Ecosystem map · Cambridge

Cambridge startup ecosystem map

369 startups based in Cambridge that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $29B; Biotech is the biggest sector, with 175 companies.

369startups on the map
12sectors
$29Braised between them
Biotechmost funded sector

Biotech

175

+151 more

AI

50

+26 more

Healthtech

32

+8 more

IT Services

31

+7 more

Pharma

23

Big Data & Analytics

16

Hardware & Electronics

8

Cleantech

8

Software

7

Chemicals & Materials

7

Internet

6

Energy

6

Segment by segment

Biotech

175 startups · $20B raised

  1. Blueprint MedicinesBlueprint Medicines is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines.United States$1.4B
  2. EQRxEQRx is a biotechnology company that focuses on re-engineering the process of drug discovery to make them affordable.United States$1.2B
  3. Relay TherapeuticsRelay therapeutics is a developer of an allosteric drug-discovery platform intended to apply computational techniques to protein motion.United States$932M
  4. Tango TherapeuticsTango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that is developing next generation cancer therapies.United States$852M
  5. Kymera TherapeuticsKymera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the field of targeted protein degradation.United States$799M
  6. ModernaLearn how we’re changing the world of medicine.United States$675M
  7. Flagship PioneeringPioneering Medicines is a biotechnology research agency providing biotechnology to life sciences services.United States$618M
  8. Akero TherapeuticsAkero Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on reversing the NASH epidemic by restoring the body’s metabolism to a balanced state.United States$502M

AI

50 startups · $3.3B raised

  1. SunoSuno, Inc.United States$750M
  2. Lila SciencesLila Sciences is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2023 through a merger of two projects from United States$551M
  3. Walden RoboticsWalden Robotics Builds wheeled, two-armed semi-humanoid robots using Physical AI for manufacturing and logistics.United States$300M
  4. Liquid AILiquid AI is a developer of AI applications that help improve human experience.United States$288M
  5. Iterative HealthIterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in NUnited States$227M
  6. Solo.ioSolo.io is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in cloud-native application networking, API manageUnited States$146M
  7. Harbinger HealthHarbinger Health is a biotechnology company that develops a two-tier testing model for the detection of early cancer with a blood test.United States$140M
  8. InsurifyInsurify is an AI-powered virtual insurance agency based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$105M

Healthtech

32 startups · $691M raised

  1. Tisento TherapeuticsTisento Therapeutics is a MA-based developer of novel medicines to treat diseases with significant unmet medical needs.United States$81M
  2. Delphia TherapeuticsDelphia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022.United States$67M
  3. ApnimedApnimed is a clinical-stage company dedicated to the discovery of novel pharmacologic therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders.United States$50M
  4. Poplar TherapeuticsPoplar Therapeutics anti-IgE therapy treats atopic diseases such as food allergy, allergic asthma, and atopic dermatitis.United States$50M
  5. Montai TherapeuticsMontai Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, founded in 2022.United States$50M
  6. Prologue MedicinesPrologue Medicines is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a focus on developing innoUnited States$50M
  7. AvenCellAvenCell Therapeutics, Inc.United States$46M
  8. Portal InstrumentsPortal Instruments is a clinical-stage medical device company founded in 2012, originating from the MIT BioInstrumentation Laboratory.United States$43M

IT Services

31 startups · $226M raised

  1. ThinkingPhonesThinkingPhones, now known as Fuze, is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based unified communications as a service (UCaaS).United States$88M
  2. Atlantic Tele-NetworkClaritas Genomics engages in providing genetic testing services for the diagnosis of pediatric disorders.United States$40M
  3. Cyclops.ioCyclops is a collaborative environment that brings the experience of a physical conference room to distributed teams who are working online.United States$28M
  4. CorrelsenseCorrelsense is an enterprise application performance management software company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2005.United States$21M
  5. GizmoxGizmox is a software company known for its Visual WebGui platform, which provides an enterprise HTML5 application development and United States$9.3M
  6. uConnectuConnect is a private technology company founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$7.5M
  7. FancredFancred is a social platform and mobile app founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston.United States$5.1M
  8. Carbon CountsCarbon Counts is a Public Benefit Company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on addressing climate change through mobile gUnited States$4.5M

Pharma

23 startups · $2.5B raised

  1. Parabilis MedicinesParabilis Medicines is a Grupo Bugio is a biopharmaceutical firm that specializes in creating medicines.United States$380M
  2. Cullinan TherapeuticsCullinan Therapeutics is a developer of an externally sourced cancer therapeutics used to end a drug program quickly.United States$280M
  3. Aera TherapeuticsAera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2021.United States$193M
  4. IPInfinity PharmaceuticalsInfinity alumni pageUnited States$181M
  5. Scholar RockScholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and discovers new medicines and treatments for the serious diseases.United States$167M
  6. Bicara TherapeuticsBicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact.United States$150M
  7. ConcertAIConcertAI is an AI-powered SaaS data company in healthcare that develops medical research tool in oncology.United States$150M
  8. KalVista PharmaceuticalsKalVista Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing oral medicines, particularly for managing hereditary angioedema.United States$125M

Big Data & Analytics

16 startups · $283M raised

  1. KenshoKensho is an artificial intelligence company that combines natural language search, graphical user interfaces, and secure cloud computing.United States$108M
  2. Physical SuperintelligencePhysical Superintelligence (PSI) is a public benefit corporation and AI-native physics research lab located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$58M
  3. Rental BeastRental Beast develops an apartment rental database to help brokers, agents, and landlords.United States$25M
  4. HadaptHadapt is a cloud-optimized system offering an analytical platform for performing complex analytics on structured and unstructured data.United States$16M
  5. AkkioAkkio is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in generative AI and no-code machine learning solutions.United States$15M
  6. Biobot AnalyticsBiobot Analytics is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in wastewater-based epidemiology.United States$13M
  7. Apeiron labsApeiron Labs is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022.United States$9.5M
  8. FINTRXFINTRX, founded in 2014 and based in Rockland, Massachusetts, is an AI-driven private wealth intelligence platform.United States$9.0M

Hardware & Electronics

8 startups · $203M raised

  1. HyperlightHyperLight Corporation is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and manufacture of thUnited States$117M
  2. AxoftAxoft Inc.United States$65M
  3. Ambient DevicesAmbient Devices is a Cambridge-based company that specializes in providing instant access to information through wireless, screenlUnited States$10M
  4. SilvertreeSilvertree was a wellness technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to serving active older adults.United States$5.5M
  5. WeftWeft is a global logistics data company that focuses on enhancing supply chain operations.United States$3.0M
  6. BeON HomeBeON Home uses the power and ubiquity of the light socket to provide safety and security in the home.United States$1.7M
  7. GeoOrbitalGeoOrbital is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in electric wheel systems.United States$395K
  8. Silverside DetectorsSilverside Detectors builds nuclear radiation detection technology products.United States$200K

Cleantech

8 startups · $186M raised

  1. SenseSense specializes in tracking devices and home automation solutions for its customers.United States$108M
  2. MantelMantel is a climate technology startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing molten-salt-based carbon capture technology.United States$30M
  3. Sunwealth PowerSunwealth Power is a renewable energy investment firm that manages and finances solar and storage installations.United States$20M
  4. Oasys WaterOasys Water is a sustainability and water technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on addressing water scarciUnited States$14M
  5. NovogyNovogy develops and produces cellulosic biofuels made from waste paper sludge to be used in transportation.United States$5.5M
  6. NeutreenoNeutreeno is a deep-tech climate software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2020 as a spinout from the University of Cambridge.United States$5.1M
  7. MacroCycle TechnologiesMacroCycle Technologies is a cleantech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2023.United States$3.0M
  8. OsmosesOsmoses engages in decarbonizing gas separations to eliminate one gigaton of carbon emissions per year.United States$500K

Software

7 startups · $372M raised

  1. ITA SoftwareITA Software is an airline IT and services provider helping travel companies reduce costs and improve customer service.United States$200M
  2. Digital LumensDigital Lumens is a provider of intelligent LED lighting and facility insights solutions.United States$49M
  3. LitmusLitmus is a testing and QA service for email marketers.United States$49M
  4. NuoDBNuoDB is a provider of distributed SQL database for cloud applications.United States$46M
  5. AternityAternity, the Digital Experience Management company, is now part of Riverbed Technology’s Digital Experience Management portfolio.United States$26M
  6. AllurentAllurent is a hosted SaaS-based solution providing retailers with interactive merchandising widgets to increase site conversion.United States$2.0M
  7. FetchnotesFetchnotes is a productivity application that provides quick note-taking and creates to-do lists.United States$443K

Chemicals & Materials

7 startups · $87M raised

  1. CambridgeSoftCambridgeSoft is a software solutions supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.United States$54M
  2. AeroShield MaterialsAeroShield Materials is a materials science company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019 as a spinout from MIT.United States$10M
  3. Soane EnergySoane Energy is developing and applying innovative chemical solutions based on polymers and surface science to help meet this worlUnited States$10M
  4. Copernic CatalystsCopernic Catalysts is a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on designing sustainable catalysts for zero-carbon chemUnited States$8.0M
  5. ABAtacama BiomaterialsAtacama Biomaterials is an AI driven biotech company that offers compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives.United States$2.5M
  6. N-ERGYNext-gen materials for space & nuclear applicationsUnited States$1.5M
  7. Irradiant TechnologiesIrradiant Technologies develops implosion fabrication lithography for chemically amplified high throughput micro-fabrication.United States$750K

Internet

6 startups · $132M raised

  1. JobcaseJobcase is an online community and social job platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$119M
  2. OpenbayOpenbay is an online automotive services platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$8.0M
  3. SharalikeSharalike is an application that allows users to organize and create video slideshows.United States$2.2M
  4. WistiaWistia is the video platform of choice for business.United States$1.6M
  5. BabbaCoBabbaco provides products for children and also offers various products like Infant car seat cover in stores and Online.United States$1.2M
  6. ModitA collaboration platform for staging and reviewing live developmentUnited States$425K

Energy

6 startups · $245M raised

  1. 24M Technologies24M Technologies develops energy storage systems for grid and transportation applications.United States$103M
  2. Vertical SemiconductorVertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers.United States$84M
  3. Fourth PowerFourth Power is an innovative energy technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.United States$39M
  4. Sora FuelSora Fuel makes jet fuel from just air, water, and renewable energy.United States$15M
  5. American Ag EnergyAmerican Ag Energy is a dynamic company improves the interrelated food and energy networks.United States$3.7M
  6. Kuva SystemsKuva Systems is an industrial IoT solutions company that provides emissions monitoring and quantification of methane and VOC.United States$692K

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Cambridge and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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