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Startups in Santa Clara

224 startups in Santa Clara have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $9.1B between them.

$9.1Braised by these 50
224on our record in all
Okloraised the most
  1. 1OkloAbout Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.

    About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$1.4Blast round Sept 2026
  2. 2ColovoreColovore is a provider of high-density collocation and data center solutions that manage critical infrastructure.

    Colovore is a provider of high-density collocation and data center solutions that manage critical infrastructure.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$933Mlast round May 2025
  3. 3Nexthop AINexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.

    Nexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$500Mlast round Mar 2026
  4. 4MuselyMusely develops an online platform intended to provide medical skincare treatments through technology.

    Musely develops an online platform intended to provide medical skincare treatments through technology.

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$360Mlast round May 2026
  5. 5DruvaDruva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.

    Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats.

    Founded 2008Santa Clara, United States$328Mlast round Jun 2019
  6. 6DataStaxDataStax, Inc.

    DataStax, Inc.

    Founded 2010Santa Clara, United States$305Mlast round Jun 2022
  7. 7AppZenAppZen is a leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software, providing an AI-powered platform designed for modern finance teams.

    AppZen is a leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software, providing an AI-powered platform designed for modern finance teams.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$281Mlast round Sept 2025
  8. 8d-Matrixd-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.

    d-Matrix is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$275Mlast round Nov 2025
  9. 9RivosRivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.

    Rivos is a high-performance RISC-V system startup targeting integrated system solutions for enterprises.

    Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Aug 2025
  10. 10Celestial AICelestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.

    Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$250Mlast round Mar 2025
  11. 11HortonworksHortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop.

    Hortonworks is a business computer software company that focuses on the development and support of Apache Hadoop.

    Founded 2011Santa Clara, United States$248Mlast round Jul 2014
  12. 12DremioThe Easy and Open Data Lakehouse: Self-service analytics with data warehouse functionality and data lake flexibility across all of your data

    The Easy and Open Data Lakehouse: Self-service analytics with data warehouse functionality and data lake flexibility across all of your data

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$215Mlast round Jan 2022
  13. 13EliyanEliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.

    Eliyan manufactures semiconductor interconnects to accelerate chiplet-based systems.

    Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$195Mlast round Jul 2026
  14. 14SoundHoundSoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    SoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    Founded 2005Santa Clara, United States$179Mlast round May 2018
  15. 15Versa NetworksVersa Networks, founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.

    Versa Networks, founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$177Mlast round Oct 2022
  16. 16LightwheelLightwheel is a Physical AI infrastructure company founded in 2023, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Lightwheel is a Physical AI infrastructure company founded in 2023, based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2023Santa Clara, United States$147Mlast round May 2026
  17. 17Siva PowerSiva Power develops third generation thin film PV technologies.

    Siva Power develops third generation thin film PV technologies.

    Founded 2006Santa Clara, United States$140Mlast round May 2017
  18. 18AuradinePioneer in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, privacy, and AI

    Pioneer in web infrastructure solutions including blockchain, privacy, and AI

    Founded 2022Santa Clara, United States$138Mlast round Apr 2025
  19. 19Achronix SemiconductorAchronix offers high-density and high-performance application-targeted FPGAs for communication applications.

    Achronix offers high-density and high-performance application-targeted FPGAs for communication applications.

    Founded 2004Santa Clara, United States$136Mlast round Apr 2013
  20. 20ChipAgentsChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.

    ChipAgents, developed by Alpha Design AI, is an innovative AI agent platform focused on semiconductor design and verification.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$134Mlast round Jul 2026
  21. 21PayNearMePayNearMe provides a web and mobile-based cash payments platform designed to facilitate online purchases and bill payments.

    PayNearMe provides a web and mobile-based cash payments platform designed to facilitate online purchases and bill payments.

    Founded 2009Santa Clara, United States$121Mlast round Sept 2025
  22. 22FortanixFortanix is a leader in data-first security and the largest provider of Confidential Computing, founded in 2016 and based in Santa Clara, California, with an of

    Fortanix is a leader in data-first security and the largest provider of Confidential Computing, founded in 2016 and based in Santa Clara, California, with an of

    Founded 2016Santa Clara, United States$121Mlast round Aug 2022
  23. 23ZenvergeZenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006.

    Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2006.

    Founded 2006Santa Clara, United States$118Mlast round Dec 2013
  24. 24Pluribus NetworksPluribus Networks is a leader in open networking and next generation software defined networking (SDN)

    Pluribus Networks is a leader in open networking and next generation software defined networking (SDN)

    Founded 2010Santa Clara, United States$116Mlast round Oct 2021
  25. 25Forward NetworksTransforming networks to be more agile, reliable, and secure

    Transforming networks to be more agile, reliable, and secure

    Founded 2013Santa Clara, United States$112Mlast round Jan 2023
  26. 26Velaura AIVelaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.

    Velaura AI is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in AI compute infrastructure.

    Founded -Santa Clara, United States$110Mlast round Aug 2026
  27. 27SI-BONESI-BONE advances the diagnostic understanding of lower back pain and minimally invasive surgery for the sacroiliac joint.

    SI-BONE advances the diagnostic understanding of lower back pain and minimally invasive surgery for the sacroiliac joint.

    Founded 2008Santa Clara, United States$102Mlast round Jun 2016
  28. 28EnCharge AIEnCharge AI is a semiconductor and AI systems company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2022.

    EnCharge AI is a semiconductor and AI systems company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2022.

    Founded 2022Santa Clara, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2025
  29. 29Maven RoboticsMaven Robotics is a Silicon Valley company founded in 2024, specializing in the development of general-purpose AI robots for industrial and logistics applications.

    Maven Robotics is a Silicon Valley company founded in 2024, specializing in the development of general-purpose AI robots for industrial and logistics applications.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2026
  30. 30AryakaAryaka Networks provides a global managed SD-WAN and SASE services that addresses the connectivity and security needs of enterprises.

    Aryaka Networks provides a global managed SD-WAN and SASE services that addresses the connectivity and security needs of enterprises.

    Founded 2009Santa Clara, United States$95Mlast round May 2019
  31. 31AiseraAisera is a leading provider of Generative AI Solutions that helps enterprises boost revenue, improve user productivity & get immediate ROI.

    Aisera is a leading provider of Generative AI Solutions that helps enterprises boost revenue, improve user productivity & get immediate ROI.

    Founded 2017Santa Clara, United States$90Mlast round Aug 2022
  32. 32Kenna SecurityKenna is a SaaS risk and vulnerability intelligence platform that accurately measures risk and prioritizes remediation efforts.

    Kenna is a SaaS risk and vulnerability intelligence platform that accurately measures risk and prioritizes remediation efforts.

    Founded 2010Santa Clara, United States$88Mlast round Sept 2019
  33. 33OctoAIOctoAI is a generative AI platform that powers high-scale applications.

    OctoAI is a generative AI platform that powers high-scale applications.

    Founded 2019Santa Clara, United States$85Mlast round Nov 2021
  34. 34LeanTaaSLeanTaaS is a software company that uses advanced data science to significantly improve the operational performance of hospitals and clinics

    LeanTaaS is a software company that uses advanced data science to significantly improve the operational performance of hospitals and clinics

    Founded 2010Santa Clara, United States$84Mlast round Dec 2019
  35. 35OrdrOrdr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.

    Ordr provides visibility and security for every connected device-- from traditional IT to newer and more vulnerable IoT, IoMT, and OT.

    Founded 2015Santa Clara, United States$84Mlast round Jun 2022
  36. 36ReevoReevo, Inc.

    Reevo, Inc.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Nov 2025
  37. 37nEye.aiWe are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.

    Founded 2020Santa Clara, United States$80Mlast round Apr 2026
  38. 38AurascapeAurascape is an AI-native security company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Aurascape is an AI-native security company based in Santa Clara, California.

    Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$76Mlast round May 2026
  39. 39EdgeQEdgeQ is an information technology company that specializes in the field of 5G chip systems.

    EdgeQ is an information technology company that specializes in the field of 5G chip systems.

    Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$75Mlast round Apr 2023
  40. 40Skyhigh NetworksManage shadow IT and securely enable sanctioned IT with unparalleled cloud visibility, threat detection, and policy enforcement.

    Manage shadow IT and securely enable sanctioned IT with unparalleled cloud visibility, threat detection, and policy enforcement.

    Founded 2011Santa Clara, United States$73Mlast round Jun 2014
  41. 41PentahoPentaho is a big data integration and analytics platform

    Pentaho is a big data integration and analytics platform

    Founded 2004Santa Clara, United States$72Mlast round Oct 2012
  42. 42Agora.ioAgora.io enables developers to add HD interactive broadcast, voice, and video calls into mobile and web apps through SDK.

    Agora.io enables developers to add HD interactive broadcast, voice, and video calls into mobile and web apps through SDK.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$70Mlast round Oct 2021
  43. 43SafeAISafeAI develops autonomous driving technology for heavy-equipment vehicles used in the construction and mining industries.

    SafeAI develops autonomous driving technology for heavy-equipment vehicles used in the construction and mining industries.

    Founded 2017Santa Clara, United States$64Mlast round Dec 2022
  44. 44Cardiva MedicalCardiva Medical is focused on developing and commercializing vascular closure technology to help the body heal.

    Cardiva Medical is focused on developing and commercializing vascular closure technology to help the body heal.

    Founded 2002Santa Clara, United States$63Mlast round Mar 2017
  45. 45Vertical CommunicationsVertical Communications is a provider of unified communications and voice applications solutions for its clients.

    Vertical Communications is a provider of unified communications and voice applications solutions for its clients.

    Founded 1982Santa Clara, United States$58Mlast round Jun 2014
  46. 46PortworxPortworx is a cloud-native storage and data management company offering the industry’s first storage solution purpose-built for containers.

    Portworx is a cloud-native storage and data management company offering the industry’s first storage solution purpose-built for containers.

    Founded 2014Santa Clara, United States$56Mlast round Mar 2019
  47. 47Natron EnergyNatron Energy is an energy storage company that develops sodium ion battery solutions leveraging Prussian Blue electrode materials.

    Natron Energy is an energy storage company that develops sodium ion battery solutions leveraging Prussian Blue electrode materials.

    Founded 2012Santa Clara, United States$55Mlast round Apr 2025
  48. 48VarentecVarentec is a provider of power electronics-based Smart Grid control solutions for municipal, cooperatives and investor-owned utilities.

    Varentec is a provider of power electronics-based Smart Grid control solutions for municipal, cooperatives and investor-owned utilities.

    Founded 2009Santa Clara, United States$55Mlast round Nov 2019
  49. 49CyphortCyphort offers a threat protection platform that detects and fights targeted and advanced threats, corporate espionage and IP theft.

    Cyphort offers a threat protection platform that detects and fights targeted and advanced threats, corporate espionage and IP theft.

    Founded 2011Santa Clara, United States$54Mlast round Jun 2015
  50. 50VahatiCorVahatiCor is a medical technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018.

    VahatiCor is a medical technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2021Santa Clara, United States$53Mlast round Oct 2026
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