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Hardware & Electronics startups that raised in 2026
261 hardware & Electronics startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $42B 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$5.0Blast round May 2026 - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
ZiplineDataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.DataMax Group was acquired by PDI in April 2017.
Founded 1994Round Rock, United States$2.1Blast round Nov 2026 - 5
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$1.9Blast round Apr 2026 - 6
GroqGroq, Inc.Groq, Inc.
Founded 2016Palo Alto, United States$1.8Blast round Sept 2026 - 7
AtomsFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 8SILAFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Aug 2026
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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$1.5Blast round Oct 2026 - 10
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$1.5Blast round Feb 2026 - 11
HarkFounded -United States$1.4Blast round Aug 2026 - 12
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 - 13
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 - 14
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 - 15VASTFounded -China$946Mlast round Sept 2026
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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$943Mlast round Oct 2026 - 17OuraFounded -Finland$900Mlast round Jul 2026
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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 - 19
PositronFounded -United States$730Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
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$725Mlast round Oct 2026 - 21
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$575Mlast round Mar 2026 - 22
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 - 23D-RoboticsFounded -Hong Kong SAR China$520Mlast round Sept 2026
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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$500Mlast round Feb 2026 - 25Etched 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 - 26
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$475Mlast round Nov 2026 - 27
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$457Mlast round May 2026 - 28Tripo AIFounded -United States$446Mlast round Sept 2026
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Oxideoxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material.oxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material.
Founded 2000United States$445Mlast round Oct 2026 - 30
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$400Mlast round Apr 2026 - 31
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$400Mlast round Mar 2026 - 32
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$380Mlast round Jun 2026 - 33
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$350Mlast round Jun 2026 - 34ROBOTERAFounded -China$345Mlast round May 2026
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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$314Mlast round Mar 2026 - 36
Sophia SpaceSophia Space Inc.Sophia Space Inc.
Founded 2025Pasadena, United States$310Mlast round Sept 2026 - 37
SunriseThe Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.
Founded -United States$298Mlast round Aug 2026 - 38
CamGraPhICCamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.CamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.
Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$246Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39
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$200Mlast round Apr 2026 - 40
Heron PowerHeron Power is an energy infrastructure company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2024 by Drew Baglino, a former Tesla executive.Heron Power is an energy infrastructure company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2024 by Drew Baglino, a former Tesla executive.
Founded 2024Scotts Valley, United States$200Mlast round Sept 2026 - 41SiEngineFounded -China$200Mlast round Aug 2026
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EliyanEliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$195Mlast round Jul 2026 - 43
mOm IncubatorsmOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths.mOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$182Mlast round Oct 2026 - 44
QuantWareQuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.QuantWare is a quantum computing hardware company based in Delft, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Delft, Netherlands$178Mlast round May 2026 - 45
TaalasTaalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon.Taalas is creating a platform for quickly turning any AI model into custom silicon.
Founded 2023Toronto, Canada$169Mlast round Feb 2026 - 46
Quantum MotionQuantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$160Mlast round May 2026 - 47
SemiDriveSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developerSemiDrive is a Car smart driving chip developer
Founded 2018China$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 48
SiMa.aiSiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.
Founded 2018San Jose, United States$150Mlast round Sept 2026 - 49xLightFounded -United States$150Mlast round Jun 2026
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Moffett AIMoffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.Moffett.AI, founded in 2018, is a sparse computing company that specializes in designing AI accelerator chips and next-generation AI computation platforms.
Founded 2018Los Altos, China$150Mlast round Nov 2026
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