# Top 26 Deep Tech Startups in Austin by Funding (2026)

> The 26 best-funded deep tech startups in Austin, ranked by total funding raised: $6.7B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$2.4B** last round Apr 2026
- 2 [**Apptronik** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/apptronik) 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* 2015 Austin, United States **$1.8B** last round Feb 2026
- 3 [**CesiumAstro** CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cesiumastro) CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Austin, United States **$1.8B** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**Allen Control Systems** Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allen-control-systems) Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$230M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Alereon** Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alereon) Alereon is a fabless semiconductor company developing Ultrawideband wireless chipsets for wireless USB and Bluetooth apps. *Founded* 2003 Austin, United States **$123M** last round Jun 2012
- 6 [**Infravision** Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infravision) Infravision is a global aerial robotics company based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Sydney, Australia, and Noida, India. *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$114M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**Neurophos** Neurophos Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurophos) Neurophos Inc. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2026
- 8 [**Zilker Labs** Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zilker-labs) Zilker Labs was a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2003. *Founded* 2003 Austin, United States **$27M** last round Oct 2007
- 9 [**Phantom Neuro** Phantom Neuro is a neurotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phantom-neuro) Phantom Neuro is a neurotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$25M** last round Apr 2025
- 10 [**Vorago Technologies** VORAGO Technologies is a high-technology semiconductor solutions company based in Austin, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vorago-technologies) VORAGO Technologies is a high-technology semiconductor solutions company based in Austin, Texas. *Founded* 2004 Austin, United States **$22M** last round Sept 2015
- 11 [**Diligent Robotics** Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants to collaborate with and adapt to humans in everyday environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diligent-robotics) Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants to collaborate with and adapt to humans in everyday environments. *Founded* 2016 Austin, United States **$16M** last round Feb 2025
- 12 [**Javelin Semiconductor** Javelin Semiconductor develops advanced wireless CMOS power amplifiers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/javelin-semiconductor) Javelin Semiconductor develops advanced wireless CMOS power amplifiers. *Founded* 2007 Austin, United States **$15M** last round Feb 2012
- 13 [**TQA** TQA, operating as tqa.ai, is a global technology consultancy and implementation partner that specializes in agentic AI and automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tqa) TQA, operating as tqa.ai, is a global technology consultancy and implementation partner that specializes in agentic AI and automation. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$15M** last round Jun 2026
- 14 [**SkyFi** SkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyfi) SkyFi is a private Earth Intelligence platform and geospatial data marketplace based in Austin, Texas. *Founded* 2021 Austin, United States **$13M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**Bandspeed** Bandspeed is the leader in embedded radio-frequency (RF) interference detection, classification, avoidance and management solutions, providing integrated circui](https://millionrounds.com/company/bandspeed) Bandspeed is the leader in embedded radio-frequency (RF) interference detection, classification, avoidance and management solutions, providing integrated circui *Founded* 1998 Austin, United States **$13M** last round Aug 2009
- 16 [**RFMicron** RFMicron produces integrated circuits for mission-critical RFID tags and passive wireless sensors using ChameleonTM technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rfmicron) RFMicron produces integrated circuits for mission-critical RFID tags and passive wireless sensors using ChameleonTM technology. *Founded* 2006 Austin, United States **$5.7M** last round Sept 2014
- 17 [**Skyways** Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyways) Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization. *Founded* 2017 Austin, United States **$5.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 18 [**Bravo Ordnance** Bravo Ordnance is a manufacturer of advanced warhead technology intended for autonomous defense systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bravo-ordnance) Bravo Ordnance is a manufacturer of advanced warhead technology intended for autonomous defense systems. *Founded* - Austin, United States **$3.0M** last round Jul 2025
- 19 [**Circular Energy** Circular Energy is a battery energy storage and financing platform dedicated to providing sustainable power solutions for telecom, commercial, and industrial cu](https://millionrounds.com/company/circular-energy) Circular Energy is a battery energy storage and financing platform dedicated to providing sustainable power solutions for telecom, commercial, and industrial cu *Founded* 2009 Austin, United States **$2.7M** last round Jun 2013
- 20 [**NanoMedical Systems** NanoMedical Systems, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanomedical-systems) NanoMedical Systems, Inc. *Founded* 2008 Austin, United States **$2.3M** last round Aug 2013
- 21 [**LIFT Aircraft** LIFT Aircraft has developed an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lift-aircraft) LIFT Aircraft has developed an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. *Founded* 2017 Austin, United States **$2.3M** last round Jun 2026
- 22 [**Vidatronic** Vidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company providing power management solutions for multiple market applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vidatronic) Vidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company providing power management solutions for multiple market applications. *Founded* 2010 Austin, United States **$1.3M** last round Mar 2013
- 23 [**Swarmer** Swarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swarmer) Swarmer is a defense technology company specializing in collaborative autonomy and intelligent swarming software for unmanned systems. *Founded* 2023 Austin, United States **$500K** last round Nov 2025
- 24 [**zapRF** zapRF slashes product development time and NRE for RF chip teams by synthsizing tapeout ready power amplifiers in hours.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zaprf) zapRF slashes product development time and NRE for RF chip teams by synthsizing tapeout ready power amplifiers in hours. *Founded* - Austin, United States **$250K** last round Mar 2024
- 25 [**Frontier NanoSystems** Currently developing manufacturing processes and equipment requirements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontier-nanosystems) Currently developing manufacturing processes and equipment requirements. *Founded* 1994 Austin, United States **$150K** last round Aug 2015
- 26 [**Vinveli** Vinveli is an international technology solutions provider specializing in the aerospace and robotics industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinveli) Vinveli is an international technology solutions provider specializing in the aerospace and robotics industry. *Founded* 2013 Austin, United States **$20K** last round Aug 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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