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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain | 3 | $15.1M |
| Health Care | 3 | $5.0M |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 2 | $441K |
| Innovation Management | 1 | $1.1M |
| AgTech | 1 | $730K |
| FinTech | 1 | $5.0M |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | $550K |
| Biopharma | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Communities | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Corporate Training | 1 | $4.4M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | $10.3M |
| New York | 2 | $4.1M |
| Izmir | 1 | $341K |
| Maastricht | 1 | $1.1M |
| Kyoto | 1 | $730K |
| Richmond | 1 | $5.0M |
| Austin | 1 | $550K |
| São Paulo | 1 | $5.6M |
| Kaiserslautern | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Freiburg Im Breisgau | 1 | Undisclosed |
Mechanica is an IT firm that develops image processing units and AI based production planning systems for production facilities.
Midel Photonics manufacture laser beam shapers and splitters with diffractive optics to efficiently redistribute the laser light.
Sunlit Seedlings is a consulting firm that offers services in scientific fields like mycology, integrated ecosystems, and network science.
Vint is an investment platform that enables investors to buy shares of wine and spirit collections.
All-in-one SaaS to manage shared kitchens.
Akknatek provides solutions for ophthalmology, with the aim of improving cataract surgery.
Actome focuses on developing emulsion coupling technology for life science research and personalized medicine.
Aiculus is a global Cyber-AI company that specialises in API Security, API Threat intelligence and API Security Analytics.
Aurora Propulsion Technologies provides satellite manufacturers with reliable mass-produced and components for attitude and orbit control.
Concordex is a non-custodial, decentralized exchange platform.
Cubos Academy offers online classes for individuals related to IT consulting and services.
CYTO365 is the manufacturer of RondelO multi inlet stopcock.
Done is the operating system for green energy installations - EV Chargers, Battery storage and Heat pumps.
HUSSLUP enables creators build a diverse global community through personal profiles with verified credits.
LightnTec GmbH, a Karlsruhe, Germany-based developer and manufacturer of digital light
Lubets is a Spanish-based personal lubricants and intimate gels manufacturing company.
My American Shop is a fast growing company that brings the flavors of the world to his EU community in a sustainable way.
Revel.xyz is a Web3 personal media collecting and trading platform.
Carter helps with fundraising challenges for local, regional, and international philanthropy.
ThankUCash is a rewards and loyalty infrastructure for banks and businesses in Africa.
We’re making it easy to discover, join and participate in web3 communities, also known as "DAO’s".
Nice to Meet You is a one-stop solution for digitizing and authenticating identities.
Sperity Health provides preventative health screenings, physician consultations, and personalized wellness guidance.
RedDrop Dx develops pain-free blood and plasma collection devices for diverse clinical settings.
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.
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