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) | 7 | $10.5M |
| Analytics | 2 | $1.0M |
| Apps | 2 | $2.5M |
| B2B | 2 | $2.1M |
| Biotechnology | 1 | $500K |
| Data Management | 1 | $500K |
| Child Care | 1 | $2.2M |
| Finance | 1 | $500K |
| Developer APIs | 1 | $500K |
| Debt Collections | 1 | $500K |
| City | Companies | Total Funding |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 12 | $13.0M |
| New York | 5 | $4.0M |
| Boston | 1 | $500K |
| London | 1 | $500K |
| Acton | 1 | $500K |
| Kittery | 1 | $2.2M |
| Babenhausen | 1 | $500K |
| Paris | 1 | $1.6M |
| Moss Beach | 1 | $2.0M |
| Wilmington | 1 | $500K |
Maven Bio's AI-driven platform accelerates biopharma deal analysis, enhancing M&A intelligence and strategic decision-making.
Menza is a data analytics platform that generates interactive dashboards and proactive insights using AI.
Metalware develops advanced firmware security solutions for critical infrastructure.
The Kubernetes Native Observability Platform
Nanograb is a computational drug discovery company that uses AI to generate the best combination of binders to treat different diseases.
Nectar is a climate intelligence platform that reduces environmental impact using data analytics, machine learning and AI.
Obento Health offers a digital platform for healthcare providers to curate and recommend wellness products.
ProdTrace is an AI based software that manage CAD files, bills, changes, and procurement.
Pumpspotting is a non-judgmental community and breastfeeding app helping parents feed both family and career.
Quill AI is an automation software tool for financial analysts and investment firms.
Onward is a tool that enables efficient teams to automate all their meetings and conversations.
Raz is an iMessage native sales platform to text prospects and nurture leads.
RecipeUI is an open source postman alternative for viewing and debugging GraphQL requests in Chrome and Firefox.
Remy Security uses AI to resolve security and privacy reviews with less effort.
Respaid is a tech company that uses AI and debt collectors to recover debt for businesses.
Revamp AI uses artifical intelligence to generate targeted email and paid acquisition campaigns for eCommerce brands and agencies.
Revideo is an open-source video editing framework with motion canvas, automates workflows, enables browser-based editing.
Roame Holdings is a travel search engine that helps users find flights based on credit card points and miles.
Roundtable is an AI tool that helps with survey data and detects bot and frauds to clean them.
Semana developed a SAAS tool for working spaces which optimizes remote work planning to flatten office.
Serra Technologies is a programming platform that provides an alternative to data build tools based on Python.
Digital Community Platform - Subscription Membership + Executive Development
Top Nutrition Coaching is a provider of a personalized nutrition counseling platform.
Voicely is a pioneering AI platform dedicated to supporting psychological wellness.
The #1 revenue driving CX solution for online businesses, Alhena is a smart shopping and support concierge
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.
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.
Perfect for: B2B sales teams targeting seed companies, investors exploring opportunities, and service providers looking for companies that just raised capital and are ready to scale.
Get Started - Access Contact InformationJoin thousands of sales teams, investors, and service providers using VCBacked