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) | 5 | $7.0M |
| Health Care | 2 | $2.5M |
| Software | 2 | $2.6M |
| Food and Beverage | 2 | $6.9M |
| Distillery | 1 | $500K |
| Animation | 1 | $12.5M |
| Internet | 1 | $3.4M |
| Energy Efficiency | 1 | $1.4M |
| Aerospace | 1 | $858K |
| Consumer Goods | 1 | $536K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3 | $2.2M |
| New York | 2 | $1.4M |
| Bellevue | 1 | $4.2M |
| Murfreesboro | 1 | $500K |
| Singapore | 1 | $12.5M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $3.4M |
| Claymont | 1 | $1.4M |
| Mesa | 1 | $3.4M |
| Lisboa | 1 | $2.3M |
| Orange | 1 | $858K |
First AI Doctor Avatar that uses computer vision to perform visual exams over video.
Four Branches Bourbon is a wine and spirits company that offers whiskey and bourbon products.
Paratus Health is an application that allows doctors to automate pre-appointment, patient interviews saving time and improving accuracy.
Oshi is an open animation platform that unites creators and fans to forge global anime hits within a blockchain-powered ecosystem.
Think-Now is an digital therapeutics with a patented, clinically proven solution for adults with ADHD.
Hopscotch Labs developer of a software designed to make the real world feel more playful.
3TA Halo is a company that offers telecommunications services.
Akiflow is a task manager and time blocking app that aims to boost individual productivity with better time management.
Chief is an artificial intelligence company that offers tech services.
Felton is an AI audience intelligence company that profiles social media audiences at the individual level across social media.
Hearth is a new tool for family management and productivity, made to lighten the load of organization for busy families.
Lium develops captive balloon for safety and security.
Proteme is a food manufacturing firm that produces edible natural coating solutions for organically grown fruits and vegetables.
ri-generation sells washing machines, dryers, baking, dishwasher, refrigerators, and freezers.
Sora aims to transform commercial real estate by providing a turnkey solution that unites an abundance of vacant offices.
Centerstone Oak Tree 34 is a retail company.
Genevos specializes in integrating hydrogen and fuel cell systems in the maritime industry.
AOFverse is a web3 mobile gaming platform that focuses on Web3 integration and worldwide popular IPs.
Approbe is a financial services firm that democratises financial data and provides credit and loans.
Crealo is a copyright management company that offers copyright and royalty solutions.
HutanBio is a biotechnology firm that delivers an HBx bio-oil.
Neighborhood Beverage Company is a retail company.
Therapy iQ is an intelligent operating system that offers all-in-one management software products for therapists.
Building player-driven virtual worlds that rival countries.
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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