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Deep tech startups worldwide
2,050 deep tech startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $187B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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SpaceXSpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
Founded 2002Hawthorne, United States$42Blast round Oct 2026 - 2
WaymoWaymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Founded 2009Mountain View, United States$27Blast round Oct 2026 - 3TzarFounded -India$15Blast round May 2019
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Blue OriginBlue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington.Blue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington.
Founded 2000Kent, United States$10Blast round Jul 2026 - 5
Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$7.0Blast round Nov 2026 - 6
CursorCursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$4.3Blast round Apr 2026 - 7
Neura RoboticsNEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.
Founded 2019Metzingen, Germany$3.9Blast round Jun 2026 - 8
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 - 9
OneWebOneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.
Founded 2012Winchester, United Kingdom$3.3Blast round Aug 2021 - 10
GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$3.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 11
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$3.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 12
CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 13
TenstorrentTenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.
Founded 2016North York, United States$3.0Blast round Oct 2026 - 14
Cerebras SystemsCerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.
Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$3.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 15
RapidusOne-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7
Founded 2015Japan$2.6Blast round Jun 2026 - 16
SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$2.4Blast round Apr 2026 - 17
Re:BuildRe:Build is to create the world where we can help each other.Re:Build is to create the world where we can help each other.
Founded 2017United States$2.2Blast round Oct 2026 - 18
ZiplineDataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.
Founded 1994Round Rock, United States$2.2Blast round Nov 2026 - 19Figure AIFounded 2023United States$2.2Blast round Feb 2025
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PsiQuantumPsiQuantum develops quantum computer using photonic qubits and silicon photonics to build fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.PsiQuantum develops quantum computer using photonic qubits and silicon photonics to build fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
Founded -Palo Alto, United States$2.1Blast round Jul 2026 - 21Physical IntelligenceFounded -United States$2.0Blast round Mar 2026
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Avolon HoldingsAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in IrelandAvolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland
Founded -Dublin, Ireland$2.0Blast round Apr 2026 - 23
ApptronikApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of TeApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Te
Founded 2015Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Feb 2026 - 24
CesiumAstroCesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Nov 2026 - 25
WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 26
SolyndraSolyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.
Founded 2005Fremont, United States$1.8Blast round Jun 2011 - 27
Unitree RoboticsUnitree robotics is a power machinery company.Unitree robotics is a power machinery company.
Founded 2016Hangzhou, China$1.7Blast round Jun 2025 - 28
AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 29
Stoke SpaceStoke Space is a U.S.Stoke Space is a U.S.
Founded 2019Kent, United States$1.6Blast round Oct 2025 - 30
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 31Archer AviationFounded -United States$1.6Blast round Jun 2025
- 32AndurilFounded -United States$1.5Blast round Jul 2026
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UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 34
NuroNuro, Inc.Nuro, Inc.
Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$1.4Blast round May 2026 - 35
Skild AIBuilding general purpose robotic intelligence.Building general purpose robotic intelligence.
Founded 2023Pittsburgh, United States$1.4Blast round Jan 2026 - 36
Stoke Space TechnologiesSTOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries.STOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries.
Founded 2019Seattle, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 37
Agility RoboticsAgility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.
Founded 2015Salem, United States$1.3Blast round Oct 2026 - 38
Impulse SpaceImpulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.Impulse Space is a private aerospace startup based in Redondo Beach, California, founded in September 2021 by Tom Mueller, a propulsion expert and former SpaceX employee.
Founded 2021Redondo Beach, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 39
CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 40
AstranisAstranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.
Founded -United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 41
UiPathTransform enterprise operations with the UiPath PlatformTM for business orchestration and automation, enabling AI agents, robots, and people to deliver secure, Transform enterprise operations with the UiPath PlatformTM for business orchestration and automation, enabling AI agents, robots, and people to deliver secure,
Founded 1980Eindhoven, United States$1.2Blast round Mar 2019 - 42Recursive SuperintelligenceFounded -United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Apr 2026
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Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.
Founded 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$1.1Blast round Apr 2026 - 44
ApexIan Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.Ian Cinnamon, CEO, and Max Benassi, CTO, founded Apex in 2022 to solve one of the space industry's biggest challenges: the satellite production bottleneck.
Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$1.1Blast round Oct 2026 - 45
FieldAIFieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.
Founded -Irvine, United States$1.1Blast round Oct 2026 - 46
DJIDJI, or SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., is a prominent technology company based in Shenzhen, China.DJI, or SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., is a prominent technology company based in Shenzhen, China.
Founded 2006Shenzhen, China$1.1Blast round Apr 2018 - 47
CMR SurgicalCMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.
Founded 2014Milton, United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Oct 2026 - 48Yuanxin SatelliteFounded -China$1.0Blast round Aug 2026
- 49XPENG RoboticsXPENG creating a smart robots.
XPENG creating a smart robots.
Founded -China$1.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 50
1X Technologies1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.
Founded 2015Norway$1.0Blast round Sept 2025
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