# Top 50 Startups in San Jose by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in San Jose, ranked by total funding raised: $17B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**View** View is a smart building technology company that produces smart windows that adjusts in response to external conditions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/view) View is a smart building technology company that produces smart windows that adjusts in response to external conditions. *Founded* 2007 San Jose, United States **$1.9B** last round Nov 2018
- 2 [**Figure** Figure AI, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/figure) Figure AI, Inc. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$1.8B** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Etched** Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched) Etched is a technology company that has developed Sohu, the world’s first specialized chip (ASIC) designed specifically for transformer inference. *Founded* 2022 San Jose, United States **$1.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**Bloom Energy** Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bloom-energy) Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. *Founded* 2001 San Jose, United States **$960M** last round Jan 2015
- 5 [**Ayar Labs** Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayar-labs) Ayar Labs is a semiconductor company focused on transforming AI infrastructure through high-speed, light-based optical I/O solutions. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$904M** last round Oct 2026
- 6 [**Automation Anywhere** Automation Anywhere is a global software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2003.](https://millionrounds.com/company/automation-anywhere) Automation Anywhere is a global software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2003. *Founded* 2003 San Jose, United States **$840M** last round Nov 2019
- 7 [**Lumilens** Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumilens) Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions. *Founded* 2024 San Jose, United States **$709M** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**Hippo Insurance** Hippo Insurance is an InsurTech company that uses technology to help homeowners maintain their properties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hippo-insurance) Hippo Insurance is an InsurTech company that uses technology to help homeowners maintain their properties. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$620M** last round Aug 2021
- 9 [**Antora Energy** Antora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea](https://millionrounds.com/company/antora-energy) Antora Energy is an American energy technology company founded in 2018, focused on developing modular thermal batteries that provide reliable, zero-emission hea *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$565M** last round Jul 2025
- 10 [**Etched AI** Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/etched-ai) Etch believes in improving people's lives through the power of mobile technology. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$500M** last round Jan 2026
- 11 [**Cohesity** Cohesity offers hyperconverged secondary storage for backups, test/dev, file services, and analytics use cases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cohesity) Cohesity offers hyperconverged secondary storage for backups, test/dev, file services, and analytics use cases. *Founded* 2013 San Jose, United States **$415M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Alien Technology** Alien Technology is a leading manufacturer in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry, specializing in Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) passive RFID solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alien-technology) Alien Technology is a leading manufacturer in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry, specializing in Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) passive RFID solutions. *Founded* 1994 San Jose, United States **$361M** last round Oct 2014
- 13 [**Outset Medical** Outset Medical is a medical technology company that offers reimagining dialysis for patients and providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outset-medical) Outset Medical is a medical technology company that offers reimagining dialysis for patients and providers. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$360M** last round Aug 2018
- 14 [**Silicor Materials** Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silicor-materials) Silicor Materials engages in manufacturing and supplying polysilicon for solar cell production. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$345M** last round Sept 2015
- 15 [**QuantumScape** QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantumscape) QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$300M** last round Aug 2023
- 16 [**Zoom** Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zoom) Zoom is a software company that offers a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing. *Founded* 2013 San Jose, United States **$276M** last round Nov 2021
- 17 [**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
- 18 [**Quantenna Communications** Quantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantenna-communications) Quantenna specializes in providing Wi-Fi solutions. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$270M** last round Dec 2014
- 19 [**SiMa.ai** SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sima-ai) SiMa.ai is a leader in Physical AI, offering a software-centric, purpose-built Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) platform. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$235M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**GA Telesis** GA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ga-telesis) GA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company. *Founded* 2002 San Jose, United States **$225M** last round Jun 2017
- 21 [**Frore Systems** Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frore-systems) Frore Systems is a semiconductor and thermal technology startup based in San Jose, California, with manufacturing operations in Taiwan and offices in South Korea. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$223M** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**VitalConnect** VitalConnect offers wearable biosensor technology for wireless patient monitoring in both hospital and remote patient populations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitalconnect) VitalConnect offers wearable biosensor technology for wireless patient monitoring in both hospital and remote patient populations. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$215M** last round Feb 2025
- 23 [**SolFocus** SolFocus, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solfocus) SolFocus, Inc. *Founded* 2005 San Jose, United States **$211M** last round Apr 2012
- 24 [**Procept BioRobotics** PROCEPT BioRobotics is a surgical robotics company focused on advancing patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/procept-biorobotics) PROCEPT BioRobotics is a surgical robotics company focused on advancing patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology. *Founded* 2009 San Jose, United States **$210M** last round Feb 2018
- 25 [**Exaforce** Exaforce is a cybersecurity software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exaforce) Exaforce is a cybersecurity software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 San Jose, United States **$201M** last round May 2026
- 26 [**MetricStream** MetricStream is the largest independent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metricstream) MetricStream is the largest independent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) products and solutions. *Founded* 1999 San Jose, United States **$190M** last round Nov 2017
- 27 [**Signifyd** Signifyd is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/signifyd) Signifyd is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$186M** last round May 2018
- 28 [**Spectro Cloud** Spectro Cloud is an enterprise cloud-native infrastructure company founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spectro-cloud) Spectro Cloud is an enterprise cloud-native infrastructure company founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California. *Founded* 2019 San Jose, United States **$175M** last round Jul 2026
- 29 [**Rani Therapeutics** Rani is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that enables the development of orally administered biologics to improve patient outcomes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rani-therapeutics) Rani is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company that enables the development of orally administered biologics to improve patient outcomes. *Founded* 2012 San Jose, United States **$168M** last round Oct 2025
- 30 [**Astera Labs** Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astera-labs) Astera Labs is a semiconductor company that provides connectivity solutions for intelligent systems. *Founded* 2017 San Jose, United States **$150M** last round Nov 2022
- 31 [**Zscaler** Zscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approach to cybersecurity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zscaler) Zscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approach to cybersecurity. *Founded* 2007 San Jose, United States **$148M** last round Sept 2015
- 32 [**Aicent** Aicent provides data network services and solutions for mobile operators, and operates integrated mobile messaging services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aicent) Aicent provides data network services and solutions for mobile operators, and operates integrated mobile messaging services. *Founded* 2000 San Jose, United States **$145M** last round Oct 2011
- 33 [**Ayla Networks** Ayla Networks is a Silicon Valley-based provider of a full-stack Internet of Things (IoT) platform, established in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ayla-networks) Ayla Networks is a Silicon Valley-based provider of a full-stack Internet of Things (IoT) platform, established in 2010. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$144M** last round Dec 2021
- 34 [**A10 Networks** A10 Networks offers solutions for accelerating web application delivery, bandwidth management and network identity issues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/a10-networks) A10 Networks offers solutions for accelerating web application delivery, bandwidth management and network identity issues. *Founded* 2004 San Jose, United States **$143M** last round Dec 2016
- 35 [**Eargo** Eargo specializes in the design and development of hearing aids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eargo) Eargo specializes in the design and development of hearing aids. *Founded* 2010 San Jose, United States **$140M** last round Nov 2022
- 36 [**Vectra** Vectra is a cybersecurity platform that uses AI to detect attackers in real time and perform conclusive incident investigations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vectra) Vectra is a cybersecurity platform that uses AI to detect attackers in real time and perform conclusive incident investigations. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$136M** last round Jun 2019
- 37 [**Guavus** Guavus is a big data analytics company developing apps that allow companies to embed data driven-decisions into agile businesses processes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guavus) Guavus is a big data analytics company developing apps that allow companies to embed data driven-decisions into agile businesses processes. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$131M** last round Jun 2015
- 38 [**Vectra AI** Vectra AI is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vectra-ai) Vectra AI is a cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 San Jose, United States **$130M** last round Apr 2021
- 39 [**Virsec** Virsec Systems, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virsec) Virsec Systems, Inc. *Founded* 2015 San Jose, United States **$126M** last round Apr 2022
- 40 [**GainSpan** GainSpan designs ultra low-power Wi-Fi modules for battery-powered, embedded WiFi applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gainspan) GainSpan designs ultra low-power Wi-Fi modules for battery-powered, embedded WiFi applications. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$118M** last round Dec 2014
- 41 [**SILQ** Silq is a technology-driven digital freight forwarder based in San Jose, California, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silq) Silq is a technology-driven digital freight forwarder based in San Jose, California, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 San Jose, United States **$116M** last round Apr 2025
- 42 [**DisplayLink** DisplayLink is a hardware and software company specializing in multi-monitor and zero client computing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/displaylink) DisplayLink is a hardware and software company specializing in multi-monitor and zero client computing. *Founded* 2003 San Jose, United States **$114M** last round Sept 2012
- 43 [**SiBEAM** SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sibeam) SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company, develops intelligent millimeter wave technologies for high-bandwidth services. *Founded* 2004 San Jose, United States **$114M** last round Mar 2010
- 44 [**Appcelerator** Mobile apps are fast replacing web applications as the way we buy, share, search, learn and collaborate.](https://millionrounds.com/company/appcelerator) Mobile apps are fast replacing web applications as the way we buy, share, search, learn and collaborate. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$109M** last round Aug 2015
- 45 [**Complete Genomics** Complete Genomics, a life sciences company, develops and commercializes a DNA sequencing platform for human genome sequencing and analysis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/complete-genomics) Complete Genomics, a life sciences company, develops and commercializes a DNA sequencing platform for human genome sequencing and analysis. *Founded* 2006 San Jose, United States **$104M** last round Aug 2010
- 46 [**Xoft** Xoft develops electronic brachytherapy (eBx) systems for radiation oncology applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xoft) Xoft develops electronic brachytherapy (eBx) systems for radiation oncology applications. *Founded* 1998 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Jul 2010
- 47 [**Cepton** Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cepton) Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications. *Founded* 2016 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Oct 2022
- 48 [**ZutaCore** ZutaCore is a private data center technology company founded in 2016, headquartered in San Jose, California, with research and development facilities in Israel](https://millionrounds.com/company/zutacore) ZutaCore is a private data center technology company founded in 2016, headquartered in San Jose, California, with research and development facilities in Israel *Founded* 2016 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 49 [**Cloudinary** Cloudinary is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that automates the entire image and video lifecycle for websites and mobile applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudinary) Cloudinary is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that automates the entire image and video lifecycle for websites and mobile applications. *Founded* 2012 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Feb 2022
- 50 [**Alkira** Alkira is a network infrastructure as-a-service company that unifies multiple clouds, sites, and users via an enterprise network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alkira) Alkira is a network infrastructure as-a-service company that unifies multiple clouds, sites, and users via an enterprise network. *Founded* 2018 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round May 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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