# Top 50 Startups in Houston by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Houston, ranked by total funding raised: $20B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**NextDecade** NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextdecade) NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines. *Founded* 2014 Houston, United States **$3.5B** last round Jun 2026
- 2 [**Solaris Energy Infrastructure** Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solaris-energy-infrastructure) Solaris Energy Infrastructure manufactures and provides mobile proppant management systems. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$1.6B** last round May 2026
- 3 [**WaterBridge Resources** A midstream development company focused on developing, acquiring and operating flowback and produced water infrastructure](https://millionrounds.com/company/waterbridge-resources) A midstream development company focused on developing, acquiring and operating flowback and produced water infrastructure *Founded* 2015 Houston, United States **$1.4B** last round Sept 2025
- 4 [**Fervo Energy** Fervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fervo-energy) Fervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$1.1B** last round Sept 2026
- 5 [**BMC Software** BMC empowers 86% of the Forbes Global 50 to accelerate business value faster than humanly possible.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bmc-software) BMC empowers 86% of the Forbes Global 50 to accelerate business value faster than humanly possible. *Founded* 1980 Houston, United States **$750M** last round Apr 2014
- 6 [**Alpha Generation** Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alpha-generation) Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable. *Founded* 2016 Houston, United States **$750M** last round Oct 2025
- 7 [**Northwind Midstream Partners** Nothwind's aim is to reduce emissions and treat off-spec natural gas by offering sustainable midstream services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/northwind-midstream-partners) Nothwind's aim is to reduce emissions and treat off-spec natural gas by offering sustainable midstream services. *Founded* 2022 Houston, United States **$700M** last round Mar 2025
- 8 [**Radial Power** Radial Power provides distributed energy and sustainability solutions to commercial and industrial real estate asset owners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radial-power) Radial Power provides distributed energy and sustainability solutions to commercial and industrial real estate asset owners. *Founded* 2022 Houston, United States **$660M** last round Jan 2026
- 9 [**Lancium Technologies** Lancium is a technology company using distributed parallel computing to enable the growth of renewable energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lancium-technologies) Lancium is a technology company using distributed parallel computing to enable the growth of renewable energy. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$600M** last round Oct 2025
- 10 [**Vroom** Vroom is an ecommerce platform designed to offer a better way to buy and sell used vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vroom) Vroom is an ecommerce platform designed to offer a better way to buy and sell used vehicles. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$551M** last round Nov 2025
- 11 [**Axiom Space** Axiom Space, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axiom-space) Axiom Space, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Houston, United States **$525M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Renewa** Renewa is a land and infrastructure investor in the renewable energy industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renewa) Renewa is a land and infrastructure investor in the renewable energy industry. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$502M** last round Jan 2026
- 13 [**1PointFive** 1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1pointfive) 1PointFive is a multi-solution platform for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) that provides decarbonization solutions. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$500M** last round Sept 2024
- 14 [**Prairie Operating** Prairie Operating Co.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prairie-operating) Prairie Operating Co. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$475M** last round Jun 2025
- 15 [**Broad Reach Power** Broad Reach Power is an independent power producer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/broad-reach-power) Broad Reach Power is an independent power producer. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$435M** last round Jul 2023
- 16 [**HEQ Deepwater** HEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heq-deepwater) HEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$400M** last round Aug 2021
- 17 [**Trace Midstream** Trace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trace-midstream) Trace Midstream focuses on the development of carbon capture and sequestration projects. *Founded* 2018 Houston, United States **$400M** last round Sept 2022
- 18 [**Ara Partners** Ara Partners is an oppertunistic private equity investment platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ara-partners) Ara Partners is an oppertunistic private equity investment platform. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$335M** last round Sept 2024
- 19 [**Talos Energy** Talos Energy is a technically driven, independent oil and gas exploration and production company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talos-energy) Talos Energy is a technically driven, independent oil and gas exploration and production company. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$323M** last round Mar 2024
- 20 [**Welcome Group** Welcome Group specializes in single-tenant office, lab, industrial & manufacturing facilities & in Build to Suit & Design Build services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/welcome-group) Welcome Group specializes in single-tenant office, lab, industrial & manufacturing facilities & in Build to Suit & Design Build services. *Founded* 1979 Houston, United States **$300M** last round Jan 2019
- 21 [**Cloverleaf Infrastructure** Cloverleaf Infrastructure develops clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for large electric customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloverleaf-infrastructure) Cloverleaf Infrastructure develops clean-powered, ready-to-build sites for large electric customers. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$300M** last round Jul 2024
- 22 [**Terra Energy Partners** Terra is an independent U.S onshore oil and gas exploration and production company](https://millionrounds.com/company/terra-energy-partners) Terra is an independent U.S onshore oil and gas exploration and production company *Founded* 2015 Houston, United States **$300M** last round Jun 2025
- 23 [**WattBridge** WattBridge provides a single source solution for energy customers to safely and cost-effectively transition.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wattbridge) WattBridge provides a single source solution for energy customers to safely and cost-effectively transition. *Founded* 2019 Houston, United States **$265M** last round Jul 2022
- 24 [**GDA** GDA is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company](https://millionrounds.com/company/gda) GDA is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$251M** last round Apr 2022
- 25 [**SimplyHome** SimplyHome is a real estate firm that provides residential property renting and leasing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplyhome) SimplyHome is a real estate firm that provides residential property renting and leasing services. *Founded* 2012 Houston, United States **$225M** last round Jul 2023
- 26 [**Spruce Finance** Spruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spruce-finance) Spruce Power owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States. *Founded* 2008 Houston, United States **$180M** last round May 2019
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**Quaise Energy** Quaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quaise-energy) Quaise Energy is a technology company founded in 2018, originating from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. *Founded* 2018 Houston, United States **$180M** last round Sept 2026
- 29 [**Intuitive Machines** Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intuitive-machines) Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$175M** last round Feb 2026
- 30 [**Plus Power** Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/plus-power) Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid. *Founded* 2018 Houston, United States **$160M** last round Nov 2025
- 31 [**ICE Thermal Harvesting** ICE Thermal Harvesting focuses on supplying zero-emission power in various regions around the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ice-thermal-harvesting) ICE Thermal Harvesting focuses on supplying zero-emission power in various regions around the world. *Founded* 2021 Houston, United States **$150M** last round Aug 2023
- 32 [**Laredo Energy** Laredo Energy is a privately held company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laredo-energy) Laredo Energy is a privately held company. *Founded* 2001 Houston, United States **$130M** last round May 2014
- 33 [**AlloVir** AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allovir) AlloVir focuses on the development of cell therapies and focuses on restoring natural immunity against the virus-associated diseases. *Founded* 2013 Houston, United States **$120M** last round May 2019
- 34 [**Sunnova Energy** Sunnova Energy International Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sunnova-energy) Sunnova Energy International Inc. *Founded* 2012 Houston, United States **$100M** last round Apr 2018
- 35 [**Imperative Global** Imperative Global is an environmental consulting company that provides carbon offset and environmental asset projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imperative-global) Imperative Global is an environmental consulting company that provides carbon offset and environmental asset projects. *Founded* - Houston, United States **$91M** last round Apr 2026
- 36 [**Venus Aerospace** Venus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/venus-aerospace) Venus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$90M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**Crescent Pass Energy** Crescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crescent-pass-energy) Crescent Pass Energy is a privately held exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Houston, United States **$75M** last round Jan 2019
- 38 [**Applied Carbon** Applied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-carbon) Applied Carbon is a Houston-based climate technology company founded in 2020, specializing in innovative solutions for carbon sequestration and soil health. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$73M** last round Nov 2026
- 39 [**Vaulted Deep** Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaulted-deep) Vaulted Deep is a Houston-based company specializing in carbon removal and waste management. *Founded* 2023 Houston, United States **$67M** last round Sept 2026
- 40 [**GoExpedi** GoExpedi is a Houston-based industrial technology company that specializes in digital procurement for heavy industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goexpedi) GoExpedi is a Houston-based industrial technology company that specializes in digital procurement for heavy industries. *Founded* 2017 Houston, United States **$66M** last round Nov 2022
- 41 [**Turbine Air Systems** Turbine Air Systems designs and manufactures modular cooling and energy systems for a wide range of industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turbine-air-systems) Turbine Air Systems designs and manufactures modular cooling and energy systems for a wide range of industries. *Founded* 1999 Houston, United States **$62M** last round Sept 2013
- 42 [**Primus Green Energy** Primus Green Energy is a developer of a proprietary process to produce gasoline and other fuels from biomass and/or natural gas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/primus-green-energy) Primus Green Energy is a developer of a proprietary process to produce gasoline and other fuels from biomass and/or natural gas. *Founded* 2001 Houston, United States **$59M** last round Jan 2013
- 43 [**Internet REIT** Internet REIT (iREIT) is a next-generation Internet media company that acquires, develops and monetizes high-quality domain names and web properties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/internet-reit) Internet REIT (iREIT) is a next-generation Internet media company that acquires, develops and monetizes high-quality domain names and web properties. *Founded* 2004 Houston, United States **$58M** last round Mar 2007
- 44 [**CherCo** CherCo is an energy infrastructure company that focuses on contract compression services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cherco) CherCo is an energy infrastructure company that focuses on contract compression services. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$55M** last round Sept 2022
- 45 [**Rockstar Capital** Rockstar Capital is an investment and property management company that provides valued residents and managing multifamily properties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rockstar-capital) Rockstar Capital is an investment and property management company that provides valued residents and managing multifamily properties. *Founded* 2011 Houston, United States **$54M** last round May 2026
- 46 [**Zeno Corporation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zeno-corporation) *Founded* 2008 Houston, United States **$52M** last round Nov 2010
- 47 [**Empyrean Benefit Solutions** Empyrean is a provider of human resource technology and services used to deliver compliant health and welfare benefits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/empyrean-benefit-solutions) Empyrean is a provider of human resource technology and services used to deliver compliant health and welfare benefits. *Founded* 2006 Houston, United States **$51M** last round Apr 2015
- 48 [**Analyte Health** Digital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/analyte-health) Digital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform. *Founded* 2008 Houston, United States **$50M** last round Jul 2012
- 49 [**Canyon Midstream Partners** Canyon Midstream Partners, LLC (CMP) is an independent midstream company](https://millionrounds.com/company/canyon-midstream-partners) Canyon Midstream Partners, LLC (CMP) is an independent midstream company *Founded* 2012 Houston, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2014
- 50 [**PetroTal** PetroTal is a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company domiciled in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petrotal) PetroTal is a publicly-traded oil and gas development and production company domiciled in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* 2016 Houston, United States **$50M** last round May 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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