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Hardware startups worldwide
1,733 hardware startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $66B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Anduril IndustriesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
Founded 2017Costa Mesa, United States$7.5Blast round May 2026 - 2
GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$3.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 3
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 - 4
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 - 5
FluidstackFluidStack is a GPU cloud for AI, ML and LLM companies.FluidStack is a GPU cloud for AI, ML and LLM companies.
Founded 2017New York, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 6OuraFounded -Finland$2.9Blast round Jul 2026
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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 - 8
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 - 9Figure AIFounded 2023United States$2.2Blast round Feb 2025
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GTA SemiconductorGTA Semiconductor is a developer of semiconductor chips focusing on the R&D and design of integrated circuit related technologies.GTA Semiconductor is a developer of semiconductor chips focusing on the R&D and design of integrated circuit related technologies.
Founded 2017SHANGHAI, China$1.9Blast round Aug 2023 - 11
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 - 12
AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 13SILAFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Aug 2026
- 14Runpeng SemiconductorRunpeng Semiconductor is a chip and integrated circuit producer and developer.
Runpeng Semiconductor is a chip and integrated circuit producer and developer.
Founded 2022Shenzhen$1.7Blast round Aug 2023 - 15
ChangXin Memory TechnologiesChangXin Memory Technologies specializes in manufacturing dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) semiconductor products.ChangXin Memory Technologies specializes in manufacturing dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) semiconductor products.
Founded 2016Hefei$1.5Blast round Mar 2024 - 16
HarkFounded -United States$1.4Blast round Aug 2026 - 17
Wrench GroupWrench Group offers home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating and ventilation.Wrench Group offers home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating and ventilation.
Founded 2015Marietta, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2025 - 18
ClooverCloover provides embedded financial services, software, and energy solutions to facilitate a successful energy transition.Cloover provides embedded financial services, software, and energy solutions to facilitate a successful energy transition.
Founded 2022Berlin, Sweden$1.3Blast round Sept 2026 - 19
WHOOPWHOOP is a performance optimization system that tracks athlete recovery, training, and sleeping hours to help boost performance.WHOOP is a performance optimization system that tracks athlete recovery, training, and sleeping hours to help boost performance.
Founded 2012Boston, United States$1.3Blast round Mar 2026 - 20
SambaNova SystemsSambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.
Founded 2017Palo Alto, United States$1.0Blast round Jul 2026 - 21
EtchedEtched 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 - 22Unconventional, Inc.Founded -United States$1.0Blast round Oct 2025
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Bloom EnergyBloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy.Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy.
Founded 2001San Jose, United States$960Mlast round Jan 2015 - 24
FractileFractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$960Mlast round Oct 2026 - 25VASTFounded -China$946Mlast round Sept 2026
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Ayar 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 - 27
Positron 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 - 28Oura Health OyFounded -Finland$875Mlast round Sept 2025
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GraphcoreGraphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$835Mlast round May 2026 - 30
PositronFounded -United States$732Mlast round Sept 2026 - 31
SiFiveSiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.
Founded 2015San Mateo, United States$700Mlast round Apr 2026 - 32
HalterHalter is an innovative agricultural technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016.Halter is an innovative agricultural technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$689Mlast round Mar 2026 - 33
Shenzhen MTCis a company specialising in the production of consumer electronic products.is a company specialising in the production of consumer electronic products.
Founded 2014China$652Mlast round May 2022 - 34
RebellionsRebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.Rebellions is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in September 2020.
Founded 2020Seoul, South Korea$650Mlast round Mar 2026 - 35
MatXMatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.
Founded 2022Mountain View, United States$580Mlast round Feb 2026 - 36
Beats ElectronicsBeats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services.Beats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services.
Founded 2006Los Angeles, United States$560Mlast round Sept 2013 - 37
Back MarketBack Market is the world's largest premium refurbished tech marketplace, founded in 2014 in Paris, France.Back Market is the world's largest premium refurbished tech marketplace, founded in 2014 in Paris, France.
Founded 2014Paris, France$558Mlast round Jan 2022 - 38
OLIXOLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$532Mlast round Aug 2026 - 39
Nearfield InstrumentsNearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a semiconductor metrology equipment company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Founded 2016Rotterdam, Netherlands$527Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40D-RoboticsFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$520Mlast round Sept 2026
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Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$505Mlast round Nov 2026 - 42Etched AIEtch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.
Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.
Founded 2011San Jose, United States$500Mlast round Jan 2026 - 43
RipplingRippling is an HR management company that offers a workforce management platform, streamlining HR and IT operations across organizations.Rippling is an HR management company that offers a workforce management platform, streamlining HR and IT operations across organizations.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$495Mlast round May 2025 - 44
Flock SafetyFlock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.
Founded 2017Atlanta, United States$485Mlast round Apr 2026 - 45
New Leshi Smart HomeNew Leshi Smart Home is a Chinese television manufacturer.New Leshi Smart Home is a Chinese television manufacturer.
Founded 2012China$478Mlast round Jan 2020 - 46
Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates.Raspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates.
Founded 2012Cambridge, United Kingdom$476Mlast round Feb 2024 - 47
Unconventional AIUnconventional AI rethinks computer foundations to optimize energy efficiency for AI.Unconventional AI rethinks computer foundations to optimize energy efficiency for AI.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$475Mlast round Dec 2025 - 48
Oxford Quantum CircuitsOxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$453Mlast round Jun 2026 - 49
QudianQudian is a financial technology service company that connects financial institutions and users in marketing and operational efficiency.Qudian is a financial technology service company that connects financial institutions and users in marketing and operational efficiency.
Founded 2014Xiamen$449Mlast round Jul 2016 - 50Tripo AIFounded -United States$446Mlast round Sept 2026
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