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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 33,319 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: August 2026
Total Companies
33,319
Total Funding
$51.7M
Avg Funding
$2.1M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$7.7M
San Francisco3$8.8M
Denver2$4.6M
North Aurora1$1.0M
Menlo Park1$6.0M
London1$90K
Arlington1$5.0M
Berlin1$4.4M
Stockholm1$1.2M
Seattle1$100K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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New York, United States
Health Care

Caregiving for older adults is tough... Kinumi has created a platform to make it easier for everyone involved.

$250K raised
Aug 2023
North Aurora, United States
Food and Beverage

Iya Foods is a culture of nourishment and exceptional flavor company that stays true to their culture.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2023
Menlo Park, United States
Software

Linera is a multi-chain infrastructure designed for highly scalable web3 applications.

$6.0M raised
Aug 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Caden AI provides full lifecycle tooling for generative AI--transform prompts into APIs instantly, connect data sources, go live

$482K raised
Aug 2023
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered, no-code platform redefining game creation in Web3. Designed for decentralized game building.

$90K raised
Aug 2023
Arlington, United States
Electric Vehicle

ElectroTempo is a software company that provides an electric vehicle demand forecasting and operations optimization platform

$5.0M raised
Aug 2023
Denver, United States
Advertising

ShowLabs is a technology-enabled services company that provides deployment, content creation, and delivery.

$3.2M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Aerospace

Artificial Muscles for Aerospace, Robotics, MedTech. Small, lightweight, fast, radhard, -100C - +150C, excellent NASA review.

$280K raised
Aug 2023
Berlin, Germany
Information Technology

SureIn is a developer of an insurance management application designed to make business insurance efficient.

$4.4M raised
Aug 2023
Stockholm, Sweden
Manufacturing

We make wireless hardware that offers best-in-class performance, size and weight.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Turning missed calls into bookings for small businesses

$500K raised
Aug 2023
Seattle, United States
Health Care

Olamedi provides technology solutions for primary care providers and patient-facing clinics.

$100K raised
Aug 2023
Lewes, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

New Native is an AI platform designed to aggregate AI tech, develop AI solutions, and distribute them at scale.

$1.3M raised
Aug 2023
Goeteborg, Sweden
3D Technology

3ngage is an information technology company that specializes in 3D visualization, interactive 3D, and retail platforms.

$230K raised
Aug 2023
Honesdale, United States
Automotive

Auto hand washing and meticulous car detailing that harmoniously combines old-fashioned service with cutting-edge techniques.

$720K raised
Aug 2023
Vancouver, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CoPilot AI is a SaaS company that uses A.I. and rich social data to connect businesses with customers in a whole new way.

Aug 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Grit's automated migrations and AI-assisted refactoring put software maintenance on autopilot.

$7.0M raised
Aug 2023
San Francisco, United States
Developer Tools

Highlight is an open-source and full-stack monitoring platform.

$8.0M raised
Aug 2023
Portland, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Rewire AI provides an adaptive AI-as-a-Service platform for integrated computer vision for diagnostic device and microscope partners.

$276K raised
Aug 2023
San Rafael, United States
Analytics

AI-driven actionable analytics for growth marketing teams.

$3.2M raised
Aug 2023
Houston, United States
Beauty

Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services.

$20K raised
Aug 2023
Denver, United States
Heating

Breezy Software provides complete business management software for residential HVAC.

$1.4M raised
Aug 2023
Baltimore, United States
Environmental Consulting

EDAC Labs provides electrochemical production of acid and base to decarbonize the world.

$3.0M raised
Aug 2023
Austin, United States
SaaS

Dynamic book management software for B2B sales teams

$2.0M raised
Aug 2023
Bukit Merah, Singapore
Health Care

Neurowyzr provides detection, diagnosis, therapy, monitoring, and prevention of brain decline.

$2.1M raised
Aug 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 33,319 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
1 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.San Francisco
3 companies
3.Denver
2 companies
4.North Aurora
1 companies
5.Menlo Park
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 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.

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