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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
$87.3M
Avg Funding
$3.5M
Global Reach
14
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Apps3$4.1M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$698K
Health Care2$9.5M
Advertising1$3.2M
B2B1$2.2M
SaaS1$1.8M
Air Transportation1$1.6M
Ad Targeting1$34.0M
Management Consulting1$3.0M
Banking1$1.5M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$14.7M
Brisbane2$2.7M
Sevilla1$2.1M
Malmö1$2.2M
Encinitas1$1.8M
Singapore1$1.6M
Salt Lake City1$34.0M
Toulouse1Undisclosed
São Paulo1$1.5M
Bath1$1.1M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Sevilla, Spain
Apps

Zinkee is a technology-driven firm that develops and implements business management tools designed to support company growth.

$2.1M raised
Jan 2024
New York, United States
Advertising

Online word-of-mouth, incentivizing people with social clout.

$3.2M raised
Jan 2024
Malmö, Sweden
B2B

Swiftcourt ensures safe peer-to-peer transactions by providing smart digital sales contracts, insurance, and payments.

$2.2M raised
Jan 2024
Encinitas, United States
SaaS

AthleteAgent.com is a digital platform that allows businesses to connect with their favorite athletes and teams for endorsement deals.

$1.8M raised
Jan 2024
Singapore, Singapore
Air Transportation

FlyORO engages in blending and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) directly at airports.

$1.6M raised
Jan 2024
Salt Lake City, United States
Ad Targeting

Fullcast is the only GTM planning platform that seamlessly connects your GTM planning activities with your tactical sales operations.

$34.0M raised
Jan 2024
Toulouse, France
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Boost profits with fast and flexible picking robotics for e-commerce. Our tech brings speed and robustness to fulfillment—ready to scale?

Jan 2024
New York, United States
Management Consulting

Incentiv offers management solutions for executive compensation benchmarking in investment and private business.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2024
São Paulo, Brazil
Banking

LINA infratech is to ensure the protection of the data and information.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2024
Bath, United Kingdom
Event Management

Seymour Events sends real-time computer generated captions to mobile devices at live events.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2024
Panama City, Panama
Apps

Emerging cloud-based automatic file management platform on desktop/mobile.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Vatis Tech provides a speech recognition application programming interface for multiple fields, in multiple languages.

$698K raised
Jan 2023
Mexico City, Mexico
Automotive

Meru is a B2B e-commerce platform that offers one-stop shop for auto parts

$3.0M raised
Jan 2023
San Francisco, United States
Blockchain

The Easy Company is working to improve Web3's usability and security.

$14.2M raised
Jan 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Building Material

Digital marketplace for timber construction & building materials

$2.9M raised
Jan 2023
Brisbane, Australia
Education

Alii is a software firm that develops accounts payable automation and fraud detection for schools and law firms.

$1.7M raised
Jan 2023
Beykoz, Turkey
Animation

Apphic Games is a software development company that engages in the production of casual games for mobile and PC platforms.

$89K raised
Jan 2023
Brisbane, Australia
Construction

CountBricks uses AI to automate construction takeoffs and estimates, helping contractors price jobs faster and with more confidence.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Manufacturing

Elements Technology is a software product developer for manufacturing SMEs.

$200K raised
Jan 2023
London, United Kingdom
Apps

The 60-second job description and application platform!

Jan 2023
Berlin, Germany
Child Care

Kidling offers digital daycare solution for providers, daycare managers, educators, and parents.

Jan 2023
Dover, United States
Health Care

Magdalena Biosciences develops novel, natural prescription medicines derived from plants.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023
New York, United States
Health Care

Nest Genomics is a lab-agnostic, comprehensive software solution for implementing genomic programs at scale.

$8.5M raised
Jan 2023
Allston, United States
Biotechnology

PlenOptika's mission is to make eye care easy for anyone who needs it.

Jan 2023
Newark, United States
Information Technology

Prelaunch.com is a product market validation platform that helps creators understand the potential demand of their products.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2023
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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
$3.5M
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
1 companies
5.B2B
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.Brisbane
2 companies
3.Sevilla
1 companies
4.Malmö
1 companies
5.Encinitas
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 apps 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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