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AI startups founded in 2018
606 AI startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $48B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1CoreWeaveFounded 2018United States$15Blast round Sept 2026
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Crusoe Energy SystemsCrusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.
Founded 2018Arvada, United States$12Blast round May 2025 - 3
CrusoeCrusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$9.9Blast round Sept 2026 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
Antora EnergyAntora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission heaAntora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$565Mlast round Jul 2025 - 7
ExeinExein is a global leader in embedded IoT cybersecurity, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, with additional offices in the US, Germany, and Taiwan.Exein is a global leader in embedded IoT cybersecurity, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, with additional offices in the US, Germany, and Taiwan.
Founded 2018Rome, Italy$471Mlast round Sept 2026 - 8
ParloaParloa is a Berlin-based enterprise software company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence solutions for customer service.Parloa is a Berlin-based enterprise software company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence solutions for customer service.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$470Mlast round May 2026 - 9
Strive HealthStrive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care.Strive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care.
Founded 2018Denver, United States$440Mlast round Sept 2025 - 10
OwnerOWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.
Founded 2018Emmen, United States$360Mlast round Aug 2026 - 11
ASIAir Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense.Air Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense.
Founded 2018Boston, United States$325Mlast round Oct 2026 - 12
AbridgeAbridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients.Abridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients.
Founded 2018United States$313Mlast round Jun 2026 - 13
KreditBeeKreditBee is a leading digital lending platform in India, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru.KreditBee is a leading digital lending platform in India, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru.
Founded 2018Bengaluru, India$289Mlast round Apr 2026 - 14
EnflameEnflame, officially known as Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese AI semiconductor company based in Shanghai.Enflame, officially known as Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese AI semiconductor company based in Shanghai.
Founded 2018China$274Mlast round Sept 2023 - 15
MaintainXMaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$254Mlast round Jul 2025 - 16
HightouchHightouch is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an Agentic Marketing Platform and is recognized as a leading Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP).Hightouch is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an Agentic Marketing Platform and is recognized as a leading Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP).
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Apr 2026 - 17
Abnormal AIAbnormal AI, founded in 2018 by Evan Reiser and Sanjay Jeyakumar, is a leading AI-native cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California.Abnormal AI, founded in 2018 by Evan Reiser and Sanjay Jeyakumar, is a leading AI-native cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2018Las Vegas, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2024 - 18
RidgelineRidgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry.Ridgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry.
Founded 2018Incline Village, United States$250Mlast round Sept 2026 - 19
SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$235Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
LabelboxLabelbox is a data-centric AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.Labelbox is a data-centric AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$224Mlast round Oct 2026 - 21
Frore SystemsFrore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$223Mlast round Mar 2026 - 22
AltanaAltana is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.Altana is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018New York, United States$200Mlast round Jul 2024 - 23
FaceHeartFaceHeart is a Taiwanese health technology company founded in 2018, focusing on AI-powered, contactless vital signs monitoring.FaceHeart is a Taiwanese health technology company founded in 2018, focusing on AI-powered, contactless vital signs monitoring.
Founded 2018Taiwan$200Mlast round Aug 2022 - 24
VoskerVosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions.Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions.
Founded 2018Victoriaville, Canada$200Mlast round Feb 2026 - 25
Element451Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.
Founded 2018Raleigh, United States$176Mlast round Dec 2024 - 26
HigharcHigharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.
Founded 2018Durham, United States$169Mlast round Jun 2026 - 27
XelixXelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software.Xelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$160Mlast round Jul 2025 - 28
ArchipelagoArchipelago is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018.Archipelago is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$159Mlast round Apr 2021 - 29
Untether AIUntether AI develops AI chips to enable new frontiers in AI applications.Untether AI develops AI chips to enable new frontiers in AI applications.
Founded 2018Toronto, Canada$158Mlast round Jul 2021 - 30
DeliverectDeliverect integrates online orders from food delivery channels into restaurants’ POS to improve their operational flow.Deliverect integrates online orders from food delivery channels into restaurants’ POS to improve their operational flow.
Founded 2018Ghent, Belgium$153Mlast round Jan 2022 - 31
Moffett AIMoffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.
Founded 2018Los Altos, China$150Mlast round Nov 2026 - 32
Terray TherapeuticsTerray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that propels drug discovery into the information age.Terray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that propels drug discovery into the information age.
Founded 2018Monrovia, United States$145Mlast round Apr 2025 - 33
Harrison.aiHarrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.
Founded 2018Haymarket, Australia$141Mlast round Feb 2025 - 34
TinesTines is a no-code security automation and intelligent workflow platform founded in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.Tines is a no-code security automation and intelligent workflow platform founded in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.
Founded 2018Dublin, Ireland$140Mlast round Feb 2025 - 35
Harbinger HealthHarbinger Health is a biotechnology company that develops a two-tier testing model for the detection of early cancer with a blood test.Harbinger Health is a biotechnology company that develops a two-tier testing model for the detection of early cancer with a blood test.
Founded 2018Cambridge, United States$140Mlast round Sept 2023 - 36
HomewardHomeward is a real estate finance and homebuying company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Tim Heyl.Homeward is a real estate finance and homebuying company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Tim Heyl.
Founded 2018Austin, United States$136Mlast round Oct 2026 - 37
AntithesisAntithesis is an autonomous software testing company based in Vienna, Virginia.Antithesis is an autonomous software testing company based in Vienna, Virginia.
Founded 2018Vienna, United States$135Mlast round Dec 2025 - 38
BuildOPsBuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.BuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.
Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$133Mlast round Mar 2025 - 39
SwiftlySwiftly is a retail technology platform that leverages AI to support wholesalers, retailers, and brands in enhancing their operations and driving growth.Swiftly is a retail technology platform that leverages AI to support wholesalers, retailers, and brands in enhancing their operations and driving growth.
Founded 2018Millbrae, United States$128Mlast round May 2025 - 40
Neural ConceptNeural Concept is a Swiss artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-driven engineering solutions.Neural Concept is a Swiss artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-driven engineering solutions.
Founded 2018Lausanne, Switzerland$127Mlast round Dec 2025 - 41
GalileoGalileo Virtual Care is a team-based medical practice focused on enhancing the quality and affordability of healthcare.Galileo Virtual Care is a team-based medical practice focused on enhancing the quality and affordability of healthcare.
Founded 2018PRINCE, United States$122Mlast round Oct 2024 - 42
Rad AIRad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr.Rad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$122Mlast round May 2025 - 43ForwardFORWARD - the B2B network for regional transport logistics.
FORWARD - the B2B network for regional transport logistics.
Founded 2018United States$117Mlast round Apr 2026 - 44
ZinierZinier is a privately held company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in AI-native field service management (FSM) software.Zinier is a privately held company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in AI-native field service management (FSM) software.
Founded 2018San Mateo, United States$112Mlast round Jan 2020 - 45
ContentstackContentstack is an enterprise-grade headless content management system (CMS) and composable digital experience platform (DXP), recently rebranded as the AgenticContentstack is an enterprise-grade headless content management system (CMS) and composable digital experience platform (DXP), recently rebranded as the Agentic
Founded 2018Austin, United States$112Mlast round Nov 2022 - 46
TITANProfessional wealth management from your phone.Professional wealth management from your phone.
Founded 2018San Diego, Cayman Islands$111Mlast round Jun 2026 - 47PreparedFounded 2018United States$107Mlast round Jun 2025
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GenesisAIGenesisAI is an Artificial Intelligence marketplace that allows companies to buy or sell AI products and services at scale.GenesisAI is an Artificial Intelligence marketplace that allows companies to buy or sell AI products and services at scale.
Founded 2018Miami, United States$106Mlast round Jul 2025 - 49
Luminous ComputingLuminous Computing is a high-performance technology company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California.Luminous Computing is a high-performance technology company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California.
Founded 2018Mountain View, United States$105Mlast round Mar 2022 - 50
FundGuardFundGuard is a private, AI-powered, cloud-native SaaS company founded in 2018.FundGuard is a private, AI-powered, cloud-native SaaS company founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Dedham, United States$104Mlast round Mar 2024
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