Ecosystem map · Santa Clara

Santa Clara startup ecosystem map

156 startups based in Santa Clara that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $9.8B; AI is the biggest sector, with 53 companies.

156startups on the map
9sectors
$9.8Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

53

+29 more

IT Services

31

+7 more

Cybersecurity

16

Big Data & Analytics

15

Software

12

Fintech

9

Cloud

8

Healthtech

6

Hardware & Electronics

6

Segment by segment

AI

53 startups · $5.2B raised

  1. OkloAbout Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.United States$1.4B
  2. Nexthop AINexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, VUnited States$500M
  3. DataStaxDataStax, Inc.United States$305M
  4. d-Matrixd-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.United States$275M
  5. RivosRivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.United States$250M
  6. Celestial AICelestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers andUnited States$250M
  7. EliyanEliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.United States$195M
  8. SoundHoundSoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.United States$179M

IT Services

31 startups · $1.3B raised

  1. ColovoreColovore is a provider of high-density collocation and data center solutions that manage critical infrastructure.United States$933M
  2. HackerRankHackerRank is a technology hiring platform that helps companies assess developer skills objectively.United States$50M
  3. LeanDataLeanData is a Revenue Operations platform that specializes in AI-powered Go-to-Market orchestration.United States$43M
  4. DateraDatera is a global leader in autonomous data services software, offering a fully software-defined storage platform for block and object data.United States$40M
  5. Baya SystemsBaya Systems is a semiconductor IP and software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2023.United States$36M
  6. VeloCloudVeloCloud is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN (Software-Defined WidUnited States$35M
  7. Ankeena NetworksOld name - NokeenaUnited States$32M
  8. PureWave NetworksPureWave develops compact outdoor fourth generation wireless base stations.United States$17M

Cybersecurity

16 startups · $1.1B raised

  1. DruvaDruva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.United States$328M
  2. Versa NetworksVersa Networks, founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.United States$177M
  3. FortanixFortanix is a leader in data-first security and the largest provider of Confidential Computing, founded in 2016 and based in SantaUnited States$121M
  4. Kenna SecurityKenna is a SaaS risk and vulnerability intelligence platform that accurately measures risk and prioritizes remediation efforts.United States$88M
  5. OrdrOrdr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.United States$84M
  6. Skyhigh NetworksManage shadow IT and securely enable sanctioned IT with unparalleled cloud visibility, threat detection, and policy enforcement.United States$73M
  7. CCyphortCyphort offers a threat protection platform that detects and fights targeted and advanced threats, corporate espionage and IP theft.United States$54M
  8. Arista NDRArista NDR is a provider of NDR solution that's capable of detecting & visualizing behavioral, mal-intent & compliance incidents.United States$36M

Big Data & Analytics

15 startups · $611M raised

  1. DremioThe Easy and Open Data Lakehouse: Self-service analytics with data warehouse functionality and data lake flexibility across all ofUnited States$215M
  2. Pluribus NetworksPluribus Networks is a leader in open networking and next generation software defined networking (SDN)United States$116M
  3. PortworxPortworx is a cloud-native storage and data management company offering the industry’s first storage solution purpose-built for containers.United States$56M
  4. percipient.aipercipient.ai is a Silicon Valley-based advanced analytics firm founded in 2017 by Balan Ayyar.United States$50M
  5. QuboleQubole is a simple and secure data lake platform for machine learning, streaming, and ad-hoc analytics.United States$48M
  6. DatometryDatometry was a technology company founded in 2013 by Mike Waas, specializing in database system virtualization and cloud-native dUnited States$28M
  7. SnapRouteSnaproute is delivering architectural innovation and paradigm breaking economics with a cloud native network operating system.United States$25M
  8. SundeckSundeck is a private data infrastructure and analytics company founded in 2022.United States$20M

Software

12 startups · $500M raised

  1. HHortonworksHortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop.United States$248M
  2. PentahoPentaho is a big data integration and analytics platformUnited States$72M
  3. WSO2WSO2 enables organizations to create awesome digital experiences quickly, easily, and securelyUnited States$41M
  4. NNor1Nor1 provides data-driven upsell technology solutions that provide customer insights for the travel industry.United States$29M
  5. GigamonGigamon provides intelligent traffic visibility solutions for enterprises, data centers and service providers worldwide.United States$23M
  6. ATAsempra TechnologiesAsempra Technologies is a software company that offers recovery management solutions for windows applications and data.United States$20M
  7. MimosaMimosa Networks is the leader in next-generation, Hybrid Fiber-Wireless fixed access broadband solutions.United States$20M
  8. VerixVerix is a SaaS provider of a Commercial Optimization Platform, an AI- based platform dedicated for Life SciencesUnited States$13M

Fintech

9 startups · $459M raised

  1. AppZenAppZen is a leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software, providing an AI-powered platform designed for modern finance teams.United States$281M
  2. PayNearMePayNearMe provides a web and mobile-based cash payments platform designed to facilitate online purchases and bill payments.United States$121M
  3. Ondot SystemsOndot enables card issuers to offer in-the-moment convenience with control and transparency to their physical and virtual cards.United States$18M
  4. Clara AnalyticsCLARA Analytics is an insurance technology company based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2016 by Jayant Lakshmikanthan.United States$12M
  5. CitconCITCON is a global mobile wallet payment provider and fintech platform that facilitates cross-border commerce by connecting busineUnited States$9.8M
  6. martini.aimartini.ai is an AI-driven financial technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in credit risk analysis andUnited States$6.0M
  7. Emergent PaymentsEmergent Payments, founded in 2007 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a financial technology company that specializes in innUnited States$5.0M
  8. SwirepaySwirepay is a global payments orchestration and reconciliation platform founded in 2019.United States$3.4M

Cloud

8 startups · $178M raised

  1. AviatrixAviatrix is a cloud network security expert based in Santa Clara, California.United States$50M
  2. EveractiveEveractive is a deep-tech company specializing in batteryless, self-powered Industrial IoT sensors and systems.United States$41M
  3. RedLockPalo Alto Networks Prisma SASE is the industry’s most complete single-vendor SASE solution, helping organizations automate costly United States$20M
  4. Acalvio TechnologiesAcalvio Technologies is a cybersecurity company based in Silicon Valley, specializing in AI-powered cyber deception.United States$17M
  5. AmberfloAmberflo is a cloud metering and usage-based pricing platform that offers real-time usage metering, invoicing, and billing.United States$15M
  6. NirmataNirmata is an enterprise technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in cloud-native security policy automationUnited States$14M
  7. 3nets3nets is a private company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2021.United States$11M
  8. CorigineCorigine is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2015, based in Santa Clara, California.United States$10M

Healthtech

6 startups · $425M raised

  1. MuselyMusely develops an online platform intended to provide medical skincare treatments through technology.United States$360M
  2. Advanced NanoTherapiesAdvanced NanoTherapies is a clinical-stage medical device startup based in Los Gatos, California.United States$31M
  3. Invicta MedicalInvicta Medical is a clinical-stage medical technology company founded in 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California.United States$21M
  4. HeartBeamHeartBeam is a cardiac technology company that has created the first and only 3D-vector electrocardiogram (VECG) platform.United States$10M
  5. Autonomous HealthcareAutonomous Healthcare is a medical technology company pioneering the use of automation in clinical care workflowsUnited States$3.0M
  6. Ally Home CareAlly Home Care is a non-medical home care agency that provides individualized in-home care services.United States$200K

Hardware & Electronics

6 startups · $88M raised

  1. Pelican ImagingPelican Imaging Corporation was a technology company founded in 2008 and based in Santa Clara, California.United States$37M
  2. CaavoCaavo is a technology development company that offers in-home entertainment products and services.United States$18M
  3. HiQ SolarHiQ Solar is a California-based company located in Santa Clara, specializing in solar power and renewable energy.United States$11M
  4. SyntricitySyntricity develops enterprise yield management software solutions for semiconductor companies, test vendors, and wafer foundries.United States$9.1M
  5. Marseille NetworksMarseille Networks offers technologies for video processing, compression and networking, and semiconductor development.United States$7.0M
  6. Green Throttle GamesGreen Throttle Games develops quality, innovative games and hardware for mobile devices.United States$6.0M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Santa Clara 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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