# Top 50 Hardware & Electronics Startups in the United States by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 hardware & Electronics startups in the United States that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $32B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/hardware-startups-united-states-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Anduril Industries** Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anduril-industries) Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security. *Founded* 2017 Costa Mesa, United States **$5.0B** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Fluidstack** FluidStack is a GPU cloud for AI, ML and LLM companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluidstack) FluidStack is a GPU cloud for AI, ML and LLM companies. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**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 **$2.1B** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**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 **$1.9B** last round Apr 2026
- 5 [**Groq** Groq, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groq) Groq, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Palo Alto, United States **$1.8B** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**Atoms**](https://millionrounds.com/company/atoms) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 7 [**SILA**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sila) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**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 **$1.5B** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**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 **$1.5B** last round Feb 2026
- 10 [**Hark**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hark) *Founded* - United States **$1.4B** last round Aug 2026
- 11 [**SambaNova Systems** SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sambanova-systems) SambaNova Systems builds AI hardware and integrated systems to run AI applications from the data center to the cloud. *Founded* 2017 Palo Alto, United States **$1.0B** last round Jul 2026
- 12 [**Etched** Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched) Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Positron AI** Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron-ai) Positron AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company based in Reno, Nevada, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Reno, United States **$875M** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**Positron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron) *Founded* - United States **$730M** last round Sept 2026
- 15 [**Ayar Labs** Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayar-labs) Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$725M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**WHOOP** WHOOP is a performance optimization system that tracks athlete recovery, training, and sleeping hours to help boost performance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/whoop) WHOOP is a performance optimization system that tracks athlete recovery, training, and sleeping hours to help boost performance. *Founded* 2012 Boston, United States **$575M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**MatX** MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/matx) MatX designs hardware tailored for the world's best AI models: We dedicate every transistor to maximizing performance for large models. *Founded* 2022 Mountain View, United States **$500M** last round Feb 2026
- 18 [**Etched AI** Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched-ai) Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$500M** last round Jan 2026
- 19 [**Northwood Space** Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.](https://millionrounds.com/company/northwood-space) Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$475M** last round Nov 2026
- 20 [**Tripo AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tripo-ai) *Founded* - United States **$446M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**Oxide** oxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxide) oxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material. *Founded* 2000 United States **$445M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**SiFive** SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sifive) SiFive is a platform offering open-source semiconductor technology and software automation. *Founded* 2015 San Mateo, United States **$400M** last round Apr 2026
- 23 [**Sophia Space** Sophia Space Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sophia-space) Sophia Space Inc. *Founded* 2025 Pasadena, United States **$310M** last round Sept 2026
- 24 [**Sunrise** The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunrise) The Happinessweb (THW) will wind down its operations on 31 December 2026. *Founded* - United States **$298M** last round Aug 2026
- 25 [**Flock Safety** Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flock-safety) Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. *Founded* 2017 Atlanta, United States **$200M** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Heron Power** Heron Power is an energy infrastructure company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2024 by Drew Baglino, a former Tesla executive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heron-power) Heron Power is an energy infrastructure company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2024 by Drew Baglino, a former Tesla executive. *Founded* 2024 Scotts Valley, United States **$200M** last round Sept 2026
- 27 [**Eliyan** Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eliyan) Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems. *Founded* 2021 Santa Clara, United States **$195M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$150M** last round Sept 2026
- 29 [**xLight**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xlight) *Founded* - United States **$150M** last round Jun 2026
- 30 [**Frore Systems** Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frore-systems) Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$143M** last round Mar 2026
- 31 [**AheadComputing** AheadComputing is a semiconductor IP design company based in Beaverton, Oregon, founded in July 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aheadcomputing) AheadComputing is a semiconductor IP design company based in Beaverton, Oregon, founded in July 2024. *Founded* 2024 Beaverton, United States **$141M** last round Oct 2026
- 32 [**Infleqtion** Infleqtion, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, delivers high-value quantum information precisely where needed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infleqtion) Infleqtion, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, delivers high-value quantum information precisely where needed. *Founded* 2007 Louisville, United States **$127M** last round Feb 2026
- 33 [**Agrani Labs** Agrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agrani-labs) Agrani Labs is a Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup founded in December 2024 by experienced professionals from AMD and Intel. *Founded* - Fremont, United States **$116M** last round Nov 2026
- 34 [**Skydio** Skydio is a leading U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydio) Skydio is a leading U.S. *Founded* 2014 San Mateo, United States **$110M** last round Apr 2026
- 35 [**Neurophos** Neurophos Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neurophos) Neurophos Inc. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2026
- 36 [**ZutaCore** ZutaCore is a private data center technology company founded in 2016, headquartered in San Jose, California, with research and development facilities in Israel](https://millionrounds.com/company/zutacore) ZutaCore is a private data center technology company founded in 2016, headquartered in San Jose, California, with research and development facilities in Israel *Founded* 2016 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**Reed Semiconductor** Reed Semiconductor engages in semiconductor research and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reed-semiconductor) Reed Semiconductor engages in semiconductor research and development. *Founded* 2020 East Greenwich, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 38 [**Hyperlight** HyperLight Corporation is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and manufacture of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN)](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperlight) HyperLight Corporation is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the design and manufacture of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$80M** last round Apr 2026
- 39 [**Senra**](https://millionrounds.com/company/senra) *Founded* - United States **$65M** last round Jul 2026
- 40 [**DG Matrix** DG Matrix is a cleantech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dg-matrix) DG Matrix is a cleantech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Morrisville, United States **$60M** last round Feb 2026
- 41 [**ChargeItSpot** ChargeItSpot specializes in providing free and secure cell phone charging stations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chargeitspot) ChargeItSpot specializes in providing free and secure cell phone charging stations. *Founded* 2011 Philadelphia, United States **$57M** last round Aug 2026
- 42 [**Axoft** Axoft Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axoft) Axoft Inc. *Founded* 2021 Cambridge, United States **$55M** last round Jun 2026
- 43 [**Qolab** Qolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qolab) Qolab is a quantum hardware company based in Los Angeles, California, with research activities in Madison, Wisconsin. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$54M** last round Jul 2026
- 44 [**Cross River Bank**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cross-river-bank) *Founded* - United States **$50M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**OpenLight** OpenLight is a silicon photonics company based in Goleta, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom Photonic Application-Specific Integra](https://millionrounds.com/company/openlight) OpenLight is a silicon photonics company based in Goleta, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom Photonic Application-Specific Integra *Founded* 2022 Goleta, United States **$50M** last round Apr 2026
- 46 [**Liquid Instruments** Liquid Instruments is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liquid-instruments) Liquid Instruments is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$50M** last round Apr 2026
- 47 [**Sabi** SABI is a software company that offers business consultancy, smart home integration, and web application development services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sabi) SABI is a software company that offers business consultancy, smart home integration, and web application development services. *Founded* 2018 United States **$50M** last round Oct 2026
- 48 [**Saphlux** Saphlux provides the industry-first QD in chip micro-LED solutions for display applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saphlux) Saphlux provides the industry-first QD in chip micro-LED solutions for display applications. *Founded* 2014 San Diego, United States **$44M** last round Apr 2026
- 49 [**TYLsemi** AI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tylsemi) AI infrastructure silicon requires solutions on 3 fundamentals: Power, IO and Memory apart from compute architecture. *Founded* - San Jose, United States **$43M** last round Jul 2026
- 50 [**Dexmate** Dexmate is a robotics company specializing in industrial physical AI, dexterous manipulation, and embodied AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dexmate) Dexmate is a robotics company specializing in industrial physical AI, dexterous manipulation, and embodied AI. *Founded* 2024 Santa Clara, United States **$41M** last round Mar 2026

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**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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