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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
$45.7M
Avg Funding
$1.8M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Biotechnology3$8.9M
Financial Services2$6.5M
Analytics2$1.6M
Blockchain2Undisclosed
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$4.4M
E-Commerce1$266K
AgTech1$757K
Manufacturing1$7.6M
Environmental Consulting1$325K
Education1Undisclosed

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London2$1.7M
Lisbon2Undisclosed
San Francisco2$6.3M
New York1$3.0M
Madison1$4.0M
Eindhoven1$1.4M
Newton1Undisclosed
Tallinn1Undisclosed
Bordeaux1$757K
Berlin1$7.6M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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New York, United States

Forum AI evaluates AI models for bias and makes judgment calls about high-stakes topics

$3.0M raised
Oct 2025
Madison, United States
Financial Services

Cylerity helps healthcare providers get paid faster by advancing funds on medical claims using smart finance tools.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2025
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Analytics

We help process analysts to prepare data fast and easy, doubling their impact.

$1.4M raised
Oct 2025
Newton, United States
Biotechnology

MelliCell develops technology that studies and uses fat cells to find new treatments for chronic diseases.

Oct 2025
Tallinn, Estonia
Blockchain

All-in-one simple solution to enable digitized & traceable supply chain underpinned by blockchain & IoT(DePIN). Deck: https://bit.ly/3UiOoLx

Oct 2025
London, United Kingdom
E-Commerce

CHANCE Clean Cider is a beverage company specializing in non-alcoholic, low-alcohol, and alcohol-free ciders.

$266K raised
Oct 2025
Bordeaux, France
AgTech

Starfish Bioscience focuses on the innovation and development of microbiological solutions for agriculture and viticulture.

$757K raised
Oct 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Blockchain

The web3 professional network where anyone can discover high-potential talent and invest in their careers.

Oct 2024
London, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Turing Biosystems develops software that analyzes clinical and biological data to design treatments for patients.

$1.4M raised
Oct 2024
Berlin, Germany
Manufacturing

Vamo specializes in heat pumps and provides proficient guidance and planning, as well as rapid and easy installation.

$7.6M raised
Oct 2024
L'aquila, Italy
Environmental Consulting

Aviogel offers cutting-edge technology solutions for dealing with environmental issues.

$325K raised
Oct 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Education

Networkme is a career platform that connects young talent with their future employers

Oct 2024
Salt Lake City, United States
Biotechnology

Paterna Biosciences is a biotechnology startup that provides treatment to improve male reproductive health.

$6.4M raised
Oct 2024
Birmingham, United States
Heating

RedAlign is a tech manufacturing company that offers a no-touch laser system that measures motor-pump alignment while hot and running.

$400K raised
Oct 2024
Malibu, United States
Financial Services

WeGive develops a digital giving and engagement platform that connects dollars donated to real-impact stories and numbers.

$2.5M raised
Oct 2022
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

Aja Labs is a biotechnology company that produces biodegradable fiber intended to eliminate the usage of plastic-based fiber.

$2.5M raised
Oct 2022
Sydney, Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

HowToo is an AI-powered training platform to create, share, and track branded courses for teams and customers.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2022
San Francisco, United States
Search Engine

Ciro offers a search engine for sales teams and automates many manual time-consuming tasks.

$3.8M raised
Oct 2022
Vincey, France
GreenTech

Coqli manufactures customizable and environmentally friendly corrugated cardboard packaging.

$648K raised
Oct 2022
Rushville, United States
Agriculture

EVEA optimizes organic production by creating a scalable supply chain partner for organic crops.

$3.1M raised
Oct 2022
Lake Forest, United States
Information Technology

Cloud-based software for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and 3PL's. Shop & Ship across LTL, FTL, Parcel, Intermodal, Air & Ocean.

Oct 2022
Singapore, Singapore
Asset Management

#1 Full-Service Hospitality Asset Management Platform in Asia

$200K raised
Oct 2022
Wilmington, United States
Analytics

Mosabi is an AI-driven business and life skills e-learning platform that builds financial health and inclusion for underserved.

$250K raised
Oct 2022
Houston, United States
Beauty

Nourie hair provides the scalp and strands with a special nourishing component to heal hair and scalp damage.

$2.5M raised
Oct 2022
Los Angeles, United States
3D Technology

Stan World is a Fandom League Metaverse where Stans congregate as a fandom and compete with other fandoms to collect points & earn rewards.

$1.6M raised
Oct 2021
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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
$1.8M
Funded Last 12 Months
6
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2 companies
2 companies
2 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.London
2 companies
2.Lisbon
2 companies
3.San Francisco
2 companies
4.New York
1 companies
5.Madison
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 biotechnology 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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