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) | 4 | $41.1M |
| Blockchain | 4 | $19.3M |
| E-Commerce | 2 | $3.5M |
| Apps | 2 | $1.8M |
| Autonomous Vehicles | 1 | $721K |
| Automotive | 1 | $661K |
| Business Development | 1 | $1.4M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $450K |
| Information Technology | 1 | $400K |
| Energy | 1 | $3.5M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | 2 | $926K |
| Denver | 2 | $400K |
| San Francisco | 2 | $8.9M |
| Bound Brook | 1 | $3.0M |
| Warszawa | 1 | $721K |
| Tokyo | 1 | $661K |
| Dublin | 1 | $3.7M |
| Mong Kok | 1 | $1.4M |
| Vannes | 1 | $587K |
| Austin | 1 | $2.5M |
Davinci Micro Fulfillment® is a micro fulfillment as a service solution that partners with consumer brands and retailers.
Eway is a new generation of electric vehicle charging stations that provide additional energy to business.
Fixx is an automobile company that provides on-site car maintenance and other mechanic services.
GreyScout® AI technology (Veri-Auth™) helps brands and IP owners track and remove infringing content across the web.
Hongmai Group provides OMO business SaaS services.
Immorta Bio is a biotechnology research company.
In-Person Donations is a technology company.
Izysea is an app that facilitates the experience of boaters in marinas.
Pendle Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that allows users to tokenize and sell future yields.
Pioneer operates a team of experts using AI to win grants, contracts, loans, and proposals.
SphereOne is building the foundation for the agent economy by enabling AI agents to automate tasks and handle payments across blockchains
Sunmaxx PVT designs and develops PVT systems using available and sustainable energy sources.
Talkout provides cutting-edge software, a virtual reality platform, and training to promote workplace wellness.
Thylacine Bio engages in developing a peptide platform for pandemic preparedness.
WEB3DEV is a global community of web3 developers learning and building together.
XNow is the leading provider of SaaS identity management, Verification-as-a-Service & Dynamic Segmented Pricing in e-commerce.
PLAI Labs uses its expertise in social media, game mechanics, and advanced technology to develop social platforms.
Cymbal is a blockchain technology company.
Scenario empowers creators to master AI generation with unmatched control and consistency.
AR tech company creating location-based experiences and facilitating the monetisation of Property Digital Rights in the Real World Metaverse
Funverse Games is a software development studio that develops blockchain based games for mobile platforms.
Everon offers wealth management and investment management services that used to be reserved for an exclusive clientele.
Reelyze provides software for mental health training and professional services that boost productivity.
a more sustainable global agriculture through environmental- and climate-friendly innovations in the areas of crop protection and fertilizer
Sales commission software that accelerates your business while uniting your team.
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.
You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Seed artificial intelligence (ai) companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.
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