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Software startups in the United States that raised in 2026

138 software startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $30B between them, with San Francisco the most common home.

$30Braised by these 50 in 2026
138on our record in all
San Franciscomost 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. 7InstinctInstinct® 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
  8. 8NooksNooks 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
  9. 9General 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
  10. 10RightslineRightsline 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
  11. 11FactoryFounded -United States$355Mlast round Sept 2026
  12. 12SkyryseSkyryse 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
  13. 13WisprFounded -United States$280Mlast round Aug 2026
  14. 14Peregrine 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
  15. 15VinciVinci 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
  16. 16TebraTebra Technologies, Inc.

    Tebra Technologies, Inc.

    Founded 2021Newport Beach, United States$250Mlast round Jan 2026
  17. 17OwnerOWNER 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
  18. 18Pickleball Inc.Pickleball Inc.

    Pickleball Inc.

    Founded -Dallas, United States$225Mlast round May 2026
  19. 19Flock 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
  20. 20EmergentEmergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services.

    Emergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services.

    Founded 1994United States$200Mlast round Jul 2026
  21. 21Global 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
  22. 22BlitzyBlitzy 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
  23. 23LeapXpertLeapXpert 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
  24. 24Cart.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
  25. 25Emerald 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
  26. 26ServalServal 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
  27. 27CollectiveFounded -United States$140Mlast round Oct 2026
  28. 28Defense 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
  29. 29OmniOmni 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
  30. 30Code 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
  31. 31TraversalTraversal 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
  32. 32OpenRouterOpenRouter 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
  33. 33MomentMoment operates as a design and strategy firm.

    Moment operates as a design and strategy firm.

    Founded 2002New York, United States$100Mlast round Aug 2026
  34. 34RoxFounded -United States$100Mlast round Nov 2026
  35. 35HavocFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
  36. 36LinearFounded -United States$99Mlast round Aug 2026
  37. 37HigharcHigharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.

    Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.

    Founded 2018Durham, United States$95Mlast round Jun 2026
  38. 38Smack TechnologiesFounded -United States$93Mlast round Aug 2026
  39. 39ApellaApella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics.

    Apella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics.

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$80Mlast round Jan 2026
  40. 40ArtemisArtemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms.

    Artemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms.

    Founded 2015United States$77Mlast round Aug 2026
  41. 41CloudsmithCloudsmith is a cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on artifact management and software supply chain security.

    Cloudsmith is a cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on artifact management and software supply chain security.

    Founded 2016Belfast, United States$72Mlast round Apr 2026
  42. 42FlexFounded -United States$70Mlast round Jul 2026
  43. 43TruthTRUTH is a truly transparent service that will provide a single view across the value chain and a single clear fee for advertisers.

    TRUTH is a truly transparent service that will provide a single view across the value chain and a single clear fee for advertisers.

    Founded 2017United States$70Mlast round Oct 2026
  44. 44AugerAuger is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2024 by Dave Clark, the former CEO of Amazon Consumer.

    Auger is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2024 by Dave Clark, the former CEO of Amazon Consumer.

    Founded -Bellevue, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2026
  45. 45Patronus AIPatronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian.

    Patronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2026
  46. 46GuiddeGuidde is a generative AI platform that transforms everyday workflows into step-by-step video documentation.

    Guidde is a generative AI platform that transforms everyday workflows into step-by-step video documentation.

    Founded 2020Belmont, United States$50Mlast round Feb 2026
  47. 47LightLight is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles.

    Light is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles.

    Founded 2013Redwood City, United States$46Mlast round Sept 2026
  48. 48HyphenateFounded -United States$45Mlast round Oct 2026
  49. 49FSH TechnologiesFSH Technologies is a Philadelphia-based government software company that focuses on creating user-friendly software for local governments, school districts, an

    FSH 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
  50. 50RapidFortRAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software Attack Surface Management (SASM).

    RAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software Attack Surface Management (SASM).

    Founded 2020Sunnyvale, United States$42Mlast round Feb 2026
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