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Deep tech startups in the United States

1,000 deep tech startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $156B between them, with San Francisco the most common home.

$156Braised by these 50
1,000on our record in all
San Franciscomost common home
SpaceXraised the most
  1. 1SpaceXSpaceX 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. 2WaymoWaymo 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
  3. 3Blue 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
  4. 4Shield 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
  5. 5CursorCursor 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
  6. 6GroqGroq, Inc.

    Groq, Inc.

    Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$3.2Blast round Sept 2026
  7. 7CognitionCognition, 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
  8. 8TenstorrentTenstorrent 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
  9. 9Cerebras 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
  10. 10SaronicSaronic 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
  11. 11Re: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
  12. 12ZiplineDataMax 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
  13. 13Figure AIFounded 2023United States$2.2Blast round Feb 2025
  14. 14PsiQuantumPsiQuantum 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
  15. 15Physical IntelligenceFounded -United States$2.0Blast round Mar 2026
  16. 16ApptronikApptronik 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
  17. 17CesiumAstroCesiumAstro 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
  18. 18SolyndraSolyndra 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
  19. 19AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026
  20. 20Stoke SpaceStoke Space is a U.S.

    Stoke Space is a U.S.

    Founded 2019Kent, United States$1.6Blast round Oct 2025
  21. 21Archer AviationFounded -United States$1.6Blast round Jun 2025
  22. 22AndurilFounded -United States$1.5Blast round Jul 2026
  23. 23NuroNuro, Inc.

    Nuro, Inc.

    Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$1.4Blast round May 2026
  24. 24Skild AIBuilding general purpose robotic intelligence.

    Building general purpose robotic intelligence.

    Founded 2023Pittsburgh, United States$1.4Blast round Jan 2026
  25. 25Stoke 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
  26. 26Agility 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
  27. 27Impulse 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
  28. 28CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit

    Castelion 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
  29. 29AstranisAstranis 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
  30. 30UiPathTransform 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
  31. 31Vulcan 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
  32. 32ApexIan 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
  33. 33FieldAIFieldAI 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
  34. 34EtchedEtched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.

    Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.

    Founded 2022San Jose, United States$1.0Blast round Aug 2026
  35. 35Unconventional, Inc.Founded -United States$1.0Blast round Oct 2025
  36. 36Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.

    Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$1.0Blast round Sept 2026
  37. 37HyperSatHyperSat is a developer of hyperspectral imaging satellites.

    HyperSat is a developer of hyperspectral imaging satellites.

    Founded -United States$935Mlast round Sept 2018
  38. 38TypeSafe AITypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.

    TypeSafe AI, founded in mid-2024 in San Francisco, specializes in developing reliable general AI systems optimized for no-human-in-the-loop automation.

    Founded -Milpitas, United States$910Mlast round Oct 2026
  39. 39Ayar LabsAyar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.

    Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.

    Founded 2015San Jose, United States$904Mlast round Oct 2026
  40. 40Mind RoboticsMind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.

    Mind Robotics develops artificial intelligence and robotics systems designed for industrial environments and manufacturing operations.

    Founded 2024Palo Alto, United States$900Mlast round May 2026
  41. 41Positron AIPositron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.

    Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Reno, United States$875Mlast round Sept 2026
  42. 42Bedrock RoboticsBedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Bedrock Robotics is an autonomous construction technology company based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2024San Francisco, United States$870Mlast round Oct 2026
  43. 43True AnomalyTrue Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.

    True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.

    Founded 2022Englewood, United States$860Mlast round May 2026
  44. 44Karman Space & DefenseKarman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.

    Karman Space & Defense offers production solutions for hypersonics, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, and integrated defense systems.

    Founded 2021Huntington Beach, United States$854Mlast round May 2026
  45. 45Automation AnywhereAutomation Anywhere is a global software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2003.

    Automation Anywhere is a global software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2003.

    Founded 2003San Jose, United States$840Mlast round Nov 2019
  46. 46Voyager TechnologiesVoyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.

    Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.

    Founded -Denver, United States$785Mlast round Sept 2026
  47. 47StordStord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.

    Stord is a cloud supply chain platform that combines digital software with physical logistics to help omnichannel brands manage their supply chains efficiently.

    Founded 2015Union City, United States$782Mlast round Oct 2026
  48. 48OratomicOratomic is a quantum computing startup based in Pasadena, California, founded on March 31, 2026.

    Oratomic is a quantum computing startup based in Pasadena, California, founded on March 31, 2026.

    Founded -South Pasadena, United States$775Mlast round Oct 2026
  49. 49K2 SpaceK2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.

    K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.

    Founded 2022Torrance, United States$750Mlast round Jul 2026
  50. 50PositronFounded -United States$732Mlast round Sept 2026
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