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Startups in Houston

273 startups in Houston have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $20B between them.

$20Braised by these 50
273on our record in all
NextDecaderaised the most
  1. 1NextDecadeNextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.

    NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.

    Founded 2014Houston, United States$3.5Blast round Jun 2026
  2. 2Solaris Energy InfrastructureSolaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.

    Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.

    Founded -Houston, United States$1.6Blast round May 2026
  3. 3WaterBridge ResourcesA midstream development company focused on developing, acquiring and operating flowback and produced water infrastructure

    A midstream development company focused on developing, acquiring and operating flowback and produced water infrastructure

    Founded 2015Houston, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2025
  4. 4Fervo EnergyFervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.

    Fervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$1.1Blast round Sept 2026
  5. 5BMC SoftwareBMC empowers 86% of the Forbes Global 50 to accelerate business value faster than humanly possible.

    BMC empowers 86% of the Forbes Global 50 to accelerate business value faster than humanly possible.

    Founded 1980Houston, United States$750Mlast round Apr 2014
  6. 6Alpha GenerationAlpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable.

    Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable.

    Founded 2016Houston, United States$750Mlast round Oct 2025
  7. 7Northwind Midstream PartnersNothwind's aim is to reduce emissions and treat off-spec natural gas by offering sustainable midstream services.

    Nothwind's aim is to reduce emissions and treat off-spec natural gas by offering sustainable midstream services.

    Founded 2022Houston, United States$700Mlast round Mar 2025
  8. 8Radial PowerRadial Power provides distributed energy and sustainability solutions to commercial and industrial real estate asset owners.

    Radial Power provides distributed energy and sustainability solutions to commercial and industrial real estate asset owners.

    Founded 2022Houston, United States$660Mlast round Jan 2026
  9. 9Lancium TechnologiesLancium is a technology company using distributed parallel computing to enable the growth of renewable energy.

    Lancium is a technology company using distributed parallel computing to enable the growth of renewable energy.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$600Mlast round Oct 2025
  10. 10VroomVroom is an ecommerce platform designed to offer a better way to buy and sell used vehicles.

    Vroom is an ecommerce platform designed to offer a better way to buy and sell used vehicles.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$551Mlast round Nov 2025
  11. 11Axiom SpaceAxiom Space, Inc.

    Axiom Space, Inc.

    Founded 2016Houston, United States$525Mlast round Jun 2026
  12. 12RenewaRenewa is a land and infrastructure investor in the renewable energy industry.

    Renewa is a land and infrastructure investor in the renewable energy industry.

    Founded 2021Houston, United States$502Mlast round Jan 2026
  13. 131PointFive1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions.

    1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions.

    Founded 2020Houston, United States$500Mlast round Sept 2024
  14. 14Prairie OperatingPrairie Operating Co.

    Prairie Operating Co.

    Founded -Houston, United States$475Mlast round Jun 2025
  15. 15Broad Reach PowerBroad Reach Power is an independent power producer.

    Broad Reach Power is an independent power producer.

    Founded 2019Houston, United States$435Mlast round Jul 2023
  16. 16HEQ DeepwaterHEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf.

    HEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf.

    Founded 2021Houston, United States$400Mlast round Aug 2021
  17. 17Trace MidstreamTrace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.

    Trace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.

    Founded 2018Houston, United States$400Mlast round Sept 2022
  18. 18Ara PartnersAra Partners is an oppertunistic private equity investment platform.

    Ara Partners is an oppertunistic private equity investment platform.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$335Mlast round Sept 2024
  19. 19Talos EnergyTalos Energy is a technically driven, independent oil and gas exploration and production company.

    Talos Energy is a technically driven, independent oil and gas exploration and production company.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$323Mlast round Mar 2024
  20. 20Welcome GroupWelcome Group specializes in single-tenant office, lab, industrial & manufacturing facilities & in Build to Suit & Design Build services.

    Welcome Group specializes in single-tenant office, lab, industrial & manufacturing facilities & in Build to Suit & Design Build services.

    Founded 1979Houston, United States$300Mlast round Jan 2019
  21. 21Cloverleaf InfrastructureCloverleaf Infrastructure develops clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for large electric customers.

    Cloverleaf Infrastructure develops clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for large electric customers.

    Founded -Houston, United States$300Mlast round Jul 2024
  22. 22Terra Energy PartnersTerra is an independent U.S onshore oil and gas exploration and production company

    Terra is an independent U.S onshore oil and gas exploration and production company

    Founded 2015Houston, United States$300Mlast round Jun 2025
  23. 23WattBridgeWattBridge provides a single source solution for energy customers to safely and cost-effectively transition.

    WattBridge provides a single source solution for energy customers to safely and cost-effectively transition.

    Founded 2019Houston, United States$265Mlast round Jul 2022
  24. 24GDAGDA is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company

    GDA is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$251Mlast round Apr 2022
  25. 25SimplyHomeSimplyHome is a real estate firm that provides residential property renting and leasing services.

    SimplyHome is a real estate firm that provides residential property renting and leasing services.

    Founded 2012Houston, United States$225Mlast round Jul 2023
  26. 26Spruce FinanceSpruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.

    Spruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.

    Founded 2008Houston, United States$180Mlast round May 2019
  27. 27Cart.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
  28. 28Quaise EnergyQuaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

    Quaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

    Founded 2018Houston, United States$180Mlast round Sept 2026
  29. 29Intuitive MachinesIntuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.

    Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$175Mlast round Feb 2026
  30. 30Plus PowerPlus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.

    Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.

    Founded 2018Houston, United States$160Mlast round Nov 2025
  31. 31ICE Thermal HarvestingICE Thermal Harvesting focuses on supplying zero-emission power in various regions around the world.

    ICE Thermal Harvesting focuses on supplying zero-emission power in various regions around the world.

    Founded 2021Houston, United States$150Mlast round Aug 2023
  32. 32Laredo EnergyLaredo Energy is a privately held company.

    Laredo Energy is a privately held company.

    Founded 2001Houston, United States$130Mlast round May 2014
  33. 33AlloVirAlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.

    AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.

    Founded 2013Houston, United States$120Mlast round May 2019
  34. 34Sunnova EnergySunnova Energy International Inc.

    Sunnova Energy International Inc.

    Founded 2012Houston, United States$100Mlast round Apr 2018
  35. 35Imperative GlobalImperative Global is an environmental consulting company that provides carbon offset and environmental asset projects.

    Imperative Global is an environmental consulting company that provides carbon offset and environmental asset projects.

    Founded -Houston, United States$91Mlast round Apr 2026
  36. 36Venus AerospaceVenus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion.

    Venus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion.

    Founded 2020Houston, United States$90Mlast round Jul 2026
  37. 37Crescent Pass EnergyCrescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.

    Crescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Houston, United States$75Mlast round Jan 2019
  38. 38Applied CarbonApplied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health.

    Applied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health.

    Founded 2020Houston, United States$73Mlast round Nov 2026
  39. 39Vaulted DeepVaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.

    Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.

    Founded 2023Houston, United States$67Mlast round Sept 2026
  40. 40GoExpediGoExpedi is a Houston-based industrial technology company that specializes in digital procurement for heavy industries.

    GoExpedi is a Houston-based industrial technology company that specializes in digital procurement for heavy industries.

    Founded 2017Houston, United States$66Mlast round Nov 2022
  41. 41Turbine Air SystemsTurbine Air Systems designs and manufactures modular cooling and energy systems for a wide range of industries.

    Turbine Air Systems designs and manufactures modular cooling and energy systems for a wide range of industries.

    Founded 1999Houston, United States$62Mlast round Sept 2013
  42. 42Primus Green EnergyPrimus Green Energy is a developer of a proprietary process to produce gasoline and other fuels from biomass and/or natural gas.

    Primus Green Energy is a developer of a proprietary process to produce gasoline and other fuels from biomass and/or natural gas.

    Founded 2001Houston, United States$59Mlast round Jan 2013
  43. 43Internet REITInternet REIT (iREIT) is a next-generation Internet media company that acquires, develops and monetizes high-quality domain names and web properties.

    Internet REIT (iREIT) is a next-generation Internet media company that acquires, develops and monetizes high-quality domain names and web properties.

    Founded 2004Houston, United States$58Mlast round Mar 2007
  44. 44CherCoCherCo is an energy infrastructure company that focuses on contract compression services.

    CherCo is an energy infrastructure company that focuses on contract compression services.

    Founded 2020Houston, United States$55Mlast round Sept 2022
  45. 45Rockstar CapitalRockstar Capital is an investment and property management company that provides valued residents and managing multifamily properties.

    Rockstar Capital is an investment and property management company that provides valued residents and managing multifamily properties.

    Founded 2011Houston, United States$54Mlast round May 2026
  46. 46Zeno CorporationFounded 2008Houston, United States$52Mlast round Nov 2010
  47. 47Empyrean Benefit SolutionsEmpyrean is a provider of human resource technology and services used to deliver compliant health and welfare benefits.

    Empyrean is a provider of human resource technology and services used to deliver compliant health and welfare benefits.

    Founded 2006Houston, United States$51Mlast round Apr 2015
  48. 48Analyte HealthDigital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform.

    Digital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform.

    Founded 2008Houston, United States$50Mlast round Jul 2012
  49. 49Canyon Midstream PartnersCanyon Midstream Partners, LLC (CMP) is an independent midstream company

    Canyon Midstream Partners, LLC (CMP) is an independent midstream company

    Founded 2012Houston, United States$50Mlast round Sept 2014
  50. 50PetroTalPetroTal is a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company domiciled in Calgary, Alberta.

    PetroTal is a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company domiciled in Calgary, Alberta.

    Founded 2016Houston, United States$50Mlast round May 2025
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