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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
$51.4M
Avg Funding
$2.1M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
E-Commerce3$3.3M
Health Care2$5.2M
Food and Beverage2$3.7M
Apps2$9.7M
Environmental Consulting1Undisclosed
Advice1Undisclosed
Insurance1$2.5M
Software1$2.8M
Finance1$1.2M
Electronics1$1.4M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$8.5M
Paris2$1.6M
Perth1Undisclosed
Saint-augustin1$2.1M
Dover1Undisclosed
New York1$2.5M
Sydney1$2.8M
Guadalajara1$1.2M
Bordeaux1$1.4M
Kadikoy1$3.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Perth, Australia
Environmental Consulting

InterEarth focus on meaningful action to remove excess atmosphere CO2.

Nov 2023
San Francisco, United States
Health Care

Mental health benefit for employers and payers.

Nov 2023
Saint-augustin, Canada
E-Commerce

MYNI offers water soluble cleaning products that are safe for the family and the planet.

$2.1M raised
Nov 2023
Dover, United States
Advice

PowerDev is an AI based SaaS company that allows contenders to make renewable and green hydrogen industry investments.

Nov 2023
New York, United States
Insurance

Starfish Specialty Insurance is a managing general agent (MGA) that intentionally creates long-lasting partnerships with insurance carriers.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2022
Sydney, Australia
Software

Upollo accelerates subscription business growth by predicting who is going to churn, convert, expand and why

$2.8M raised
Nov 2022
Guadalajara, Mexico
Finance

Wispok is a payment platform, that facilitates the process both for the company and end user through global reach shareable payment links.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2022
Bordeaux, France
Electronics

Hello RSE provides refurbished and rental digital, software, and hardware resources.

$1.4M raised
Nov 2022
Paris, France
E-Commerce

Agoraverse is a metaverse development studio creating high-end virtual experiences for marketing and e-commerce purposes.

$250K raised
Nov 2022
Kadikoy, Turkey
Food and Beverage

Avane Cloud Kitchens is a food and beverages company that operates online restaurants for local consumers.

$3.1M raised
Nov 2022
Des Moines, United States
Health Care

Blue Care Homes is a privately-held healthcare company.

$5.2M raised
Nov 2022
Alexandria, United States
Food and Beverage

Caribe Juice, is banking on others loving the juice as much as he does.

$600K raised
Nov 2022
Oakland, United States
Cannabis

Ciclo is a supply Chain company that simplify the cannabis supply chain with compliance, documentation, and payments securely under app.

$250K raised
Nov 2022
Paris, France
Consulting

Dr Milou proposes a new service offering aimed at promoting and improving the experience of home veterinarians.

$1.4M raised
Nov 2022
Broomfield, United States
Energy

Elephant Energy is building a movement to provide the fastest, simplest, and most affordable way to reduce your carbon footprint.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2022
Gateshead, United Kingdom
E-Commerce

Footy.com is a online sportswear platform.

$966K raised
Nov 2022
Middletown, United States
Blockchain

Web3 mobile gaming platform

$6.0M raised
Nov 2022
Santiago, Chile
Apps

GoodMeal helps consumer-facing businesses to reduce their food waste with technology.

$1.2M raised
Nov 2022
Calgary, Canada
Automotive

AutoTech & Fintech SAAS platform to create three way connection between consumers, dealers, and automotive channel partners

$1.2M raised
Nov 2022
Sheridan, United States
Computer

HitBox Games was founded by industry veterans to provide dev teams around the world with a transparent and ethical publishing option.

$1.6M raised
Nov 2022
Bristol, United Kingdom
Advertising

Narwhal Media Group provides complete digital services specializing in branding, marketing, and designing.

$2.4M raised
Nov 2022
Berlin, Germany
Logistics

Rouvia is a logistics company engaged in sustainable freight transportation and supply management.

$3.0M raised
Nov 2022
Somerville, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Maxwellian revolutionizes health with chemical-free clinical-grade air and hygiene for commercial buildings and mobility

$250K raised
Nov 2022
San Francisco, United States
Apps

Simplified is an all-in-one, AI-powered app to help businesses with Graphic Design, Video Editing, Copywriting & Social Media Management.

$8.5M raised
Nov 2021
Toronto, Canada
Information Technology

Sloika is an NFT marketplace giving photographers full creative control, from setting limited edition runs to choosing resale royalty fees.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021
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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
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Paris
2 companies
3.Perth
1 companies
4.Saint-augustin
1 companies
5.Dover
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 e-commerce 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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