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AI startups in Bay Area
1,959 AI startups in Bay Area have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $375B between them.
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OpenAIOpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.
Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$230Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
DatabricksDatabricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$34Blast round Feb 2026 - 3
WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$27Blast round Oct 2026 - 4
Thinking Machines LabThinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.Thinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$9.0Blast round Nov 2026 - 5
SnowflakeSnowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.
Founded 2012San Mateo, United States$4.6Blast round Sept 2026 - 6
CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$4.3Blast round Apr 2026 - 7
BasetenBaseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.Baseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round Oct 2026 - 8
OpenAI Deployment CompanyOpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.OpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$4.0Blast round May 2026 - 9
AnysphereAnysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$3.3Blast round Nov 2025 - 10
GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$3.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 11
CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 12
Cerebras SystemsCerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.
Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$3.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 13
HarveyHarvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.Harvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$2.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 14
CruiseFounded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Jun 2024 - 15
Fireworks AIFireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.
Founded 2022San Mateo, United States$1.7Blast round Oct 2026 - 16
UpstartUpstart connects millions of consumers to 100+ banks and credit unions who leverage Upstart's artificial intelligence models and cloud applications to deliver sUpstart connects millions of consumers to 100+ banks and credit unions who leverage Upstart's artificial intelligence models and cloud applications to deliver s
Founded -San Mateo, United States$1.6Blast round Apr 2026 - 17
VerkadaVerkada Inc.Verkada Inc.
Founded 2016San Mateo, United States$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 18
PoolsidePoolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.5Blast round Oct 2024 - 19
SierraSierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.Sierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.5Blast round May 2026 - 20
KoBold MetalsKoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company based in Berkeley, California.KoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company based in Berkeley, California.
Founded 2018Berkeley, United States$1.5Blast round Nov 2025 - 21
MotiveMotive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026 - 22
OkloAbout Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.
Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026 - 23
Falfal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 24
NuroNuro, Inc.Nuro, Inc.
Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$1.4Blast round May 2026 - 25
MirendilMirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 26
PerplexityPerplexity AI, Inc.Perplexity AI, Inc.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 27
VerilyLearn how Verily's AI-native data platform unifies complex health data with robust governance, accelerating research and care to deliver real-world impact for pLearn how Verily's AI-native data platform unifies complex health data with robust governance, accelerating research and care to deliver real-world impact for p
Founded -South San Francisco, United States$1.3Blast round Mar 2026 - 28
Inflection AIInflection AI, Inc.Inflection AI, Inc.
Founded 2022Palo Alto, United States$1.3Blast round Jun 2023 - 29
GrammarlyGrammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round May 2025 - 30
MercorMercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Nov 2026 - 31
Angle HealthAngle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.Angle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 32
Flapping AirplanesFlapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.Flapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round Oct 2026 - 33
Retro BiosciencesRetro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.
Founded 2021Redwood City, United States$1.2Blast round May 2026 - 34
Together AITogether AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$1.1Blast round Jul 2026 - 35
River AIRiver AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.River AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.
Founded -Palo Alto, United States$1.1Blast round Aug 2026 - 36
SambaNova SystemsSambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.
Founded 2017Palo Alto, United States$1.0Blast round Jul 2026 - 37
Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company founded in 2023 and publicly launched in April 2024.Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company founded in 2023 and publicly launched in April 2024.
Founded 2023South San Francisco, United States$1.0Blast round Apr 2024 - 38
EtchedEtched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.
Founded 2022San Jose, United States$1.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 39
TypeSafe AITypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.TypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.
Founded -Milpitas, United States$910Mlast round Oct 2026 - 40
ReplitReplit provides a cloud-based development platform that enables users to write, run, and deploy applications in browsers.Replit provides a cloud-based development platform that enables users to write, run, and deploy applications in browsers.
Founded -Foster City, United States$905Mlast round May 2026 - 41
Ayar LabsAyar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.
Founded 2015San Jose, United States$904Mlast round Oct 2026 - 42
Luma AILuma AI is a generative AI startup that enables users to transform text descriptions into corresponding 3D models.Luma AI is a generative AI startup that enables users to transform text descriptions into corresponding 3D models.
Founded 2021Redwood City, United States$900Mlast round Nov 2025 - 43
Mind RoboticsMind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.
Founded 2024Palo Alto, United States$900Mlast round May 2026 - 44
Pony.aiLeading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.
Founded -Fremont, United States$875Mlast round Nov 2025 - 45
Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026 - 46
LumilensLumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.
Founded 2024San Jose, United States$709Mlast round Aug 2026 - 47
QuinceQuince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$700Mlast round Mar 2026 - 48
Applied IntuitionApplied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.
Founded 2017Sunnyvale, United States$640Mlast round Oct 2026 - 49
SimileSimile is the simulation company, built for leading enterprises.Simile is the simulation company, built for leading enterprises.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$600Mlast round Oct 2026 - 50
ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$591Mlast round Sept 2026
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