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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
$91.6M
Avg Funding
$3.7M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)4$15.3M
E-Commerce2$5.8M
Biotechnology1$500K
Cloud Infrastructure1$7.6M
Messaging1$1.7M
SaaS1$450K
Developer APIs1$5.0M
Data Integration1$135K
Analytics1$4.0M
Casual Games1$2.4M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
Austin2$8.5M
Boulder2$10.3M
San Francisco2$2.0M
Istanbul2$3.7M
Tel Aviv2$19.0M
Copenhagen2$13.4M
New York1$7.6M
Reno1$1.7M
Cleveland1$450K
Bucharest1$135K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

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Austin, United States
Biotechnology

Next-ChemX has developed a novel membrane-based ion extraction technology that mimics biophysical processes in nature.

$500K raised
Mar 2023
New York, United States
Cloud Infrastructure

Serverless cloud hosting for multiplayer games

$7.6M raised
Mar 2023
Reno, United States
Messaging

MessageDesk is a shared team inbox for business text messaging.

$1.7M raised
Mar 2023
Cleveland, United States
SaaS

Verne buys Software-as-a-Service companies for founders by founders.

$450K raised
Mar 2023
Boulder, United States
Developer APIs

Dylibso provides software, devtools, and applications to assist in the deployment of WebAssembly.

$5.0M raised
Mar 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Data Integration

Plug & play SaaS solution enabling merchants to sell on multiple marketplaces, integrating ecommerce platforms & automating order management

$135K raised
Mar 2023
Hanover, Germany
E-Commerce

florada is a platform which digitalizes the floral industry by connecting consumers and florists.

$323K raised
Mar 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ollang is an AI based technology company that specializes in localization, data analysis, and multilingual support.

$1.5M raised
Mar 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Analytics

ThoughtFull is a digital mental health platform that focuses on mental health prevention and crisis support using clinical tools.

$4.0M raised
Mar 2023
Helsinki, Finland
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

MVision AI is a company that develops a SaaS based AI-powered solution for radiotherapy treatment planning to treat cancer

$5.9M raised
Mar 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Casual Games

Toboti Game Studio is a game development company that specializes in creating games for various platforms.

$2.4M raised
Mar 2023
Boulder, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Approximate Labs is a research lab that works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and tabular data.

$5.3M raised
Mar 2023
Carmel, United States
Data Mining

Blue Agilis is a technology platform that improves value by utilising provider practise insights.

$2.5M raised
Mar 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel
Content Discovery

daily dev is a professional network for developers to learn, collaborate, and grow together.

$11.0M raised
Mar 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Freight Service

Hubtic is a transportation and logistics company that helps companies to deliver their goods easier, faster, and smarter.

$1.3M raised
Mar 2023
Bothell, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Pictory is an AI that converts long-form content such as webinars, blogs, white papers into dozens of short social videos in minutes.

$2.6M raised
Mar 2023
Hayward, United States
Battery

A group led by entrepreneurs and scientists, is poised to transform and enhance the energy storage system in electric vehicles.

$250K raised
Mar 2023
Paris, France
E-Commerce

Asphalte is an E-commerce platform that provides clothing, accessories, and footwear for men and women.

$5.4M raised
Mar 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel
Cloud Computing

Combat Application security teams burnout with Backslash Security.

$8.0M raised
Mar 2023
Copenhagen, Denmark
Software

SaaS Solution

$2.2M raised
Mar 2023
San Francisco, United States
Health Care

Kivo Health is a telehealth lung care company that provides rehab for chronic lung disease.

$500K raised
Mar 2023
Copenhagen, Denmark
Green Building

Lun builds software to decarbonise homes faster.

$11.2M raised
Mar 2023
Austin, United States
Construction

StructShare is the #1 procurement and material management app for self perform contractors

$8.0M raised
Mar 2023
Miami, United States
Manufacturing

SupplyCaddy is a manufacturer and supplier of packaging and disposables for the food service industry.

$3.2M raised
Mar 2023
Delft, The Netherlands
Renewable Energy

Online platform that connects companies to technology suppliers and experts, and facilitates innovations towards a more sustainable future

$668K raised
Mar 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

2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.Austin
2 companies
2.Boulder
2 companies
3.San Francisco
2 companies
4.Istanbul
2 companies
5.Tel Aviv
2 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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