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Software startups that raised in 2026

300 software startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $36B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$36Braised by these 50 in 2026
300on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Prometheusraised the most in 2026
  1. 1PrometheusPrometheus is a clean-energy company based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.

    Prometheus is a clean-energy company based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Santa Cruz, United States$12Blast round Jun 2026
  2. 2CognitionCognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.

    Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$3.0Blast round Sept 2026
  3. 3DatabricksDatabricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Blast round Feb 2026
  4. 4VAST DataVAST Data offers a unified data platform that integrates storage, database, and compute capabilities into a single software platform.

    VAST Data offers a unified data platform that integrates storage, database, and compute capabilities into a single software platform.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$2.0Blast round Apr 2026
  5. 5Fireworks AIFireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.

    Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.

    Founded 2022San Mateo, United States$1.5Blast round Oct 2026
  6. 6MirendilMirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.

    Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.4Blast round Nov 2026
  7. 7WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.

    Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.3Blast round Apr 2026
  8. 8InstinctInstinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats.

    Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats.

    Founded 2001St. Louis, United States$1.3Blast round Sept 2026
  9. 9LegoraLegora is a legal technology company based in Stockholm, founded in 2023.

    Legora is a legal technology company based in Stockholm, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2023Stockholm, Sweden$1.1Blast round Oct 2026
  10. 10LovableLovable Labs Incorporated, based in Stockholm, is a full-stack AI development platform focused on making software creation accessible to everyone.

    Lovable Labs Incorporated, based in Stockholm, is a full-stack AI development platform focused on making software creation accessible to everyone.

    Founded 2023Stockholm, Sweden$700Mlast round Aug 2026
  11. 11STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.

    Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.

    Founded 1981Horley, Germany$570Mlast round Jun 2026
  12. 12Multiverse ComputingMultiverse Computing is a leading quantum AI software company based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy,

    Multiverse Computing is a leading quantum AI software company based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy,

    Founded 2019San Sebastian, Spain$570Mlast round Jul 2026
  13. 13Recursive SuperintelligenceFounded -United Kingdom$500Mlast round Apr 2026
  14. 14NooksNooks is a new service looking to slow down Stockholm’s overheated housing market by offering homes that are maybe for sale.

    Nooks is a new service looking to slow down Stockholm’s overheated housing market by offering homes that are maybe for sale.

    Founded 2015United States$500Mlast round Nov 2026
  15. 15General ComputeGeneral Compute provides an ASIC-based cloud inference platform with an OpenAI-compatible API for deploying and serving AI models.

    General Compute provides an ASIC-based cloud inference platform with an OpenAI-compatible API for deploying and serving AI models.

    Founded -West Covina, United States$500Mlast round Oct 2026
  16. 16RightslineRightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.

    Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.

    Founded 2012El Segundo, United States$500Mlast round May 2026
  17. 17FactoryFounded -United States$355Mlast round Sept 2026
  18. 18Infinigence AIInfinigence AI is an enterprise AI cloud platform that focuses on the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads.

    Infinigence AI is an enterprise AI cloud platform that focuses on the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads.

    Founded 2023Beijing, China$344Mlast round Oct 2026
  19. 19PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,

    PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$322Mlast round Jun 2026
  20. 20SkyryseSkyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.

    Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$300Mlast round Feb 2026
  21. 21Bending SpoonsBending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor.

    Bending Spoons is a developer of digital technology products including video editing tools and an image editor.

    Founded 2013Milan, Italy$295Mlast round Sept 2026
  22. 22Q-CTRLFounded -Australia$290Mlast round Nov 2026
  23. 23WisprFounded -United States$280Mlast round Aug 2026
  24. 24Meta TeamMeta Team is a computer software company.

    Meta Team is a computer software company.

    Founded 2020United Kingdom$266Mlast round May 2026
  25. 25Peregrine TechnologiesPeregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.

    Peregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$250Mlast round Jun 2026
  26. 26VinciVinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.

    Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.

    Founded 2023Palo Alto, United States$250Mlast round Oct 2026
  27. 27TebraTebra Technologies, Inc.

    Tebra Technologies, Inc.

    Founded 2021Newport Beach, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026
  28. 28OwnerOWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.

    OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.

    Founded 2018Emmen, United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
  29. 29Beacon SoftwareBeacon acquires and grows essential businesses.

    Beacon acquires and grows essential businesses.

    Founded -Toronto, Canada$225Mlast round Jun 2026
  30. 30Pickleball Inc.Pickleball Inc.

    Pickleball Inc.

    Founded -Dallas, United States$225Mlast round May 2026
  31. 31Flock 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
  32. 32EmergentEmergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services.

    Emergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services.

    Founded 1994United States$200Mlast round Jul 2026
  33. 33Global Cellulose FibersGlobal Cellulose Fibers has seven pulp mills and two conversion facilities that produce fluff pulp.

    Global Cellulose Fibers has seven pulp mills and two conversion facilities that produce fluff pulp.

    Founded -Memphis, United States$200Mlast round Jan 2026
  34. 34Harmattan AIHarmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.

    Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.

    Founded 2024Paris, France$200Mlast round Jan 2026
  35. 35BlitzyBlitzy is an innovative enterprise artificial intelligence software company founded in 2023 by Brian Elliott and Sid Pardeshi.

    Blitzy is an innovative enterprise artificial intelligence software company founded in 2023 by Brian Elliott and Sid Pardeshi.

    Founded 2023Boston, United States$200Mlast round May 2026
  36. 36LeapXpertLeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication.

    LeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$180Mlast round Jun 2026
  37. 37Cart.comCart.com is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive platform for e-commerce, logistics, fulfillment, marketing, and analytics.

    Cart.com is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive platform for e-commerce, logistics, fulfillment, marketing, and analytics.

    Founded 2020Houston, United States$180Mlast round Mar 2026
  38. 38Emerald AIEmerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram.

    Emerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram.

    Founded 2024Washington, United States$173Mlast round Aug 2026
  39. 39ServalServal is an AI-native IT Service Management (ITSM) platform founded in early 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Serval is an AI-native IT Service Management (ITSM) platform founded in early 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded -San Francisco, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2026
  40. 40FactorialFactorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

    Factorial is a Barcelona-based technology company that specializes in human resources and business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

    Founded 2016Barcelona, Spain$150Mlast round Jun 2026
  41. 41CollectiveFounded -United States$140Mlast round Oct 2026
  42. 42Defense 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
  43. 43OmniOmni Metalcraft provides conveyors, replacement rollers, and components to manufacturing industries.

    Omni Metalcraft provides conveyors, replacement rollers, and components to manufacturing industries.

    Founded 1976Alpena, United States$135Mlast round Nov 2026
  44. 44Code MetalCode Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.

    Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.

    Founded 2023Boston, United States$125Mlast round Feb 2026
  45. 45TraversalTraversal is an AI-powered Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) platform that autonomously troubleshoots, remediates, and prevents production incidents in complex

    Traversal is an AI-powered Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) platform that autonomously troubleshoots, remediates, and prevents production incidents in complex

    Founded 2023New York, United States$125Mlast round Nov 2026
  46. 46OpenRouterOpenRouter is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company founded in 2023 by Alex Atallah, the co-founder and former CTO of OpenSea.

    OpenRouter is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company founded in 2023 by Alex Atallah, the co-founder and former CTO of OpenSea.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$113Mlast round May 2026
  47. 47Breathe Battery TechnologiesBreathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.

    Breathe Battery Technologies is a developer of electric vehicle battery charging control software for automotive manufacturers.

    Founded 2019United Kingdom$111Mlast round Aug 2026
  48. 48MomentMoment operates as a design and strategy firm.

    Moment operates as a design and strategy firm.

    Founded 2002New York, United States$100Mlast round Aug 2026
  49. 49RoxFounded -United States$100Mlast round Nov 2026
  50. 50HavocFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
Money raised in 2026how the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
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