Companies in Deep Tech
There are 108,045 companies in Deep Tech which include OpenAI, Perplexity, iRobot, Ancestry, Mistral AI. 32,057 companies in Deep Tech are funded, with 13,480 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 403 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Deep Tech (32,442), followed by India
(8,856), and then China (8,016).
2026 has seen the creation of 4,066 Deep Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 5,617 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 90 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 172 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, New Enterprise Associates and 63 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 52 Competitors
3. 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 135 Competitors
4. 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 140 Competitors
5. Mistral AI
Provider of customizable, open-source artificial intelligence models and solutions for various applications. It is a company specializing in open-source large language models and generative AI, providing cutting-edge language models for various applications.
Key facts about Mistral AI
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $3.05B
- Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, ASML and 51 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 30, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 172 Competitors
