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

> The 50 best-funded software startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $77B combined.

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

- 1 [**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 **$34B** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**Anysphere** Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anysphere) Anysphere is a company that builds Artificial Intelligence tools and assistants to help humans. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$3.3B** last round Nov 2025
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**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 **$1.7B** last round Oct 2026
- 7 [**Poolside** Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poolside) Poolside is an AI startup founded in 2023 by Jason Warner and Eiso Kant. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$1.5B** last round Oct 2024
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**Via** VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/via) VIA helps energy companies realize the value of their data through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. *Founded* 2016 Somerville, United States **$1.2B** last round Sept 2025
- 11 [**Datadog** See metrics from all of your apps, tools & services in one place with Datadog’s cloud monitoring as a service solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datadog) See metrics from all of your apps, tools & services in one place with Datadog’s cloud monitoring as a service solution. *Founded* 2010 New York, United States **$1.0B** last round Dec 2024
- 12 [**Chainguard** Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chainguard) Chainguard is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021, focused on software supply chain security. *Founded* 2021 Kirkland, United States **$776M** last round Oct 2025
- 13 [**Lytx** Lytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lytx) Lytx develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. *Founded* 1998 San Diego, United States **$700M** last round Apr 2018
- 14 [**Judi Health** Judi Health is a healthtech platform that provides pharmacy benefit management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/judi-health) Judi Health is a healthtech platform that provides pharmacy benefit management solutions. *Founded* - New York, United States **$652M** last round Sept 2025
- 15 [**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 **$543M** last round Nov 2026
- 16 [**Deem** Deem is a technology platform for the business travel industry focusing on travel, car service, and expense solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deem) Deem is a technology platform for the business travel industry focusing on travel, car service, and expense solutions. *Founded* 1999 Oakland, United States **$517M** last round Jul 2014
- 17 [**FreightRover** FreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freightrover) FreightRover is an SAAS suite of products that reach alternative capacity, streamline manual processes, and increase bottom line revenue. *Founded* 2016 Indianapolis, United States **$500M** last round Sept 2018
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**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 **$492M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**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 **$485M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**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 **$440M** last round Jun 2026
- 23 [**Filevine** Filevine is a legal technology company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for law firms and corporate legal departments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/filevine) Filevine is a legal technology company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for law firms and corporate legal departments. *Founded* 2015 Salt Lake City, United States **$408M** last round Sept 2025
- 24 [**Factory**](https://millionrounds.com/company/factory) *Founded* - United States **$405M** last round Sept 2026
- 25 [**Cognition AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognition-ai) *Founded* - United States **$400M** last round Aug 2025
- 26 [**Coveo** Coveo designs intelligent enterprise search and predictive insights platforms for businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coveo) Coveo designs intelligent enterprise search and predictive insights platforms for businesses. *Founded* 2005 Montréal, United States **$397M** last round Nov 2019
- 27 [**Foursquare** Foursquare is the industry leader in all things geospatial, from foundational building blocks to turnkey solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foursquare) Foursquare is the industry leader in all things geospatial, from foundational building blocks to turnkey solutions. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$388M** last round May 2019
- 28 [**AppDynamics** AppDynamics develops application performance management solutions that deliver problem resolution for highly distributed applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/appdynamics) AppDynamics develops application performance management solutions that deliver problem resolution for highly distributed applications. *Founded* 2008 San Francisco, United States **$365M** last round Nov 2015
- 29 [**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 **$360M** last round Aug 2026
- 30 [**First Due** First Due is a cloud-native software company based in Garden City, New York, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/first-due) First Due is a cloud-native software company based in Garden City, New York, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Garden City, United States **$355M** last round Aug 2025
- 31 [**Ancestry** We are the curious.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ancestry) We are the curious. *Founded* 1983 Lehi, United States **$333M** last round Aug 2010
- 32 [**Avalara** Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avalara) Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions. *Founded* 2004 Durham, United States **$329M** last round Sept 2016
- 33 [**ServiceTitan** ServiceTitan is a service management software that helps home services businesses generate more leads and close more sales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/servicetitan) ServiceTitan is a service management software that helps home services businesses generate more leads and close more sales. *Founded* 2012 Glendale, United States **$325M** last round Nov 2018
- 34 [**Clarify Health Solutions** Clarify Health Solutions is a healthcare analytics and software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clarify-health-solutions) Clarify Health Solutions is a healthcare analytics and software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$315M** last round Apr 2022
- 35 [**Canopy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/canopy) *Founded* - United States **$307M** last round Nov 2025
- 36 [**Wispr**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wispr) *Founded* - United States **$305M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**ACTIVE Network** Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/active-network) Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs. *Founded* 1999 Atlanta, United States **$300M** last round Feb 2011
- 38 [**Evernote** Evernote is a suite of software and services that allow users to capture, organize, and find information across multiple platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evernote) Evernote is a suite of software and services that allow users to capture, organize, and find information across multiple platforms. *Founded* 2000 Redwood City, United States **$290M** last round Nov 2014
- 39 [**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 **$286M** last round Oct 2026
- 40 [**Harness**](https://millionrounds.com/company/harness) *Founded* - United States **$285M** last round Dec 2025
- 41 [**CloudBees** CloudBees develops a cloud-based platform that provides end-to-end automated software delivery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudbees) CloudBees develops a cloud-based platform that provides end-to-end automated software delivery. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$273M** last round Dec 2021
- 42 [**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 **$272M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**WalkMe** WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/walkme) WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$258M** last round Dec 2019
- 44 [**Jobvite** Jobvite provides end-to-end talent acquisition software and services that increase recruiting quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jobvite) Jobvite provides end-to-end talent acquisition software and services that increase recruiting quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness. *Founded* 2006 Denver, United States **$255M** last round Feb 2019
- 45 [**SMS Assist** SMS Assist provides business services to deliver unprecedented transparency and control within the facilities maintenance industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sms-assist) SMS Assist provides business services to deliver unprecedented transparency and control within the facilities maintenance industry. *Founded* 1995 Chicago, United States **$255M** last round Jun 2016
- 46 [**MaintainX** MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maintainx) MaintainX is a provider of a work order and procedure digitization platform for industrial and frontline teams. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$254M** last round Jul 2025
- 47 [**Cherwell Software** Cherwell improves service experiences across the entire organization through integrated, adaptable technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cherwell-software) Cherwell improves service experiences across the entire organization through integrated, adaptable technology. *Founded* 2004 Colorado Springs, United States **$250M** last round Apr 2018
- 48 [**Tebra** Tebra Technologies, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tebra) Tebra Technologies, Inc. *Founded* 2021 Newport Beach, United States **$250M** last round Jan 2026
- 49 [**Hortonworks** Hortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hortonworks) Hortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop. *Founded* 2011 Santa Clara, United States **$248M** last round Jul 2014
- 50 [**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 **$244M** last round Nov 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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