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Cloud infrastructure market map: United States

99 cloud infrastructure startups based in the United States that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 6 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $19B; the biggest segment is hosting and platforms.

99startups on the map
6segments
$19Braised between them
GPU and AI cloudmost funded segment

Hosting and platforms

57

+33 more

GPU and AI cloud

10

Kubernetes and containers

10

Cloud cost and FinOps

10

Storage and backup

7

Edge and CDN

5

Segment by segment

Hosting and platforms

57 startups · $2.1B raised

  1. DigitalOceanDigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size.United States$900M
  2. VercelVercel Inc.United States$300M
  3. Fusion-ioFusion-io offers a platform that accelerates databases, virtualization, cloud computing, big data and applications that drive the economy.United States$112M
  4. RenderRender is a cloud infrastructure platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018 by CEO Anurag Goel.United States$102M
  5. Plex SystemsPlex Systems delivers a smart manufacturing platform for making products.United States$87M
  6. PulumiPulumi is a Seattle-based software company founded in 2017 that specializes in cloud engineering.United States$56M
  7. SpaceliftSpacelift is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) orchestration platform that automates, governs, and scales cloud infrastructure workflows.United States$51M
  8. AviatrixAviatrix is a cloud network security expert based in Santa Clara, California.United States$50M

GPU and AI cloud

10 startups · $15B raised

  1. CrusoeCrusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by cUnited States$9.9B
  2. FluidstackFluidStack is a GPU cloud for AI, ML and LLM companies.United States$3.0B
  3. DataBankDataBank is a prominent enterprise-class data center provider based in Dallas, Texas.United States$1.1B
  4. TensorWaveTensorWave is an AMD-exclusive AI and HPC cloud platform founded in 2023 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada.United States$450M
  5. ScaleOpsScaleOps is an autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure company founded in 2022, specializing in real-time Kubernetes resource optimUnited States$188M
  6. QumulusAIAI Cloud Infrastructure CompanyUnited States$60M
  7. ClarosClaros is a power management solutions company dedicated to enhancing electricity delivery in data centers and AI infrastructure.United States$40M
  8. AtomarineAtomarine builds floating, modular offshore data center barges cooled by seawater and powered by standalone vessels to bypass land grids.United States$20M

Kubernetes and containers

10 startups · $407M raised

  1. Spectro CloudSpectro Cloud is an enterprise cloud-native infrastructure company founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California.United States$175M
  2. Cast AICast AI is a cloud technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.United States$108M
  3. TrilioTrilio is a provider of cloud-native data protection software solutions designed for Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and OpenStack environments.United States$32M
  4. KubecostKubecost provides real-time cost visibility and insights for teams using Kubernetes.United States$25M
  5. Loft LabsLoft Labs enables any organization to scale self-service access to Kubernetes from 10 to 10,000 engineers.United States$24M
  6. AkuityAkuity is an enterprise software delivery platform that specializes in GitOps capabilities for Kubernetes.United States$20M
  7. NirmataNirmata is an enterprise technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in cloud-native security policy automationUnited States$14M
  8. PerfectScalePerfectScale helps you get the most out of your Kubernetes, easily and effectively!United States$7.1M

Cloud cost and FinOps

10 startups · $212M raised

  1. CloudZeroCloudZero is a Boston-based SaaS company founded in 2016, specializing in cloud cost intelligence.United States$61M
  2. ArcheraArchera provides a cloud cost optimization solution for companies to save time and money on their cloud costs, without any risk.United States$47M
  3. InfracostInfracost is a cloud cost management platform founded in 2020 by Hassan Khajeh-Hosseini, Ali Khajeh-Hosseini, and Alistair Scott.United States$34M
  4. nOpsnOps is an AI-powered FinOps platform that focuses on cloud cost optimization and management for AWS customers.United States$30M
  5. AntimetalAntimetal is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2022.United States$20M
  6. TernaryTernary is a multi-cloud FinOps platform based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2020.United States$12M
  7. CloudAdmin.ioCloudAdmin.io is a SaaS company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.United States$3.8M
  8. StitcherAIStitcherAI Inc.United States$3.0M

Storage and backup

7 startups · $78M raised

  1. CCalimetricsThe emerging leader in data storage semiconductor and high-density optical media technologiesUnited States$25M
  2. TwinStrataTwinStrata expands data storage resources via access to cloud storage to help IT organizations reduce costs and improve efficiency.United States$19M
  3. Lera Investment TechnologiesLera Investment Technologies renders cloud computing, vendor management, network security, data storage, and managed IT services.United States$13M
  4. AkaveAkave is a cloud infrastructure company based in Wilmington, Delaware, specializing in enterprise and AI data storage.United States$10M
  5. nScalednScaled offers business continuity solutions, including local and remote backup, disaster and file recovery, and storage services.United States$8.5M
  6. EDEdison DC SystemsEdison DC Systems focuses on power efficiency in data storage center.United States$1.5M
  7. GGigmaxGigmax is a Philadelphia-based startup focused on providing data synchronization, file hosting, and data backup services.United States$25K

Edge and CDN

5 startups · $1.6B raised

  1. DC BLOXWe build and operate edge connected data centers enabled with speed of light business continuity.United States$840M
  2. ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained induUnited States$591M
  3. QwiltQwilt is a leading provider of an Open Edge Cloud platform that enhances content and application delivery by moving infrastructureUnited States$135M
  4. EDJXEDJX is a distributed edge computing platform that focuses on meeting the growing demand for compute and storage at the network edge.United States$14M
  5. MutableMutable is a telecommunications technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2016.United States$1.5M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in cloud infrastructure, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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