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AI startups founded in 2021
757 AI startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $23B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 2
Isomorphic LabsIsomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.Isomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.1Blast round May 2026 - 3
Silicon BoxSILICON BOX is a Singapore-based company specializing in advanced semiconductor packaging and chiplet integration.SILICON BOX is a Singapore-based company specializing in advanced semiconductor packaging and chiplet integration.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$1.4Blast round Jun 2026 - 4MiniMaxMiniMax develops AI technology for social connections and interaction, converting text into visual, audio, and text to text modes.
MiniMax develops AI technology for social connections and interaction, converting text into visual, audio, and text to text modes.
Founded 2021Austin, Singapore$1.2Blast round Jul 2026 - 5
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 - 6
WaabiWaabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.Waabi is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in autonomous self-driving technology for long-haul trucking.
Founded 2021Toronto, Canada$1.0Blast round Jan 2026 - 7
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 - 8
OpenEvidenceOpenEvidence is an AI-powered medical information platform and clinical decision support tool designed for healthcare professionals.OpenEvidence is an AI-powered medical information platform and clinical decision support tool designed for healthcare professionals.
Founded 2021Miami, United States$775Mlast round Sept 2026 - 9
Function Health100 Healthy Years • Your new routine of 120+ advanced lab tests explained by the world's top doctors100 Healthy Years • Your new routine of 120+ advanced lab tests explained by the world's top doctors
Founded 2021Austin, United States$748Mlast round Jul 2026 - 10
Bitdeer Technologies GroupBitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing.
Bitdeer is a provider of digital asset mining services for blockchain and high-performance computing.
Founded 2021Singapore, Singapore$725Mlast round Feb 2026 - 11
1KOMMA5°1Komma5° is an electricity company offering free electricity to all electric vehicle owners financed through trading using GHG quotas.1Komma5° is an electricity company offering free electricity to all electric vehicle owners financed through trading using GHG quotas.
Founded 2021Hamburg, Germany$563Mlast round Oct 2026 - 12
TeraWulfTeraWulf is a bitcoin mining company that produces zero-carbon energy for crypto mining.TeraWulf is a bitcoin mining company that produces zero-carbon energy for crypto mining.
Founded 2021Easton, United States$500Mlast round Oct 2025 - 13
Modal LabsModal develops machine learning software to help run code in the cloud.Modal develops machine learning software to help run code in the cloud.
Founded 2021New York, United States$442Mlast round Jun 2026 - 14
WhopWhop is a social commerce platform and online marketplace based in Brooklyn, New York.Whop is a social commerce platform and online marketplace based in Brooklyn, New York.
Founded 2021New York, United States$400Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15
PanthalassaPanthalassa is a public-benefit corporation based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2016.Panthalassa is a public-benefit corporation based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2016.
Founded 2021Portland, United States$365Mlast round Aug 2026 - 16
AntimatterAntimatter is a data security company that provides cryptographic infrastructure services to B2B SaaS companies.Antimatter is a data security company that provides cryptographic infrastructure services to B2B SaaS companies.
Founded 2021Ottawa, Canada$363Mlast round May 2026 - 17
Serve RoboticsServe Robotics develops self-driving robots to deliver food and supplies.Serve Robotics develops self-driving robots to deliver food and supplies.
Founded 2021Redwood City, United States$330Mlast round May 2026 - 18
NitraNitra is overhauling the healthcare industry with radically efficient and transparent solutions - starting with spend management.Nitra is overhauling the healthcare industry with radically efficient and transparent solutions - starting with spend management.
Founded 2021New York, United States$302Mlast round Mar 2026 - 19
LedgebrookLedgebrook is a technology-enabled Managing General Agent (MGA) based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines of insurance.Ledgebrook is a technology-enabled Managing General Agent (MGA) based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines of insurance.
Founded 2021Needham, United States$265Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
CovenantCovenant is an innovative AI law firm focused on serving private market investors.Covenant is an innovative AI law firm focused on serving private market investors.
Founded 2021New York, United States$254Mlast round Sept 2026 - 21
Slide InsuranceSlideCompany is a technology-enabled insurance provider that uses AI and big data to deliver home insurance coverage to consumers.SlideCompany is a technology-enabled insurance provider that uses AI and big data to deliver home insurance coverage to consumers.
Founded 2021Tampa, United States$250Mlast round May 2025 - 22
TebraTebra Technologies, Inc.Tebra Technologies, Inc.
Founded 2021Newport Beach, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026 - 23
Axelera AIAxelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Axelera AI is a European AI semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Founded 2021Eindhoven, Netherlands$250Mlast round Feb 2026 - 24
RivosRivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.Rivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2025 - 25
YendoYendo issues credit cards secured by customer vehicle equity for lending.Yendo issues credit cards secured by customer vehicle equity for lending.
Founded 2021Dallas, United States$250Mlast round Feb 2026 - 26Science CorpFounded 2021United States$230Mlast round Mar 2026
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RelayRelay is a workflow automation tool with a human touch.Relay is a workflow automation tool with a human touch.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$207Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
EliyanEliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$195Mlast round Jul 2026 - 29
RilletRillet is an AI-native accounting and ERP platform founded in 2021, designed to automate core finance workflows for SaaS, usage-based, high-growth, and public companies.Rillet is an AI-native accounting and ERP platform founded in 2021, designed to automate core finance workflows for SaaS, usage-based, high-growth, and public companies.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$195Mlast round Aug 2026 - 30
Savvy WealthSavvy Wealth is a technology-enabled wealth management firm.Savvy Wealth is a technology-enabled wealth management firm.
Founded 2021New York, United States$188Mlast round Sept 2026 - 31
NourishNourish connects people with a Registered Dietitian via telehealth and gets it covered by their health insurance.Nourish connects people with a Registered Dietitian via telehealth and gets it covered by their health insurance.
Founded 2021New York, United Kingdom$173Mlast round May 2026 - 32
ExaExa is an applied AI research lab based in San Francisco, founded in 2021.Exa is an applied AI research lab based in San Francisco, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$170Mlast round May 2026 - 33
EnigmaWe are an open platform with blockchain-based technology and simple tools for artists and creators to grow alongside fans, investors and the entertainment indusWe are an open platform with blockchain-based technology and simple tools for artists and creators to grow alongside fans, investors and the entertainment indus
Founded 2021Saint Petersburg, United States$166Mlast round Jul 2026 - 34
Shop CircleShop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.Shop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.
Founded 2021London, Italy$160Mlast round Sept 2025 - 35
CHARM TherapeuticsCHARM Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2021.CHARM Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$149Mlast round Sept 2025 - 36
LiveKitLiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents.LiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$145Mlast round Jan 2026 - 37
SereactSereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021.Sereact is a technology company based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Stuttgart, Germany$136Mlast round Apr 2026 - 38
LoopLOOP provides an e-commerce platform for online sales and payment processing.LOOP provides an e-commerce platform for online sales and payment processing.
Founded 2021United States$133Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39
ConvexConvex is a San Francisco-based company that offers an open-source reactive backend platform designed for web developers.Convex is a San Francisco-based company that offers an open-source reactive backend platform designed for web developers.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$120Mlast round Aug 2026 - 40
StepfulStepful is an AI-powered online training and job placement platform founded in 2021, headquartered in New York, NY, with a corporate office in Detroit, MI.Stepful is an AI-powered online training and job placement platform founded in 2021, headquartered in New York, NY, with a corporate office in Detroit, MI.
Founded 2021New York, United States$118Mlast round Jun 2026 - 41
MiterSimple, powerful HR + finance software for contractors.Simple, powerful HR + finance software for contractors.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$113Mlast round Sept 2026 - 42
LayerXLayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.LayerX is a provider of a browser security platform that turns any browser into a secure and manageable workspace.
Founded 2021Japan$111Mlast round Sept 2025 - 43
Tutor IntelligenceTutor Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of robotics, AI, and machine learning.Tutor Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of robotics, AI, and machine learning.
Founded 2021Watertown, United States$109Mlast round Nov 2026 - 44
LawhiveLawhive is a technology-driven consultancy-based law firm based in the United Kingdom.Lawhive is a technology-driven consultancy-based law firm based in the United Kingdom.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$107Mlast round Feb 2026 - 45
larkLark is a producer and retailer of CBD, CBG, and CBC sparkling water.Lark is a producer and retailer of CBD, CBG, and CBC sparkling water.
Founded 2021New Albany, United States$105Mlast round Sept 2025 - 46Swap CommerceFounded 2021United Kingdom$103Mlast round Jan 2026
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StreamStream is an order and menu management solution made simple for restaurants, POS brands, and delivery providers.Stream is an order and menu management solution made simple for restaurants, POS brands, and delivery providers.
Founded 2021Saudi Arabia$101Mlast round Jan 2026 - 48
TrajectoryTrajectory is a civil engineering company that offers transport development and railway engineering services.Trajectory is a civil engineering company that offers transport development and railway engineering services.
Founded 2021United States$101Mlast round Nov 2026 - 49
GyngerThe first AI-powered payments platform with embedded financing, built for buyers and sellers of technology.The first AI-powered payments platform with embedded financing, built for buyers and sellers of technology.
Founded 2021New York, United States$100Mlast round Jun 2024 - 50
Hydra HostHydra Host is a Miami-based technology company founded in 2021.Hydra Host is a Miami-based technology company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Miami, United States$100Mlast round Jun 2026
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