Ecosystem map · San Jose

San Jose startup ecosystem map

252 startups based in San Jose that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $15B; AI is the biggest sector, with 74 companies.

252startups on the map
12sectors
$15Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

74

+50 more

IT Services

37

+13 more

Cybersecurity

20

Biotech

19

Telecoms

17

Semiconductors

17

Big Data & Analytics

15

Cloud

15

Software

15

Fintech

8

Healthtech

8

Manufacturing

7

Segment by segment

AI

74 startups · $5.2B raised

  1. EtchedEtched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transfUnited States$1.0B
  2. Ayar LabsAyar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.United States$904M
  3. LumilensLumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnUnited States$709M
  4. ZoomZoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing.United States$276M
  5. SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.United States$235M
  6. Frore SystemsFrore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in TaUnited States$223M
  7. ExaforceExaforce is a cybersecurity software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2023.United States$201M
  8. Spectro CloudSpectro Cloud is an enterprise cloud-native infrastructure company founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California.United States$175M

IT Services

37 startups · $719M raised

  1. MetricStreamMetricStream is the largest independent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and solutions.United States$190M
  2. EeSiliconeSilcon designs and manufactures application-specific integrated circuits and memory compilers for the electronics industry.United States$83M
  3. Nok Nok LabsNok Nok Labs is a security platform that provides online authentication solutions for organizations.United States$63M
  4. ArrcusArrcus is a hyper-scale network app that provides software-powered transformations in networks for the interconnected world.United States$60M
  5. TThreatMetrixThreatMetrix, now LexisNexis® Risk Solutions leverages global digital and physical identity intelligence, machine learning and advaUnited States$56M
  6. Peaxy, Inc.Peaxy, Inc.United States$35M
  7. Infineta SystemsInfineta Systems are the vendor of WAN optimization solutions focused on accelerating Big Traffic traversing inter-data center WANs.United States$30M
  8. GremlinGremlin is a leading enterprise-level Reliability Management Platform and Chaos Engineering company, founded in 2016.United States$26M

Cybersecurity

20 startups · $1.0B raised

  1. SignifydSignifyd is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011.United States$186M
  2. ZscalerZscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approUnited States$148M
  3. VectraVectra is a cybersecurity platform that uses AI to detect attackers in real time and perform conclusive incident investigations.United States$136M
  4. VirsecVirsec Systems, Inc.United States$126M
  5. MocanaMocana is a developer of cybersecurity software solutions that protect Internet of Things devices and industrial infrastructure.United States$96M
  6. Stellar CyberStellar Cyber is an open XDR platform that offers comprehensive security while streamlining operations for efficiency.United States$72M
  7. TigeraTigera is a cloud-native cybersecurity company founded in 2016, specializing in security solutions for AI workloads, agents, and KUnited States$53M
  8. NetographyCloud-Native Network Defense Platform for All Your Cloud and On-Prem TrafficUnited States$48M

Biotech

19 startups · $1.4B raised

  1. Outset MedicalOutset Medical is a medical technology company that offers reimagining dialysis for patients and providers.United States$360M
  2. VitalConnectVitalConnect offers wearable biosensor technology for wireless patient monitoring in both hospital and remote patient populations.United States$215M
  3. Procept BioRoboticsPROCEPT BioRobotics is a surgical robotics company focused on advancing patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology.United States$210M
  4. Rani TherapeuticsRani is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that enables the development of orally administered biologics to improve patient outcomes.United States$168M
  5. Complete GenomicsComplete Genomics, a life sciences company, develops and commercializes a DNA sequencing platform for human genome sequencing and analysis.United States$104M
  6. CMC8 MediSensorsC8 MediSensors develops HG1-c, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor and Optical Glucose Monitoring product for diabetics.United States$88M
  7. CellBiosciencesProteinSimple develops and commercializes proprietary systems and consumables for protein analyzis.United States$85M
  8. Allay TherapeuticsAllay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Jose, California, with operations in Singapore.United States$58M

Telecoms

17 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. Alien TechnologyAlien Technology is a leading manufacturer in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry, specializing in Ultra-High FrequUnited States$361M
  2. GA TelesisGA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.United States$225M
  3. AicentAicent provides data network services and solutions for mobile operators, and operates integrated mobile messaging services.United States$145M
  4. GainSpanGainSpan designs ultra low-power Wi-Fi modules for battery-powered, embedded WiFi applications.United States$118M
  5. PPlayPhonePlayPhone is a social gaming developer providing solutions to wireless carriers.United States$95M
  6. CCaviumCavium Networks develops and markets semiconductor processors for intelligent and secure networks.United States$93M
  7. Sensity SystemsSensity Systems, founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, developed the Light Sensory Network (LSN), an IoT platform thUnited States$84M
  8. ViptelaViptela, Inc.United States$67M

Semiconductors

17 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. Silicor MaterialsSilicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.United States$345M
  2. Quantenna CommunicationsQuantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions.United States$270M
  3. SolFocusSolFocus, Inc.United States$211M
  4. DisplayLinkDisplayLink is a hardware and software company specializing in multi-monitor and zero client computing.United States$114M
  5. KovioKovio is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures printed silicon products.United States$77M
  6. Cavendish KineticsCavendish Kinetics is a MEMS platform that reduces the cost of incorporating MEMS components into semiconductors.United States$69M
  7. IINPHIINPHI provides high-speed analog semiconductor solutions for the communications and computing markets in the United States.United States$46M
  8. InvenSenseInvenSense provides motion-tracking devices for consumer electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, game controllers, and others.United States$38M

Big Data & Analytics

15 startups · $688M raised

  1. CohesityCohesity offers hyperconverged secondary storage for backups, test/dev, file services, and analytics use cases.United States$415M
  2. NumerifyAI-powered IT business analytics for the Global 2000United States$88M
  3. Mendel.aiMendel.ai is a clinical AI platform based in San Jose, California, focused on enhancing clinical data workflows for life sciences United States$40M
  4. AporiaAporia is an AI Control Platform.United States$25M
  5. XcalarXcalar is a business analytics platform that delivers cost-effective access to actionable insights from big data.United States$23M
  6. BigstreamBigstream is a software company founded in 2015, based in Mountain View, California.United States$19M
  7. RackWareRackWare offers mobility to the data center to leverage private, public, or hybrid cloud environments.United States$17M
  8. iMeritiMerit provides AI data solutions across computer vision and natural language processing for AI developers.United States$16M

Cloud

15 startups · $911M raised

  1. CloudBeesCloudBees develops a cloud-based platform that provides end-to-end automated software delivery.United States$273M
  2. A10 NetworksA10 Networks offers solutions for accelerating web application delivery, bandwidth management and network identity issues.United States$143M
  3. CloudinaryCloudinary is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that automates the entire image and video lifecycle for websitesUnited States$100M
  4. AlkiraAlkira is a network infrastructure as-a-service company that unifies multiple clouds, sites, and users via an enterprise network.United States$100M
  5. Lightbits LabsLightbits Labs is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016.United States$92M
  6. Platform9Platform9 is a California-based cloud infrastructure company founded in 2013 by former VMware engineers.United States$73M
  7. Electric CloudElectric Cloud helps organizations deliver better software faster by automating, and accelerating build, deployment, and release processes.United States$57M
  8. DuploCloudDuploCloud is an AI-powered, no-code/low-code DevOps-as-a-Service platform based in San Jose, California.United States$32M

Software

15 startups · $500M raised

  1. GuavusGuavus is a big data analytics company developing apps that allow companies to embed data driven-decisions into agile businesses processes.United States$131M
  2. AppceleratorMobile apps are fast replacing web applications as the way we buy, share, search, learn and collaborate.United States$109M
  3. Nexenta SystemsNexenta's Open Source Driven Software-Defined Storage delivers a scalable, cloud and virtualization-optimized solution for your enUnited States$50M
  4. AtrentaAtrenta's SpyGlass Predictive Analyzer® significantly improves design efficiency for the world's leading semiconductor and consumeUnited States$46M
  5. UserZoomUserZoom delivers actionable UX insights to design better digital experiences.United States$36M
  6. MontaVista SoftwareMontaVista Software offers open-source software solutions for the embedded Linux systems market.United States$25M
  7. LavanteLavante provides cloud-based supplier information management and audit recovery solutions.United States$20M
  8. Load DynamiXLoad DynamiX is a storage performance analytics company based in San Jose, California.United States$19M

Fintech

8 startups · $744M raised

  1. Hippo InsuranceHippo Insurance is an InsurTech company that uses technology to help homeowners maintain their properties.United States$620M
  2. PeerNovaPeerNova's mission is to empower organizations to make confident and timely decisions using contextual insights.United States$51M
  3. Home365Home365 is an AI-driven InsureTech and PropTech company based in San Jose, California, with a research and development center in Israel.United States$26M
  4. ProductfyProductfy is a Banking as a Service (BaaS) platform that helps fintechs and brand innovators launch embedded financial products liUnited States$16M
  5. KompliantKompliant delivers end-to-end lifecycle compliance through a platform developed in partnership with the world.United States$14M
  6. AiPriseAiPrise is a global leader in AI-powered regulatory technology, specializing in Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB)United States$13M
  7. GIANT ProtocolGIANT Protocol is a blockchain-based connectivity protocol that aims to transform internet bandwidth into a tradable digital asset.United States$5.0M
  8. Lien EnforcementLooking for a debt collection agency?United States$20K

Healthtech

8 startups · $264M raised

  1. EargoEargo specializes in the design and development of hearing aids.United States$140M
  2. Shape Memory MedicalShape Memory Medical is a medical device company that develops innovative medical devices based on Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) materials.United States$62M
  3. Visby MedicalVisby Medical is a diagnostics company that develops PCR-based diagnostic tests for the detection of infectious diseases.United States$55M
  4. MEDvidiMEDvidi is an AI-powered online mental health treatment center and telehealth platform founded in 2019, headquartered in San Jose,United States$2.8M
  5. SensilkSensilk is a smart sports apparel company focused on helping people take ownership of their fitness.United States$1.5M
  6. CCannuflowCannuflow produces fluid management and access devices for arthroscopy and sports medicine procedures.United States$1.4M
  7. MDisruptMDisrupt is an AI-powered expert marketplace focused on the health tech and life sciences industry.United States$1.0M
  8. Smart MonitorSmart Monitor is a healthtech company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2009.United States$50K

Manufacturing

7 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. Bloom EnergyBloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy.United States$960M
  2. SiBEAMSiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services.United States$114M
  3. AkeanaAkeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.United States$100M
  4. CNEX LABSCNEX Labs is a semiconductor manufacturing company founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in HUnited States$78M
  5. Luxul TechnologyProvides LED lamps to save energy billUnited States$3.9M
  6. 3TEN83TEN8 is an artificial intelligence company for 5G network automation and operations.United States$3.0M
  7. General Lasertronics CorporationGeneral Lasertronics designs and manufactures semi-custom, laser-based coatings removal, surface treatment, and cleaning systems.United States$200K

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in San Jose 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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