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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
$59.4M
Avg Funding
$2.4M
Global Reach
10
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Information Technology2$2.5M
Artificial Intelligence (AI)2$2.5M
Accounting2$1.6M
Automotive2$781K
Association1$1.6M
SaaS1$1.6M
Software1$3.6M
Advertising1$536K
Internet1$3.8M
Computer Vision1$2.7M

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
London3$6.1M
San Francisco3$19.3M
Singapore2$2.5M
Portland2$9.3M
Pittsburgh1$1.6M
Rotterdam1$536K
Berlin1$3.8M
Munich1$2.7M
Fort Lauderdale1$120K
Buffalo1$250K

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Pittsburgh, United States
Association

Entre is a networking firm that provides a community-oriented alternative to traditional professional networking apps.

$1.6M raised
Mar 2023
Singapore, Singapore
SaaS

Enabling the deskless workforce via Whatsapp/SMS.

$1.6M raised
Mar 2023
London, United Kingdom
Information Technology

FrontM provides a private-labeled application marketplace for airlines, cruises, shipping, and remote enterprises.

$1.5M raised
Mar 2023
London, United Kingdom
Software

TextMine is the end-to-end AI powered knowledge base for your business critical documents

$3.6M raised
Mar 2023
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Advertising

Your All-In-One Merch Partner. Design, production, storage, and global shipping.

$536K raised
Mar 2023
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI for 100k+ line codebases

$2.3M raised
Mar 2023
Berlin, Germany
Internet

NAVIT creates mobility solutions to provide real benefits for employees and companies while fighting climate change.

$3.8M raised
Mar 2023
Munich, Germany
Computer Vision

Oculai is a SaaS solution for camera-based data collection on construction sites using intelligent computer vision algorithms.

$2.7M raised
Mar 2023
San Francisco, United States
Education

Upduo helps companies deliver engaging 1:1 coaching sessions at scale that drive measurable business outcomes.

$4.0M raised
Mar 2023
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Fitness

VERT develops software / wearable technology for player load management and performance using AI for athletic data, broadcast and social.

$120K raised
Mar 2023
Buffalo, United States
Chemical

Dimien manufactures ceramics and inorganics for use as additives.

$250K raised
Mar 2023
Singapore, Singapore
Accounting

Eleven is cloud automation software that helps accounting firms and CPAs streamline their practice at scale.

$850K raised
Mar 2023
Portland, United States
3D Printing

HILOS is an end-to-end innovation platform for brands to launch digitally crafted footwear without inventory or end-of-life waste.

$5.0M raised
Mar 2023
Sariyer, Turkey
Accounting

Kalfa is a digital BPO platform for CPAs that offers accounting, consulting, and financial advisory solutions.

$790K raised
Mar 2023
Lyon, France
Content

Monet + Associes is a public relations agency.

$6.4M raised
Mar 2023
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Health Care

Opto Biosystems develops healthcare tech linking cancer neuroscience with bioelectronics for new treatments.

$2.3M raised
Mar 2023
San Francisco, United States
Biotechnology

ShennonBio analyzes and manipulates a massive number of cells on the single cell level to develop better treatments for human diseases.

$13.0M raised
Mar 2023
Brooklyn, United States
Information Technology

AppliedXL detects early signals in data before they become news.

$1000K raised
Mar 2023
London, United Kingdom
Construction

ARMD is an insurance technology provider specialising in the tradespeople sector.

$1.0M raised
Mar 2023
Syracuse, United States
Automotive

ASOTU provides troublemaking content for dealers and industry innovators.

$525K raised
Mar 2023
Roma, Italy
Automotive

Removing pollution by driving vehicles

$256K raised
Mar 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cloud4Feed is an AI based voice of customer and employee platform that facilitates businesses to enhance consumer retention.

$300K raised
Mar 2023
Wroclaw, Poland
Mining

Four Point develops TerraEye - Jumpstarting your next mineral exploration with AI-powered satellite data processing

$213K raised
Mar 2023
Portland, United States
Fantasy Sports

GridRival is a real money gaming platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports.

$4.3M raised
Mar 2023
Waterford, Ireland
Call Center

Klearcom provides a SaaS solution for testing Telecommunications, Contact Centers and IVR services.

$1.6M 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
$2.4M
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

2 companies
2 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.London
3 companies
2.San Francisco
3 companies
3.Singapore
2 companies
4.Portland
2 companies
5.Pittsburgh
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 information technology 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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