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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
$70.0M
Avg Funding
$2.8M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Finance2$3.1M
Blockchain2$12.8M
Collaboration1$500K
Gaming1$2.0M
Health Care1$5.9M
Advice1$6.5M
Banking1$500K
Developer APIs1$3.5M
Database1$2.5M
Apps1$2.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$14.5M
Essex1$4.2M
Albuquerque1$2.5M
Bornova1$500K
Raleigh1$600K
Turin1$5.9M
Manhattan Beach1$6.5M
Delaware1$500K
Geneva1$3.5M
Sevenoaks1$2.5M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Essex, United States

Coinbax's smart contracts, which have built-in risk controls and reversibility, enable escrow and stablecoin payments.

$4.2M raised
Dec 2025
Albuquerque, United States
Finance

Confianza focuses on providing value through data integration for second and third-tier insurance companies.

$2.5M raised
Dec 2025
Bornova, Turkey
Collaboration

HrPanda is a software development company that offers candidate sourcing, hiring platform, talent acquisition, and HR technology.

$500K raised
Dec 2025
New York, United States
Gaming

Imaginary Hazard Studios is a gaming development company that develops and produces games.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2025
Raleigh, United States
Finance

Lafayette Standard is an investment company that acts as an incubator to support and activate new businesses.

$600K raised
Dec 2025
Turin, Italy
Health Care

Lever Bio vision is to unlock biotech innovation in immuno-oncology working with researchers , universities and research centers.

$5.9M raised
Dec 2025
New York, United States
Blockchain

MLT® is a SaaS platform structuring retail trading around verified performance, rankings, and progression — without custody or speculation.

$12.5M raised
Dec 2025
Manhattan Beach, United States
Advice

PointOne Family Office provides multi-family office services, offering investment advisory, and access to private and direct investments.

$6.5M raised
Dec 2025
Delaware, United States
Banking

ACR GROUP is into banking and financial services.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Developer APIs

PowerAPI is the most open, modular & intelligent operational software

$3.5M raised
Dec 2023
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
Database

Memgraph is a high-performance, in-memory graph database that powers real-time AI context and graph analytics at scale.

$2.5M raised
Dec 2023
Kyiv, Ukraine
Apps

Mindly is an online platform for therapists that provides therapy sessions for patients.

$2.0M raised
Dec 2023
Sheridan, United States
Advertising

Success.ai: Supercharge your outreach infinitely with AI emails, 700M+ leads, unlimited email sending, and advanced analytics.

$10.0M raised
Dec 2022
Brooklyn, United States
Information Technology

TakeShape is a platform for composable web architectures

Dec 2022
Tokyo, Japan
CRM

UPBOND is a CRM system service provider company that offers asset management, payment, and web services.

$906K raised
Dec 2022
Washington, United States
Blockchain

Folclore's mission is to represent and define the luxury standard of tropical lifestyle.

$330K raised
Dec 2022
Springfield, United States
Catering

Scream Truck is a food service company that provides personalized on-demand ice cream with delivery and catering service.

$3.4M raised
Dec 2022
London, United Kingdom
E-Commerce

SaaS merchandising platform designed to provide retailers with all the tools they need to merchandise their online stores effectively.

$1.8M raised
Dec 2022
Melbourne, Australia
Cloud Storage

Aerotruth is a B2B SaaS solution that automates the document onboarding process for banks, financial institutions, and fintechs.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Construction

Affordable net-zero homes at scale

$2.5M raised
Dec 2022
Berne, Switzerland
Biotechnology

Boum is a biotech firm that research to make cities green in the future through tech.

$1.4M raised
Dec 2022
Manhattan, United States
Clean Energy

Dynamo Energy Hub is a global network that provides industry thought leaders with a platform to shape the future of energy.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022
Sydney, Australia
Analytics

Katonic AI is a sovereign enterprise AI platform ensuring full control over data, infrastructure, and AI deployments.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2022
Tartu, Estonia
3D Technology

LightCode Photonics is a science-intensive company developing breakthrough technology for mobility.

Dec 2022
Trieste, Italy
Coffee

Polo del Gusto manufactures and distributes coffee and tea products.

$3.2M raised
Dec 2022
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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
$2.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
8
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Essex
1 companies
3.Albuquerque
1 companies
4.Bornova
1 companies
5.Raleigh
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 finance 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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