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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
$107.9M
Avg Funding
$4.3M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Analytics3$9.4M
Information Technology3$11.1M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)3$11.9M
EdTech2$5.1M
Blockchain1$10.0M
B2B1$1.2M
Mobile Payments1$4.7M
Marketplace1$6.3M
Apps1$12.0M
Environmental Consulting1$800K

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco2$8.2M
Greenville1$10.0M
Vienna1$2.2M
Sydney1$4.7M
Scottsdale1$6.3M
Stamford1$12.0M
Chicago1$800K
London1$6.0M
Brooklyn1$2.3M
Dover1$3.4M

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Greenville, United States
Blockchain

Omnumi provides digital asset and payment infrastructure on an identity and compliance-first blockchain.

$10.0M raised
Apr 2023
San Francisco, United States
B2B

Buy Online Pickup Anywhere #BOPA for Online Retailers

$1.2M raised
Apr 2023
Vienna, Austria
Analytics

Plug-and-play visual analytics for exploring and preparing large data in much less time

$2.2M raised
Apr 2023
Sydney, Australia
Mobile Payments

Waave is an alternative online payment system.It helps customers to Pay by Bank.

$4.7M raised
Apr 2023
Scottsdale, United States
Marketplace

YellowBird connects professional safety people with businesses simply and easily.

$6.3M raised
Apr 2023
Stamford, United States
Apps

Bennie is an employee benefits platform that helps companies create a healthier workplace.

$12.0M raised
Apr 2023
Chicago, United States
Environmental Consulting

demi is the future of urban composting, with the first autonomous collection system designed for cities & buildings.

$800K raised
Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom
Courier Service

Using AI Agents to automate 70% of daily retail tasks

$6.0M raised
Apr 2023
Brooklyn, United States
Information Technology

Floret provides modern deductions management software for consumer packaged goods and brands.

$2.3M raised
Apr 2023
Dover, United States
Media and Entertainment

GrabTV is an interactive television platform as a service (PaaS) specializing in T-commerce.

$3.4M raised
Apr 2023
Seattle, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Groundlight provides facile English language instructions and few lines of code that allow developer to interpret photos programmatically.

$10.0M raised
Apr 2023
Barcelona, Spain
Information Technology

Sustainable Granular Portfolios: ESG Investment Solution for Institutional Investors

$821K raised
Apr 2023
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Analytics

To give businesses and markets the data they need to invest in positive outcomes for nature.

$5.6M raised
Apr 2023
Paris, France
Software

IT Operating system to scale you from 2 to 2000 employees

$3.4M raised
Apr 2023
Toronto, Canada
Analytics

QEA Tech is a software company that combines AI, drone technology, and thermal imaging to provide insights into the building envelope.

$1.6M raised
Apr 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
EdTech

Web-based platform designed to improve wellbeing, skills, and future readiness in schools, K-12

$1.6M raised
Apr 2023
Montreal, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Helping Neurodivergent Minds with Artificial Intelligence - A product of Neurodivergence AI

$700K raised
Apr 2023
Woodland Hills, United States
Information Technology

Mansa develops a streaming platform featuring the black culture.

$8.0M raised
Apr 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel
Bioinformatics

IdentifAI Genetics revolutionizes the way prenatal testing is done.

$3.3M raised
Apr 2023
Austin, United States
EdTech

Edtech company delivering digital solutions for PreK-12 Spanish literacy improvement

$3.5M raised
Apr 2023
Berkeley, United States
Computer

Blacktop Hoops is a multiplayer virtual reality sports game inspired by the society of streetball.

$5.1M raised
Apr 2023
Menlo Park, United States
Database

Charm Solutions revolutionise the loan process by harnessing data's potential.

$3.5M raised
Apr 2023
San Francisco, United States
Finance

Evergrow is a climate fintech company that aims to be the first dedicated carbon offtake company.

$7.0M raised
Apr 2023
Midvale, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Halosight uses text analytics, NLP, and AI to provide support desk solutions within the workflow inside Salesforce.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2023
Grantham, United Kingdom
Telecommunications

Honest Mobile provides mobile data network services by providing appropriate control and better notifications.

$3.7M raised
Apr 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
$4.3M
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

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
2 companies
2.Greenville
1 companies
3.Vienna
1 companies
4.Sydney
1 companies
5.Scottsdale
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 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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