About Deep Tech sector in North America
The Deep Tech sector in North America comprises 33.7K companies, including 13.4K funded companies having collectively raised $1.09T in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 6.36K are Series A+ funded, and 262 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in North America has seen 2.53K acquisitions and 656 IPOs. This represents almost 9.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Deep Tech sector is also known as DeepTech, Deep-Tech, Digital Deep or Deep Technology Solutions.
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in North America
There are 33,658 Deep Tech startups in North America which include OpenAI, Nvidia, iRobot, Perplexity, Anthropic. Out of these, 13,388 startups are funded, with 6,360 having secured Series A+ funding, and 262 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 564 Deep Tech startups in North America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1,600 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in North America
1. OpenAI
Artificial intelligence research and development platform offering advanced language models. It enables businesses and individuals to build and integrate AI capabilities into their applications and services. It is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence models, including the popular ChatGPT, which enables users to interact with AI-powered conversational interfaces. The company's research focuses on achieving artificial general intelligence, a system that can solve complex human-level problems, while prioritizing safety and benefits. It provides its AI models through an API platform, enabling developers to integrate AI capabilities into their applications.
Key facts about OpenAI
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $180B
- Investors: Microsoft, SoftBank Group and 89 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 178 Competitors
2. Nvidia
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing. The company provides platforms for cloud services, data centers, embedded systems, and workstations. It offers graphics cards, networking products, and software tools. The business delivers solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Nvidia
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Investors: Europa, Morgan Stanley and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 441 Competitors
3. iRobot
Provider of cleaning robots for domestic purpose. The product catalog includes robot vacuums, smart air purifiers, robot mops, handles vacuum cleaners, and more. It has features include voice controls, multi-surface brushes, dirt sensors, and more.
Key facts about iRobot
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: New Bedford (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $13M
- Investors: Trident Capital, Fenway Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 06, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 134 Competitors
4. Perplexity
AI-powered search and answer generation. It enables users to ask complex questions and receive concise, well-sourced answers synthesized from multiple web sources. The platform combines natural language understanding with real-time web data to provide accurate, context-aware responses.
Key facts about Perplexity
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.72B
- Investors: IVP, New Enterprise Associates and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 47 Competitors
5. Anthropic
Provider of AI safety and research company. It is an AI research and safety company offering AI models and chatbots. Its chatbot can be used for multiple industries including customer support, legal support, coaching, searching data, back-office automation, and sales.
Key facts about Anthropic
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series H
- Total Funding till date: $132B
- Investors: Coatue, Iconiq Capital and 114 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Apr 21, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 178 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in North America
564 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in North America. 2,279 Deep Tech startups in North America were founded in 2017 - 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 | 564 |
2025 | 824 |
2024 | 1,216 |
2023 | 1,610 |
2022 | 1,625 |
2021 | 1,894 |
2020 | 1,799 |
2019 | 1,928 |
2018 | 2,270 |
2017 | 2,279 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in North America
Out of the total 33,658 Deep Tech companies in North America, 13,388 have secured funding. Among them, 6,360 have reached Series A or higher, and 4,670 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 33,658
Funded - 13,388
Series A+ - 6,360
Series B+ - 4,670
Series C+ - 3,873
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 33,658 |
Funded | 13,388 |
Series A+ | 6,360 |
Series B+ | 4,670 |
Series C+ | 3,873 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in North America
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in North America
The Deep Tech sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $973B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $327B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $327B |
2025 | $192B |
2024 | $101B |
2023 | $62.2B |
2022 | $60.3B |
2021 | $83.3B |
2020 | $47.6B |
2019 | $42.6B |
2018 | $35.3B |
2017 | $22B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in North America
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Deep Tech companies in North America have raised $317B in equity funding across 754 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Deep Tech companies in North America had raised $96.7B across 875 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 227.83% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in North America as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in North America:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4359 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 2327 | Jul 30, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 1133 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9771 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 7646 | Jul 28, 2026 |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in North America
HHS is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in North America based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in North America:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in North America
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 143 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in North America. Last year, in 2025, a total of 221 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in North America:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in North America
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in North America:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 143 |
2025 | 221 |
2024 | 158 |
2023 | 167 |
2022 | 192 |
2021 | 314 |
2020 | 191 |
2019 | 214 |
2018 | 185 |
2017 | 163 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in North America
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 24 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in North America:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 30, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Jul 24, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 16, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jul 09, 2026 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Jun 18, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in North America
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in North America
Most number of Deep Tech startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 662 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 538 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 398 |
Harvard University | 368 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 213 |
Cornell University | 201 |
University of Pennsylvania | 200 |
Columbia University | 177 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 139 |
Harvard Business School | 132 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Deep Tech companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $415B |
Stanford University | $395B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $272B |
University of Toronto | $257B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $199B |
New York University | $184B |
Columbia University | $156B |
Stanford Business School | $147B |
Princeton University | $137B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $37B |
Top News in Deep Tech in North America
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Leidos and CoreWeave Collaborate to Accelerate Delivery of AI Capabilities for DefensePR Newswire•Jul 30, 2026•Leidos, CoreWeave
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EdgeConneX Recognized for Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Innovation LeadershipPR Newswire•Jul 30, 2026•EdgeConneX
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Marketbridge, Meltwater Partner to Advance B2B Go-to-Market IntelligenceDemand Gen Report•Jul 29, 2026•Meltwater, Market Bridge
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Cyware Partners with Armis from ServiceNow for Asset-Centric Threat ContextCIO Influence•Jul 29, 2026•Armis, Cyware
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Core Scientific Reports Strong AI Hosting Profit Amidst Bitcoin Mining LossesCryptoSlate•Jul 29, 2026•Core Scientific
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Komainu selected by Aviva InvestorsAsset Servicing Times•Jul 29, 2026•Komainu, Aviva Investors, Ripple, Central Bank of Ireland
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ParaScript Named Embedded Technology Partner of the Year by Tungsten AutomationAiThority•Jul 28, 2026•Parascript
