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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.
| Industry | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 5 | $7.0M |
| Accounting | 2 | $12.7M |
| Gaming | 1 | $375K |
| Content Creators | 1 | $2.4M |
| Advanced Materials | 1 | $4.7M |
| Mining | 1 | $1.6M |
| Software | 1 | $2.1M |
| Logistics | 1 | $1.9M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $1.7M |
| Marketing | 1 | $1.2M |
Haz is an AI social commerce software that links friends based on the things they own.
Wooskill is a platform to connect with coaches and mentors, in many areas of expertise.
Tools, Data & Consulting Services for A.I.-Driven Materials Design
Baniql helps in extraction of nickel for advanced batteries in environmental manner.
Mobile Architecture Technologies - open-source tools - SaaS Dev Platform
A software solution that aggregates spot freight opportunities for medium-to-large carriers
Embedded AI threat management for critical industrial and defence embedded technologies.
Quantia is an AI-driven data analytics platform that offers predictive analytics, daily location-based monitoring, and workflow automations.
Rollup is a collaborative platform that develops hardware solutions.
SpatialGPT.ai is an AI solution provider for spatial issues.
SaaS platform for autonomous testing
Obvi offers collagen protein powders, fat burners, and vegan collagen boosters made with cereal-based protein.
Teal helps SMB software companies build accounting products for their customers.
Ledger Works delivers the search and analytics that organizations require to leverage distributed ledgers.
AI to electrify manufacturing
Coco Coders is an EdTech subscription business teaching children age 6-14 how to code & transforming the future of K-12 online education.
EcoEnclose offers Peace of Mind products to help thousands of businesses ship their products in an environmentally-friendly manner
Automated Accounting Software for Small Businesses and Freelancers | Real-Time Tax Insights | HMRC-Compliant
Siello focuses on simplifying real estate transactions through AI-powered solutions.
Ember is a software platform to automate the accounting process for SMEs.
Wildplastic is a plastic manufacturing company that offers beaches, landfills, and illegal dumpsites.
Bedrock Materials is a startup company developing materials and manufacturing procedures for low-cost sodium-ion batteries.
Agape-1 Technology offers mobile security robots designed to deter crime and protect businesses and residential communities.
All-in-one solution for global work payments
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 33,319 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 33,319 seed companies with verified founder contact information, updated regularly as new rounds are announced.
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