Companies in Artificial Intelligence
There are 36,334 companies in Artificial Intelligence which include OpenAI, Perplexity, Meitu, ElevenLabs, Palantir. 9,142 companies in Artificial Intelligence are funded, with 3,695 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 251 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Artificial Intelligence (11,913), followed by India
(2,488), and then United Kingdom (2,239).
2026 has seen the creation of 1,820 Artificial Intelligence companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 2,558 new companies launched every year. Most number of Artificial Intelligence startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
Here is a List of top companies in Artificial Intelligence
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. 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, SoftBank Vision Fund and 65 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 54 Competitors

3. Meitu
Developer of image, video, and design creation software and applications. The company provides tools for portrait photography, video enhancement, and e-commerce design. It offers platforms and resources for image editing and artificial intelligence solutions. The company also focuses on sustainability and corporate governance.
Key facts about Meitu
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Xiamen (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $525M
- Investors: IDG Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 21, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 342 Competitors

4. 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 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 17, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 52 Competitors
5. Palantir
Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions. It is a software company that specializes in big data analytics and provides software platforms for analyzing and integrating large amounts of data. Its software powers real-time, AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprise, from the factory floors to the front lines.
Key facts about Palantir
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.46B
- Investors: Founders Fund, Sompo Holdings and 171 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 3,452 Competitors
