# Top 50 Startups in Calgary by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Calgary, ranked by total funding raised: $3.2B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**CSV Midstream Solutions** Development of natural gas and liquids infrastructure](https://millionrounds.com/company/csv-midstream-solutions) Development of natural gas and liquids infrastructure *Founded* 2014 Calgary, Canada **$500M** last round May 2014
- 2 [**Hammerhead Resources** Hammerhead Resources is a growth-oriented private company with its corporate headquarters in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hammerhead-resources) Hammerhead Resources is a growth-oriented private company with its corporate headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* 2010 Calgary, Canada **$328M** last round Oct 2023
- 3 [**Saguaro Resources** Saguaro Resources focuses on the exploration, acquisition, and development of tight oil and liquid rich gas fairways.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saguaro-resources) Saguaro Resources focuses on the exploration, acquisition, and development of tight oil and liquid rich gas fairways. *Founded* 2012 Calgary, Canada **$315M** last round Sept 2013
- 4 [**Pipestone Energy** Pipestone Energy Corp is an oil & gas exploration & production company that aims the exploration of condensate-rich Montney assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pipestone-energy) Pipestone Energy Corp is an oil & gas exploration & production company that aims the exploration of condensate-rich Montney assets. *Founded* 2019 Calgary, Canada **$280M** last round Oct 2021
- 5 [**Neo Financial** Neo Financial is a Canadian fintech company based in Calgary, Alberta, that offers digital-first consumer banking products and co-branded loyalty programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neo-financial) Neo Financial is a Canadian fintech company based in Calgary, Alberta, that offers digital-first consumer banking products and co-branded loyalty programs. *Founded* 2019 Calgary, Canada **$182M** last round Oct 2026
- 6 [**Lucero Energy** Lucero Energy is an oil company that focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil-weighted assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucero-energy) Lucero Energy is an oil company that focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil-weighted assets. *Founded* 1994 Calgary, Canada **$180M** last round Jun 2022
- 7 [**Black Swan Energy** Black Swan Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-swan-energy) Black Swan Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. *Founded* 2011 Calgary, Canada **$150M** last round Dec 2013
- 8 [**Kanin Energy** Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanin-energy) Kanin Energy is a clean technology developer founded in 2020, focused on industrial decarbonization. *Founded* 2020 Calgary, Canada **$100M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Phase III Development** Phase III Development is a software engineering company that develops customized solutions for businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phase-iii-development) Phase III Development is a software engineering company that develops customized solutions for businesses. *Founded* 2006 Calgary, Canada **$100M** last round Jan 2010
- 10 [**Attabotics** Attabotics is a robotics and automation company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/attabotics) Attabotics is a robotics and automation company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$97M** last round Nov 2022
- 11 [**Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure** Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure is dedicated to the purchase,sale, and transportation of natural gas liquids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tidewater-midstream-and-infrastructure) Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure is dedicated to the purchase,sale, and transportation of natural gas liquids. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$87M** last round May 2024
- 12 [**Kineticor** Kineticor is an energy infrastructure company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation facilitie](https://millionrounds.com/company/kineticor) Kineticor is an energy infrastructure company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation facilitie *Founded* 2013 Calgary, Canada **$80M** last round Aug 2015
- 13 [**Cardinal Energy** Cardinal Energy is an oil production company that offers low decline light, medium, and heavy quality oil in Western Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cardinal-energy) Cardinal Energy is an oil production company that offers low decline light, medium, and heavy quality oil in Western Canada. *Founded* 2010 Calgary, Canada **$77M** last round Jan 2026
- 14 [**Benevity** Benevity is a global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement software, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/benevity) Benevity is a global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement software, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. *Founded* 2008 Calgary, Canada **$69M** last round Oct 2019
- 15 [**Helcim** Helcim is a Canadian financial technology company based in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helcim) Helcim is a Canadian financial technology company based in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* 2006 Calgary, Canada **$59M** last round Aug 2026
- 16 [**Validere** Validere is on a mission to better human prosperity by making the energy supply chain efficient and sustainable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/validere) Validere is on a mission to better human prosperity by making the energy supply chain efficient and sustainable. *Founded* 2015 Calgary, Canada **$50M** last round Mar 2022
- 17 [**Stampede Drilling** Stampede Drilling is an energy services company that provides contract drilling services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stampede-drilling) Stampede Drilling is an energy services company that provides contract drilling services. *Founded* 2011 Calgary, Canada **$50M** last round Sept 2023
- 18 [**GeologicAI** GeologicAI is a leader in geoscience data acquisition and resource modeling, founded in 2013 in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geologicai) GeologicAI is a leader in geoscience data acquisition and resource modeling, founded in 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* 2013 Calgary, Canada **$44M** last round Jul 2025
- 19 [**Symend** Symend is a Canadian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/symend) Symend is a Canadian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company based in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$42M** last round Nov 2022
- 20 [**Zedcor** Zedcor provides mobile surveillance towers and remote video monitoring with analytics for site security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zedcor) Zedcor provides mobile surveillance towers and remote video monitoring with analytics for site security. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$41M** last round Feb 2026
- 21 [**Athennian** Athennian, also known as Paper Interactive, Inc., is a Calgary-based cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that specializes in legal entity manageme](https://millionrounds.com/company/athennian) Athennian, also known as Paper Interactive, Inc., is a Calgary-based cloud-native Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that specializes in legal entity manageme *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$34M** last round Mar 2022
- 22 [**Pieridae Energy** Pieridae Energy produces natural gas solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pieridae-energy) Pieridae Energy produces natural gas solutions. *Founded* 2011 Calgary, Canada **$22M** last round Aug 2024
- 23 [**Replicon** Replicon's purpose is to assist businesses in successfully capturing, managing, and optimising their most valuable asset, time.](https://millionrounds.com/company/replicon) Replicon's purpose is to assist businesses in successfully capturing, managing, and optimising their most valuable asset, time. *Founded* 1996 Calgary, Canada **$20M** last round Jun 2013
- 24 [**North Vector Dynamics** North Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/north-vector-dynamics) North Vector Dynamics is Canada’s first full-spectrum air and missile defense company, based in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$20M** last round Oct 2026
- 25 [**Touchstone Exploration** Touchstone Exploration is an upstream oil and gas company focused on exploration and development of its oil and gas properties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/touchstone-exploration) Touchstone Exploration is an upstream oil and gas company focused on exploration and development of its oil and gas properties. *Founded* 2010 Calgary, Canada **$19M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**CruxOCM** CruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cruxocm) CruxOCM, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a prominent provider of industrial automation software solutions, focusing on the midstream energy sector. *Founded* 2017 Calgary, Canada **$17M** last round Aug 2024
- 27 [**Westgen Technologies** Westgen is a remote power generation company that reduces development costs while improving environmental sustainability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/westgen-technologies) Westgen is a remote power generation company that reduces development costs while improving environmental sustainability. *Founded* 2019 Calgary, Canada **$16M** last round Jun 2022
- 28 [**Laricina Energy** Since its founding in late 2005, privately-held Laricina has advanced two grassroots oil sands exploration plays through the technical](https://millionrounds.com/company/laricina-energy) Since its founding in late 2005, privately-held Laricina has advanced two grassroots oil sands exploration plays through the technical *Founded* 2005 Calgary, Canada **$15M** last round Mar 2014
- 29 [**Energy Safety Canada** Energy Safety Canada is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary.](https://millionrounds.com/company/energy-safety-canada) Energy Safety Canada is a oil and gas energy company located in Calgary. *Founded* 2017 Calgary, Canada **$15M** last round Sept 2023
- 30 [**Cold Bore Technology** Cold Bore Technology is a privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in well completions automation, data management, and analytics for the](https://millionrounds.com/company/cold-bore-technology) Cold Bore Technology is a privately held company based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in well completions automation, data management, and analytics for the *Founded* 2013 Calgary, Canada **$14M** last round Jul 2021
- 31 [**CURA** CURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cura) CURA is a climatetech startup building breakthrough electrochemical technology to decarbonize one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors: cement. *Founded* 2025 Calgary, Canada **$14M** last round Sept 2026
- 32 [**ZayZoon** ZayZoon is a fintech company based in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zayzoon) ZayZoon is a fintech company based in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$11M** last round Mar 2024
- 33 [**Gradient MSP** Gradient MSP is a Calgary-based software company founded in 2020, focused on providing an integration and business automation platform for Managed Service Provi](https://millionrounds.com/company/gradient-msp) Gradient MSP is a Calgary-based software company founded in 2020, focused on providing an integration and business automation platform for Managed Service Provi *Founded* 2020 Calgary, Canada **$10M** last round Nov 2021
- 34 [**CoolIT Systems** CoolIT Systems is engaged in the design and manufacture of electronic cooling systems and system integration services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coolit-systems) CoolIT Systems is engaged in the design and manufacture of electronic cooling systems and system integration services. *Founded* 2001 Calgary, Canada **$10M** last round Oct 2011
- 35 [**Energy Transition Centre foundation** The etc foundation is a vibrant center that brings together players from academia, industry, government.](https://millionrounds.com/company/energy-transition-centre-foundation) The etc foundation is a vibrant center that brings together players from academia, industry, government. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$10M** last round Sept 2025
- 36 [**VEERUM** VEERUM is a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider based in Calgary, Alberta, with an additional office in Houston, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veerum) VEERUM is a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider based in Calgary, Alberta, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. *Founded* 2014 Calgary, Canada **$8.4M** last round Mar 2025
- 37 [**Carbon Alpha** Carbon Alpha develops custom solutions for carbon capture and storage, aiding companies in reducing carbon emissions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbon-alpha) Carbon Alpha develops custom solutions for carbon capture and storage, aiding companies in reducing carbon emissions. *Founded* 2021 Calgary, Canada **$7.2M** last round Apr 2026
- 38 [**Tetra Trust** Tetra Trust offers solutions for the accessible storage of digital assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tetra-trust) Tetra Trust offers solutions for the accessible storage of digital assets. *Founded* 2019 Calgary, Canada **$7.2M** last round Sept 2025
- 39 [**Headversity** Headversity is a workplace mental health and resilience platform helping workers through mental health issues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/headversity) Headversity is a workplace mental health and resilience platform helping workers through mental health issues. *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$7.0M** last round Jan 2023
- 40 [**Clean Resource Innovation Network** Clean Resource Innovation Network produces clean hydrocarbons from source to end use.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clean-resource-innovation-network) Clean Resource Innovation Network produces clean hydrocarbons from source to end use. *Founded* 2017 Calgary, Canada **$6.9M** last round Mar 2025
- 41 [**Virtual Gurus** Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that matches organizations with highly skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtual-gurus) Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that matches organizations with highly skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants. *Founded* 2016 Calgary, Canada **$6.6M** last round Mar 2022
- 42 [**PlasCred Circular Innovations** PlasCred is redefining waste into resource.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plascred-circular-innovations) PlasCred is redefining waste into resource. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$6.6M** last round Apr 2026
- 43 [**Helium Evolution** Helium Evolution is a Canadian helium exploration company that boasts the largest helium land rights position in North America.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helium-evolution) Helium Evolution is a Canadian helium exploration company that boasts the largest helium land rights position in North America. *Founded* - Calgary, Canada **$5.9M** last round Oct 2025
- 44 [**Hifi Engineering** Hifi Engineering develops robust, high fidelity monitoring systems for the purpose of licensing to oil and gas service companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hifi-engineering) Hifi Engineering develops robust, high fidelity monitoring systems for the purpose of licensing to oil and gas service companies. *Founded* 2007 Calgary, Canada **$5.4M** last round Feb 2014
- 45 [**PayShepherd** PayShepherd is a Calgary-based enterprise software company founded in 2018, specializing in a cloud-based contractor management and contract billing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/payshepherd) PayShepherd is a Calgary-based enterprise software company founded in 2018, specializing in a cloud-based contractor management and contract billing platform. *Founded* 2018 Calgary, Canada **$5.2M** last round Mar 2024
- 46 [**Novus Earth** Novus Earth Energy is an innovation-driven corporation that develops and implements decarbonized technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novus-earth) Novus Earth Energy is an innovation-driven corporation that develops and implements decarbonized technologies. *Founded* 2021 Calgary, Canada **$5.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 47 [**Dissolve** Dissolve is a global stock media licensing company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dissolve) Dissolve is a global stock media licensing company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. *Founded* 2013 Calgary, Canada **$4.9M** last round Sept 2013
- 48 [**INGU** INGU Solutions Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, with an operational hub in Houston, Texas, is a technology company specializing in pipeline integrity management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ingu) INGU Solutions Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, with an operational hub in Houston, Texas, is a technology company specializing in pipeline integrity management. *Founded* 2014 Calgary, Canada **$4.8M** last round Oct 2019
- 49 [**IrisCX** IrisCX is a Calgary-based company that offers an AI-powered enterprise video platform designed for remote visual assistance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iriscx) IrisCX is a Calgary-based company that offers an AI-powered enterprise video platform designed for remote visual assistance. *Founded* 2018 Calgary, Canada **$4.6M** last round Feb 2023
- 50 [**Petrus Resources** Petrus Resources is an energy company active in property exploitation, strategic acquisitions, and risk-managed exploration.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petrus-resources) Petrus Resources is an energy company active in property exploitation, strategic acquisitions, and risk-managed exploration. *Founded* 2010 Calgary, Canada **$4.3M** last round May 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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