# Top 50 AI Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded AI startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $48B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/ai-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**CoreWeave**](https://millionrounds.com/company/coreweave) *Founded* 2018 United States **$15B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Crusoe Energy Systems** Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crusoe-energy-systems) Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas. *Founded* 2018 Arvada, United States **$12B** last round May 2025
- 3 [**Crusoe** Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crusoe) Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources. *Founded* 2018 Denver, United States **$9.9B** last round Sept 2026
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**Antora Energy** Antora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea](https://millionrounds.com/company/antora-energy) Antora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$565M** last round Jul 2025
- 7 [**Exein** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exein) 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* 2018 Rome, Italy **$471M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Parloa** Parloa is a Berlin-based enterprise software company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence solutions for customer service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/parloa) Parloa is a Berlin-based enterprise software company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence solutions for customer service. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$470M** last round May 2026
- 9 [**Strive Health** Strive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strive-health) Strive Health is a healthcare technology company based in Denver, Colorado, focused on value-based kidney care. *Founded* 2018 Denver, United States **$440M** last round Sept 2025
- 10 [**Owner** OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/owner) OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management. *Founded* 2018 Emmen, United States **$360M** last round Aug 2026
- 11 [**ASI** Air Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense.](https://millionrounds.com/company/asi) Air Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial aviation, logistics, and defense. *Founded* 2018 Boston, United States **$325M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**Abridge** Abridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abridge) Abridge is a medical conversation AI startup that structures and summarizes medical conversations for doctors and patients. *Founded* 2018 United States **$313M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**KreditBee** KreditBee is a leading digital lending platform in India, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kreditbee) KreditBee is a leading digital lending platform in India, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bengaluru. *Founded* 2018 Bengaluru, India **$289M** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**Enflame** Enflame, officially known as Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese AI semiconductor company based in Shanghai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enflame) Enflame, officially known as Shanghai Enflame Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese AI semiconductor company based in Shanghai. *Founded* 2018 China **$274M** last round Sept 2023
- 15 [**MaintainX** MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maintainx) MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$254M** last round Jul 2025
- 16 [**Hightouch** 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).](https://millionrounds.com/company/hightouch) 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* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$250M** last round Apr 2026
- 17 [**Abnormal AI** Abnormal AI, founded in 2018 by Evan Reiser and Sanjay Jeyakumar, is a leading AI-native cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abnormal-ai) Abnormal AI, founded in 2018 by Evan Reiser and Sanjay Jeyakumar, is a leading AI-native cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2018 Las Vegas, United States **$250M** last round Aug 2024
- 18 [**Ridgeline** Ridgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ridgeline) Ridgeline is a computer software company that specializes in software development to deliver for the investment management industry. *Founded* 2018 Incline Village, United States **$250M** last round Sept 2026
- 19 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$235M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**Labelbox** Labelbox is a data-centric AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/labelbox) Labelbox is a data-centric AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$224M** last round Oct 2026
- 21 [**Frore Systems** Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frore-systems) 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* 2018 San Jose, United States **$223M** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**Altana** Altana is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altana) Altana is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$200M** last round Jul 2024
- 23 [**FaceHeart** FaceHeart is a Taiwanese health technology company founded in 2018, focusing on AI-powered, contactless vital signs monitoring.](https://millionrounds.com/company/faceheart) FaceHeart is a Taiwanese health technology company founded in 2018, focusing on AI-powered, contactless vital signs monitoring. *Founded* 2018 Taiwan **$200M** last round Aug 2022
- 24 [**Vosker** Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vosker) Vosker provides remote area monitoring technology using solar power and artificial intelligence for cutting-edge surveillance solutions. *Founded* 2018 Victoriaville, Canada **$200M** last round Feb 2026
- 25 [**Element451** Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/element451) Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions. *Founded* 2018 Raleigh, United States **$176M** last round Dec 2024
- 26 [**Higharc** Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/higharc) Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC. *Founded* 2018 Durham, United States **$169M** last round Jun 2026
- 27 [**Xelix** Xelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xelix) Xelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$160M** last round Jul 2025
- 28 [**Archipelago** Archipelago is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archipelago) Archipelago is a San Francisco-based software company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$159M** last round Apr 2021
- 29 [**Untether AI** Untether AI develops AI chips to enable new frontiers in AI applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/untether-ai) Untether AI develops AI chips to enable new frontiers in AI applications. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, Canada **$158M** last round Jul 2021
- 30 [**Deliverect** Deliverect integrates online orders from food delivery channels into restaurants’ POS to improve their operational flow.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deliverect) Deliverect integrates online orders from food delivery channels into restaurants’ POS to improve their operational flow. *Founded* 2018 Ghent, Belgium **$153M** last round Jan 2022
- 31 [**Moffett AI** Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moffett-ai) Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms. *Founded* 2018 Los Altos, China **$150M** last round Nov 2026
- 32 [**Terray Therapeutics** Terray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that propels drug discovery into the information age.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terray-therapeutics) Terray Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that propels drug discovery into the information age. *Founded* 2018 Monrovia, United States **$145M** last round Apr 2025
- 33 [**Harrison.ai** Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harrison-ai) Harrison.ai is a global health technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2018 by brothers Dr. *Founded* 2018 Haymarket, Australia **$141M** last round Feb 2025
- 34 [**Tines** Tines is a no-code security automation and intelligent workflow platform founded in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tines) Tines is a no-code security automation and intelligent workflow platform founded in 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. *Founded* 2018 Dublin, Ireland **$140M** last round Feb 2025
- 35 [**Harbinger Health** Harbinger Health is a biotechnology company that develops a two-tier testing model for the detection of early cancer with a blood test.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbinger-health) Harbinger Health is a biotechnology company that develops a two-tier testing model for the detection of early cancer with a blood test. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United States **$140M** last round Sept 2023
- 36 [**Homeward** Homeward is a real estate finance and homebuying company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Tim Heyl.](https://millionrounds.com/company/homeward) Homeward is a real estate finance and homebuying company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Tim Heyl. *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$136M** last round Oct 2026
- 37 [**Antithesis** Antithesis is an autonomous software testing company based in Vienna, Virginia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antithesis) Antithesis is an autonomous software testing company based in Vienna, Virginia. *Founded* 2018 Vienna, United States **$135M** last round Dec 2025
- 38 [**BuildOPs** BuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buildops) BuildOps is a veteran-owned technology company founded in 2018 in Los Angeles. *Founded* 2018 Santa Monica, United States **$133M** last round Mar 2025
- 39 [**Swiftly** Swiftly is a retail technology platform that leverages AI to support wholesalers, retailers, and brands in enhancing their operations and driving growth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swiftly) Swiftly is a retail technology platform that leverages AI to support wholesalers, retailers, and brands in enhancing their operations and driving growth. *Founded* 2018 Millbrae, United States **$128M** last round May 2025
- 40 [**Neural Concept** Neural Concept is a Swiss artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-driven engineering solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neural-concept) Neural Concept is a Swiss artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in AI-driven engineering solutions. *Founded* 2018 Lausanne, Switzerland **$127M** last round Dec 2025
- 41 [**Galileo** Galileo Virtual Care is a team-based medical practice focused on enhancing the quality and affordability of healthcare.](https://millionrounds.com/company/galileo) Galileo Virtual Care is a team-based medical practice focused on enhancing the quality and affordability of healthcare. *Founded* 2018 PRINCE, United States **$122M** last round Oct 2024
- 42 [**Rad AI** Rad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rad-ai) Rad AI is a radiologist-led generative AI company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Dr. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$122M** last round May 2025
- 43 [**Forward** FORWARD - the B2B network for regional transport logistics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forward) FORWARD - the B2B network for regional transport logistics. *Founded* 2018 United States **$117M** last round Apr 2026
- 44 [**Zinier** Zinier is a privately held company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in AI-native field service management (FSM) software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zinier) Zinier is a privately held company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in AI-native field service management (FSM) software. *Founded* 2018 San Mateo, United States **$112M** last round Jan 2020
- 45 [**Contentstack** Contentstack is an enterprise-grade headless content management system (CMS) and composable digital experience platform (DXP), recently rebranded as the Agentic](https://millionrounds.com/company/contentstack) Contentstack is an enterprise-grade headless content management system (CMS) and composable digital experience platform (DXP), recently rebranded as the Agentic *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$112M** last round Nov 2022
- 46 [**TITAN** Professional wealth management from your phone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/titan) Professional wealth management from your phone. *Founded* 2018 San Diego, Cayman Islands **$111M** last round Jun 2026
- 47 [**Prepared**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prepared) *Founded* 2018 United States **$107M** last round Jun 2025
- 48 [**GenesisAI** GenesisAI is an Artificial Intelligence marketplace that allows companies to buy or sell AI products and services at scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genesis-ai) GenesisAI is an Artificial Intelligence marketplace that allows companies to buy or sell AI products and services at scale. *Founded* 2018 Miami, United States **$106M** last round Jul 2025
- 49 [**Luminous Computing** Luminous Computing is a high-performance technology company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luminous-computing) Luminous Computing is a high-performance technology company founded in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California. *Founded* 2018 Mountain View, United States **$105M** last round Mar 2022
- 50 [**FundGuard** FundGuard is a private, AI-powered, cloud-native SaaS company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fundguard) FundGuard is a private, AI-powered, cloud-native SaaS company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Dedham, United States **$104M** last round Mar 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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