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Recognition technology startups worldwide

179 recognition technology startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $3.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$3.3Braised by these 50
179on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Flock Safetyraised the most
  1. 1Flock 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
  2. 2StarcloudStarcloud, Inc.

    Starcloud, Inc.

    Founded 2024Redmond, United States$430Mlast round Aug 2026
  3. 3DuerOSDuerOS is embedded with world class AI speech and image recognition technology.

    DuerOS is embedded with world class AI speech and image recognition technology.

    Founded 2017Beijing, China$295Mlast round Sept 2020
  4. 4Reward GatewayXexec provides employee reward and recognition, benefits & discounts, concierge services, and innovative employee engagement solutions for large corporates and customers.

    Xexec provides employee reward and recognition, benefits & discounts, concierge services, and innovative employee engagement solutions for large corporates and customers.

    Founded 2000London, United Kingdom$258Mlast round Jul 2015
  5. 5CloudWalk TechnologyCloudWalk Technology is an AI platform that provides facial recognition services for the financial, public security, and aviation sectors.

    CloudWalk Technology is an AI platform that provides facial recognition services for the financial, public security, and aviation sectors.

    Founded 2015Beijing$254Mlast round May 2020
  6. 6MobvoiMobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search.

    Mobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search.

    Founded 2012Beijing, China$180Mlast round Apr 2017
  7. 7AwardcoAwardco is an employee recognition and total rewards platform that enhances workplace culture and drives employee loyalty through value-driven recognition programs.

    Awardco is an employee recognition and total rewards platform that enhances workplace culture and drives employee loyalty through value-driven recognition programs.

    Founded 2015Lindon, United States$165Mlast round May 2025
  8. 8CrescendoCrescendo Systems is a software development company that provides speech recognition, digital dictation, and transcription solutions.

    Crescendo Systems is a software development company that provides speech recognition, digital dictation, and transcription solutions.

    Founded 2003Feltham, United Kingdom$120Mlast round Oct 2024
  9. 9NantMobileNantMobile is a technology company based in Culver City, California, specializing in object recognition and augmented reality (AR) solutions.

    NantMobile is a technology company based in Culver City, California, specializing in object recognition and augmented reality (AR) solutions.

    Founded 2013Culver City, United States$110Mlast round Oct 2014
  10. 10osapiensosapiens is a Germany-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider that focuses on helping global companies achieve sustainable growth through AI-based automatio

    osapiens is a Germany-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider that focuses on helping global companies achieve sustainable growth through AI-based automatio

    Founded 2018Mannheim, Germany$100Mlast round Jan 2026
  11. 11AibeeAibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies.

    Aibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies.

    Founded 2017Beijing, China$86Mlast round Nov 2018
  12. 12TabsTabs is an AI-native revenue automation platform designed for B2B companies.

    Tabs is an AI-native revenue automation platform designed for B2B companies.

    Founded -New York, United States$80Mlast round Sept 2025
  13. 13DatarailsDatarails is an Israeli software development company that specializes in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) solutions.

    Datarails is an Israeli software development company that specializes in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) solutions.

    Founded 2015New York, United States$70Mlast round Jan 2026
  14. 14ElementsELEMENTS is an image recognition engine research and development company.

    ELEMENTS is an image recognition engine research and development company.

    Founded 2013France$55Mlast round Dec 2023
  15. 15AchieversAchievers is a Canadian company specializing in employee engagement and recognition software.

    Achievers is a Canadian company specializing in employee engagement and recognition software.

    Founded 2002Toronto, United States$52Mlast round Sept 2011
  16. 16MarqVisionMarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California.

    MarqVision is an AI-powered brand protection technology company based in Los Angeles, California.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$48Mlast round Sept 2025
  17. 17AffectivaAffectiva is a developer of an emotion-recognition software designed to analyze subtle facial and vocal expressions.

    Affectiva is a developer of an emotion-recognition software designed to analyze subtle facial and vocal expressions.

    Founded 2009Boston, United States$48Mlast round Apr 2019
  18. 18SlyceSlyce is a visual search and image recognition technology provider for retailers and brands.

    Slyce is a visual search and image recognition technology provider for retailers and brands.

    Founded 2012Canada$37Mlast round May 2015
  19. 19Pee SafePee Safe is a leading personal hygiene brand in India, known for its innovative hygiene products that enhance cleanliness and well-being.

    Pee Safe is a leading personal hygiene brand in India, known for its innovative hygiene products that enhance cleanliness and well-being.

    Founded 2017Gurugram, India$32Mlast round Jan 2026
  20. 20Creative GroupCreative Group is a performance improvement company founded in 1970, specializing in engagement, incentive, recognition, and event management solutions.

    Creative Group is a performance improvement company founded in 1970, specializing in engagement, incentive, recognition, and event management solutions.

    Founded 2003Amsterdam, Netherlands$25Mlast round Jun 2019
  21. 21Deep GlintDeep Glint is a computer vision startup providing 3D image analysis and pattern recognition technologies for mission-critical applications.

    Deep Glint is a computer vision startup providing 3D image analysis and pattern recognition technologies for mission-critical applications.

    Founded 2012海淀区, China$23Mlast round Mar 2019
  22. 22BonuslyBonusly is a Human Resources Technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional teams in Seattle and New York City.

    Bonusly is a Human Resources Technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional teams in Seattle and New York City.

    Founded 2012Boulder, United States$22Mlast round Feb 2023
  23. 23ZenskarZenskar is an AI-native order-to-cash platform founded in 2022, designed to automate billing, revenue recognition, collections, and SaaS metrics for high-growth

    Zenskar is an AI-native order-to-cash platform founded in 2022, designed to automate billing, revenue recognition, collections, and SaaS metrics for high-growth

    Founded 2022New York, United States$22Mlast round Apr 2026
  24. 24Skin AnalyticsSkin Analytics is a British healthtech company founded in 2012, based in Cambridge.

    Skin Analytics is a British healthtech company founded in 2012, based in Cambridge.

    Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Apr 2025
  25. 25LenzTechLENZTECH朗镜科技, officially known as Beijing LenzTech Co., Ltd., is a retail computer vision and data analytics company based in China.

    LENZTECH朗镜科技, officially known as Beijing LenzTech Co., Ltd., is a retail computer vision and data analytics company based in China.

    Founded 2015China$20Mlast round Apr 2022
  26. 26HyLightHyLight is a French startup founded in 2022, based in Le Plessis-Pâté, specializing in autonomous, hydrogen-powered airship drones for long-range aerial infrast

    HyLight is a French startup founded in 2022, based in Le Plessis-Pâté, specializing in autonomous, hydrogen-powered airship drones for long-range aerial infrast

    Founded 2022Champigny-sur-Marne, France$18Mlast round Oct 2026
  27. 27LotiSafeguarding online identities with facial recognition.

    Safeguarding online identities with facial recognition.

    Founded 2022United States$16Mlast round Apr 2025
  28. 28EnergageEnergage is an employee engagement and workplace culture technology company based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

    Energage is an employee engagement and workplace culture technology company based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

    Founded 2006Exton, United States$15Mlast round Oct 2017
  29. 29RightRevRightRev is a financial technology and enterprise software company founded in 2020 by Jagan Reddy, based in Santa Clara, California, with a legal presence in Ch

    RightRev is a financial technology and enterprise software company founded in 2020 by Jagan Reddy, based in Santa Clara, California, with a legal presence in Ch

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$13Mlast round May 2025
  30. 30IntermindsWe provide the most affordable, efficient, and advanced image recognition & classification technology to ensure our clients stay ahead in rapidly evolving retai

    We provide the most affordable, efficient, and advanced image recognition & classification technology to ensure our clients stay ahead in rapidly evolving retai

    Founded 2016Seongnam-si, South Korea$12Mlast round Mar 2023
  31. 31SpansiveSpansive is a consumer wireless charging company based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    Spansive is a consumer wireless charging company based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$11Mlast round Dec 2017
  32. 32ScoutmobScoutmob was an Atlanta-based startup founded in 2010 by David Payne and Michael Tavani.

    Scoutmob was an Atlanta-based startup founded in 2010 by David Payne and Michael Tavani.

    Founded 2010Atlanta, United States$11Mlast round May 2016
  33. 33AGNITiOAgnitio provides voice based biometric recognition software solutions to government agencies and military.

    Agnitio provides voice based biometric recognition software solutions to government agencies and military.

    Founded 2009Madrid, Spain$11Mlast round Mar 2009
  34. 34VisioLabVisioLab is a German software development startup founded in 2019, focusing on AI-powered visual self-checkout and automated food recognition systems for the fo

    VisioLab is a German software development startup founded in 2019, focusing on AI-powered visual self-checkout and automated food recognition systems for the fo

    Founded 2019Osnabrueck, Germany$11Mlast round Apr 2026
  35. 35Recapprecap offers speech recognition and natural language processing technology solutions to search and access audio contents.

    recap offers speech recognition and natural language processing technology solutions to search and access audio contents.

    Founded 2014Switzerland$11Mlast round Feb 2026
  36. 36EnswersFounded in 2007, Enswers Inc is the leading provider of Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology and systems.

    Founded in 2007, Enswers Inc is the leading provider of Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology and systems.

    Founded 2007Jung-gu, South Korea$11Mlast round Apr 2014
  37. 37EnoteEnote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018.

    Enote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$11Mlast round Mar 2023
  38. 38DyndriteDyndrite Corporation is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in additive manufacturing and computational geometry.

    Dyndrite Corporation is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in additive manufacturing and computational geometry.

    Founded 2015Seattle, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2019
  39. 39HubiFiHubiFi is a financial software company founded in 2023, based in Columbus, Ohio.

    HubiFi is a financial software company founded in 2023, based in Columbus, Ohio.

    Founded 2023Columbus, United States$9.5Mlast round Mar 2026
  40. 40BoostWorksBoostworks is a prominent UK provider of employee engagement solutions, focusing on recognition, rewards, wellbeing, benefits, and discount programs for corpora

    Boostworks is a prominent UK provider of employee engagement solutions, focusing on recognition, rewards, wellbeing, benefits, and discount programs for corpora

    Founded 2002Oxford, United States$9.0Mlast round Mar 2003
  41. 41ZuubZuub is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in AI-powered revenue cycle automation for dental practices.

    Zuub is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in AI-powered revenue cycle automation for dental practices.

    Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$9.0Mlast round Jun 2024
  42. 42MetaMindAutomatic image recognition powered by artificial intelligence.

    Automatic image recognition powered by artificial intelligence.

    Founded 2014Palo Alto, United States$8.0Mlast round Dec 2014
  43. 43NetByTelNetByTel provides speech recognition call center software solutions for its clients.

    NetByTel provides speech recognition call center software solutions for its clients.

    Founded 1999Jakarta, Indonesia$8.0Mlast round Jan 2004
  44. 44ImageVisionImageVision provides social media and multimedia sites the tools to automate the recognition and monetization of their visual content.

    ImageVision provides social media and multimedia sites the tools to automate the recognition and monetization of their visual content.

    Founded 2009Dallas, United States$7.9Mlast round Mar 2014
  45. 45Wow! StuffWOW!

    WOW!

    Founded 2006Watford, United Kingdom$7.5Mlast round Mar 2012
  46. 46Asura Technoliges ltd.Asura Technologies creates analytic, data collection and management systems based on License Plate Recognition for Smart Cities.

    Asura Technologies creates analytic, data collection and management systems based on License Plate Recognition for Smart Cities.

    Founded 2017Budapest, Hungary$7.0Mlast round Sept 2022
  47. 47RecVueRecVue is an AI-powered revenue management software company based in Palo Alto, California.

    RecVue is an AI-powered revenue management software company based in Palo Alto, California.

    Founded 2015Palo Alto, United States$7.0Mlast round Jan 2019
  48. 48Elinta ChargeElinta Charge is a Lithuanian manufacturer established in 2018, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for both commercial and residential use.

    Elinta Charge is a Lithuanian manufacturer established in 2018, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for both commercial and residential use.

    Founded 2018Kaunas, Lithuania$7.0Mlast round Jul 2022
  49. 49MetsakuurMesacour Company has its own original face recognition technology and is made up of people who have worked with face recognition technology.

    Mesacour Company has its own original face recognition technology and is made up of people who have worked with face recognition technology.

    Founded 2020South Korea$6.7Mlast round Jan 2022
  50. 50ABBYYABBYY is a global software company specializing in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Data Capture, and Business Proces

    ABBYY is a global software company specializing in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Data Capture, and Business Proces

    Founded 1989Austin, Russia$6.0Mlast round Apr 2015
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