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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
$89.7M
Avg Funding
$3.6M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Analytics3$6.0M
B2B2$750K
Health Care2$6.1M
Communities1$3.7M
Advice1$3.5M
FinTech1$3.3M
Consumer Electronics1$1.0M
Art1$3.0M
Banking1$5.0M
Commercial Real Estate1$5.0M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco4$14.9M
Buffalo1$500K
Saco1$3.0M
San Jose1$3.3M
Durham1$1.0M
Framingham1$3.0M
Bayport1$874K
Tempe1$5.0M
Rio Grande Do Sul1$5.0M
Tallinn1$500K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Buffalo, United States
B2B

The Platform Powering How Capital Moves

$500K raised
Oct 2021
San Francisco, United States
Communities

Nova is the professional community platform for the next generation.

$3.7M raised
Oct 2021
San Francisco, United States
Advice

Ladder is a next-gen professional community platform. Ladder is now Nova.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2021
Saco, United States
Health Care

Everest Recovery offers outpatient counseling for the treatment of individuals who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2021
San Jose, United States
FinTech

Able is a mobile app that allows the users to manage their income.

$3.3M raised
Oct 2021
Durham, United States
Consumer Electronics

Breezi.io builds wireless devices that enable homeowners to detect problems with their HVAC systems before they become severe.

$1.0M raised
Oct 2021
Framingham, United States
Art

ClubNFT provides much-needed tools and solutions for the NFT collector community.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2021
Bayport, United States
Analytics

Coverlease helps derive trends and insights into commercial real estate markets.

$874K raised
Oct 2021
Tempe, United States
Banking

EscrowTab is a simple and secure paperless mortgage closing platform.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2021
Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
Commercial Real Estate

Flowork is a co working space that provides furnished and equipped rooms.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2021
San Francisco, United States
Cryptocurrency

http://hawku.com is building the marketplace for utility and gaming NFTs. Currently Hawku provides listings, sales and data for Zed horses.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2021
Tallinn, Estonia
Cyber Security

Identity, age, and biometric verification, advanced risk evaluation, flexible API, and predictable pricing for startups

$500K raised
Oct 2021
Atlanta, United States
Analytics

MomentRanks provides data analytics and tooling to consumers across the crypto ecosystem.

$4.2M raised
Oct 2021
Sheridan, United States
Blockchain

NFT42 is a web3 company that builds NFT products and blockchain tools for creators, brands, and digital communities.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2021
Palo Alto, United States
Software

Last-mile mapping leader that offers location intelligence at unparalleled accuracy and coverage.

$17.0M raised
Oct 2021
Barcelona, Spain
Digital Marketing

Onlive.site is an e-commerce website that provides live shows to generate profit.

$3.1M raised
Oct 2021
Montréal, Canada
Android

Practice is an information technology company.

$10.0M raised
Oct 2021
Sydney, Australia
Hardware

Renewtrak is an automation platform that connects the global tech industry to power the renewals and subscription economy.

$2.3M raised
Oct 2021
Boston, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

WorkHero is an AI-powered back office for small HVAC contractors combining industry experts with custom AI agents.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2025
New York, United States
B2C

Trace Labs is currently operating in Stealth Mode.

$735K raised
Oct 2025
Farmingdale, United States
Health Care

Chirality Biosciences is a developer of chiral molecule separation technology enabling faster, safer, and side-effect-free drug production.

$3.1M raised
Oct 2025
Lewes, United States
B2B

AI - native security and compliance platform for SaaS startups

$250K raised
Oct 2025
San Francisco, United States
Payments

Current Software is a simple, effective, and holistic billing product that users like and helps them get their jobs done.

$3.8M raised
Oct 2025
Hutchinson, United States
Industrial Design

Design for manufacturing

$2.5M raised
Oct 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Analytics

RED Atlas offers a platform that gives real estate data and insight to people working in the property market.

$900K raised
Oct 2025
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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
$3.6M
Funded Last 12 Months
7
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

3 companies
2.B2B
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
4 companies
2.Buffalo
1 companies
3.Saco
1 companies
4.San Jose
1 companies
5.Durham
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 analytics 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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