# Top 50 Natural Language Processing Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded natural language processing startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $908M combined.

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

- 1 [**Agora** Agora uses machine learning and natural language processing to discover actionable insights in large-scale conversations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agora) Agora uses machine learning and natural language processing to discover actionable insights in large-scale conversations. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$184M** last round Jul 2025
- 2 [**Mobvoi** Mobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mobvoi) Mobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search. *Founded* 2012 Beijing, China **$180M** last round Apr 2017
- 3 [**Preferred Networks** The search engine company in Japan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preferred-networks) The search engine company in Japan. *Founded* 2006 Chiyoda-ku, Japan **$95M** last round Dec 2024
- 4 [**Aibee** Aibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aibee) Aibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies. *Founded* 2017 Beijing, China **$86M** last round Nov 2018
- 5 [**Emotibot** Emotibot Technologies Limited, founded in August 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a prominent artificial intelligence company focused on emotional](https://millionrounds.com/company/emotibot) Emotibot Technologies Limited, founded in August 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a prominent artificial intelligence company focused on emotional *Founded* 2015 China **$75M** last round Oct 2019
- 6 [**Deep 6 AI** Deep 6 AI is an artificial intelligence software company based in Pasadena, California, focused on enhancing clinical trial enrollment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deep-6-ai) Deep 6 AI is an artificial intelligence software company based in Pasadena, California, focused on enhancing clinical trial enrollment. *Founded* 2015 Pasadena, United States **$44M** last round Apr 2022
- 7 [**Orange** Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orange) Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics. *Founded* 2021 Tokyo, Japan **$36M** last round Jul 2025
- 8 [**Insight Engines** Insight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processing](https://millionrounds.com/company/insight-engines) Insight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processing *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$28M** last round Sept 2022
- 9 [**Powerset** Powerset is a search engine focused on in-depth natural language processing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerset) Powerset is a search engine focused on in-depth natural language processing. *Founded* 2005 United States **$23M** last round Jun 2007
- 10 [**iMerit** iMerit provides AI data solutions across computer vision and natural language processing for AI developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imerit) iMerit provides AI data solutions across computer vision and natural language processing for AI developers. *Founded* 2012 San Jose, United States **$16M** last round Nov 2021
- 11 [**Inbenta** Inbenta is a global enterprise AI company founded in 2005 in Barcelona, Spain, and now headquartered in Allen, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inbenta) Inbenta is a global enterprise AI company founded in 2005 in Barcelona, Spain, and now headquartered in Allen, Texas. *Founded* 2005 Allen, United States **$14M** last round Sept 2016
- 12 [**Recapp** recap offers speech recognition and natural language processing technology solutions to search and access audio contents.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recapp) recap offers speech recognition and natural language processing technology solutions to search and access audio contents. *Founded* 2014 Switzerland **$11M** last round Feb 2026
- 13 [**ReflexAI** ReflexAI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2022 and based in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reflexai) ReflexAI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2022 and based in New York City. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**RSVP.ai** RSVP.ai is a private software and artificial intelligence company based in Waterloo, Ontario.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rsvp-ai) RSVP.ai is a private software and artificial intelligence company based in Waterloo, Ontario. *Founded* 2013 Waterloo, Canada **$10M** last round Jun 2019
- 15 [**Private AI** Private AI develops privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools making privacy and GDPR compliance reliable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/private-ai) Private AI develops privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools making privacy and GDPR compliance reliable. *Founded* - Toronto, Canada **$8.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 16 [**Icontek** Icontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/icontek) Icontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Toronto, Canada **$6.0M** last round Aug 2018
- 17 [**dMetrics** dMetrics is a software company specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, founded by two MIT PhDs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dmetrics) dMetrics is a software company specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, founded by two MIT PhDs. *Founded* 2012 Jackson, United States **$5.9M** last round Jan 2017
- 18 [**Argilla** Argilla provides an AI and cloud-based open-source platform for data-centric natural language processing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argilla) Argilla provides an AI and cloud-based open-source platform for data-centric natural language processing. *Founded* 2017 Madrid, Spain **$5.5M** last round Nov 2023
- 19 [**ICOM AI** ICOM AI is a cutting-edge SaaS company that provides an AI-powered texting platform for the automotive retail industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/icom-ai) ICOM AI is a cutting-edge SaaS company that provides an AI-powered texting platform for the automotive retail industry. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$5.5M** last round Oct 2023
- 20 [**untapt** untapt is a New York-based talent technology company founded in 2013-2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/untapt) untapt is a New York-based talent technology company founded in 2013-2014. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$5.2M** last round Apr 2015
- 21 [**iSENTIUM LLC** iSENTIUM, LLC is an IT services and consulting firm based in Miami, founded in 2008.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isentium-llc) iSENTIUM, LLC is an IT services and consulting firm based in Miami, founded in 2008. *Founded* 2008 Miami, United States **$5.1M** last round Oct 2014
- 22 [**Aiello** Aiello, also known as 犀動智能, is a technology startup based in Taiwan that specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Voi](https://millionrounds.com/company/aiello) Aiello, also known as 犀動智能, is a technology startup based in Taiwan that specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Voi *Founded* 2018 Taiwan **$5.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 23 [**HeyStaks** HeyStaks is a Dublin-based company specializing in AI-driven marketing and personalized search technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heystaks) HeyStaks is a Dublin-based company specializing in AI-driven marketing and personalized search technology. *Founded* 2010 Belfield, Ireland **$4.1M** last round Jul 2015
- 24 [**Datasaur** Datasaur is a software company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 2019 by Ivan Lee.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datasaur) Datasaur is a software company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, founded in 2019 by Ivan Lee. *Founded* 2019 Sunnyvale, United States **$4.0M** last round Aug 2023
- 25 [**Professorbob.ai** Professorbob.ai offers artificial intelligence, natural language processing technology, assistance for training institutions, and learners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/professorbob-ai) Professorbob.ai offers artificial intelligence, natural language processing technology, assistance for training institutions, and learners. *Founded* - Paris, France **$4.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 26 [**Resultid.ai** Resultid.ai is an artificial intelligence software company that focuses on transforming unstructured text data into actionable intelligence for large enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resultid-ai) Resultid.ai is an artificial intelligence software company that focuses on transforming unstructured text data into actionable intelligence for large enterprises. *Founded* 2020 Washington, United States **$3.3M** last round Jan 2022
- 27 [**Zortify** Zortify is a Luxembourg-based HR tech and deep tech company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zortify) Zortify is a Luxembourg-based HR tech and deep tech company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg **$3.3M** last round Apr 2022
- 28 [**PeerPong** PeerPong was an online portal where subject matter experts provided answers to questions posted by users.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peerpong) PeerPong was an online portal where subject matter experts provided answers to questions posted by users. *Founded* 2006 United States **$2.8M** last round Feb 2010
- 29 [**Diffbot** Diffbot is an artificial intelligence company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diffbot) Diffbot is an artificial intelligence company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Menlo Park, United States **$2.5M** last round Jun 2015
- 30 [**Quark.ai** Quark.ai is an Autonomous Support platform based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quark-ai) Quark.ai is an Autonomous Support platform based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Santa Clara, United States **$2.5M** last round Sept 2022
- 31 [**General Sentiment** General Sentiment was a social media and news media analytics company based in Brookville, New York.](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-sentiment) General Sentiment was a social media and news media analytics company based in Brookville, New York. *Founded* 2008 Brookville, United States **$2.2M** last round Sept 2013
- 32 [**Kapiche** Kapiche is an AI-powered feedback analytics platform founded in 2016 in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kapiche) Kapiche is an AI-powered feedback analytics platform founded in 2016 in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia. *Founded* 2016 Brisbane, Australia **$2.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 33 [**Martin** Martin is a media measurement and reporting platform offering natural language processing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/martin) Martin is a media measurement and reporting platform offering natural language processing services. *Founded* 2018 United States **$2.0M** last round Jan 2025
- 34 [**scite** Scite combines natural language processing with a network of experts to evaluate the veracity of scientific work.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scite) Scite combines natural language processing with a network of experts to evaluate the veracity of scientific work. *Founded* 2018 Brooklyn, United States **$1.9M** last round Oct 2022
- 35 [**Comparesoft** Comparesoft is a London-based B2B technology platform that specializes in unbiased software comparison for enterprise businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comparesoft) Comparesoft is a London-based B2B technology platform that specializes in unbiased software comparison for enterprise businesses. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.8M** last round Mar 2023
- 36 [**Canvs** Canvs AI is a customer insights and business intelligence platform based in New York, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canvs) Canvs AI is a customer insights and business intelligence platform based in New York, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2014 Massapequa, United States **$1.5M** last round May 2014
- 37 [**WordLift** WordLift is an AI-driven startup based in Rome, Italy, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wordlift) WordLift is an AI-driven startup based in Rome, Italy, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Rome, Italy **$1.4M** last round Jun 2025
- 38 [**SKRIBER** Skriber is an AI-powered medical scribe platform founded in 2024 that automates clinical documentation for healthcare providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skriber) Skriber is an AI-powered medical scribe platform founded in 2024 that automates clinical documentation for healthcare providers. *Founded* 2024 South Jordan, United States **$1.3M** last round May 2025
- 39 [**Lingua Custodia** Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Gen AI for Finance](https://millionrounds.com/company/lingua-custodia) Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Gen AI for Finance *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$1.2M** last round Jul 2019
- 40 [**SentiSquare** SentiSquare is an IT services and consulting company based in Plzeň, Czech Republic, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentisquare) SentiSquare is an IT services and consulting company based in Plzeň, Czech Republic, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Plzeň, Czechia **$1.2M** last round Apr 2021
- 41 [**NeuralSpace** NeuralSpace is an AI and Natural Language Processing technology company founded in 2019, originating from a student project in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neuralspace) NeuralSpace is an AI and Natural Language Processing technology company founded in 2019, originating from a student project in 2017. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.1M** last round Sept 2022
- 42 [**Wizdee** Wizdee is a software company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in natural language processing, machine learning, semantic search, and business intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wizdee) Wizdee is a software company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in natural language processing, machine learning, semantic search, and business intelligence. *Founded* 2012 Coimbra, Portugal **$1.0M** last round May 2014
- 43 [**LETTRIA** Lettria is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lettria) Lettria is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$1.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 44 [**Tunib** TUNiB is a South Korean AI startup established in 2021, specializing in conversational AI, natural language processing, and generative AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tunib) TUNiB is a South Korean AI startup established in 2021, specializing in conversational AI, natural language processing, and generative AI. *Founded* 2021 Seongnam-si, South Korea **$815K** last round Dec 2025
- 45 [**Social Strategy 1** Social Strategy 1 offers media intelligence services combined with natural language processing and data mining technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/social-strategy-1) Social Strategy 1 offers media intelligence services combined with natural language processing and data mining technologies. *Founded* 2010 Addison, United States **$780K** last round Feb 2012
- 46 [**Voxmind** VoxMind is an AI-powered voice biometrics and authentication platform based in London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voxmind) VoxMind is an AI-powered voice biometrics and authentication platform based in London, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$736K** last round May 2026
- 47 [**Recosense Labs Inc.** RecoSense Labs Inc is a SaaS-based data analytics startup that specializes in Natural Language Query (NLQ) based AI solutions for Process Intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recosense-labs-inc) RecoSense Labs Inc is a SaaS-based data analytics startup that specializes in Natural Language Query (NLQ) based AI solutions for Process Intelligence. *Founded* 2014 Bengaluru, United States **$600K** last round Dec 2022
- 48 [**Legal Utopia** Legal Utopia is a London-based LawTech startup founded in 2017 by Fraser J.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legal-utopia) Legal Utopia is a London-based LawTech startup founded in 2017 by Fraser J. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$532K** last round Jan 2024
- 49 [**CorTexter** CorTexter is a software development company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cortexter) CorTexter is a software development company based in Rotterdam, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Rotterdam, Netherlands **$496K** last round Sept 2021
- 50 [**SynchroNext** SynchroNext is a start up working on the research, development and production of algorithms based on the physics of information.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synchronext) SynchroNext is a start up working on the research, development and production of algorithms based on the physics of information. *Founded* 2012 Nice, France **$496K** last round Oct 2015

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