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) | 3 | $7.5M |
| E-Commerce | 3 | $4.7M |
| Blockchain | 2 | $29.0M |
| Bitcoin | 2 | $2.4M |
| Cyber Security | 1 | $6.5M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $684K |
| Advertising | 1 | $2.0M |
| Manufacturing | 1 | $1.8M |
| Financial Services | 1 | $4.0M |
| Agriculture | 1 | $1.3M |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| London | 3 | $1.2M |
| San Francisco | 2 | $10.0M |
| New York | 2 | $25.0M |
| Tokyo | 1 | $6.5M |
| Toronto | 1 | $3.0M |
| Zürich | 1 | $4.5M |
| Cheongju | 1 | $684K |
| Stoke-on-trent | 1 | $1.8M |
| Las Condes | 1 | $1.3M |
| Buenos Aires | 1 | Undisclosed |
Japan Cyber Defense is a security-based company that protects national infrastructure and organizations against cyberattacks.
NLPatent is an AI-based patent search platform, built from a proprietary fine-tuned Large Language Model.
Omnilex offers AI-powered legal research and drafting tools for legal professionals.
Oncolab is developing a technology that reduces systemic toxicity and enhances therapeutic efficacy.
Relixir is AI Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) assistant that maps, monitors and improves AI search rankings.
Rift is a trustless crypto exchange that allows peer to peer trading of any two assets without any knowledge proof.
Securexit manufactures bespoke external steel doors for trade specializes in made-to-measure steel hinged doors and supports subcontractors.
Talli Digital Payments is a fintech company that offers payment-related and financial services.
Unibaio develops microparticles based on natural polymers and circular economy that improves agro-inputs performance.
BlakBear provides sensors to improve quality control, reduce rejections and cut food waste from producer to consumer.
SaaS for logistics with shipping management, e-commerce integrations, invoicing, AI-powered route optimization, and more.
Edworking is a remote work platform that combines project management, communication tools and a private market.
KLOUT KAST™, the first social media platform connecting creatives with an integrated booking and payment platform
BWS is a blockchain as a service infrastructure that allow Custody and Governance of Digital Assets.
iF Lastmile is a logistic and delivery company that provides same day delivery and return service for online shoppers.
Kepler + Co is a platform that provides advanced learning path analytics, skills gap analysis, and skills gap remediation.
Matcha uses SaaS software and Cloud services to improve its productivity and launch new services.
The digital banking experience that will change the way you do money.
Turbodega provides a software management tool designed to digitize the supply chain of small grocery stores.
VSight, industrial augmented reality software platform.
Subscription service making it easier to find clothing that fits your style and the impact you want to make in the world.
BetDEX is the decentralized sports betting protocol.
FCB.ai builds the conversational AI infrastructure for the financial industry.
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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