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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 | $3.5M |
| Manufacturing | 2 | $22.0M |
| Health Care | 2 | $1.3M |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 2 | $12.1M |
| E-Commerce | 1 | $257K |
| Cryptocurrency | 1 | $900K |
| Industrial Manufacturing | 1 | $1.0M |
| Decentralized Finance (DeFi) | 1 | $3.0M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $9.0M |
| Advertising | 1 | $5.3M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $5.3M |
| Tallinn | 2 | $4.5M |
| Harwell | 1 | $4.0M |
| Columbus | 1 | $900K |
| Denver | 1 | $257K |
| San Juan | 1 | $1.0M |
| Ciudad De Panamá | 1 | $3.0M |
| Hawthorne | 1 | $18.0M |
| New York | 1 | $9.0M |
| Berchem | 1 | $5.9M |
Helix Geospace is developing a range of compact, high-performance, dielectric-loaded ceramic antennas and systems.
IR Medtek develops medical diagnostic technology using light detection and machine learning to support early noninvasive cancer detection.
Lover is an online treatment that costs a fraction of the price of regular therapy and requires no face-to-face talks.
The software platform for independent ski areas
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SOLX is a manufacturing company that develops and retails solar panels.
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Vital Lyfe is a Climatech product manufacturing firm that develops systems to produce safe drinking water from a range of natural sources.
AI platform for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations, with per-use and subscription-based pricing models.
Polynomic is an AI-based ad agency that provides market research, creative generation, and channel optimization services.
MyDello is a digital portal that makes worldwide freight forwarding more efficient and transparent.
Ace High Sports creates video games centered around playing cards for sports fans.
AeroMotors is the first company in Ukraine to manufacture brushless DC motors made especially for drones using local parts.
BlueSky At-Home Veterinary Care offers at home clinical services for pets and animals.
Closer Robotics is an IT company that provides software-led robotics development, AI image recognition, and processing systems.
EraDrive is a startup specializing in autonomous spacecraft navigation and collision avoidance.
FenoMark develops and commercializes tools that enables next generation molecular testing.
Future Greens is a landscaping company that specializes in vertical and indoor farming for growing green vegetables in urban areas.
Goldilock provides a cybersecurity technology called FireBreak, which allows remote, physical disconnection of devices and networks.
Haptena Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing innovative approaches for genetically defined cancers.
Leona simplifies communication by automatically organizing patient chats, allowing healthcare providers to manage their time effectively.
LEP makes glowing plants that light up areas without electricity for farms, cities, and public spaces.
Miniswap offers a marketplace for tabletop wargaming miniatures.
NexGelRx is a spin-off company developing prescription drug delivery solutions using proprietary hydrogel technology.
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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