About High Tech sector in United States
The High Tech sector in United States comprises 63.1K companies, including 19.8K funded companies having collectively raised $1.28T in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 9.16K are Series A+ funded, and 368 have achieved unicorn status.
High Tech sector in United States has seen 3.98K acquisitions and 716 IPOs. This represents almost 7.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% 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 63,105 High Tech startups in United States which include OpenAI, Circle, Roblox, Samsara, ElevenLabs. Out of these, 19,795 startups are funded, with 9,158 having secured Series A+ funding, and 368 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 3,219 High Tech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 3,352 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 101 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 192 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: Coinbase, Fin Capital and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 576 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 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jan 06, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 710 Competitors
4. 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: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,549 Competitors
5. ElevenLabs
AI platform for speech, voice cloning, music, and AI agents. It provides tools for creating realistic speech, converting text to natural-sounding audio, cloning voices, generating music and sound effects, and building conversational AI agents. It serves developers, enterprises, and creators through APIs and integrated products designed for applications such as content production, customer support automation, media localization, and interactive AI experiences.
Key facts about ElevenLabs
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $822M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital and 54 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 17, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 56 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in United States
3,219 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the High Tech sector in United States. 3,781 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 | 3,219 |
2025 | 3,692 |
2024 | 3,185 |
2023 | 3,140 |
2022 | 3,223 |
2021 | 3,781 |
2020 | 3,186 |
2019 | 3,137 |
2018 | 3,562 |
2017 | 3,398 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 63,105 High Tech companies in United States, 19,795 have secured funding. Among them, 9,158 have reached Series A or higher, and 6,724 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 63,105
Funded - 19,795
Series A+ - 9,158
Series B+ - 6,724
Series C+ - 5,625
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 63,105 |
Funded | 19,795 |
Series A+ | 9,158 |
Series B+ | 6,724 |
Series C+ | 5,625 |
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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 $1.13T in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $396B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $396B |
2025 | $206B |
2024 | $107B |
2023 | $65.1B |
2022 | $74.1B |
2021 | $97B |
2020 | $57.8B |
2019 | $51.7B |
2018 | $48.1B |
2017 | $26.8B |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, High Tech companies in United States have raised $373B in equity funding across 1.42K rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), High Tech companies in United States had raised $151B across 1.68K rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 146.93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2177 | Oct 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series C | 5811 | Oct 30, 2026 | ||
Series D | 1673 | Oct 29, 2026 | - | |
Series E | 6521 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6605 | Oct 27, 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 October 2026, 284 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 309 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 | Oct 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 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 | 284 |
2025 | 309 |
2024 | 251 |
2023 | 227 |
2022 | 315 |
2021 | 450 |
2020 | 294 |
2019 | 316 |
2018 | 310 |
2017 | 252 |
IPOs in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 15, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 13, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Sep 25, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Sep 21, 2026 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Jul 30, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) |
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 | 1231 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 938 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 697 |
Harvard University | 671 |
University of Pennsylvania | 410 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 408 |
Cornell University | 390 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 365 |
Columbia University | 331 |
Harvard Business School | 326 |
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 | $416B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $290B |
University of Toronto | $253B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $209B |
New York University | $190B |
Columbia University | $159B |
Stanford Business School | $148B |
Princeton University | $140B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $47.2B |
Top News in High Tech in United States
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Serval Secures $150M Funding at $3B Valuation to Expand Automation Agents Beyond ITSiliconAngle•Oct 29, 2026•Serval, Sequoia Capital, Conviction, General Catalyst and 4 others
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SambaNova and Emergys Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI DeploymentBusiness Wire•Oct 29, 2026•Emergys, SambaNova Systems
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Spellbook Announced as One of the Technology Fast 50 Program Winners for 2026Financial Post•Oct 28, 2026•Spellbook
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MoneyGram Partners with AiPrise to Modernize Global Verification OperationsPR Newswire•Oct 28, 2026•MoneyGram, AiPrise
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