# Top 50 AI Startups in Bay Area by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded AI startups in Bay Area, ranked by total funding raised: $375B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-bay-area (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**OpenAI** OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openai) OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company based in San Francisco. *Founded* 2011 San Francisco, United States **$230B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**Databricks** Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/databricks) Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$34B** last round Feb 2026
- 3 [**Waymo** Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waymo) Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$27B** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**Thinking Machines Lab** Thinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinking-machines-lab) Thinking Machines Lab is an American artificial intelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$9.0B** last round Nov 2026
- 5 [**Snowflake** Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snowflake) Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud. *Founded* 2012 San Mateo, United States **$4.6B** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**Cursor** Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cursor) Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$4.3B** last round Apr 2026
- 7 [**Baseten** Baseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/baseten) Baseten is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI inference infrastructure. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$4.0B** last round Oct 2026
- 8 [**OpenAI Deployment Company** OpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openai-deployment-company) OpenAI Deployment Company provides artificial intelligence software services. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$4.0B** last round May 2026
- 9 [**Anysphere** Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anysphere) Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$3.3B** last round Nov 2025
- 10 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$3.2B** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**Cognition** Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition) Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Cerebras Systems** Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerebras-systems) Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI. *Founded* 2016 Sunnyvale, United States **$3.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**Harvey** Harvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harvey) Harvey is a domain-specific artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$2.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**Cruise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cruise) *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$2.0B** last round Jun 2024
- 15 [**Fireworks AI** Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fireworks-ai) Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models. *Founded* 2022 San Mateo, United States **$1.7B** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**Upstart** Upstart connects millions of consumers to 100+ banks and credit unions who leverage Upstart's artificial intelligence models and cloud applications to deliver s](https://millionrounds.com/company/upstart) Upstart 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 **$1.6B** last round Apr 2026
- 17 [**Verkada** Verkada Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verkada) Verkada Inc. *Founded* 2016 San Mateo, United States **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 18 [**Poolside** Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poolside) Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.5B** last round Oct 2024
- 19 [**Sierra** Sierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sierra) Sierra is an American enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.5B** last round May 2026
- 20 [**KoBold Metals** KoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company based in Berkeley, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kobold-metals) KoBold Metals is a scientific mineral exploration and development company based in Berkeley, California. *Founded* 2018 Berkeley, United States **$1.5B** last round Nov 2025
- 21 [**Motive** Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motive) Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$1.4B** last round Sept 2026
- 22 [**Oklo** About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oklo) About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. *Founded* 2013 Santa Clara, United States **$1.4B** last round Sept 2026
- 23 [**Fal** fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fal) fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 24 [**Nuro** Nuro, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuro) Nuro, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Mountain View, United States **$1.4B** last round May 2026
- 25 [**Mirendil** Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirendil) Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 26 [**Perplexity** Perplexity AI, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perplexity) Perplexity AI, Inc. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026
- 27 [**Verily** Learn 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/verily) Learn 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 **$1.3B** last round Mar 2026
- 28 [**Inflection AI** Inflection AI, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inflection-ai) Inflection AI, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Palo Alto, United States **$1.3B** last round Jun 2023
- 29 [**Grammarly** Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grammarly) Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$1.2B** last round May 2025
- 30 [**Mercor** Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mercor) Mercor is an AI data company founded in January 2023, specializing in connecting domain experts with AI labs and enterprises. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.2B** last round Nov 2026
- 31 [**Angle Health** Angle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/angle-health) Angle Health is a modern health insurance platform founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, CA. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$1.2B** last round Sept 2026
- 32 [**Flapping Airplanes** Flapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flapping-airplanes) Flapping Airplanes is an AI research lab dedicated to developing data-efficient training methods for artificial intelligence. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$1.2B** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**Retro Biosciences** Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/retro-biosciences) Retro Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in May 2021. *Founded* 2021 Redwood City, United States **$1.2B** last round May 2026
- 34 [**Together AI** Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/together-ai) Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$1.1B** last round Jul 2026
- 35 [**River AI** River AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape.](https://millionrounds.com/company/river-ai) River AI is a personalized AI startup focused on creating AI systems that users can own and shape. *Founded* - Palo Alto, United States **$1.1B** last round Aug 2026
- 36 [**SambaNova Systems** SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sambanova-systems) SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud. *Founded* 2017 Palo Alto, United States **$1.0B** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**Xaira Therapeutics** Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company founded in 2023 and publicly launched in April 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xaira-therapeutics) Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company founded in 2023 and publicly launched in April 2024. *Founded* 2023 South San Francisco, United States **$1.0B** last round Apr 2024
- 38 [**Etched** Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched) Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 39 [**TypeSafe AI** TypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/typesafe-ai) 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 **$910M** last round Oct 2026
- 40 [**Replit** Replit provides a cloud-based development platform that enables users to write, run, and deploy applications in browsers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/replit) Replit provides a cloud-based development platform that enables users to write, run, and deploy applications in browsers. *Founded* - Foster City, United States **$905M** last round May 2026
- 41 [**Ayar Labs** Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayar-labs) Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$904M** last round Oct 2026
- 42 [**Luma AI** Luma AI is a generative AI startup that enables users to transform text descriptions into corresponding 3D models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luma-ai) Luma AI is a generative AI startup that enables users to transform text descriptions into corresponding 3D models. *Founded* 2021 Redwood City, United States **$900M** last round Nov 2025
- 43 [**Mind Robotics** Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mind-robotics) Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations. *Founded* 2024 Palo Alto, United States **$900M** last round May 2026
- 44 [**Pony.ai** Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pony-ai) Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc. *Founded* - Fremont, United States **$875M** last round Nov 2025
- 45 [**Bedrock Robotics** Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bedrock-robotics) Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$870M** last round Oct 2026
- 46 [**Lumilens** Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumilens) Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions. *Founded* 2024 San Jose, United States **$709M** last round Aug 2026
- 47 [**Quince** Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quince) Quince is an online luxury essentials brand based in San Francisco. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$700M** last round Mar 2026
- 48 [**Applied Intuition** Applied Intuition is a software company based in Silicon Valley, focused on developing physical AI to enhance the intelligence and safety of moving machines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-intuition) 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* 2017 Sunnyvale, United States **$640M** last round Oct 2026
- 49 [**Simile** Simile is the simulation company, built for leading enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simile) Simile is the simulation company, built for leading enterprises. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$600M** last round Oct 2026
- 50 [**Armada** Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/armada) Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$591M** last round Sept 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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