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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 10,457 recently funded seed companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: June 2026
Total Companies
10,457
Total Funding
$50.1M
Avg Funding
$2.0M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Industries for Seed Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)6$9.8M
Biopharma1$250K
Cloud Infrastructure1$237K
Media and Entertainment1Undisclosed
Information Technology1Undisclosed
E-Commerce1$474K
Hotel1Undisclosed
E-Learning1Undisclosed
Aerospace1$10.0M
Concerts1Undisclosed

Seed Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
San Francisco3$16.3M
Ithaca1$250K
Amsterdam1$237K
Manchester1Undisclosed
Dubai1Undisclosed
Helsinki1$474K
Hong Kong1Undisclosed
Fairfax1$3.5M
Dallas1Undisclosed
Palo Alto1Undisclosed

Recently Funded Seed Companies

Export
Ithaca, United States
Biopharma

Protogenix is developing a novel platform for protein production to replace the mammalian system.

$250K raised
Feb 2026
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cloud Infrastructure

Azin is a cloud deployment platform that provides automated infrastructure and application deployment services.

$237K raised
Feb 2026
Manchester, United Kingdom
Media and Entertainment

An operating system for digital content, helping creators and studios manage distribution, audience data, and monetisation from one platform

Feb 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Information Technology

Souqstack offers technology and trading solutions with digital platforms and market access services.

Feb 2026
Helsinki, Finland
E-Commerce

Munchi allows restaurants to manage all online orders, marketing and reviews in one platform.

$474K raised
Feb 2026
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hotel

Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech Management with Hospitality

Feb 2026
Fairfax, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

IntelliGRC is a SaaS cybersecurity GRC solution for practitioners and service providers.

$3.5M raised
Feb 2026
San Francisco, United States
E-Learning

Game-based AI engagement SaaS for Mental Health Therapists

Feb 2026
Dallas, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

VenoVision takes the power of ICU-grade bio metrics to the whole new level of an AI-enabled Contact less Patient Monitoring Platform.

Feb 2026
San Francisco, United States
Aerospace

Autonomous, Expedited, Unmatched Aerial Deliveries

$10.0M raised
Feb 2026
Palo Alto, United States
Concerts

SaaS, AI, Machine Vision, Marketplace, Streaming, Media, Entertainment, Ad-Network, Ecommerce, eSports, Immersive Experiences

Feb 2026
Menlo Park, United States
Cyber Security

CypherShield develops cutting-edge encryption technologies for post-quantum secure infrastructure.

Feb 2026
Paris, France
Health Care

Lifeaz is a French start-up that aims to prevent cardiovascular risk and revolutionize the connected health.

$15.4M raised
Feb 2026
Plano, United States
Productivity Tools

A new productivity tool for teams managing projects, files, and the endless cycle of uploads & downloads.

Feb 2026
Los Angeles, United States
Augmented Reality

OutPaged is a tech company that revolutionises reading by using AR and XR to transform books into interactive 3D experiences.

Feb 2026
Newark, United States
Bioinformatics

LigronBio develops biotech solutions, focusing on molecular glue-based targeted therapeutics and computational chemistry.

Feb 2026
Chicago, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ImmersionED builds learning video game modules that teach transferable skills.

Feb 2026
Austin, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exegov is an AI business planning software platform that provides tools for idea validation, strategy planning, and business analysis.

Feb 2026
Port Orchard, United States
Customer Service

Snowise Technologies offers post-sales solutions to boost customer engagement and product adoption.

Feb 2026
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Biotechnology

Thoclor Labs is a biotechnology brand creating pure hypochlorous acid skincare for healing and rejuvenation.

$225K raised
Feb 2026
New York, United States
Business Development

Santé provides liquor stores with custom inventory management, e-commerce, and industry-specific tools.

$7.6M raised
Feb 2026
Portland, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Porter Labs develops an artificial intelligence-based application to connect pet dogs with their owners.

Feb 2026
Siegen, France
Accounting

Rivage offering interoperable payroll software designed for accounting firms and their SMB clients.

$3.1M raised
Feb 2026
San Francisco, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Manufact provides open-source developer tools and infrastructure for the model context protocol.

$6.3M raised
Feb 2026
Lake Forest, United States
Computer

Cydelphi is a cybersecurity startup focuses on AI-native Digital Forensics & Incident Response to accelerate recovery from breaches.

$3.0M raised
Feb 2026
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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 10,457 seed companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$2.0M
Funded Last 12 Months
25
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Seed Funding

Top Cities for Seed Startups

1.San Francisco
3 companies
2.Ithaca
1 companies
3.Amsterdam
1 companies
4.Manchester
1 companies
5.Dubai
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 10,457 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.

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