Ecosystem map · Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale startup ecosystem map

138 startups based in Sunnyvale that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $8.6B; AI is the biggest sector, with 35 companies.

138startups on the map
12sectors
$8.6Braised between them
AImost funded sector

AI

35

+11 more

IT Services

25

+1 more

Software

13

Biotech

11

Cybersecurity

10

Big Data & Analytics

8

Cloud

8

Semiconductors

7

Telecoms

6

Internet

5

Healthtech

5

Medical Devices

5

Segment by segment

AI

35 startups · $4.9B raised

  1. Cerebras SystemsCerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.United States$3.0B
  2. Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence andUnited States$640M
  3. CylakeCylake is a cybersecurity startup founded in March 2026, focusing on AI-native, data-driven cybersecurity platforms.United States$290M
  4. LyricLyric is an AI-powered supply chain platform based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2021 or 2022.United States$204M
  5. InnovusionInnovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.United States$148M
  6. CrestaCresta Intelligence, Inc., known as Cresta, is an enterprise AI platform based in Palo Alto, California.United States$125M
  7. Reka AIReka AI is a global AI research and product company based in Sunnyvale, California, with origins in Singapore.United States$110M
  8. StraikerStraiker is an AI security company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2024.United States$85M

IT Services

25 startups · $280M raised

  1. XambalaXambala is an electronic liquidity provider to capital markets, enabling rapid price discovery.United States$66M
  2. AgilOneAgilOne was a customer data platform (CDP) and predictive marketing analytics company that focused on helping enterprise B2C brandUnited States$41M
  3. CotendoCotendo is a content delivery network and site acceleration services provider developing software focused on CDN technologies.United States$36M
  4. KasennaKasenna, Inc., an IPTV company, provides video-on-demand content and MPEG-4-ready IPTV applications for triple-play services over United States$26M
  5. Real IntentReal Intent is a leading provider of intent-driven static sign-off Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software tools.United States$25M
  6. NexsanNexsan provides energy efficient disk-based storage systems designed for storing and archiving information.United States$25M
  7. Discern SecurityDiscern Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2023 and based in Sunnyvale, California.United States$13M
  8. BalluunBalluun is the leading provider of SaaS platform tech enabling event organizers to launch a digital experience that enables their United States$8.7M

Software

13 startups · $136M raised

  1. PlayVoxPlayvox, the leading provider of workforce engagement management solutions for the digital-first and CRM-centric contact centerUnited States$34M
  2. CashEdgeCashEdge provides Intelligent money movement services enabling financial institutions to enhance customer profitability.United States$30M
  3. PepperdataPepperdata provides real-time, automated cost optimization for Amazon EMR & EKS with no manual tuning and no application changesUnited States$20M
  4. CCiiNOWCiiNOW provides cloud gaming technology enabling service providers and game developers to deliver an optimized video gaming experience.United States$13M
  5. ConnectifierConnectifier helps recruiters discover, qualify, and connect with exceptional job candidates at roughly twice the rate of other solutions.United States$12M
  6. HHeightenHeighten is a software as a service company that provides a platform for salespersons to operate faster.United States$7.4M
  7. UnicaUnica offers enterprise marketing management and cloud-based marketing solutions to companies and different industries.United States$6.8M
  8. OpenbucksOpenbucks, a gift card payment network, is an alternative to credit cards for online payment.United States$6.4M

Biotech

11 startups · $512M raised

  1. Silk Road MedicalSilk Road Medical specializes in providing medical devices and solutions for the treatment of vascular diseases.United States$220M
  2. VytronUSVytronUS manufactures and markets cardiac medical devices.United States$115M
  3. Simplify MedicalWe are excited to announce that Simplify Medical has joined NuVasive, the largest spine focused company in the world.United States$44M
  4. Rubedo Life SciencesRubedo Life Sciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Sunnyvale, California, with a European presence in Milan, Italy.United States$40M
  5. BridGene BiosciencesBridGene Biosciences is a biotechnology company using cutting-edge chemoproteomic technology to discover and develop small molecules.United States$28M
  6. BBaseHealthBaseHealth is a next-generation health care analytics company for top health systems and Medicare Advantage plans focused on applyUnited States$18M
  7. CellMax LifeCellMax Life is a biotechnology company that is focused on developments in early cancer detection and prevention.United States$14M
  8. InsilixaInSilixa is a private biotechnology and diagnostics company located in Sunnyvale, California.United States$13M

Cybersecurity

10 startups · $951M raised

  1. IllumioIllumio is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in breach containment and Zero Trust segmentation.United States$558M
  2. SafeBreachSafeBreach is a cybersecurity company founded in 2014, known for pioneering the Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) category.United States$88M
  3. ProofpointWe provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, United States$79M
  4. JumioJumio is an AI platform that enables users to establish their identity remotely to protect against fraud and other financial crime.United States$52M
  5. StairwellStairwell is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and based in Sunnyvale, California.United States$45M
  6. RapidFortRAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software AUnited States$42M
  7. DDecruDecru was a storage security company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2001.United States$40M
  8. BlueFlag SecurityBlueFlag Security is an identity-based developer security company founded in 2022 and based in Sunnyvale, California.United States$24M

Big Data & Analytics

8 startups · $570M raised

  1. ClariClari is a revenue operations company that provides end-to-end sales analytics and a forecasting platform.United States$346M
  2. DatriumDatrium is a unified hybrid cloud computing and data management company.United States$55M
  3. DDroboDrobo is a computer data storage company that produces external storage devices for computers for businesses and individuals.United States$47M
  4. DataPelagoDataPelago is a software development company that offer big data analytics solutions.United States$47M
  5. OnehouseOnehouse is a cloud-native technology company founded in 2021 by Vinoth Chandar, the creator of Apache Hudi.United States$35M
  6. UpsolverUpsolver lets you build continuous pipelines for your cloud data lake using SQL and pipeline automation.United States$25M
  7. MACHBASEMACHBASE is a private software company founded in 2013, specializing in high-performance time series database technology.United States$8.3M
  8. FlyDataFlyData automatically loads your data to Amazon Redshift continuously and securely in a matter of minutes.United States$7.1M

Cloud

8 startups · $553M raised

  1. BIG FiberBIG Fiber, based in Sunnyvale, California, is a metropolitan dark fiber infrastructure company that specializes in providing high-United States$250M
  2. YugaByteYugabyte is a software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016 by former engineers from Facebook and Oracle.United States$212M
  3. CloudbrinkCloudbrink is a Silicon Valley-based enterprise technology company founded in 2019, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.United States$25M
  4. NormalyzeNormalyze is a data-first cloud security platform.United States$22M
  5. AkuityAkuity is an enterprise software delivery platform that specializes in GitOps capabilities for Kubernetes.United States$20M
  6. env0env0 is the first self-service cloud management platform for infrastructure as code (IaC) architectureUnited States$18M
  7. ChkkChkk is an Agentic Operational Safety Platform that serves as an AI-powered Upgrade Copilot for engineering teams.United States$5.2M
  8. Back4appBack4app is a software company founded in August 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California.United States$100K

Semiconductors

7 startups · $140M raised

  1. Mellanox TechnologiesMellanox Technologies Ltd.United States$56M
  2. EridanEridan is building the world's most efficient radios for 4G, 5G, and beyond.United States$37M
  3. Summit MicroelectronicsSummit Microelectronics is the leader in flexible, highly integrated power management solutions combining precision power regulatiUnited States$17M
  4. DDuneNetworksDune Networks is a fabless semiconductor company supplying networking devices for data centers and Ethernet switching platforms.United States$14M
  5. SynerchipThe Digital Transition Televisions today are transitioning to become an all digital device.United States$11M
  6. NumemNumem is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016.United States$5.9M
  7. AviacommAviacomm is building a product portfolio of high performance RF CMOS transceivers based on leading-edge design techniques and propUnited States$500K

Telecoms

6 startups · $176M raised

  1. Chelsio CommunicationsChelsio Communications is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 1997.United States$79M
  2. GainspeedGainspeed is redefining how cable networks are built.United States$48M
  3. NetDevicesNetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul.United States$25M
  4. Venturi WirelessVenturi Wireless is the trusted leader in providing enabling platforms to service providers worldwide.United States$11M
  5. ANANDA NetworksANDA Networks develops and manufactures innovative carrier-class Ethernet equipment solutions.United States$11M
  6. FutureDialFutureDial is a leader in automation and intelligent software solutions for the mobile device reverse logistics supply chain.United States$1.3M

Internet

5 startups · $132M raised

  1. CongaConga is building solutions to foster more intelligent and socially relevant Web experiences.United States$117M
  2. TalkrayWe are a rapidly growing company that is building the next generation of communication software.United States$7.4M
  3. Efficient FrontierEfficient Frontier, an online performance and social media marketing platform, manages social media campaigns for advertisers and agencies.United States$6.0M
  4. AAppedoAppedo is a software company specializing in application performance monitoring and real-time analytics for both consumer and enteUnited States$1.0M
  5. Mimvi SEOMimvi SEO is your online business growth partner.United States$425K

Healthtech

5 startups · $122M raised

  1. ScanaduScanadu is a stage mobile medical device company.United States$51M
  2. HealthTapHealthTap is a medical group and technology company that provides telehealth virtual healthcare through web and mobile applications.United States$38M
  3. MaxQ MedicalMaxQ Medical is developing a next-generation ultrasound system that combines advanced electronics, signal processing, and system-lUnited States$32M
  4. NimbleHeartNimbleHeart, Inc.United States$1.1M
  5. ExeedFit Inc.Holding Corporation for Health Related BusinessUnited States$120K

Medical Devices

5 startups · $133M raised

  1. Spinal KineticsSpinal Kinetics partners with spine surgeons to develop motion preservation systems for the treatment of degenerative spine diseases.United States$49M
  2. NanostimNanostim is an early-stage medical device company working to prevent complications related to pacemakers.United States$38M
  3. BioImageneBioImagene offers tissue-based integrated hardware and software solutions for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery applications.United States$26M
  4. SanmaiSanmai is a neurotechnology and medical device company dedicated to advancing brain health treatments through non-invasive methods.United States$12M
  5. IntraOp MedicalIntraOp® is the leader in Electron TherapyUnited States$7.2M

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