About High Tech sector in United States
The High Tech sector in United States comprises 53.1K companies, including 19.4K funded companies having collectively raised $1.22T in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 9K are Series A+ funded, and 325 have achieved unicorn status.
High Tech sector in United States has seen 3.91K acquisitions and 715 IPOs. This represents almost 8.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies building technology-intensive products and software related to Drones, 3D Printing, Nanotechnology, and Edge Computing.
High Tech sector is also known as Advanced Tech, Emerging Tech, Deep Tech, Disruptive Tech or Innovative Tech.
Companies offering HiTech solutions like 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Natural Language Processing, etc are included in this sector. Excludes companies that provide solutions which do not involve much technology like, E-Commerce, Agricultural equipments, biomedical equipments, life science solutions, cybersecurity solutions, service solution providers for technology companies, IT services, etc.
Top High Tech Companies in United States
There are 53,116 High Tech startups in United States which include OpenAI, Circle, Roblox, Nvidia, Samsara. Out of these, 19,376 startups are funded, with 9,001 having secured Series A+ funding, and 325 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 651 High Tech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 2,600 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 High Tech startups in United States
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. Circle
Cross-border payment solution for businesses focusing on cryptocurrency. It offers a payments API for payment processing, a payouts API for global payouts solutions, and more. The mobile application is available for Android users.
Key facts about Circle
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.51B
- Investors: Fin Capital, FTX and 55 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Aug 22, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 540 Competitors
3. Roblox
Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games. The platform enables its users to create its own games through simple drag and drop mechanisms. It has developed Roblox an action game. It generates revenue through virtual purchases in-game by the use of a virtual currency Robux. The platform follows a revenue share model for game developers.
Key facts about Roblox
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: San Mateo (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $918M
- Investors: First Round Capital, Altos Ventures Management and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jan 06, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 665 Competitors
4. 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
5. Samsara
Platform offering AI-powered and cloud-based vehicle tracking solutions for fleet owners. The platform offers solutions that include vehicle telematics, driver safety management, AI dash cams, camera connectors, mobile workflow, compliance management tools, security task management tools, and asset tracking systems. It provides services to FMCG, oil and gas, logistics and transportation, and industrial automotive.
Key facts about Samsara
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $915M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 21, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,721 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in United States
651 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the High Tech sector in United States. 3,609 High Tech startups in United States were founded in 2021 - 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 | 651 |
2025 | 1,258 |
2024 | 1,901 |
2023 | 2,661 |
2022 | 2,949 |
2021 | 3,609 |
2020 | 3,090 |
2019 | 3,057 |
2018 | 3,505 |
2017 | 3,328 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 53,116 High Tech companies in United States, 19,376 have secured funding. Among them, 9,001 have reached Series A or higher, and 6,593 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 53,116
Funded - 19,376
Series A+ - 9,001
Series B+ - 6,593
Series C+ - 5,521
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 53,116 |
Funded | 19,376 |
Series A+ | 9,001 |
Series B+ | 6,593 |
Series C+ | 5,521 |
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Funding Trends in the High Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the High Tech sector in United States
The High Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $1.06T in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $337B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $337B |
2025 | $199B |
2024 | $107B |
2023 | $65.6B |
2022 | $74B |
2021 | $96.8B |
2020 | $57.7B |
2019 | $51.9B |
2018 | $48B |
2017 | $26.7B |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, High Tech companies in United States have raised $325B in equity funding across 977 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), High Tech companies in United States had raised $101B across 1.17K rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 222.27% rise in funding in High Tech companies in United States as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in High Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6343 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 6888 | Jul 30, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 2904 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9678 | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 8619 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Top Investors in High Tech in United States
HHS is the top investor in High Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in High Tech companies in United States:
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 High Tech sector in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 193 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 308 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in High Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 24, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in High Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in High Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 193 |
2025 | 308 |
2024 | 246 |
2023 | 228 |
2022 | 317 |
2021 | 453 |
2020 | 293 |
2019 | 315 |
2018 | 312 |
2017 | 250 |
IPOs in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 24 IPOs happened in High Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in High Tech sector in United States:
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) | |
Jun 18, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 12, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most High Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the High Tech in United States
Most number of High Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 975 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 749 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 554 |
Harvard University | 542 |
University of Pennsylvania | 316 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 298 |
Cornell University | 298 |
Columbia University | 261 |
Harvard Business School | 228 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 226 |
Total funding in High Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' High Tech companies in United States 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 | $424B |
Stanford University | $409B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $278B |
University of Toronto | $253B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $201B |
New York University | $185B |
Columbia University | $157B |
Stanford Business School | $151B |
Princeton University | $139B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $42.6B |
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