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.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 8 | $47.8M |
| Analytics | 1 | $912K |
| Craft Beer | 1 | $3.0M |
| Database | 1 | Undisclosed |
| E-Commerce | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Charging Infrastructure | 1 | $955K |
| Manufacturing | 1 | $1.0M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $1.9M |
| Developer Tools | 1 | $490K |
| Data Center | 1 | $10.8M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $31.0M |
| London | 2 | $1.2M |
| New York | 2 | $12.1M |
| Sofia | 1 | $912K |
| Jacksonville | 1 | $1.5M |
| Oulu | 1 | $3.0M |
| Chicago | 1 | Undisclosed |
| Lake Oswego | 1 | $955K |
| Auckland | 1 | $1.0M |
| Cardiff | 1 | $1.9M |
Research BG is an online survey and result analysis platform. The company is also focusing on developing a software for the AgTech industry.
VoxEQ uses AI and voice technology to improve human interactions and prevents fraud and impersonation.
Aircohol technology empowers distilleries & breweries to produce the world’s most sustainable drinks using nothing but CO2.
Turso is an open-source Edge database that brings the developer experience of SQLite closer to the users.
Dom's Kitchen & Market brings the community of food to customers through careful curation and and experience in store and on the go.
Elywhere North America is a manufacturing company that offers electric vehicle fast charging and energy management services.
Goodair Nosebuds develops a technology designed to relieve nasal congestion without the use of drugs.
Hope Macy is a dynamic and expanding financial technology company.
Invisible CodeBuddy is a SAAS platform that offers custom-built codeKits to help users gain an advantage on coding tasks.
SCIL Nanoimprint solutions offers solutions for patterning nano-structures on large wafers by using lithography technology.
Seasony develops autonomous robots for vertical farming logistics and data collection operations.
DYNE is a customer data and analytics tool for restaurants and retailers that uses machine learning.
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Profitable enables you to build better financials without accounting expertise.
Slash Intérim operates as a tech-enabled network of independent interim recruiters serving SMEs across France.
Vybe is a software company that provides pre-built integrations and AI tools for users to develop and launch internal AI-powered apps.
Zynap automate cybersecurity with intelligence designed to outsmart the cybercrime.
AIR Platforms (AIR) is an AI-powered credit ratings firm delivering real-time, cost-effective insights across public and private markets.
Amplifold is a biotech/medtech business that is developing next-generation quick diagnostic tests using DNA origami nanotechnology.
Valinor Discovery uses machine learning to simulate drug performance and support data-driven drug development decisions.
Kilo Code provides an open-source AI-powered coding assistant that supports code generation, debugging, and documentation.
AttiFin AI provides AI platform that enables lawyers with fast, fully sourced answers and case-ready drafts based on UK law.
BoodleBox is the collaborative platform for lifelong learning and work with AI. (Founded 2016, Pivoted July 2023, Recapitalized Dec 2024)
Channel3 provides a universal, API-driven product catalog that enables developers to search, deduplicate, and monetize product data.
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 24,428 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 24,428 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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