# Top 50 Deep Tech Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded deep tech startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $187B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**SpaceX** SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spacex) SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets. *Founded* 2002 Hawthorne, United States **$42B** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**Waymo** Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waymo) Waymo is an American autonomous driving technology company based in Mountain View, California, and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. *Founded* 2009 Mountain View, United States **$27B** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**Tzar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tzar) *Founded* - India **$15B** last round May 2019
- 4 [**Blue Origin** Blue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-origin) Blue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington. *Founded* 2000 Kent, United States **$10B** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**Shield AI** Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-ai) Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$7.0B** last round Nov 2026
- 6 [**Cursor** Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cursor) Cursor is an American software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2022 by four MIT graduates. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$4.3B** last round Apr 2026
- 7 [**Neura Robotics** NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neura-robotics) NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Metzingen, near Stuttgart. *Founded* 2019 Metzingen, Germany **$3.9B** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 9 [**OneWeb** OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oneweb) OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access. *Founded* 2012 Winchester, United Kingdom **$3.3B** last round Aug 2021
- 10 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$3.2B** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**ICEYE** ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iceye) ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging. *Founded* 2015 Espoo, Finland **$3.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**Cognition** Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition) Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**Tenstorrent** Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenstorrent) Tenstorrent is a computing company that develops processors designed to help in faster training and adaptability to future algorithms. *Founded* 2016 North York, United States **$3.0B** last round Oct 2026
- 14 [**Cerebras Systems** Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerebras-systems) Cerebras Systems develops computing chips with the sole purpose of accelerating AI. *Founded* 2016 Sunnyvale, United States **$3.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 15 [**Rapidus** One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidus) One-hour and same-day professional delivery for businesses, 24/7 *Founded* 2015 Japan **$2.6B** last round Jun 2026
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Re:Build** Re:Build is to create the world where we can help each other.](https://millionrounds.com/company/re-build) Re:Build is to create the world where we can help each other. *Founded* 2017 United States **$2.2B** last round Oct 2026
- 18 [**Zipline** DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zipline) DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017. *Founded* 1994 Round Rock, United States **$2.2B** last round Nov 2026
- 19 [**Figure AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/figure-ai) *Founded* 2023 United States **$2.2B** last round Feb 2025
- 20 [**PsiQuantum** PsiQuantum develops quantum computer using photonic qubits and silicon photonics to build fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/psiquantum) PsiQuantum develops quantum computer using photonic qubits and silicon photonics to build fault-tolerant quantum computing systems. *Founded* - Palo Alto, United States **$2.1B** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Physical Intelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/physical-intelligence) *Founded* - United States **$2.0B** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**Avolon Holdings** Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland](https://millionrounds.com/company/avolon-holdings) Avolon is an international aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Ireland *Founded* - Dublin, Ireland **$2.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**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
- 25 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Solyndra** Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solyndra) Solyndra is a solar technology company based in Fremont, California. *Founded* 2005 Fremont, United States **$1.8B** last round Jun 2011
- 27 [**Unitree Robotics** Unitree robotics is a power machinery company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unitree-robotics) Unitree robotics is a power machinery company. *Founded* 2016 Hangzhou, China **$1.7B** last round Jun 2025
- 28 [**Atoms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atoms) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 29 [**Stoke Space** Stoke Space is a U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoke-space) Stoke Space is a U.S. *Founded* 2019 Kent, United States **$1.6B** last round Oct 2025
- 30 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 31 [**Archer Aviation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/archer-aviation) *Founded* - United States **$1.6B** last round Jun 2025
- 32 [**Anduril**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril) *Founded* - United States **$1.5B** last round Jul 2026
- 33 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 34 [**Nuro** Nuro, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuro) Nuro, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Mountain View, United States **$1.4B** last round May 2026
- 35 [**Skild AI** Building general purpose robotic intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skild-ai) Building general purpose robotic intelligence. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$1.4B** last round Jan 2026
- 36 [**Stoke Space Technologies** STOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stoke-space-technologies) STOKE Space is a Washington-based manufacturer of space vehicle components and related equipment for the defense and aerospace industries. *Founded* 2019 Seattle, United States **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 37 [**Agility Robotics** Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agility-robotics) Agility Robotics builds highly efficient, agile, and robust legged platforms for real world applications. *Founded* 2015 Salem, United States **$1.3B** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Impulse Space** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/impulse-space) 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* 2021 Redondo Beach, United States **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 39 [**Castelion** Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit](https://millionrounds.com/company/castelion) Castelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit *Founded* 2022 Torrance, United States **$1.3B** last round Aug 2026
- 40 [**Astranis** Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astranis) Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity. *Founded* - United States **$1.2B** last round Sept 2026
- 41 [**UiPath** Transform enterprise operations with the UiPath PlatformTM for business orchestration and automation, enabling AI agents, robots, and people to deliver secure,](https://millionrounds.com/company/uipath) Transform enterprise operations with the UiPath PlatformTM for business orchestration and automation, enabling AI agents, robots, and people to deliver secure, *Founded* 1980 Eindhoven, United States **$1.2B** last round Mar 2019
- 42 [**Recursive Superintelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/recursive-superintelligence) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 43 [**Vulcan Elements** Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vulcan-elements) 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* 2023 Vestavia Hills, United States **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 44 [**Apex** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apex) 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* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 45 [**FieldAI** FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fieldai) FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments. *Founded* - Irvine, United States **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 46 [**DJI** DJI, or SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., is a prominent technology company based in Shenzhen, China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dji) DJI, or SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., is a prominent technology company based in Shenzhen, China. *Founded* 2006 Shenzhen, China **$1.1B** last round Apr 2018
- 47 [**CMR Surgical** CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cmr-surgical) CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems. *Founded* 2014 Milton, United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Oct 2026
- 48 [**Yuanxin Satellite**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yuanxin-satellite) *Founded* - China **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**XPENG Robotics** XPENG creating a smart robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xpeng-robotics) XPENG creating a smart robots. *Founded* - China **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 50 [**1X Technologies** 1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1x-technologies) 1X Technologies is a manufacturing company that supplies electrical, communications, and data networking wire and cable products. *Founded* 2015 Norway **$1.0B** last round Sept 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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