# Top 50 Startups in Pittsburgh by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Pittsburgh, ranked by total funding raised: $5.1B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Skild AI** Building general purpose robotic intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skild-ai) Building general purpose robotic intelligence. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$1.4B** last round Jan 2026
- 2 [**Stack AV** Stack AV is an autonomous trucking company based in Pittsburgh, PA, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stack-av) Stack AV is an autonomous trucking company based in Pittsburgh, PA, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$1.0B** last round Sept 2023
- 3 [**Kiavi** Kiavi is a private lender that offers investment property loans for residential real estate investors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kiavi) Kiavi is a private lender that offers investment property loans for residential real estate investors. *Founded* 2013 Pittsburgh, United States **$350M** last round Feb 2026
- 4 [**Conduit** Conduit reduces employee turnover by aligning business objectives with employee priorities and creating communities of peers while providing operational insights at scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conduit) Conduit reduces employee turnover by aligning business objectives with employee priorities and creating communities of peers while providing operational insights at scale. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$186M** last round Mar 2026
- 5 [**Gecko Robotics** Gecko Robotics is an innovative AI and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gecko-robotics) Gecko Robotics is an innovative AI and robotics company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. *Founded* 2013 Pittsburgh, United States **$174M** last round Jan 2026
- 6 [**Efficient Computer** Efficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/efficient-computer) Efficient Computer is a Pittsburgh-based semiconductor and computer hardware company founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Pittsburgh, United States **$173M** last round Sept 2026
- 7 [**Krystal Biotech** Krystal Biotech provide significant clinical benefit for patients suffering from rare debilitating disorders..](https://millionrounds.com/company/krystal-biotech) Krystal Biotech provide significant clinical benefit for patients suffering from rare debilitating disorders.. *Founded* 2017 Pittsburgh, United States **$160M** last round May 2023
- 8 [**Duolingo** Duolingo is a language-learning education platform that offers 98 total courses across nearly 40 distinct languages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duolingo) Duolingo is a language-learning education platform that offers 98 total courses across nearly 40 distinct languages. *Founded* 2011 Pittsburgh, United States **$138M** last round Dec 2019
- 9 [**Petuum** Petuum is an AI research and technology company focused on developing a generative AI platform and scalable MLOps infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/petuum) Petuum is an AI research and technology company focused on developing a generative AI platform and scalable MLOps infrastructure. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United States **$108M** last round Oct 2017
- 10 [**Knopp Biosciences LLC** Knopp Biosciences LLC is a privately held holding company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2004.](https://millionrounds.com/company/knopp-biosciences-llc) Knopp Biosciences LLC is a privately held holding company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2004. *Founded* 2004 Pittsburgh, United States **$97M** last round Dec 2014
- 11 [**Helomics** Helomics provides comprehensive tumor profiling utilizing proprietary tissue-based live cell and fixed cell products and services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helomics) Helomics provides comprehensive tumor profiling utilizing proprietary tissue-based live cell and fixed cell products and services. *Founded* 1995 Pittsburgh, United States **$93M** last round Nov 2014
- 12 [**Avere Systems** Avere Systems offers NAS optimization solutions designed to scale performance and take advantage of new flash-based storage media.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avere-systems) Avere Systems offers NAS optimization solutions designed to scale performance and take advantage of new flash-based storage media. *Founded* 2008 Pittsburgh, United States **$86M** last round Mar 2017
- 13 [**Peptilogics** Peptilogics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing innovative surgical therapeutics and anti-biofilm](https://millionrounds.com/company/peptilogics) Peptilogics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing innovative surgical therapeutics and anti-biofilm *Founded* 2013 Pittsburgh, United States **$84M** last round Oct 2025
- 14 [**Seegrid** Seegrid is a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and enterprise software for material handling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seegrid) Seegrid is a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and enterprise software for material handling. *Founded* 2003 Pittsburgh, United States **$75M** last round Sept 2024
- 15 [**4moms** 4moms develops robotics technology-based products that cater to the prenatal to preschool needs of children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/4moms) 4moms develops robotics technology-based products that cater to the prenatal to preschool needs of children. *Founded* 2005 Pittsburgh, United States **$60M** last round Sept 2015
- 16 [**MedCPU** medCPU delivers real-time patient care advice through the use of its Advisor technology, a clinical decision and advisory support platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medcpu) medCPU delivers real-time patient care advice through the use of its Advisor technology, a clinical decision and advisory support platform. *Founded* 2008 Pittsburgh, United States **$54M** last round Dec 2016
- 17 [**Panopto** Panopto is an AI-powered video knowledge platform designed for organizations such as universities, training centers, and enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panopto) Panopto is an AI-powered video knowledge platform designed for organizations such as universities, training centers, and enterprises. *Founded* 2007 Pittsburgh, United States **$51M** last round Aug 2016
- 18 [**Sooth Labs** Sooth Labs builds AI models that predict geopolitical, economic, and market events to support strategic decision-making.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sooth-labs) Sooth Labs builds AI models that predict geopolitical, economic, and market events to support strategic decision-making. *Founded* - Pittsburgh, United States **$50M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**ai3Bio** ai3Bio develops treatments to transform the lives of patients with cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ai3bio) ai3Bio develops treatments to transform the lives of patients with cancer. *Founded* - Pittsburgh, United States **$48M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**Opkey** Opkey is an AI-powered, no-code test automation platform tailored for enterprise applications, especially ERPs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opkey) Opkey is an AI-powered, no-code test automation platform tailored for enterprise applications, especially ERPs. *Founded* 2015 Pittsburgh, United States **$47M** last round Aug 2024
- 21 [**Mach9** Mach9 is building the fastest geospatial production platform for engineering and construction firms globally, starting with Digital Surveyor](https://millionrounds.com/company/mach9) Mach9 is building the fastest geospatial production platform for engineering and construction firms globally, starting with Digital Surveyor *Founded* 2021 Pittsburgh, United States **$46M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**Blue Belt Technologies** Blue Belt Technologies is a medical device company focused on improving the state of patient care through advancing technology and capabilities of surgical inst](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-belt-technologies) Blue Belt Technologies is a medical device company focused on improving the state of patient care through advancing technology and capabilities of surgical inst *Founded* - Pittsburgh, United States **$41M** last round Oct 2014
- 23 [**Gray Swan** Gray Swan AI is an AI safety and security company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gray-swan) Gray Swan AI is an AI safety and security company. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$40M** last round May 2026
- 24 [**Gather AI** Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gather-ai) Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based supply chain robotics company that specializes in autonomous inventory management. *Founded* 2017 Pittsburgh, United States **$40M** last round Feb 2026
- 25 [**Aethon** Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aethon) Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system. *Founded* 2001 Pittsburgh, United States **$36M** last round Oct 2015
- 26 [**Fifth Season** Fifth Season was a Pittsburgh-based vertical farming company founded in 2016 by Austin Webb, Brac Webb, and Austin Lawrence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fifth-season) Fifth Season was a Pittsburgh-based vertical farming company founded in 2016 by Austin Webb, Brac Webb, and Austin Lawrence. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United States **$35M** last round May 2020
- 27 [**Locomation** Locomation develops safe and reliable autonomous trucking solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/locomation) Locomation develops safe and reliable autonomous trucking solutions. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United States **$34M** last round Jul 2021
- 28 [**Bossa Nova** Bossa Nova, also known as Bossa Nova Robotics, is a technology company founded in 2005 that specializes in automating on-shelf inventory management for retail stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bossa-nova) Bossa Nova, also known as Bossa Nova Robotics, is a technology company founded in 2005 that specializes in automating on-shelf inventory management for retail stores. *Founded* 2005 Pittsburgh, United States **$29M** last round Jun 2018
- 29 [**Knopp Neurosciences** Knopp Neurosciences Inc., founded in 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on drug discovery and development for neurological disorders, particularly amyotr](https://millionrounds.com/company/knopp-neurosciences) Knopp Neurosciences Inc., founded in 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on drug discovery and development for neurological disorders, particularly amyotr *Founded* 2004 Pittsburgh, United States **$29M** last round Jan 2010
- 30 [**IRALOGIX** IRALOGIX is a financial technology company based in Pittsburgh, specializing in a cloud-native, white-label IRA recordkeeping and administration platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iralogix) IRALOGIX is a financial technology company based in Pittsburgh, specializing in a cloud-native, white-label IRA recordkeeping and administration platform. *Founded* 2015 Pittsburgh, United States **$27M** last round Jul 2022
- 31 [**BlastPoint** BlastPoint is a Pittsburgh-based AI-driven customer intelligence platform founded in 2016 by Alison Alvarez and Tomer Borenstein.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blastpoint) BlastPoint is a Pittsburgh-based AI-driven customer intelligence platform founded in 2016 by Alison Alvarez and Tomer Borenstein. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United States **$27M** last round Feb 2026
- 32 [**NoWait** NoWait is a mobile network of casual dining restaurants serving millions of consumers and thousands of restaurants across the US.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nowait) NoWait is a mobile network of casual dining restaurants serving millions of consumers and thousands of restaurants across the US. *Founded* 2010 Pittsburgh, United States **$22M** last round Aug 2016
- 33 [**ForAllSecure** ForAllSecure is a software company that provides autonomous application security solutions for continuous security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forallsecure) ForAllSecure is a software company that provides autonomous application security solutions for continuous security. *Founded* 2012 Pittsburgh, United States **$21M** last round Mar 2022
- 34 [**Onward Robotics** Onward Robotics delivers automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onward-robotics) Onward Robotics delivers automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. *Founded* 2012 Pittsburgh, United States **$20M** last round Nov 2018
- 35 [**Formlogic** Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing company that uses machine learning and physics simulation to precision parts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/formlogic) Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing company that uses machine learning and physics simulation to precision parts. *Founded* 2018 Pittsburgh, United States **$20M** last round Feb 2024
- 36 [**ClearCount Medical Solutions** ClearCount Medical Solutions is a provider of a sponge management system that combines the benefits of counting and detection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearcount-medical-solutions) ClearCount Medical Solutions is a provider of a sponge management system that combines the benefits of counting and detection. *Founded* 2004 Pittsburgh, United States **$20M** last round May 2015
- 37 [**Edge Case Research** Edge Case is the safety and risk-management partner for companies building & operating autonomous trucks, cars, and other robotic systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-case-research) Edge Case is the safety and risk-management partner for companies building & operating autonomous trucks, cars, and other robotic systems. *Founded* 2013 Pittsburgh, United States **$19M** last round Sept 2021
- 38 [**Foundation Radiology Group** Foundation Radiology Group was a radiology services company based in Pittsburgh, founded in 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foundation-radiology-group) Foundation Radiology Group was a radiology services company based in Pittsburgh, founded in 2006. *Founded* 2007 Pittsburgh, United States **$19M** last round Jun 2014
- 39 [**360fly, Inc.** EyeSee360 develop interactive 360 degree videos and images.](https://millionrounds.com/company/360fly-inc) EyeSee360 develop interactive 360 degree videos and images. *Founded* 1998 Pittsburgh, United States **$18M** last round Aug 2014
- 40 [**Forever** FOREVER offers permanent social storage, media conversion services, documentary video production, and subdomains.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forever) FOREVER offers permanent social storage, media conversion services, documentary video production, and subdomains. *Founded* 2012 Pittsburgh, United States **$18M** last round Apr 2015
- 41 [**Branding Brand** Branding Brand's mission is to create digital experiences shoppers love.](https://millionrounds.com/company/branding-brand) Branding Brand's mission is to create digital experiences shoppers love. *Founded* 2008 Pittsburgh, United States **$17M** last round Sept 2013
- 42 [**PECA Labs** PECA Labs is a developer of polymeric heart valves and vascular grafts for the treatment of cardiac defects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peca-labs) PECA Labs is a developer of polymeric heart valves and vascular grafts for the treatment of cardiac defects. *Founded* 2011 Pittsburgh, United States **$17M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**Carnegie Speech** Carnegie Speech, a speech assessment and tutoring software company, provides speech training technology to help to speak English clearly.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carnegie-speech) Carnegie Speech, a speech assessment and tutoring software company, provides speech training technology to help to speak English clearly. *Founded* 2001 Pittsburgh, United States **$16M** last round Mar 2013
- 44 [**Lovelace** Lovelace AI is a Pittsburgh-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by Andrew Moore, a former Dean of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lovelace) Lovelace AI is a Pittsburgh-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2023 by Andrew Moore, a former Dean of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. *Founded* 2023 Pittsburgh, United States **$16M** last round May 2025
- 45 [**TimeSys Corporation** Timesys builds, secures, and maintains open source embedded software platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/timesys-corporation) Timesys builds, secures, and maintains open source embedded software platforms. *Founded* 1996 Pittsburgh, United States **$16M** last round Mar 2002
- 46 [**Noveome Biotherapeutics** Noveome Biotherapeutics focuses on breakthrough therapies for the regenerative repair of inflamed or damaged tissues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noveome-biotherapeutics) Noveome Biotherapeutics focuses on breakthrough therapies for the regenerative repair of inflamed or damaged tissues. *Founded* 2000 Pittsburgh, United States **$15M** last round Apr 2019
- 47 [**Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute** ARM is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/advanced-robotics-for-manufacturing-institute) ARM is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation. *Founded* 2017 Pittsburgh, United States **$14M** last round Sept 2022
- 48 [**KaliVir Immunotherapeutics** KaliVir Immunotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kalivir-immunotherapeutics) KaliVir Immunotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Pittsburgh, United States **$14M** last round Aug 2026
- 49 [**SnapRetail** SnapRetail helps local retailers engage customers and drive store traffic with their SaaS marketing automation solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapretail) SnapRetail helps local retailers engage customers and drive store traffic with their SaaS marketing automation solution. *Founded* 2010 Pittsburgh, United States **$13M** last round Jan 2015
- 50 [**Diamond Kinetics** Diamond Kinetics develops motion data and analytics of baseball and softball for players and their coaches.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diamond-kinetics) Diamond Kinetics develops motion data and analytics of baseball and softball for players and their coaches. *Founded* 2012 Pittsburgh, United States **$13M** last round Jan 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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