15 Seed-stage startups that just secured funding (Q1 2025)

Raising a seed round is a critical milestone for startups. Investors at this stage are looking for early traction, strong teams, and scalable business models.

Here are 15 seed-stage startups who successfully closed funding rounds in the last month, securing capital to accelerate product development, expand teams, and scale operations. From AI infrastructure to blockchain, cloud security, and healthcare tech, these startups are tackling major industry challenges and attracting top-tier investors.

1. Positron: $23.5M for AI inference hardware

Positron is developing next-generation hardware for LLM (large language model) inference, optimizing AI performance while reducing energy consumption.

• Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor
• Location: Reno, NV
• Lead Investors: Atreides Management, Flume Ventures, Resilience Reserve, Valor Equity Partners
• Website: positron.ai

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2. Backline AI: $9M for AI-powered security automation

Backline AI is an AI-driven platform that accelerates security workflows, automating backlog clearance and risk assessments.

• Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security
• Location: Englewood, NJ
• Lead Investor: StageOne Ventures
• Other Investors: Evolution Equity Partners, Gradient
• Website: backline.ai

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3. Fluent Labs: $8M to advance blockchain infrastructure

Fluent Labs is a blockchain development company focused on Web3 solutions, decentralized applications, and cryptocurrency technologies.

• Industry: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3
• Location: California City, CA
• Lead Investor: Polychain
• Other Investors: Balaji Srinivasan, dao5, Nomad Capital, Symbolic Capital
• Website: fluent.xyz

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4. Affineon Health: $5M to transform healthcare inbox management

Affineon Health is an AI-powered platform that streamlines provider communication, improving efficiency and reducing administrative burdens in healthcare.

• Industry: Health Care
• Location: Denver, CO
• Lead Investor: Green Park & Golf Ventures
• Other Investors: AI Fund, Deepwater Asset Management, Signal Peak Ventures
• Website: affineon.com

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5. Presto: $15M to power next-gen EV charging

Presto is developing a software platform that enhances fleet and mobility charging experiences, optimizing accessibility and efficiency.

• Industry: Clean Tech, Mobility
• Location: Oakland, CA
• Lead Investors: Congruent Ventures, Jetstream, Powerhouse Ventures, Union Square Ventures
• Website: prestocharging.com

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6. Athenic AI: $4.3M to advance AI-driven data analytics

Athenic AI is a SaaS-based analytics platform that helps businesses solve complex data problems using AI-powered insights.

• Industry: AI, SaaS
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Lead Investor: BMW i Ventures
• Other Investors: 10vc, Abstraction Capital, Beat Ventures, Boost VC, Scrum Ventures
• Website: athenic.com

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7. PHȲND: $10M to revolutionize cloud gaming

PHȲND is a subscription-free cloud gaming platform that lets users discover, play, and socialize across a variety of games.

• Industry: Gaming, Media
• Location: Stamford, CT
• Lead Investor: Wellington Management
• Other Investors: Bessemer Venture Partners, Connecticut Innovations, Jozy Altidore
• Website: phynd.co

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8. Keragon: $7.5M for HIPAA-compliant automation

Keragon is building a secure workflow automation platform designed for healthcare compliance, streamlining administrative processes.

• Industry: Health Tech
• Location: Boston, MA
• Lead Investor: Upfront Ventures
• Other Investors: 25madison, Afore Capital, focal
• Website: keragon.com

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9. Final Round AI: $6.88M to transform job interview prep

Final Round AI is an AI-native platform built to assist job seekers with interview coaching, resume optimization, and career preparation.

• Industry: AI, Employment
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Lead Investors: Alumni Ventures, Uncork Capital
• Other Investors: AltaIR Capital, Goodwater Capital, Ritual Capital, Sky9 Capital, Soma Capital
• Website: finalroundai.com

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10. Trace.Space: $4M to optimize AI-powered product development

Trace.Space is an AI-powered platform for engineers building industrial products, improving requirements management and collaboration.

• Industry: AI, Product Design
• Location: Miami, FL
• Lead Investor: Cherry Ventures
• Other Investors: Change Ventures, Fiedler Capital, Nebular, Outlast Fund
• Website: trace.space

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11. Validated: $5.5M to power AI-driven performance marketing

Validated helps companies acquire users via AI-powered performance advertising solutions.

• Industry: Marketing Automation, SaaS
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Lead Investor: Canaan Partners
• Other Investors: J Ventures, Neo, Scott Banister, Steve Huffman
• Website: valid.co

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12. Mobly: $4.3M for AI-powered sales and mobile ops

Mobly is a SaaS platform that provides mobile software, data hygiene, and sales automation for businesses.

• Industry: SaaS, Mobile Apps
• Location: Lehi, UT
• Lead Investors: Eniac Ventures, Jump Capital
• Other Investors: Element Ventures, Peterson Ventures
• Website: getmobly.com

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13. Keebler Health: $6M for AI-based risk adjustment in healthcare

Keebler Health is developing an AI-powered risk adjustment tool for healthcare providers to improve billing efficiency.

• Industry: AI, Health Tech
• Location: Durham, NC
• Lead Investors: Everywhere Ventures, Freestyle Capital, Hustle Fund, Ludlow Ventures
• Website: keebler.health

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14. Self Inspection: $3M to streamline AI-powered auto inspections

Self Inspection is a provider of an AI-powered platform for the automotive inspection market.

• Industry: AI, Automotive
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Lead Investors: Costanoa Ventures, DVx Ventures
• Website: selfinspection.com

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15. Accrue: $1.58M for cross-border payments and virtual USD cards

Accrue offers financial services for cross-border payments and virtual USD cards across Africa.

• Industry: Finance, Payments
• Location: Dover, DE
• Lead Investor: Lattice Fund
• Other Investors: Distributed Capital Partners, Kraynos Capital, Maven 11 Capital
• Website: useaccrue.com

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💡 Seed funding stays strong in AI, Web3, and Health Tech

Investors continue backing AI, Web3, and healthcare startups that demonstrate early traction and scalable business models.

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