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AI startups in Santa Clara

55 AI startups in Santa Clara have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $5.5B between them.

$5.5Braised by these 50
55on our record in all
Okloraised the most
  1. 1OkloAbout Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.

    About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026
  2. 2Nexthop AINexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.

    Nexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$500Mlast round Mar 2026
  3. 3DataStaxDataStax, Inc.

    DataStax, Inc.

    Founded 2010Santa Clara, United States$305Mlast round Jun 2022
  4. 4AppZenAppZen is a leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software, providing an AI-powered platform designed for modern finance teams.

    AppZen is a leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software, providing an AI-powered platform designed for modern finance teams.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$281Mlast round Sept 2025
  5. 5d-Matrixd-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.

    d-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$275Mlast round Nov 2025
  6. 6RivosRivos 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
  7. 7Celestial AICelestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.

    Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Mar 2025
  8. 8EliyanEliyan 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
  9. 9SoundHoundSoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    SoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    Founded 2005Santa Clara, United States$179Mlast round May 2018
  10. 10LightwheelLightwheel is a Physical AI infrastructure company founded in 2023, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Lightwheel is a Physical AI infrastructure company founded in 2023, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2023Santa Clara, United States$147Mlast round May 2026
  11. 11AuradinePioneer in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, privacy, and AI

    Pioneer in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, privacy, and AI

    Founded 2022Santa Clara, United States$138Mlast round Apr 2025
  12. 12ChipAgentsChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.

    ChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$134Mlast round Jul 2026
  13. 13Forward NetworksTransforming networks to be more agile, reliable, and secure

    Transforming networks to be more agile, reliable, and secure

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$112Mlast round Jan 2023
  14. 14Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.

    Velaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.

    Founded -Santa Clara, United States$110Mlast round Aug 2026
  15. 15EnCharge AIEnCharge AI is a semiconductor and AI systems company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2022.

    EnCharge AI is a semiconductor and AI systems company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Santa Clara, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2025
  16. 16AiseraAisera is a leading provider of Generative AI Solutions that helps enterprises boost revenue, improve user productivity & get immediate ROI.

    Aisera is a leading provider of Generative AI Solutions that helps enterprises boost revenue, improve user productivity & get immediate ROI.

    Founded 2017Santa Clara, United States$90Mlast round Aug 2022
  17. 17OctoAIOctoAI is a generative AI platform that powers high-scale applications.

    OctoAI is a generative AI platform that powers high-scale applications.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$85Mlast round Nov 2021
  18. 18OrdrOrdr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.

    Ordr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$84Mlast round Jun 2022
  19. 19ReevoReevo, Inc.

    Reevo, Inc.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Nov 2025
  20. 20nEye.aiWe are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Apr 2026
  21. 21AurascapeAurascape is an AI-native security company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Aurascape is an AI-native security company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$76Mlast round May 2026
  22. 22EdgeQEdgeQ is an information technology company that specializes in the field of 5G chip systems.

    EdgeQ is an information technology company that specializes in the field of 5G chip systems.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$75Mlast round Apr 2023
  23. 23SafeAISafeAI develops autonomous driving technology for heavy-equipment vehicles used in the construction and mining industries.

    SafeAI develops autonomous driving technology for heavy-equipment vehicles used in the construction and mining industries.

    Founded 2017Santa Clara, United States$64Mlast round Dec 2022
  24. 24ChAIChai Biotechnologies Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a biotechnology company dedicated to making molecular testing affordable and

    Chai Biotechnologies Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a biotechnology company dedicated to making molecular testing affordable and

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$49Mlast round Jul 2025
  25. 25Eightfold.aiEightfold AI is an enterprise technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016 by Ashutosh Garg and Varun Kacholia.

    Eightfold AI is an enterprise technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016 by Ashutosh Garg and Varun Kacholia.

    Founded 2016Santa Clara, United States$46Mlast round Apr 2019
  26. 26Auditoria.AIAuditoria.AI is an AI-powered SaaS automation company founded in 2019, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional operations in Hyderabad, India.

    Auditoria.AI is an AI-powered SaaS automation company founded in 2019, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional operations in Hyderabad, India.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$38Mlast round Feb 2025
  27. 27Lemurian LabsLemurian Labs is an artificial intelligence and semiconductor company based in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in Toronto and Santa Clara.

    Lemurian Labs is an artificial intelligence and semiconductor company based in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in Toronto and Santa Clara.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$37Mlast round Dec 2025
  28. 28KinaraKinara’s game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve.

    Kinara’s game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$35Mlast round Sept 2021
  29. 29SelectorSelector, also known as Selector AI, is a software company founded in 2019 and based in Santa Clara, California.

    Selector, also known as Selector AI, is a software company founded in 2019 and based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$32Mlast round Feb 2026
  30. 30UshurUshur is a cloud-based AI company that automates service workflows in both the backend process and conversational interfaces.

    Ushur is a cloud-based AI company that automates service workflows in both the backend process and conversational interfaces.

    Founded 2014Santa Clara, United States$27Mlast round Feb 2025
  31. 31CloudCarCloudCarTM is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2011 that specializes in developing a cloud-based connected vehicle platform.

    CloudCarTM is a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2011 that specializes in developing a cloud-based connected vehicle platform.

    Founded 2011Santa Clara, United States$27Mlast round Jan 2017
  32. 32TrifoTrifo is a Santa Clara, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing intelligent, autonomous cleaning robots for indoor home environments.

    Trifo is a Santa Clara, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing intelligent, autonomous cleaning robots for indoor home environments.

    Founded 2016Santa Clara, United States$27Mlast round Sept 2021
  33. 33Sagence AISagence AI is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018.

    Sagence AI is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded -Santa Clara, United States$22Mlast round May 2023
  34. 34Celera SemiconductorCelera Semiconductor is an innovative startup leveraging AI and software automation to transform the analog semiconductor industry.

    Celera Semiconductor is an innovative startup leveraging AI and software automation to transform the analog semiconductor industry.

    Founded -Santa Clara, United States$20Mlast round Aug 2025
  35. 35NetrisNetris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators.

    Netris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$18Mlast round Jun 2026
  36. 36Bolster AIBolster AI is an AI-powered cybersecurity company founded in 2017, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Noida, India.

    Bolster AI is an AI-powered cybersecurity company founded in 2017, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Noida, India.

    Founded 2017Santa Clara, United States$14Mlast round May 2024
  37. 37Resemble AIResemble AI is an innovative company focused on generative voice AI, founded in 2019 by Saqib Muhammad and Zohaib Ahmed.

    Resemble AI is an innovative company focused on generative voice AI, founded in 2019 by Saqib Muhammad and Zohaib Ahmed.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$13Mlast round Dec 2025
  38. 38DragonboatDragonboat is a private Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

    Dragonboat is a private Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$12Mlast round Dec 2021
  39. 39Litmus AutomationLitmus provides the solution to transform critical edge data into actionable intelligence that can power maintenance.

    Litmus provides the solution to transform critical edge data into actionable intelligence that can power maintenance.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$11Mlast round Nov 2025
  40. 40PuppyGraphPuppyGraph is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2023.

    PuppyGraph is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Santa Clara, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2026
  41. 41ArgmaxArgmax is a machine learning services for search and recommendation systems

    Argmax is a machine learning services for search and recommendation systems

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$8.0Mlast round Nov 2024
  42. 42TuringSenseTuringSense is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2015, specializing in wearable digital motion capture technology.

    TuringSense is a Silicon Valley-based company founded in 2015, specializing in wearable digital motion capture technology.

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$7.5Mlast round Aug 2023
  43. 43AiFiAiFi is an AI retail platform using computer vision for autonomous shopping solutions.

    AiFi is an AI retail platform using computer vision for autonomous shopping solutions.

    Founded 2016Santa Clara, United States$6.7Mlast round Aug 2024
  44. 44Ahura AIAhura AI is an artificial intelligence company dedicated to enhancing learning experiences through a personalized AI learning assistant.

    Ahura AI is an artificial intelligence company dedicated to enhancing learning experiences through a personalized AI learning assistant.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$5.6Mlast round Jan 2023
  45. 45GlobaleurGlobaleur is a travel technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017 by David C.

    Globaleur is a travel technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017 by David C.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$4.5Mlast round Jul 2023
  46. 46AtmanityBringing AI to life.

    Bringing AI to life.

    Founded -Santa Clara, United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2025
  47. 47OctoMLNVIDIA invents the GPU and drives advances in AI, HPC, gaming, creative design, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.

    NVIDIA invents the GPU and drives advances in AI, HPC, gaming, creative design, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$3.9Mlast round Oct 2019
  48. 48SeelozSeeloz is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2013.

    Seeloz is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$3.0Mlast round Jul 2021
  49. 49SegmindSegmind is an AI infrastructure platform that specializes in generative AI, providing developers and AI teams with optimized APIs for building and scaling media

    Segmind is an AI infrastructure platform that specializes in generative AI, providing developers and AI teams with optimized APIs for building and scaling media

    Founded 2022Santa Clara, United States$3.0Mlast round Jul 2023
  50. 50LucidAI platform extracting insights out of images and videos to serve the best content to convert users

    AI platform extracting insights out of images and videos to serve the best content to convert users

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$3.0Mlast round Mar 2025
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