About Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
The Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America comprises 4.68K companies, including 1.91K funded companies having collectively raised $129B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 917 are Series A+ funded, and 63 have achieved unicorn status.
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America has seen 219 acquisitions and 27 IPOs. This represents almost 5.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing Artificial Intelligence-based solutions for multiple industries including Healthcare, Financial Services, Auto, and Retail.
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector is also known as Applied AI, Industrial Artificial Intelligence or Sector AI Solutions.
Includes industry-specific Artificial Intelligence-based solutions like AI in Healthcare, AI in Retail, AI in Food, AI in Recruiting, etc. Companies offering industry-specific solutions that are not AI-based and AI-based solutions that are industry agnostic are excluded.
Top Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications Companies in North America
There are 4,677 Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications startups in North America which include Waymo, OpenEvidence, Innovaccer, Abridge Inc, Aurora. Out of these, 1,907 startups are funded, with 917 having secured Series A+ funding, and 63 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 192 Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications startups in North America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 352 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, University of California (Berkeley) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications startups in North America
1. Waymo
Provider of self-driving and autonomous vehicle solutions for safe and accessible transportation. It is a developer of autonomous driving technology, focusing on creating safe and easy transportation systems for people and things. Utilizing machine learning, Waymo aims to improve road safety through its self-driving vehicle technology. The company has a strong research focus, publishing studies and datasets to advance the autonomous driving industry.
Key facts about Waymo
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $27.1B
- Investors: Perry Creek Capital, Silver Lake and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 01, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 104 Competitors
2. OpenEvidence
AI powered medical search platform for healthcare professionals. It aggregates, synthesizes, and visualizes clinically relevant evidence in a format. It aims to provide healthcare professionals with accurate and access to medical information, supporting informed decision making in clinical practice. It provides solutions to enhance the accessibility and usability of peer reviewed medical literature for healthcare professionals.
Key facts about OpenEvidence
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $735M
- Investors: Google Ventures, DST Global and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 21, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 185 Competitors
3. Innovaccer
Developer of healthcare data platforms and artificial intelligence agent software. This technology unifies clinical, operational, and financial information from disparate systems to support decision-making. The platform provides tools for population health management, revenue cycle automation, and quality performance tracking. It enables the deployment of automated assistants to streamline administrative workflows, manage patient outreach, and facilitate care coordination across various healthcare settings. The system integrates non-electronic health record data to improve documentation accuracy and support value-based care initiatives.
Key facts about Innovaccer
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $675M
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Mubadala and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jan 09, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 909 Competitors
4. Abridge Inc
Provider of AI-based health record platform. It offers a platform offering solutions for individuals to record health details. The users can communicate with the doctors on the care needs and symptoms. The recorded conversation can be presented to the doctor during the appointment. The app highlights the important points during the conversation. The previous record can be maintained in the app for future reference.
Key facts about Abridge Inc
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $778M
- Investors: Redpoint Ventures, Wittington Ventures and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 141 Competitors
5. Aurora
Developer of self-driving technology for integration into freight operations. The technology is built of hardware and software intended to improve road safety and supply chain efficiency. It integrates into existing freight operations and operates trucks nearly continuously. It develops hardware, software, and data services to enable self-driving in passenger vehicles, light trucks, and more.
Key facts about Aurora
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $693M
- Investors: Hyundai Motor Company, Index Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 28, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 50 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
192 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America. 608 Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications startups in North America were founded in 2023 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 192 |
2025 | 397 |
2024 | 482 |
2023 | 608 |
2022 | 335 |
2021 | 329 |
2020 | 346 |
2019 | 302 |
2018 | 283 |
2017 | 250 |
Stage-wise distribution of Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector companies in North America
Out of the total 4,677 Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America, 1,907 have secured funding. Among them, 917 have reached Series A or higher, and 554 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,677
Funded - 1,907
Series A+ - 917
Series B+ - 554
Series C+ - 384
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,677 |
Funded | 1,907 |
Series A+ | 917 |
Series B+ | 554 |
Series C+ | 384 |
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Funding Trends in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
Total funding year-on-year in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
The Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $125B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $24.3B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $24.3B |
2025 | $18B |
2024 | $15.8B |
2023 | $7.94B |
2022 | $11.8B |
2021 | $21.1B |
2020 | $10.3B |
2019 | $7.18B |
2018 | $6.98B |
2017 | $2.11B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications in North America
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America have raised $23.8B in equity funding across 262 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America had raised $9.16B across 309 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 160.19% rise in funding in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series B | 3954 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3035 | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7342 | Jul 27, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3365 | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Series C | 3733 | Jul 20, 2026 |
Top Investors in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications in North America
Y Combinator is the top investor in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Mountain View (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
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M&A activity in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 33 acquisitions happened in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America. Last year, in 2025, a total of 38 acquisitions happened in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 23, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America
Here are the acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 33 |
2025 | 38 |
2024 | 29 |
2023 | 20 |
2022 | 21 |
2021 | 24 |
2020 | 12 |
2019 | 11 |
2018 | 14 |
2017 | 8 |
IPOs in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications in North America
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications sector in North America:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Apr 09, 2026 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Feb 27, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Feb 20, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 30, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Nov 06, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications in North America
Most number of Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, University of California (Berkeley) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 155 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 99 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 84 |
Harvard University | 75 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 58 |
University of Toronto | 45 |
Columbia University | 43 |
University of Pennsylvania | 43 |
Cornell University | 40 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 40 |
Total funding in Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and Carnegie Mellon University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $17.2B |
Stanford University | $16.7B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $8.74B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $4.97B |
University of Toronto | $4.89B |
Harvard University | $4.86B |
University of Pennsylvania | $3.9B |
Wharton School | $3.24B |
Tsinghua University | $2.92B |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $2.47B |
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