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Deep tech startups in Austin

26 deep tech startups in Austin have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 26 that have raised the most, $6.7B between them.

$6.7Braised by these 26
26on our record in all
Saronicraised the most
  1. 1SaronicSaronic 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
  2. 2ApptronikApptronik 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

    Apptronik 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
  3. 3CesiumAstroCesiumAstro 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
  4. 4Allen Control SystemsAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.

    Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Austin, United States$230Mlast round Jun 2026
  5. 5AlereonAlereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.

    Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.

    Founded 2003Austin, United States$123Mlast round Jun 2012
  6. 6InfravisionInfravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.

    Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.

    Founded 2018Austin, United States$114Mlast round Nov 2025
  7. 7NeurophosNeurophos Inc.

    Neurophos Inc.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$110Mlast round Jan 2026
  8. 8Zilker LabsZilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.

    Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.

    Founded 2003Austin, United States$27Mlast round Oct 2007
  9. 9Phantom NeuroPhantom Neuro is a neurotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.

    Phantom Neuro is a neurotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$25Mlast round Apr 2025
  10. 10Vorago TechnologiesVORAGO Technologies is a high-technology semiconductor solutions company based in Austin, Texas.

    VORAGO Technologies is a high-technology semiconductor solutions company based in Austin, Texas.

    Founded 2004Austin, United States$22Mlast round Sept 2015
  11. 11Diligent RoboticsDiligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants to collaborate with and adapt to humans in everyday environments.

    Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants to collaborate with and adapt to humans in everyday environments.

    Founded 2016Austin, United States$16Mlast round Feb 2025
  12. 12Javelin SemiconductorJavelin Semiconductor develops advanced wireless CMOS power amplifiers.

    Javelin Semiconductor develops advanced wireless CMOS power amplifiers.

    Founded 2007Austin, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2012
  13. 13TQATQA, operating as tqa.ai, is a global technology consultancy and implementation partner that specializes in agentic AI and automation.

    TQA, operating as tqa.ai, is a global technology consultancy and implementation partner that specializes in agentic AI and automation.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$15Mlast round Jun 2026
  14. 14SkyFiSkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas.

    SkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas.

    Founded 2021Austin, United States$13Mlast round Jan 2026
  15. 15BandspeedBandspeed is the leader in embedded radio-frequency (RF) interference detection, classification, avoidance and management solutions, providing integrated circui

    Bandspeed is the leader in embedded radio-frequency (RF) interference detection, classification, avoidance and management solutions, providing integrated circui

    Founded 1998Austin, United States$13Mlast round Aug 2009
  16. 16RFMicronRFMicron produces integrated circuits for mission-critical RFID tags and passive wireless sensors using ChameleonTM technology.

    RFMicron produces integrated circuits for mission-critical RFID tags and passive wireless sensors using ChameleonTM technology.

    Founded 2006Austin, United States$5.7Mlast round Sept 2014
  17. 17SkywaysSkyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization.

    Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization.

    Founded 2017Austin, United States$5.0Mlast round Jun 2025
  18. 18Bravo OrdnanceBravo Ordnance is a manufacturer of advanced warhead technology intended for autonomous defense systems.

    Bravo Ordnance is a manufacturer of advanced warhead technology intended for autonomous defense systems.

    Founded -Austin, United States$3.0Mlast round Jul 2025
  19. 19Circular EnergyCircular Energy is a battery energy storage and financing platform dedicated to providing sustainable power solutions for telecom, commercial, and industrial cu

    Circular Energy is a battery energy storage and financing platform dedicated to providing sustainable power solutions for telecom, commercial, and industrial cu

    Founded 2009Austin, United States$2.7Mlast round Jun 2013
  20. 20NanoMedical SystemsNanoMedical Systems, Inc.

    NanoMedical Systems, Inc.

    Founded 2008Austin, United States$2.3Mlast round Aug 2013
  21. 21LIFT AircraftLIFT Aircraft has developed an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

    LIFT Aircraft has developed an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

    Founded 2017Austin, United States$2.3Mlast round Jun 2026
  22. 22VidatronicVidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company providing power management solutions for multiple market applications.

    Vidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company providing power management solutions for multiple market applications.

    Founded 2010Austin, United States$1.3Mlast round Mar 2013
  23. 23SwarmerSwarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems.

    Swarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems.

    Founded 2023Austin, United States$500Klast round Nov 2025
  24. 24zapRFzapRF slashes product development time and NRE for RF chip teams by synthsizing tapeout ready power amplifiers in hours.

    zapRF slashes product development time and NRE for RF chip teams by synthsizing tapeout ready power amplifiers in hours.

    Founded -Austin, United States$250Klast round Mar 2024
  25. 25Frontier NanoSystemsCurrently developing manufacturing processes and equipment requirements.

    Currently developing manufacturing processes and equipment requirements.

    Founded 1994Austin, United States$150Klast round Aug 2015
  26. 26VinveliVinveli is an international technology solutions provider specializing in the aerospace and robotics industry.

    Vinveli is an international technology solutions provider specializing in the aerospace and robotics industry.

    Founded 2013Austin, United States$20Klast round Aug 2014
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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