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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
$52.7M
Avg Funding
$2.1M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Blockchain3$8.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$8.6M
Industrial2$4.4M
Apps1$2.0M
Information Services1$2.5M
E-Commerce1$800K
Graphic Design1$2.5M
Consumer Goods1Undisclosed
Internet1$2.0M
Credit1$9.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London3$11.8M
New York2$293K
Philadelphia1$2.0M
Saint Vincent1$1.3M
Greenwich1$6.8M
Laval1$800K
Menlo Park1$900K
Moscow1$2.5M
Indianapolis1$2.0M
Zug1$5.0M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Philadelphia, United States
Apps

Hale Therapeutics provides a device and app to help people quit smoking by reducing nicotine intake gradually.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021
Saint Vincent, Canada
Blockchain

Core Starters services startups and investors through blockchain based decentralized services to solve real problems.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2021
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Intelligent case management from the future.

$2.7M raised
Nov 2021
London, United Kingdom
Information Services

Jet Media Network is a media network that creates change through the empowerment of communities.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2021
Greenwich, United States
Blockchain

Jet Protocol Holdings is an operator of a lending platform.

$6.8M raised
Nov 2021
Laval, Canada
E-Commerce

MEDIAVORE is a company specializing in website development, e-commerce, marketplace, and e-learning platforms.

$800K raised
Nov 2021
Menlo Park, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Neatsy is an AI-powered app that helps to keep your joints and muscles healthy with physical therapy, orthotics and shoe fitting.

$900K raised
Nov 2021
Moscow, Russian Federation
Graphic Design

Overmind is a game development and analytics studio.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2021
New York, United States
Consumer Goods

Rare Edition is a collectible space for users to buy, sell, grade, and vault consumer's collectibles.

Nov 2021
Indianapolis, United States
Internet

Shaker is a collaborative client relationship and workflow manager for real estate teams.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021
Zug, Switzerland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AKEDO is a AI framework that creates and designs engaging games.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2026
London, United Kingdom

SPORTA is a company building a bank dedicated to powering the future of sport.

$6.6M raised
Nov 2025
Frisco, United States

Ummah is a community engagement platform designed to connect the global Muslim community.

$300K raised
Nov 2025
Seattle, United States
Credit

Upwardli helps users build credit and savings through personalized financial products and services.

$9.0M raised
Nov 2025
Nantes, France
Industrial

CGREEN is developing a biosourced, low-carbon carbon fiber derived from cellulose — a renewable, local, and abundant resource.

$2.3M raised
Nov 2025
Daejeon, South Korea
Industrial

FUST Lab designs and manufactures ultrasonic equipment for various industries.

$2.1M raised
Nov 2025
Los Angeles, United States
Information Technology

AI-Driven Intelligence for Organic Media Growth

$130K raised
Nov 2025
Gilbert, United States
Clean Energy

B2B Roof-Integrated Solar for the Residential Sector

Nov 2025
Chicago, United States
Medical

RxSave Card enhances pharmacy benefits for employees and companies by enabling transparent prescription pricing and immediate savings.

$1.5M raised
Nov 2025
San Francisco, United States
Agentic AI

Tilted is a decentralized AI-powered streaming app for gaming, where tagging & clipping power real-time AI training and tokenized rewards

$1.3M raised
Jan 2025
New York, United States
Blockchain

BURBLE is a media and entertainment firm that delivers IRL and virtual experiences through blockchain technology.

$293K raised
Jan 2025
Greenwood Village, United States
Career Planning

MedGeo provides tools, data, and services that enable members to explore and connect with every single employment opportunity.

$1.6M raised
Jan 2025
Enschede, The Netherlands
Manufacturing

New Origin is a manufacturer of photonic chips intended for applications in optical communication.

Jan 2025
The Hague, The Netherlands
Employee Benefits

Quan is a healthtech company that offers an end-to-end self assesment platform for improving employee wellbeing and team performance.

Jan 2025
Boston, United States
Consulting

r4 is a modern web application, It is designed to be used by developers, project managers, and executives.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
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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
$2.1M
Funded Last 12 Months
9
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.London
3 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Philadelphia
1 companies
4.Saint Vincent
1 companies
5.Greenwich
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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