# Top 50 Software Startups in the United States by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 software startups in the United States that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $30B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/software-startups-united-states-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Prometheus** Prometheus is a clean-energy company based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prometheus) Prometheus is a clean-energy company based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Santa Cruz, United States **$12B** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**Cognition** Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition) Cognition, based in San Francisco, is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing software development. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$3.0B** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Databricks** Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/databricks) Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified, cloud-based platform designed for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$2.0B** last round Feb 2026
- 4 [**VAST Data** VAST Data offers a unified data platform that integrates storage, database, and compute capabilities into a single software platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vast-data) VAST Data offers a unified data platform that integrates storage, database, and compute capabilities into a single software platform. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$2.0B** last round Apr 2026
- 5 [**Fireworks AI** Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fireworks-ai) Fireworks AI is a generative AI infrastructure platform that specializes in delivering fast inference and full-parameter training for open-source AI models. *Founded* 2022 San Mateo, United States **$1.5B** last round Oct 2026
- 6 [**Mirendil** Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirendil) Mirendil is an AI research lab that creates self-accelerating systems that convert computing power into scientific advancements. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 7 [**Instinct** Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/instinct) Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science-based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats. *Founded* 2001 St. Louis, United States **$1.3B** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Nooks** Nooks is a new service looking to slow down Stockholm’s overheated housing market by offering homes that are maybe for sale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nooks) Nooks is a new service looking to slow down Stockholm’s overheated housing market by offering homes that are maybe for sale. *Founded* 2015 United States **$500M** last round Nov 2026
- 9 [**General Compute** General Compute provides an ASIC-based cloud inference platform with an OpenAI-compatible API for deploying and serving AI models.](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-compute) 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 **$500M** last round Oct 2026
- 10 [**Rightsline** Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightsline) Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software. *Founded* 2012 El Segundo, United States **$500M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**Factory**](https://millionrounds.com/company/factory) *Founded* - United States **$355M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Skyryse** Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyryse) Skyryse is a private American aviation hardware and software company founded in 2016 and based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$300M** last round Feb 2026
- 13 [**Wispr**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wispr) *Founded* - United States **$280M** last round Aug 2026
- 14 [**Peregrine Technologies** Peregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peregrine-technologies) Peregrine provides a data integration platform that allows state and local government agencies to protect and serve their communities. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$250M** last round Jun 2026
- 15 [**Vinci** Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinci) Vinci is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2023 that specializes in physics-based AI simulation for hardware design and engineering. *Founded* 2023 Palo Alto, United States **$250M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**Tebra** Tebra Technologies, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tebra) Tebra Technologies, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Newport Beach, United States **$250M** last round Jan 2026
- 17 [**Owner** OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/owner) OWNER is a Dutch software company based in Emmen, specializing in business relationship management. *Founded* 2018 Emmen, United States **$240M** last round Aug 2026
- 18 [**Pickleball Inc.** Pickleball Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pickleball-inc) Pickleball Inc. *Founded* - Dallas, United States **$225M** last round May 2026
- 19 [**Flock Safety** Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flock-safety) Flock Safety develops security solutions using automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. *Founded* 2017 Atlanta, United States **$200M** last round Apr 2026
- 20 [**Emergent** Emergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emergent) Emergent provides business incubation, consulting, and shared services. *Founded* 1994 United States **$200M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Global Cellulose Fibers** Global Cellulose Fibers has seven pulp mills and two conversion facilities that produce fluff pulp.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-cellulose-fibers) Global Cellulose Fibers has seven pulp mills and two conversion facilities that produce fluff pulp. *Founded* - Memphis, United States **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 22 [**Blitzy** Blitzy is an innovative enterprise artificial intelligence software company founded in 2023 by Brian Elliott and Sid Pardeshi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blitzy) Blitzy is an innovative enterprise artificial intelligence software company founded in 2023 by Brian Elliott and Sid Pardeshi. *Founded* 2023 Boston, United States **$200M** last round May 2026
- 23 [**LeapXpert** LeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leapxpert) LeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$180M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**Cart.com** Cart.com is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive platform for e-commerce, logistics, fulfillment, marketing, and analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cart-com) Cart.com is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive platform for e-commerce, logistics, fulfillment, marketing, and analytics. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$180M** last round Mar 2026
- 25 [**Emerald AI** Emerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerald-ai) Emerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram. *Founded* 2024 Washington, United States **$173M** last round Aug 2026
- 26 [**Serval** Serval is an AI-native IT Service Management (ITSM) platform founded in early 2024 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/serval) 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 **$150M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Collective**](https://millionrounds.com/company/collective) *Founded* - United States **$140M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**Defense Unicorns** Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/defense-unicorns) Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020. *Founded* 2021 Colorado Springs, United States **$136M** last round Jan 2026
- 29 [**Omni** Omni Metalcraft provides conveyors, replacement rollers, and components to manufacturing industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omni) Omni Metalcraft provides conveyors, replacement rollers, and components to manufacturing industries. *Founded* 1976 Alpena, United States **$135M** last round Nov 2026
- 30 [**Code Metal** Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/code-metal) Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications. *Founded* 2023 Boston, United States **$125M** last round Feb 2026
- 31 [**Traversal** Traversal is an AI-powered Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) platform that autonomously troubleshoots, remediates, and prevents production incidents in complex](https://millionrounds.com/company/traversal) Traversal is an AI-powered Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) platform that autonomously troubleshoots, remediates, and prevents production incidents in complex *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$125M** last round Nov 2026
- 32 [**OpenRouter** OpenRouter is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company founded in 2023 by Alex Atallah, the co-founder and former CTO of OpenSea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/openrouter) OpenRouter is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company founded in 2023 by Alex Atallah, the co-founder and former CTO of OpenSea. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$113M** last round May 2026
- 33 [**Moment** Moment operates as a design and strategy firm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moment) Moment operates as a design and strategy firm. *Founded* 2002 New York, United States **$100M** last round Aug 2026
- 34 [**Rox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rox) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round Nov 2026
- 35 [**Havoc**](https://millionrounds.com/company/havoc) *Founded* - United States **$100M** last round May 2026
- 36 [**Linear**](https://millionrounds.com/company/linear) *Founded* - United States **$99M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**Higharc** Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/higharc) Higharc is a cloud-based Homebuilding Intelligence platform founded in 2018 by CEO Marc Minor in Durham, NC. *Founded* 2018 Durham, United States **$95M** last round Jun 2026
- 38 [**Smack Technologies**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smack-technologies) *Founded* - United States **$93M** last round Aug 2026
- 39 [**Apella** Apella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apella) Apella is a HealthTech company focused on enhancing hospital operating rooms through ambient artificial intelligence, computer vision, and real-time data analytics. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$80M** last round Jan 2026
- 40 [**Artemis** Artemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artemis) Artemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms. *Founded* 2015 United States **$77M** last round Aug 2026
- 41 [**Cloudsmith** Cloudsmith is a cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on artifact management and software supply chain security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudsmith) Cloudsmith is a cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on artifact management and software supply chain security. *Founded* 2016 Belfast, United States **$72M** last round Apr 2026
- 42 [**Flex**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flex) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Jul 2026
- 43 [**Truth** TRUTH is a truly transparent service that will provide a single view across the value chain and a single clear fee for advertisers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/truth) TRUTH is a truly transparent service that will provide a single view across the value chain and a single clear fee for advertisers. *Founded* 2017 United States **$70M** last round Oct 2026
- 44 [**Auger** Auger is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2024 by Dave Clark, the former CEO of Amazon Consumer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auger) 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 **$50M** last round Jul 2026
- 45 [**Patronus AI** Patronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian.](https://millionrounds.com/company/patronus-ai) Patronus AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers Anand Kannappan and Rebecca Qian. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 46 [**Guidde** Guidde is a generative AI platform that transforms everyday workflows into step-by-step video documentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guidde) Guidde is a generative AI platform that transforms everyday workflows into step-by-step video documentation. *Founded* 2020 Belmont, United States **$50M** last round Feb 2026
- 47 [**Light** Light is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/light) Light is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles. *Founded* 2013 Redwood City, United States **$46M** last round Sept 2026
- 48 [**Hyphenate**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyphenate) *Founded* - United States **$45M** last round Oct 2026
- 49 [**FSH Technologies** FSH Technologies is a Philadelphia-based government software company that focuses on creating user-friendly software for local governments, school districts, an](https://millionrounds.com/company/fsh-technologies) FSH Technologies is a Philadelphia-based government software company that focuses on creating user-friendly software for local governments, school districts, an *Founded* 2021 Philadelphia, United States **$45M** last round Aug 2026
- 50 [**RapidFort** RAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software Attack Surface Management (SASM).](https://millionrounds.com/company/rapidfort) RAPIDFORT is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in Software Supply Chain Security and Software Attack Surface Management (SASM). *Founded* 2020 Sunnyvale, United States **$42M** last round Feb 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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