About Edge Computing
There are 578 companies in the Edge Computing sector across the world, with 307 funded companies having collectively raised $16.8B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 172 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 5 Unicorns.
Edge Computing sector has seen 62 acquisitions and 16 IPOs. This represents almost 13.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that enable instant processing of data at the network edge instead of processing at centralized data warehouses or cloud.
Edge Computing sector is also known as Edge Infrastructure or Near-Edge Computing.
Companies included in Edge Computing sector
Companies offering edge computing platforms, fog computing platforms, edge databases, edge servers, edge data centers, edge security, decentralized marketplaces, edge content delivery networks, multi-access edge computing platformsCompanies excluded in Edge Computing sector
Companies offering application-specific edge computing and fog computing solutions, edge computing services, fog computing services, IoT cloud computing platforms, edge computing and fog computing consortiums, news platforms, blogs and edge computing not primary companiesMarket Map of Edge Computing
The market map of Edge Computing gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business model in Edge Computing sector is Edge Application Development Platforms.
Reports related to Edge Computing
Here are some reports related to Edge Computing sector:
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Edge Computing - Sector Report
Edition: October, 2025 (70 Pages)
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Edge Computing Investor Landscape
Edition: July, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Edge Computing Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2025 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Edge Computing. Sign up today!Top Companies in Edge Computing
There are more than 578 companies in Edge Computing. Akamai is the top Edge Computing company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Edge Computing companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of cloud computing, security, and content delivery network services | Cambridge (United States) | 1998 | Public | $61.5M | |
Provider of a multi-access edge networking computing platform | Richardson (United States) | 2005 | Acquired | $105M | |
Provider of wireless wide area network and private cellular solutions | Boise (United States) | 2004 | Acquired | $155M | |
Developer of hardware and software solutions optimizing artificial intelligence applications | El Dorado Hills (United States) | 2010 | Public | $136M | |
AI powered dbaas for enterprises | Mountain View (United States) | 2009 | Acquired | $251M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Edge Computing sector
65 Edge Computing startups were founded in 2019 - 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 | 5 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 11 |
2022 | 17 |
2021 | 34 |
2020 | 56 |
2019 | 65 |
2018 | 60 |
2017 | 40 |
Companies founded across countries in the Edge Computing sector
United States has 239 Edge Computing startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 52 startups and India which has 43.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 239 |
China | 52 |
India | 43 |
United Kingdom | 30 |
Canada | 22 |
Germany | 17 |
Japan | 16 |
France | 13 |
Sweden | 13 |
Italy | 11 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Edge Computing sector
Out of the total 578 Edge Computing companies, 307 have secured funding. Among them, 172 have reached Series A or higher, and 124 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 578
Funded - 307
Series A+ - 172
Series B+ - 124
Series C+ - 99
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 578 |
Funded | 307 |
Series A+ | 172 |
Series B+ | 124 |
Series C+ | 99 |
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- 575+ Total Companies
- $16.8B+ Total Funding
- 305+ Funded Companies
- 15+ IPOs
- 60+ Acquisitions
- 10+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Edge Computing sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Edge Computing sector
The Edge Computing sector saw a total funding of more than $14.8B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $2.78B. There has been a total funding of $350M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $350M |
2025 | $1.47B |
2024 | $2.78B |
2023 | $1.53B |
2022 | $1.22B |
2021 | $2.74B |
2020 | $1.12B |
2019 | $1.51B |
2018 | $1.02B |
2017 | $1.03B |
Total funding across countries in the Edge Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Edge Computing startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $11.8B. China follows with $336M and South Korea with $261M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $11.8B |
China | $336M |
South Korea | $261M |
Canada | $216M |
United Kingdom | $213M |
Japan | $200M |
India | $97.1M |
Australia | $49.1M |
Sweden | $41M |
Spain | $38.5M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Edge Computing sector
Over the last 10 years, the Edge Computing sector have seen $463M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $3.44B into Early Stage funding rounds and $3.46B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Debt | $3.86B |
Late Stage | $3.46B |
Early Stage | $3.44B |
Post IPO | $2.86B |
Seed Stage | $463M |
Grant | $126M |
ICO | $46.4M |
PE | $16.4M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Edge Computing
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Edge Computing companies have raised $350M in equity funding across 9 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Edge Computing companies had raised $546M across 11 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 35.83% drop in funding in Edge Computing companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Edge Computing:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1544 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Series C | 1922 | Feb 26, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Series C | 8733 | Feb 25, 2026 | ||
Series C | 7185 | Feb 24, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7948 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Top Investors in Edge Computing
Europa is the top investor in Edge Computing companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Edge Computing:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Needham (United States) |
M&A activity in Edge Computing
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Edge Computing sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 12 acquisitions happened in Edge Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Edge Computing:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 03, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Edge Computing
Here are the acquisition trends in Edge Computing:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 12 |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 15 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 6 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Edge Computing
In the year 2022, till February 2022, 2 IPOs happened in Edge Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Edge Computing:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2022 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Jan 31, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 02, 2021 | Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TLV) | |
Jul 22, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 24, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Edge Computing companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Edge Computing sector
Most number of Edge Computing startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Tel Aviv University and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 16 |
Tel Aviv University | 8 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 7 |
Cornell University | 6 |
Harvard Business School | 6 |
Harvard University | 6 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 5 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 4 |
IIT Madras | 4 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Edge Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Edge Computing companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Tel Aviv University alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $5.56B |
Tel Aviv University | $1.73B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.62B |
Cornell University | $1.61B |
MIT Sloan School of Management | $1.58B |
Duke University | $1.58B |
Imperial College London | $1.07B |
Harvard Business School | $941M |
New York University | $935M |
Columbia Business School | $935M |
Top News in Edge Computing
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IGEL Technology Research Highlights Cost Savings with Endpoint SolutionsIT Europa•Apr 02, 2026•IGEL Technology
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IGEL Expands Partnership with Omnissa to Speed AccessibilityGlobeNewswire•Mar 31, 2026•Omnissa, IGEL Technology
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IGEL & Microsoft Release Architectures for Secured Cloud DesktopsGlobeNewswire•Mar 31, 2026•IGEL Technology
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IGEL Partners with Exclusive Networks to Expand Its Security Channel EcosystemGlobeNewswire•Mar 31, 2026•IGEL Technology, Exclusive Networks
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Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZChannelLife•Mar 30, 2026•Wavelink, Acromove
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Mavenir Receives the President's Honor at MSUA's 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation AwardsFinancial Post•Mar 30, 2026•Mavenir
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EdgeConneX Commences Construction of 200MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus in Greater OsakaBusiness Wire•Mar 18, 2026•EdgeConneX
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Confluent’s Veronika Folkova Highlights Inclusive Leadership on Women’s DayBusiness News This Week•Mar 06, 2026•Confluent
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Mavenir & Turkcell Partner to Accelerate AI Enabled AccessibilityGlobeNewswire•Mar 04, 2026•Mavenir, Turkcell
