2025
Palo Alto, United States
Health Care

Cognita Imaging is a healthtech company,

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Wilmington, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Assurified is a technology company that offers an AI-based risk management platform for the rental housing sector.

$3.0M raised
Dec 2024
Norwood, United States
Automotive

Deelr Pro is a company that offers technology services.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
London, United Kingdom

Fridaye® London is a luxury British brand that specializes in high-end bedding, duvet covers, and accessories.

$500K raised
Dec 2024
Los Angeles, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Noctal is a SaaS company building the future of sound design.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Blockchain, AI Investment Platform

$2.0M raised
Dec 2024
New York, United States
Real Estate

SERHANT. is the most followed real estate brand in the world.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2024
Farmington, United States
Biopharma

Biomedical device, vaccine delivery, microneedle vaccine time-release delivery

$350K raised
Jan 2024
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Blockchain

World's first on-chain platform that supports margin trading of structured products.

$2.9M raised
Jan 2024
Paris, France
Manufacturing

CERES BRAIN Therapeutics rescue neurons to treat brain diseases.

$6.5M raised
Jan 2024
Austin, United States
Health Care

BetenHealth is a healthcare company.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2024
Palo Alto, United States
Automotive

Bluedot is a software company that develops applications for fleet management solutions and payment platforms for EV charging stations.

Jan 2024
Great Falls, United States
Biotechnology

Mitosense is a biotechnology company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

$3.5M raised
Jan 2024
Ghent, Belgium
B2B

OutKept offers phishing prevention for organisations.

$544K raised
Jan 2024
Cresskill, United States

Padel United Sports Club is a sports club.

$725K raised
Jan 2024
Oakland, United States
Financial Services

Ovation Ventures empowers organizations with modern financial wellness solutions that drive member engagement and boost growth.

$350K raised
Jan 2023
Sunnyvale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Self-Coding System for Your App

$2.5M raised
Jan 2023
Milan, Italy
Education

TeachCorner is a education technology platform where university students can meet for the private tuition and online group refreshes.

$1.2M raised
Dec 2025
Seattle, United States
Waste Management

Badwater Alchemy is a desalination company that offers water treatment solutions.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2025
Paris, France
Fashion

Claude Préval is a fashion company that offers luxury men and women bags.

$600K raised
Dec 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
$3.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
3
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Ghent
2 companies
2.Palo Alto
2 companies
3.Paris
2 companies
4.Minami-aoyama
1 companies
5.Saint Louis
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.

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