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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 7 | $20.0M |
| Analytics | 4 | $23.1M |
| Aerospace | 2 | $9.4M |
| Agriculture | 1 | $6.2M |
| Gaming | 1 | $2.0M |
| Agentic AI | 1 | $5.1M |
| Cloud Infrastructure | 1 | $100K |
| Advanced Materials | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Public Safety | 1 | $925K |
| Apps | 1 | $624K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | 2 | $20.3M |
| New York | 2 | $3.4M |
| Saint-honoré | 1 | $2.3M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $6.0M |
| Prospect | 1 | $6.0M |
| Tokyo | 1 | $771K |
| Highland City | 1 | $895K |
| Bremen | 1 | $6.2M |
| Maslak | 1 | $2.0M |
| Singapore | 1 | $5.1M |
Kepplair Evolution creates a multi-role firefighting aircraft by transforming the ATR 72 into a next-generation water bomber.
LeanCon AI is a software development company that develops automating project planning and preconstruction process.
LeanCon is an AI platform that assists construction companies and developers in automating project planning.
LUC is a provider of the AI x experience analysis platform "TERUS," .
M2M Capital offers AI driven market and data analytics to determine company valuations for the investor market.
Marble Imaging develops an earth observation device to provide daily monitoring of the planet at very high resolution.
PlayBliss is a company that develops casual games for mobile and browser platforms, creating interactive experiences for players.
Ponder develops an AI-powered workspace that enables research, knowledge mapping, and collaborative information analysis.
Reditus Space specializes in microgravity manufacturing, offering reusable small-scale re-entry vehicles for space research and production.
PCB Fabrication | PCB Assembly | Engineering Services
Soarce synergizes seaweed and nanotechnology to produce high performing, protective, and low-carbon fabrics and leathers.
Isotopes AI is a technology company offering an enterprise AI assistant designed to transform how teams interact with their business data.
Blue Street Data is a business networking company that specializes in a digital community for purchasing and managing external data.
Emergent Global Solution offers crisis and emergency management services.
Alianza Win is an app offering skill-based games that reward users with redeemable points for discounts at partner bars and restaurants.
Innoscentia develops printable sensors that detect food freshness, aiming to replace expiry labels with real-time quality insight.
PuntoPost is a Mexican e-commerce delivery solutions startup that specializes in merchandise collection points.
Tavern Research is an AI-powered content creation and survey platform that helps users to turn voter feedback into effective content.
W’wave is a Cleantech venture that develops WindWaves, a new patented technology to optimize wind artificially at wind farms.
Evolo.ai is an AI-powered lead education platform focused particularly on regulated industries.
digiLab empowers organisations and governments through the application of AI and uncertainty quantification.
Abstractive Health is a physician AI assistant that streamlines clinical documentation.
Arlan Biotech is a biotechnology company.
Athelytix' patented GRID system uses optical lasers to track speed and trajectory of sports objects for use in training and recreation.
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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