About Brain Computer Interface
There are 281 companies in the Brain Computer Interface sector across the world, with 166 funded companies having collectively raised $4.36B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 58 of these are Series A+ funded, and 1 of these is a unicorn.
Brain Computer Interface sector has seen 12 acquisitions and 5 IPOs. This represents almost 6.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing technologies which enable communication with the human brain to control and manipulate computers and/or other smart devices.
Brain Computer Interface sector is also known as Brain Machine Interface.
Companies included in Brain Computer Interface sector
Companies developing invasive brain-computer interfaces, partially invasive brain-computer interfaces, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces, brain data acquisition devices, biosignal processing software and/or biosignal processing tools. Companies developing brain-computer interfaces for specific applications like healthcare, fitness & wellness, gaming & entertainment, communication & control, etc.Companies excluded in Brain Computer Interface sector
Companies developing generic EEG devices, companies using 3rd party BCI technologies, generic chipset manufacturers, horizontal companies, brain imaging devices developers, online marketplaces for BCI devices, and companies developing non-BCI brain health devicesMarket Map of Brain Computer Interface
The market map of Brain Computer Interface gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Brain Computer Interface sector are Wellness Devices using BCI, Brain Computer Interface for Diagnostics and Sleep Tech using BCI.
Reports related to Brain Computer Interface
Here are some reports related to Brain Computer Interface sector:
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Brain Computer Interface - Sector Report
Edition: November, 2025 (66 Pages)
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Brain Computer Interface Investor Landscape
Edition: May, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Brain Computer Interface Exit Landscape
Edition: July, 2025 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Brain Computer Interface. Sign up today!Top Companies in Brain Computer Interface
There are more than 281 companies in Brain Computer Interface. Ceribell is the top Brain Computer Interface company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Brain Computer Interface companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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EEG system for the diagnosis of seizures | Mountain View (United States) | 2014 | Public | $188M | |
Provider of implantable brain-computer interfaces | Fremont (United States) | 2016 | Series E | $1.29B | |
Developer of medical devices for neurological therapies | Salt Lake City (United States) | 2008 | Acquired | $22.4M | |
Developed of brain-computer interface tool for medical treatment and drug development | New York City (United States) | 2021 | Series C | $183M | |
AI and cloud-based brain physiology analysis tool for clinical trials | Belfast (United Kingdom) | 2015 | Series A | $19.6M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Brain Computer Interface sector
24 Brain Computer Interface startups 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 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 16 |
2020 | 10 |
2019 | 15 |
2018 | 17 |
2017 | 24 |
Companies founded across countries in the Brain Computer Interface sector
United States has 120 Brain Computer Interface startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 20 startups and India which has 13.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 120 |
China | 20 |
India | 13 |
United Kingdom | 12 |
Germany | 11 |
Australia | 9 |
France | 9 |
Canada | 7 |
Israel | 7 |
South Korea | 6 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Brain Computer Interface sector
Out of the total 281 Brain Computer Interface companies, 166 have secured funding. Among them, 58 have reached Series A or higher, and 37 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 281
Funded - 166
Series A+ - 58
Series B+ - 37
Series C+ - 30
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 281 |
Funded | 166 |
Series A+ | 58 |
Series B+ | 37 |
Series C+ | 30 |
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- 280+ Total Companies
- $4.36B+ Total Funding
- 165+ Funded Companies
- 5 IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
- 5 Reports
Funding Trends in the Brain Computer Interface sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Brain Computer Interface sector
The Brain Computer Interface sector saw a total funding of more than $3.89B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $1.15B. There has been a total funding of $523M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
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2026 | $523M |
2025 | $1.15B |
2024 | $255M |
2023 | $518M |
2022 | $206M |
2021 | $506M |
2020 | $137M |
2019 | $231M |
2018 | $198M |
2017 | $165M |
Total funding across countries in the Brain Computer Interface sector
In the last 10 years, Brain Computer Interface startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $3.32B. France follows with $193M and United Kingdom with $84.9M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $3.32B |
France | $193M |
United Kingdom | $84.9M |
China | $73.5M |
Israel | $58.9M |
Canada | $26.3M |
Spain | $23.1M |
Japan | $20.1M |
Germany | $14.4M |
India | $6.49M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Brain Computer Interface sector
Over the last 10 years, the Brain Computer Interface sector have seen $170M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $1.24B into Early Stage funding rounds and $2.28B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $2.28B |
Early Stage | $1.24B |
Seed Stage | $170M |
Grant | $116M |
Debt | $29.8M |
PE | $25.6M |
Post IPO | $19.5M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Brain Computer Interface
In the year 2026, till February 2026, Brain Computer Interface companies have raised $516M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till February 2025), Brain Computer Interface companies had raised $57.4M across 6 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 799.73% rise in funding in Brain Computer Interface companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Brain Computer Interface:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series C | 8648 | Feb 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6910 | Jan 08, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 4413 | Dec 19, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 1334 | Dec 11, 2025 | ||
Series D | 5504 | Nov 06, 2025 |
Top Investors in Brain Computer Interface
HHS is the top investor in Brain Computer Interface companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Brain Computer Interface:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) |
M&A activity in Brain Computer Interface
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Brain Computer Interface sector. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Brain Computer Interface sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Brain Computer Interface:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 06, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 29, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 22, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 11, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 17, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Brain Computer Interface
Here are the acquisition trends in Brain Computer Interface:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Brain Computer Interface
In the year 2024, till October 2024, 1 IPO happened in Brain Computer Interface sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Brain Computer Interface:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 11, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Aug 04, 2017 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Nov 04, 2016 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Apr 03, 2013 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Feb 28, 2011 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Brain Computer Interface companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Brain Computer Interface sector
Most number of Brain Computer Interface startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 10 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 8 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 6 |
Stanford University | 5 |
University of Cambridge | 4 |
University of Oxford | 4 |
University of Pennsylvania | 4 |
Duke University | 3 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 3 |
University of Toronto | 3 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Brain Computer Interface sector
In the last 10 years, Duke University graduates' Brain Computer Interface companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Duke University | $1.65B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.56B |
Stanford University | $1.42B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.31B |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $1.3B |
Cornell University | $1.29B |
Kellogg School of Management | $1.29B |
Harvard University | $524M |
University of Cambridge | $250M |
University of Oxford | $219M |
Top News in Brain Computer Interface
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Ceribell’s LVO Stroke Detection Monitor Wins FDA Breakthrough NodMedical Product Outsourcing•Jan 05, 2026•Ceribell
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Ceribell Receives FDA Clearance for Clarity® AI, Becoming First Point-of-Care EEG for All AgesHIT Consultant•Nov 25, 2025•Ceribell
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Ceribell Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Use of ClarityⓇ Algorithm for NeonatesGlobeNewswire•Nov 24, 2025•Ceribell
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CoMind raises €87.8M to advance AI-powered, non-invasive brain monitoringSilicon Canals•Oct 20, 2025•Phoenix Court, Angelini Ventures, Pluralsight, Government of Kerala and 7 others
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Tether Invests $5 Billion Profit into US CompaniesCryptoSlate•May 27, 2025•Tether, Rumble, Blackrock Neurotech
