About High Tech sector in United States
The High Tech sector in United States comprises 62.1K companies, including 19.7K funded companies having collectively raised $1.26T in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 9.12K are Series A+ funded, and 340 have achieved unicorn status.
High Tech sector in United States has seen 3.96K acquisitions and 718 IPOs. This represents almost 7.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% 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 62,147 High Tech startups in United States which include OpenAI, Circle, Roblox, Samsara, Perplexity. Out of these, 19,661 startups are funded, with 9,121 having secured Series A+ funding, and 340 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 2,801 High Tech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 3,274 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 96 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 185 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 57 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 568 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: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 707 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: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,469 Competitors
5. 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, Accel and 65 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 54 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in United States
2,801 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the High Tech sector in United States. 3,766 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 | 2,801 |
2025 | 3,539 |
2024 | 2,974 |
2023 | 3,165 |
2022 | 3,224 |
2021 | 3,766 |
2020 | 3,186 |
2019 | 3,127 |
2018 | 3,560 |
2017 | 3,401 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 62,147 High Tech companies in United States, 19,661 have secured funding. Among them, 9,121 have reached Series A or higher, and 6,689 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 62,147
Funded - 19,661
Series A+ - 9,121
Series B+ - 6,689
Series C+ - 5,600
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 62,147 |
Funded | 19,661 |
Series A+ | 9,121 |
Series B+ | 6,689 |
Series C+ | 5,600 |
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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 $1.11T in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $381B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $381B |
2025 | $200B |
2024 | $107B |
2023 | $65.1B |
2022 | $74B |
2021 | $97.2B |
2020 | $57.7B |
2019 | $51.8B |
2018 | $48B |
2017 | $26.5B |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, High Tech companies in United States have raised $365B in equity funding across 1.24K rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), High Tech companies in United States had raised $145B across 1.66K rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 151.65% 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 B | 8127 | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Series B | 7403 | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1826 | Oct 01, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5236 | Oct 01, 2026 | and 8 more | |
Seed | 3589 | Sep 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 September 2026, 258 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 | Sep 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 22, 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 | 258 |
2025 | 308 |
2024 | 251 |
2023 | 228 |
2022 | 316 |
2021 | 451 |
2020 | 294 |
2019 | 316 |
2018 | 310 |
2017 | 251 |
IPOs in High Tech in United States
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 25, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
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) |
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 | 1228 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 946 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 700 |
Harvard University | 671 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 415 |
University of Pennsylvania | 410 |
Cornell University | 392 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 369 |
Columbia University | 333 |
Harvard Business School | 322 |
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 | $422B |
Stanford University | $413B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $284B |
University of Toronto | $253B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $203B |
New York University | $190B |
Columbia University | $159B |
Stanford Business School | $147B |
Princeton University | $140B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $41.1B |
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