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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
$233.5M
Avg Funding
$9.3M
Global Reach
12
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Information Technology2$87.3M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$5.8M
B2B2$1.3M
Web31$350K
Real Estate1$604K
Consumer Lending1$773K
Compliance1$3.5M
Blockchain1$650K
Automotive1Undisclosed
Logistics1$1.6M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$5.3M
São Paulo2$85.0M
Singapore1$350K
Debary1$2.3M
Worcester1$604K
Toronto1$773K
Chicago1$3.5M
Gibraltar1$650K
Brooklyn1Undisclosed
Des Moines1$1.6M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Singapore, Singapore
Web3

Check ME is the WEB 3 development company.

$350K raised
Aug 2022
Debary, United States
Information Technology

Chrp Technologies helps home insurance firms improve their customer connections.

$2.3M raised
Aug 2022
Worcester, United Kingdom
Real Estate

All-in-One HMO management, connecting compatible tenants and minimising vacancy rates.

$604K raised
Aug 2022
Toronto, Canada
Consumer Lending

goPeer is a lending platform that offers financial services.

$773K raised
Aug 2022
Chicago, United States
Compliance

Havoc Shield develops a cyber security program effective for small businesses.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2022
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Blockchain

Skill Gaming Platform for real money

$650K raised
Aug 2022
Brooklyn, United States
Automotive

Electric, zero-emission premium motorcycles, developed using sustainable materials and smart connectivity.

Aug 2021
Des Moines, United States
Logistics

Innovator in the logistics industry supplying the latest technologies to enhance and optimize supply chain networks.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2021
New York, United States
FinTech

Cross-border investment banking platform

$1.2M raised
Aug 2021
Barcelona, Spain
Home Services

Biboss is a digital platform based on the concept of sharing economics.

$237K raised
Aug 2021
Cologne, Germany
Consulting

_blaenk is a platform for retail space brokerage.

Aug 2021
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Chatkick provides solutions to help optimize each step of the recruiting process.

$1.8M raised
Aug 2021
Oslo, Norway
Consumer Reviews

Equality Check is a community based platform of reviews about equality and diversity in the workplace.

$1.5M raised
Aug 2021
Brookvale, Australia
E-Commerce

Authentic home cooked meals: Home Cooks. Home Made. Home Delivered.

Aug 2021
Venice, United States
Health Care

Take a whole-person view of your health, supported by a health coach

$3.5M raised
Aug 2021
São Paulo, Brazil
B2B

Linker is a digital platform that refers to a variety of payment and financial services as digital banking.

Aug 2021
Austin, United States
B2B

An Austin and Lagos-based software company simplifying global trade for businesses in emerging markets using technology; MVX & TradeAlly.

$1.3M raised
Aug 2021
New York, United States

A cereal and culture brand breaking the rules, starting with breakfast.

$2.3M raised
Aug 2021
Pest, Hungary
Android

Saas, Mobile App, Live Video Studio app

$840K raised
Aug 2021
Waterloo, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LoopX develops advanced AI and robotics technologies to make mining safer and smarter.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2026
São Paulo, Brazil
Information Technology

Decade is an investing consultancy that blends human care and knowledge with the volume and precision of AI.

$85.0M raised
Aug 2026
San Francisco, United States

Rivo is a consumer fintech that sits on top of users’ existing bank accounts and automates idle cash management.

$2.7M raised
Aug 2026
Culver City, United States
Aerospace

Endeavor Optical Networks is a space communications startup building laser-based satellite links.

$10.8M raised
Aug 2026
Vila Olímpia, Brazil
Banking

Kesh Bank provides corporate payment platform and interest-back payroll loans.

$106.9M raised
Aug 2026
Leuven, Belgium
3D Technology

Relu is a young and driven company that works together with dental.

$1.8M raised
Aug 2026
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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
$9.3M
Funded Last 12 Months
6
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3.B2B
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.São Paulo
2 companies
3.Singapore
1 companies
4.Debary
1 companies
5.Worcester
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 information technology companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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