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Software startups founded in 2021
100 software startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.1B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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ChainguardChainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security.Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security.
Founded 2021Kirkland, United States$776Mlast round Oct 2025 - 2
TebraTebra Technologies, Inc.Tebra Technologies, Inc.
Founded 2021Newport Beach, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026 - 3
Shop CircleShop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.Shop Circle is a technology company that acquires and grows e-commerce software.
Founded 2021London, Italy$160Mlast round Sept 2025 - 4
Defense UnicornsDefense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.
Founded 2021Colorado Springs, United States$136Mlast round Jan 2026 - 5
LawhiveLawhive is a technology-driven consultancy-based law firm based in the United Kingdom.Lawhive is a technology-driven consultancy-based law firm based in the United Kingdom.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$107Mlast round Feb 2026 - 6
ThreecoltsThreecolts is a London-based technology company that specializes in cloud-based business management software for the e-commerce sector.Threecolts is a London-based technology company that specializes in cloud-based business management software for the e-commerce sector.
Founded 2021London, United States$91Mlast round Mar 2023 - 7
FormalizeFormalize is a Danish SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in compliance operations.Formalize is a Danish SaaS company founded in 2021, specializing in compliance operations.
Founded 2021Copenhagen, Denmark$51Mlast round Oct 2025 - 8
SlopeSlope is a B2B financial platform that offers a variety of payment alternatives while being paid immediately.Slope is a B2B financial platform that offers a variety of payment alternatives while being paid immediately.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2024 - 9
FSH TechnologiesFSH Technologies is a Philadelphia-based government software company that focuses on creating user-friendly software for local governments, school districts, anFSH Technologies is a Philadelphia-based government software company that focuses on creating user-friendly software for local governments, school districts, an
Founded 2021Philadelphia, United States$45Mlast round Aug 2026 - 10
The CoterieElevating private fund managementElevating private fund management
Founded 2021Palo Alto, United States$40Mlast round Oct 2022 - 11
NoryNory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators.Nory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$37Mlast round Sept 2024 - 12
ReflexThe Reflex technology platform connects top-retail associates with retailers when they need staffing help.The Reflex technology platform connects top-retail associates with retailers when they need staffing help.
Founded 2021United States$28Mlast round Oct 2026 - 13
JoyJoy is a one stop e-Shop platform intended to offer car maintenance services.Joy is a one stop e-Shop platform intended to offer car maintenance services.
Founded 2021Ba Đình, United States$24Mlast round Nov 2025 - 14
PrezentPrezent is an AI-powered business communication and presentation productivity platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Altos, California, with an additional ofPrezent is an AI-powered business communication and presentation productivity platform founded in 2021 and based in Los Altos, California, with an additional of
Founded 2021Palo Alto, United States$20Mlast round Mar 2025 - 15
FriendliAIFriendliAI is a generative AI infrastructure company based in Redwood City, California, with roots in Seoul, South Korea.FriendliAI is a generative AI infrastructure company based in Redwood City, California, with roots in Seoul, South Korea.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$20Mlast round Aug 2025 - 16
SubscriptSubscript is a subscription intelligence platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, founded in December 2020.Subscript is a subscription intelligence platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses, founded in December 2020.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$19Mlast round Jul 2026 - 17
CofactrCofactr is a New York-based procurement execution and supply chain platform tailored for agile hardware teams and electronics manufacturers.Cofactr is a New York-based procurement execution and supply chain platform tailored for agile hardware teams and electronics manufacturers.
Founded 2021Brooklyn, United States$17Mlast round Dec 2024 - 18
PrediumPredium is a Munich-based PropTech company founded in 2021, specializing in an AI-powered Real Estate Intelligence Platform.Predium is a Munich-based PropTech company founded in 2021, specializing in an AI-powered Real Estate Intelligence Platform.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$14Mlast round Nov 2024 - 19
Dynamic LabsDynamic is multi-chain wallet-based authentication and authorization platform.Dynamic is multi-chain wallet-based authentication and authorization platform.
Founded 2021Palo Alto, United States$14Mlast round Dec 2023 - 20
Self InspectionSelf Inspection is an AI-powered technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.Self Inspection is an AI-powered technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021San Diego, United States$13Mlast round Jul 2026 - 21
GALVANYGALVANY is a Green-Tech company based in Berlin that focuses on the heat transition.GALVANY is a Green-Tech company based in Berlin that focuses on the heat transition.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$12Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
Cycle LabsCycle Labs is a software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.Cycle Labs is a software company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Raleigh, United States$12Mlast round Sept 2025 - 23
MagnifyBMagnifyB (Mission Control for Business Success) is an affordable, Virtual, AI-Powered Adviser for SMEs, with sustainable, scalable revenue streams.MagnifyB (Mission Control for Business Success) is an affordable, Virtual, AI-Powered Adviser for SMEs, with sustainable, scalable revenue streams.
Founded 2021Warrington, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Aug 2023 - 24WeCareapitcalWe help small businesses offer flexible payment plans to their clients to boost sales and increase monthly cash flow.
We help small businesses offer flexible payment plans to their clients to boost sales and increase monthly cash flow.
Founded 2021United States$10Mlast round Aug 2021 - 25
ImmersaImmersa offers a data automation platform that connects product usage data to sales, service, and marketing to increase SaaS revenue.Immersa offers a data automation platform that connects product usage data to sales, service, and marketing to increase SaaS revenue.
Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2021 - 26
ZuploZuplo is a Seattle-based company that provides a fully-managed API Management and Edge Gateway platform tailored for developers.Zuplo is a Seattle-based company that provides a fully-managed API Management and Edge Gateway platform tailored for developers.
Founded 2021Seattle, United States$9.0Mlast round Nov 2023 - 27
ProcurosProcuros is a B2B technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2021.Procuros is a B2B technology startup based in Hamburg, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Hamburg, Germany$9.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 28
LogistikbudeSaaS solution enabling production & logistics to automate the management of load carriersSaaS solution enabling production & logistics to automate the management of load carriers
Founded 2021Dortmund, Germany$8.2Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29
ShapedShaped is a software design firm that excels in developing APIs for better content discovery, social feeds, and customer communication.Shaped is a software design firm that excels in developing APIs for better content discovery, social feeds, and customer communication.
Founded 2021New York, United States$8.0Mlast round Jul 2024 - 30
TeamOhanaTeamOhana is an AI-powered Collaborative Workforce Intelligence Platform founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, CA.TeamOhana is an AI-powered Collaborative Workforce Intelligence Platform founded in 2021, based in San Francisco, CA.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$7.5Mlast round Aug 2024 - 31
BuildPassBuildPass provides software solutions for managing construction companies.BuildPass provides software solutions for managing construction companies.
Founded 2021Richmond, Australia$7.5Mlast round Oct 2024 - 32
VidextVidext is a software company based in Valencia, founded in 2021.Vidext is a software company based in Valencia, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Valencia, Spain$7.0Mlast round Sept 2025 - 33
PixieBrixPixieBrix is a New York-based low-code AI platform founded in 2021.PixieBrix is a New York-based low-code AI platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021New York, United States$6.9Mlast round Sept 2022 - 34
ScreenloopScreenloop is a London-based hiring intelligence platform founded in 2021.Screenloop is a London-based hiring intelligence platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$6.9Mlast round Jun 2022 - 35
LineraLinera is a private software development firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021 by Mathieu Baudet, a former engineer at Meta/Novi.Linera is a private software development firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021 by Mathieu Baudet, a former engineer at Meta/Novi.
Founded 2021Menlo Park, United States$6.0Mlast round Mar 2024 - 36
TadHealthTadHealth is a HealthTech company based in California, founded in 2021.TadHealth is a HealthTech company based in California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Newport Beach, United States$5.5M - 37
ContinueContinue is a technology-driven company that specializes in creating and operating brand-owned resale marketplaces for fashion brands.Continue is a technology-driven company that specializes in creating and operating brand-owned resale marketplaces for fashion brands.
Founded 2021London, United States$5.1Mlast round Nov 2023 - 38
Bolt SoftwareBolt Software is an AI-powered platform created by StackBlitz that allows users to generate, build, and deploy full-stack web applications directly in their browsers.Bolt Software is an AI-powered platform created by StackBlitz that allows users to generate, build, and deploy full-stack web applications directly in their browsers.
Founded 2021Sao Paulo, Brazil$5.0Mlast round Jun 2024 - 39
BAXUSBAXUS is a blockchain-based marketplace and technology company founded in 2021 by Tzvi Wiesel and Todd Wiesel, located in New York City.BAXUS is a blockchain-based marketplace and technology company founded in 2021 by Tzvi Wiesel and Todd Wiesel, located in New York City.
Founded 2021New York, United States$5.0Mlast round May 2024 - 40
NinetailedNinetailed primarily offers personalization for headless CMS and modern jamstack frameworks.Ninetailed primarily offers personalization for headless CMS and modern jamstack frameworks.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$5.0Mlast round Oct 2022 - 41
Space DOTSSpace DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$4.9Mlast round Sept 2025 - 42
PromptLayerPromptLayer is a New York-based developer platform focused on prompt engineering.PromptLayer is a New York-based developer platform focused on prompt engineering.
Founded 2021New York, United States$4.8Mlast round Feb 2025 - 43
1BreadcrumbAn automated approach to digitally sharing, collecting, reviewing, and accessing safety documents across every project for every worker.An automated approach to digitally sharing, collecting, reviewing, and accessing safety documents across every project for every worker.
Founded 2021Australia$4.5Mlast round May 2025 - 44
SmartbioticMisuse of antibiotics increases antibiotic resistance.Misuse of antibiotics increases antibiotic resistance.
Founded 2021Montreal, Martinique$4.4Mlast round Nov 2026 - 45
Together by ReneeTogether by Renee simplifies health tasks for you and people you love.Together by Renee simplifies health tasks for you and people you love.
Founded 2021Palo Alto, United States$4.4Mlast round Jan 2022 - 46
OndorseOndorse is a Paris-based regulatory technology (RegTech) company founded in 2021 by Florent Robert and Aymeric Boëlle.Ondorse is a Paris-based regulatory technology (RegTech) company founded in 2021 by Florent Robert and Aymeric Boëlle.
Founded 2021Paris, France$4.0Mlast round Sept 2023 - 47
LuxeraLuxera develops software for the healthcare, financial and retail organizations.Luxera develops software for the healthcare, financial and retail organizations.
Founded 2021United States$4.0Mlast round Jul 2012 - 48
TelescopeTelescope matches job seekers and employers through technology.Telescope matches job seekers and employers through technology.
Founded 2021Norway$3.9Mlast round Mar 2025 - 49
CalcTreeCalcTree is a Sydney-based startup focused on ConstructionTech, offering cloud-native engineering calculation management software.CalcTree is a Sydney-based startup focused on ConstructionTech, offering cloud-native engineering calculation management software.
Founded 2021Sydney, Australia$3.8Mlast round May 2025 - 50
Oneiro SolutionsOneiro Solutions Ltd is a UK-based fintech company founded in 2019.Oneiro Solutions Ltd is a UK-based fintech company founded in 2019.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.3Mlast round Jan 2025
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