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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
$39.4M
Avg Funding
$1.6M
Global Reach
15
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)9$10.4M
Biotechnology2$5.3M
Gaming1$2.0M
Property Management1$1.6M
Advice1$327K
Blockchain1$1.3M
Apps1$1.0M
Hardware1$2.5M
E-Commerce1$5.0M
AgTech1$540K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Toronto2$2.1M
New City1$2.0M
Knonau1$327K
Gothenburg1$1.3M
Atlanta1$1.0M
Greifswald1$1.8M
Amsterdam1$2.5M
Oslo1$5.0M
Budapest1$759K
Pasadena1$540K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
New City, United States
Gaming

Geolocation-based mobile platform.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021
Toronto, Canada
Property Management

Enso Connect is a guest experience platform for the short-term rental industry that leverages smart home devices and AI communication.

$1.6M raised
Nov 2021
Knonau, Switzerland
Advice

Firstcar is a training company that offers assistance in learning car driving, driving tests, vehicle offers and insurance.

$327K raised
Nov 2021
Gothenburg, Sweden
Blockchain

Forza Ikonia is a walletless NFT platform.

$1.3M raised
Nov 2021
Atlanta, United States
Apps

Virtual and in-person corporate events, meetings and conferences

$1.0M raised
Nov 2021
Greifswald, Germany
Biotechnology

Nebula Biocides develops application-oriented disinfection solutions that kill persistent bacterial spores and viruses.

$1.8M raised
Nov 2021
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hardware

Manufacturer of the First Legal E-Scooter in the Netherlands

$2.5M raised
Nov 2021
Oslo, Norway
E-Commerce

Servebolt provides hosting services with a focus on scalability and security that help in the smooth function of the e-commerce website.

$5.0M raised
Nov 2021
Budapest, Hungary
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Seyu Solutions allows people to send motivating messages with selfies to support players in arenas and stadiums.

$759K raised
Nov 2021
Pasadena, United States
AgTech

Geospatial AI, Satellite Remote Sensing, Soil Intelligence, Predictive Water Management, Smart Home

$540K raised
Jan 2026
Toronto, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

StartupFuel is a SaaS, Big Data, & AI, company that services startup founders and venture capital funds.

$500K raised
Jan 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LegalTech de protección de reputación y privacidad digital para empresas y directivos.

$582K raised
Jan 2026
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Post-build mobile app protection for Android and iOS teams, combining runtime defenses with AI-assisted threat review evidence.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2026
Miami, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered social media engine for small businesses to create, schedule, and optimize content automatically across all major platforms.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Network Security

Starpower is an energy protocol that partners with renewable energy manufacturers to create advanced batteries.

$2.5M raised
Jan 2025
Ginza, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Carelogy is a medical technology company that offers AI for X-ray image analysis, voice recognition, and facial expressions.

$444K raised
Jan 2025
Edison, United States
Analytics

Elligint Health provides predictive analytics and advisory services for healthcare improvement.

$3.2M raised
Jan 2025
Bogotá, Colombia

Infrastructure and technology to ensure Charge as a Service (CaaS) solutions and applications for end-users in electric vehicle charging.

$400K raised
Jan 2025
Goiânia, Brazil
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

GeoInova AI is a SaaS platform using AI and satellite imagery to monitor crops, assess risk, and ensure ag compliance.

$250K raised
Jan 2025
Singapore, Singapore
EdTech

LearnSage AI delivers personalized learning experiences through AI-powered adaptive technology.

$300K raised
Jan 2025
Nancy, France
Advertising Platforms

AI talent acquisition platform combining programmatic job ads and pre-screening to automate attraction and qualification at scale

$1.2M raised
Jan 2025
Villeneuve-de-berg, France
Payments

Sportyneo enables licensees to save their expenses by allowing them to pay up to ten times the cost of their annual sports payments.

$1.8M raised
Jan 2024
Cincinnati, United States
Biotechnology

Sus Clinicals is a biotechnology company that solves problems in qualifying new cancer drugs, devices, diagnostics, and therapies.

$3.5M raised
Jan 2024
New Castle, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tab is a wearable artificial intelligence startup.

$1.9M raised
Jan 2024
Tokyo, Japan
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Voice Ping is a software development company that provides voice translation for all business meetings using AI technology.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2024
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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
$1.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
4
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Toronto
2 companies
2.New City
1 companies
3.Knonau
1 companies
4.Gothenburg
1 companies
5.Atlanta
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 artificial intelligence (ai) 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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