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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
$93.6M
Avg Funding
$3.7M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Apps3$5.4M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$2.3M
Advertising2$10.7M
E-Learning1$4.0M
Banking1$1.9M
Software1$2.1M
Cloud Data Services1$10.0M
EdTech1$250K
FinTech1$2.6M
E-Commerce1$340K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London5$13.6M
New York2$3.5M
Lewes1$800K
Toronto1$2.1M
Sydney1$10.0M
Dallas1$250K
Nicosia1Undisclosed
Alicante1$340K
Bergen1$496K
Salem1$1.4M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Lewes, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Floworks (YC) helps to automate the sales prospecting journey with Alisha AI SDR. From cold outreach to setting up the first meeting

$800K raised
Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
E-Learning

Grasp mission is to increase the rate at which humans learn.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
Banking

FinTech in Capital Markets - InveztorN is a digital platform where deal teams can collaboratively manage Bonds and Escrows

$1.9M raised
Jul 2023
Toronto, Canada
Software

Software to help architects and engineers reduce inefficiencies throughout construction administration

$2.1M raised
Jul 2023
Sydney, Australia
Cloud Data Services

Simplify Cloud Security

$10.0M raised
Jul 2023
Dallas, United States
EdTech

The first soft skills online training platform that uses mainstream video games to improve employee engagement and students perfomance

$250K raised
Jul 2023
Nicosia, Cyprus
Apps

Transforming texts into captivating audiobooks

Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
FinTech

August is your all-in-one rental app for Landlords & Tenants, integrating all rental needs into one simple app.

$2.6M raised
Jul 2023
Alicante, Spain
E-Commerce

New Department is a high fashion company founded by a young team in 2022

$340K raised
Jul 2023
Bergen, Norway
Semiconductor

Lace Lithography develops chip patterning technology, aiming to extend Moore's Law and enable future chip production.

$496K raised
Jul 2023
Salem, United States
Fleet Management

Link-X is the only fully automated fleet management platform.

$1.4M raised
Jul 2023
Brisbane, Australia
Information Technology

Cartelux delivers centralized marketing automation to customers' retail networks.

$2.0M raised
Jul 2023
Omaha, United States
SaaS

driverDoc is a supply chain, SaaS company focused on the driver experience.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2023
Marquette, United States
Aerospace

KMI is an in-space logistics company dedicated to sustainable orbital operations by providing innovative relocation services in space.

$500K raised
Jul 2023
San Mateo, United States
Analytics

Finicast provides business financial planning and analysis software.

$12.8M raised
Jul 2023
Seattle, United States
Apps

Collective intelligence for developers and devops (AI mindmeld with teams)

$2.2M raised
Jul 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
Consumer Goods

Bam & Boo is a subscription-based sustainable eco-friendly brand with the mission of reshaping the future of beauty and personal care.

$500K raised
Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
Apps

Basket is the leading smart wishlist app and browser extension

$3.2M raised
Jul 2023
Miami, United States
Advertising

Beeyond optimizes any Out-of-Home media budget and produces more creative, strategic, segmented, and relevant campaigns.

$10.1M raised
Jul 2023
New York, United States
Food and Beverage

Bottleneck Labs provides modern automation software to streamline the CPG supply chain for the food and beverage industry.

$2.0M raised
Jul 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Advertising

Click Analytic provides branding, ad campaigns, compare competitors, discovery, analytics, comparison, and management tools services.

$600K raised
Jul 2023
Nashville, United States
Advertising Platforms

Croissant provides Guaranteed Buybacks at Point of Sale and beyond, enabling retailers and consumers to benefit from the resale ecosystem.

$24.0M raised
Jul 2023
New York, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ed Machina provides artificial intelligence solutions to higher education.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2023
Cambridge, United States
Family

Helpful simplifies family caregiving by combining your loved one's insurance benefits and medical records into one user-friendly platform.

$7.5M raised
Jul 2023
London, United Kingdom
Computer

Iventis is a software platform for event organizers.

$1.9M raised
Jul 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
$3.7M
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
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.London
5 companies
2.New York
2 companies
3.Lewes
1 companies
4.Toronto
1 companies
5.Sydney
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 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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