Companies in Deep Tech
There are 116,023 companies in Deep Tech which include OpenAI, Perplexity, ElevenLabs, iRobot, Ancestry. 32,579 companies in Deep Tech are funded, with 13,641 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 413 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Deep Tech (34,419), followed by India
(9,379), and then China (8,518).
2026 has seen the creation of 4,174 Deep Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 5,887 new companies launched every year. Most number of Deep Tech 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 Deep Tech
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, Accel and 65 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 54 Competitors

3. 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
4. iRobot
Provider of cleaning robots for domestic purpose. The product catalog includes robot vacuums, smart air purifiers, robot mops, handles vacuum cleaners, and more. It has features include voice controls, multi-surface brushes, dirt sensors, and more.
Key facts about iRobot
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: New Bedford (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $13M
- Investors: Trident Capital, Fenway Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 06, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 137 Competitors
5. Ancestry
Ancestry is a provider of an online genealogy platform offering a host of services. It offers family history information, historical records, and other genealogical information. It enables users to create their family tree and helps them discover, preserve and share their family history. The company uses microarray-based autosomal DNA testing technology and an online family history resource to predict family connections and relatives. The company offers a subscription-based service. The company claims its online resource contains all relevant Federal Census records since 1790 (Archives).
Key facts about Ancestry
- Founded Year: 1996
- Location: Lehi (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $446M
- Investors: AOL, Signal Peak and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 142 Competitors
