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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 24,428 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: October 2026
Total Companies
24,428
Total Funding
$71.9M
Avg Funding
$2.9M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York2$795K
Vilnius1$442K
Yau Tsim Mong1$250K
Emeryville1$30.0M
Houston1$250K
Stockholm1$2.4M
San Francisco1$12.1M
Ajaccio1$500K
Holmdel1$250K
Norfolk1$400K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Vilnius, Lithuania
Customer Service

Amio helps enterprises to introduce automation into customer support.

$442K raised
Jan 2022
Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong
Bitcoin

Bitcoke is the First Quanto Swap Exchange in Crypto Space.

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Emeryville, United States
Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics Beverage Technology

$30.0M raised
Jan 2022
Houston, United States
Education

EdTech, HRTech, Career Portal

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Stockholm, Sweden
Blockchain

Chain of Alliance is a blockchain-based RPG and strategy game with NFTs.

$2.4M raised
Jan 2022
San Francisco, United States
Analytics

Datatron provides a SuperBowl-proven MLOps platform for all AI/ML models in production.

$12.1M raised
Jan 2022
Ajaccio, France
Food and Beverage

We are a food service with amazing taste and quality. We have restaurants, where you can book table for you and your family.

$500K raised
Jan 2022
Holmdel, United States
Meeting Software

Video Conference Software

$250K raised
Jan 2022
Norfolk, United States
Education

MyBalbo is a mobile app that raises civic engagement, encourages discussions, and provides political accountability for elected officials.

$400K raised
Jan 2022
Dayton, United States
Digital Media

Positiv.ly is a digital platform that provides students and counselors with accessible resources and peers support in a secure environment.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2022
Cosmos, United States
Blockchain

Provider of decentralized VPN and other secure blockchain applications.

Jan 2022
Middletown, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Helping businesses save productivity with knowledge transfer and competence assurance, using AI & Augmented Reality

$250K raised
Dec 2021
Mountain View, United States
E-Commerce

Lifo builds commerce platform to empower social media creators

$3.9M raised
Dec 2021
New York, United States
Internet

Liist is a social bookmarking tool to save places that discover on Instagram and TikTok.

$545K raised
Dec 2021
Madrid, Spain
Automotive

LIUX is a sustainable automotive company. Our mission is to build a better world through a new sustainable movement.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2021
Sydney, Australia
Apps

Lived is an app that supports people to drink less and live more.

Dec 2021
Paris, France
Analytics

LoneScale is an innovative B2B data solution.

$1.1M raised
Dec 2021
New York, United States

Social network community for investors and listed companies

$250K raised
Dec 2021
Panama City, Panama
Gaming

Rise of Defenders is a project created by METAHERO S.A.

$735K raised
Dec 2021
Berkeley, United States
Blockchain

MetaMirror is a DID company that’s unlocking the power of personal data for everyone

$750K raised
Dec 2021
Croydon, United Kingdom
Blockchain

MetaVisa is a Layer 3 Middleware Protocol that provides a metaverse credit system based on blockchain data.

$5.0M raised
Dec 2021
Henderson, United States
Digital Media

Media agency working with mindful individuals and brands focused on leading their industries and communities toward a better future.

$5.0M raised
Dec 2021
Palo Alto, United States
Health Care

Novonate is a healthcare technology company committed to designing products that solve problems in neonatal care.

Dec 2021
Fort Worth, United States
Consumer Goods

OP2 Labs, an INC 5000 fastest growing company in the USA, creates & sells collagen products under two brands: FrogFuel and ProT GOLD.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2021
Washington, United States
Analytics

The all-in-one platform for tracking student data.

$3.5M raised
Dec 2021
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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 24,428 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.9M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

4 companies
3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
2 companies
2.Vilnius
1 companies
3.Yau Tsim Mong
1 companies
4.Emeryville
1 companies
5.Houston
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 24,428 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 blockchain companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

For a broader view of the startup funding landscape, explore all funding stages or browse companies by our full company directory. Whether you are looking for early-stage startups to invest in or growth-stage companies to sell to, VCBacked provides the data you need to identify and connect with the right companies.

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