Ecosystem map · Houston

Houston startup ecosystem map

179 startups based in Houston that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $17B; Energy is the biggest sector, with 39 companies.

179startups on the map
12sectors
$17Braised between them
Energymost funded sector

Energy

39

+15 more

Healthtech

24

Biotech

22

AI

21

IT Services

15

Cleantech

14

Big Data & Analytics

10

Fintech

8

Aerospace & Space

7

Construction

7

Web3 & Crypto

6

Cybersecurity

6

Segment by segment

Energy

39 startups · $9.6B raised

  1. NextDecadeNextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.United States$3.5B
  2. WaterBridge ResourcesA midstream development company focused on developing, acquiring and operating flowback and produced water infrastructureUnited States$1.4B
  3. Alpha GenerationAlpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable.United States$750M
  4. Lancium TechnologiesLancium is a technology company using distributed parallel computing to enable the growth of renewable energy.United States$600M
  5. Prairie OperatingPrairie Operating Co.United States$475M
  6. Broad Reach PowerBroad Reach Power is an independent power producer.United States$435M
  7. HEQ DeepwaterHEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf.United States$400M
  8. Talos EnergyTalos Energy is a technically driven, independent oil and gas exploration and production company.United States$323M

Healthtech

24 startups · $197M raised

  1. Octagos HealthOctagos Health is a digital health company focused on remote monitoring of cardiac devices.United States$43M
  2. TYBR HealthTYBR Health is a medical device and regenerative medicine company based in Houston, Texas.United States$30M
  3. SaranasSaranas, Inc.United States$27M
  4. Motif NeurotechMotif Neurotech is a company that develops minimally invasive bioelectronic implants for monitoring and treating severe mental illnesses.United States$19M
  5. Medical InformaticsMedical Informatics offers solutions that give care teams access to the data they need to take action for alarm management and safety.United States$17M
  6. ReliantHeartReliantHeart, Inc.United States$11M
  7. Starling MedicalStarling develops predictive technology to identify chronic illnesses earlier.United States$9.7M
  8. Diabetes AmericaDiabetes America is a private medical practice dedicated to the comprehensive treatment and management of diabetes and related conditions.United States$8.3M

Biotech

22 startups · $387M raised

  1. AlloVirAlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.United States$120M
  2. InGeneronInGeneron is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing cell-based therapies to enhanceUnited States$43M
  3. Oorja BioOorja Bio is a Houston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2023.United States$30M
  4. March BiosciencesMarch Biosciences is a clinical-stage cell therapy company based in Houston, Texas.United States$29M
  5. CBCrossBridge BioCrossBridge Bio operates as a biotechnology company.United States$25M
  6. CNS PharmaceuticalCNS Pharmaceutical is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for brain tumors.United States$23M
  7. ImmunoGenesisImmunoGenesis specializes in science-driven immune therapies for tumor treatment.United States$17M
  8. Stellanova TherapeuticsStellanova Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies.United States$16M

AI

21 startups · $373M raised

  1. Cart.comCart.com is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive platform for e-commerce, logistics, fulfillmUnited States$180M
  2. ZCZeno CorporationUnited States$52M
  3. Branch EnergyBranch Energy is a technology-focused green energy provider based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2020.United States$44M
  4. ImubitImubit is an industrial AI company based in Houston, founded in 2016.United States$30M
  5. AIStormAIStorm is an AI startup that develops chipsets that can process data directly from devices.United States$13M
  6. AGent EnergyAGent Energy, based in Houston, Texas, is an innovative energy technology startup founded in March 2025 by Stephanie Hendricks andUnited States$11M
  7. Rugged RoboticsRugged Robotics is a construction technology company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.United States$9.4M
  8. CargofyCargofy is an AI-powered logistics platform founded in 2017, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with additional offices in Walnut, CalifUnited States$6.5M

IT Services

15 startups · $871M raised

  1. BMC SoftwareBMC empowers 86% of the Forbes Global 50 to accelerate business value faster than humanly possible.United States$750M
  2. Internet REITInternet REIT (iREIT) is a next-generation Internet media company that acquires, develops and monetizes high-quality domain names United States$58M
  3. Analyte HealthDigital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform.United States$50M
  4. WebflakesWe deliver the freshest, most fascinating foreign content in fashion, design, travel, architecture, food & dining, wine and relatiUnited States$3.0M
  5. MicroSeismicMicroSeismic, Inc., a geophysical service company, provides surface based microseismic monitoring and passive seismic imaging for United States$2.0M
  6. MoblyzeMoblyze is the first talent marketplace app for the energy transition.United States$2.0M
  7. ITInvolveITinvolve creates Cross-Team Workspaces that bring the right people, tools, information and analysis together to help teams do theUnited States$1.5M
  8. Metropia Inc.Metropia, Inc.United States$1.3M

Cleantech

14 startups · $3.5B raised

  1. Fervo EnergyFervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.United States$1.1B
  2. Radial PowerRadial Power provides distributed energy and sustainability solutions to commercial and industrial real estate asset owners.United States$660M
  3. 1PointFive1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions.United States$500M
  4. Trace MidstreamTrace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.United States$400M
  5. Ara PartnersAra Partners is an oppertunistic private equity investment platform.United States$335M
  6. Quaise EnergyQuaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.United States$180M
  7. ICE Thermal HarvestingICE Thermal Harvesting focuses on supplying zero-emission power in various regions around the world.United States$150M
  8. Imperative GlobalImperative Global is an environmental consulting company that provides carbon offset and environmental asset projects.United States$91M

Big Data & Analytics

10 startups · $44M raised

  1. Ours PrivacyOurs Privacy is a healthcare privacy and analytics company based in Houston, Texas.United States$15M
  2. RARetina AIRETINA-AI Develop Artificial Intelligence Software for Diagnosing Retinal Diseases from Images of the RetinaUnited States$13M
  3. DataJointDataJoint is a scientific data foundation and computational database company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016.United States$4.9M
  4. DatagrationDatagration is a software company that delivers an open ecosystems platform that creates solutions for organizations.United States$4.4M
  5. BlazingDBBlazingDB is a Graphics Processing Unit accelerated SQL analytics engine that allows enterprises to process datasets stored on datUnited States$3.0M
  6. i2k Connecti2k Connect Inc.United States$899K
  7. e-HORUSe-HORUS provides energy solutions that help businesses optimize operations, improve efficiency, and support a more sustainable future.United States$875K
  8. ARIX TechnologiesARIX Technologies is a robotics and data analytics start-up that manufactures pipe crawling robots for oil and gas pipe inspection.United States$842K

Fintech

8 startups · $288M raised

  1. Spruce FinanceSpruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.United States$180M
  2. HighRadiusHighRadius is a global fintech company that specializes in Autonomous Finance solutions for the Office of the CFO.United States$50M
  3. Agility BankAgility Bank, N.A.United States$41M
  4. Harvest ExchangeHarvest Exchange is a financial services company and content marketing platform designed for investors and investment firms.United States$9.4M
  5. RevenewRevenew is a through-channel marketing automation (TCMA) platform that brings control, transparency, and a holistic view of local marketing.United States$4.5M
  6. NGNext Gen Capital MarketsNext Gen Capital Markets is a new platform to connect Institutional Investors with companies that need capital.United States$1.2M
  7. Levelfield FinancialLevelField Financial is a financial services firm based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.United States$1.0M
  8. Private LeveragePrivate Leverage provide financial services, lending, and real estate investments.United States$550K

Aerospace & Space

7 startups · $802M raised

  1. Axiom SpaceAxiom Space, Inc.United States$525M
  2. Intuitive MachinesIntuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.United States$175M
  3. Venus AerospaceVenus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanUnited States$90M
  4. Avelo AirlinesAvelo Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier based in Houston, Texas.United States$8.2M
  5. Little Place LabsBuilding machine learning solutions for space edge computing in a scalable way.United States$2.3M
  6. Dauntless XRDauntless is the developer of Katana XR and Aura, mixed reality applications used in enterprise, defense, aerospace and aviation.United States$1.5M
  7. Elemental CoatingsElemental Coatings, based in Houston, Texas, is a chemical manufacturing company founded in 2018.United States$150K

Construction

7 startups · $568M raised

  1. RenewaRenewa is a land and infrastructure investor in the renewable energy industry.United States$502M
  2. BuildforceBuildforce is a marketplace and career lifecycle platform for people in the construction tradesUnited States$18M
  3. ZENRG ServicesZENRG Services, based in Houston and founded in 2021, specializes in emission reduction solutions for the oil and gas industry.United States$18M
  4. Corrpro CompaniesCorrpro is a leading provider of cathodic protection corrosion control systems.United States$13M
  5. USA Water HoldingsUSA Water Holdings provides water and wastewater operations, infrastructure development, and maintenance services.United States$10M
  6. Precise SoftwarePrecise Software expands application performance intelligence across system architectures, from mobile clients to virtual storage pools.United States$6.8M
  7. Lunar ResourcesLunar Resources develops energy generation and space environment technologies to aid in the economic construction of space infrastructure.United States$1.0M

Web3 & Crypto

6 startups · $291M raised

  1. GDAGDA is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining companyUnited States$251M
  2. SatoriSATORI develop a product called SATORI, an all-in-one next-generation marketing platform include DMP and Marketing Automation.United States$21M
  3. Data GumboData Gumbo is an enterprise blockchain and smart contract company based in Houston, Texas.United States$10M
  4. SyndicaSyndica is a Houston-based Web3 infrastructure company founded in 2021 by brothers Ahmad and Danial Abbasi.United States$8.0M
  5. ToplTopl is an impact technology economy that enables digital and sustainable transformation across value chains.United States$1.3M
  6. PPinktadaPinktada transforms hotel booking by enabling tokenization in the travel market.United States$365K

Cybersecurity

6 startups · $78M raised

  1. PASPAS (Pediatric Academic Societies) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing child health globally.United States$40M
  2. Paladin DronesPaladin Drones is a simple system to give first responders instant situational awarenessUnited States$18M
  3. LiongardLiongard unlocks deep data within systems giving MSPs an operational advantage through higher profits and an exceptional customer United States$9.3M
  4. IciteIdentity security, made intelligent.United States$5.0M
  5. AllthenticateAllthenticate is a Houston-based cybersecurity startup founded in 2019.United States$4.8M
  6. Diamond Age TechnologyDiamond Age Technology solves problems at the interface of technology and humanity.United States$256K

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Houston 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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