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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 8 | $34.4M |
| Health Care | 3 | $75K |
| Information Technology | 2 | $6.7M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $3.3M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $4.7M |
| Environmental Consulting | 1 | $1.1M |
| Medical | 1 | $2.0M |
| Clean Energy | 1 | $2.8M |
| Electronics | 1 | $800K |
| Enterprise Software | 1 | $462K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $4.5M |
| London | 2 | $1.0M |
| Cambridge | 2 | $3.3M |
| Boston | 2 | $2.3M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $17.8M |
| Auckland | 1 | $1.7M |
| Toronto | 1 | $4.7M |
| Lyon | 1 | $1.1M |
| Petah Tiqva | 1 | $3.4M |
| Helsinki | 1 | $2.0M |
Checkmate is an easy to use online reference checking and background screening tool.
Personalized AI video agents for one-to-one customer engagement
Evoralis is an enzyme development company that specializes in the discovery and development of plastic-depolymerizing enzymes.
Hydden is an identity security company that continuously takes action to reduce the attack surface
Loop manages your international banking needs, including corporate cards, payments, FX, capital and more - all from a single platform.
Luniwave offers solutions related to water consumption monitoring and reduction solution for hotels.
Pickommerce provides an autonomous pick and pack robotic system for e-commerce logistics.
Polku Therapeutics operates as a therapeutics company.
Prof Jim is an educational platform that revolutionizes the education sector by using artificial intelligence.
QMill is the quantum algorithm creator.
ReScale is a platform that provides genuine specialists to assist with co-manufacturing activities.
Generative application architecture and platform for developers to build with generative personalization.
Zevero is a Climate Action Platform helping companies of all sizes Measure, Reduce, & Report GHG emissions accurately & efficiently
Mindtrip operates as an AI assistant that provide travel data that includes maps with suggested places to visit.
VidLab7 develops the most advanced real-time avatars tailored specifically for sales use cases.
Action-CS manufactures strobe light and loudspeaker assemblies that integrate seamlessly with security cameras.
Aura is an innovative and simple online solution to manage the end of life.
Ayble is a clinically-backed digital health platform that provides holistic care for people with GI conditions.
Basys.ai automates the process of prior authorization and utilization management for health plans/payers using an AI-based platform.
Birds Eye Robotics develops a poultry robot that provides solutions to poultry farmers.
C/side is a cybersecurity company that provides monitoring solutions and safeguarding vulnerable browser-side third-party scripts.
Gabbi is a woman's on demand breast specialist.
Guaranteed is a care company that makes tough moments easier by blending at-home treatment with cutting-edge technology,
Juniver provides on-demand help, specialized care, and a supportive network for long-term recovery from eating disorders.
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 33,319 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 33,319 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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