About Industrial Safety
There are 3.03K companies in the Industrial Safety sector across the world, with 188 funded companies having collectively raised $4.28B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 318 of these are Series A+ funded.
Industrial Safety sector has seen 194 acquisitions and 98 IPOs. This represents almost 9.6% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes manufacturers and distributors of industrial safety equipment and services for head, body, hand, feet, face, respiratory system, fall protection, etc.
Industrial Safety sector is also known as Occupational Hazard Protection or Worksite Safety.
Companies included in Industrial Safety sector
Companies that manufacture and resell industrial safety equipment such as PPEs, safety hand gloves, safety helmets, safety goggles, face shields, safety earplugs, safety ear muffs, gas masks, Safety belts, safety harness, safety hooks, fall protection equipment, industrial protective wear for the body, Safety Mats, Safety Switches, Safety interlock switches, emergency stop switches, Safety Valves, Safety Light Curtains, Industrial Fire Safety Systems, Safety Systems for Robots, Robot Safety Airbags, Pressure Sensitive Pads for robots, etc.Companies excluded in Industrial Safety sector
Companies that manufacture safety equipment for non-industrial purposes like hospitals, homes, etc. Associations and content platforms related to industrial safety and industrial safety equipmentMarket Map of Industrial Safety
The market map of Industrial Safety gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution.
Reports related to Industrial Safety
Here are some reports related to Industrial Safety sector:
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Industrial Safety - Sector Report
Edition: October, 2026 (60 Pages)
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Industrial Safety Investor Landscape
Edition: June, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Industrial Safety Exit Landscape
Edition: October, 2026 (13 Pages)
View all reports related to Industrial Safety. Sign up today!Top Companies in Industrial Safety
There are more than 3.03K companies in Industrial Safety. Intelex is the top Industrial Safety company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Industrial Safety companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Environment health & safety software for manufacturing industry | Toronto (Canada) | 1992 | Acquired | $123M | |
Manufacturer of personal protective equipment and fall protection solutions | Noida (India) | 1998 | Late Stage | $37.1M | |
Developer of an industrial intelligence platform that leverages computer vision to provide real-time insights for workplace safety and operations | San Francisco (United States) | 2020 | Series B | $83M | |
Provider of a wireless platform for human safety | Philadelphia (United States) | 2019 | Series C | $76.9M | |
Manufacturer of multi-parametric sensors and electronic control systems | Attleboro (United States) | 2006 | Public | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Industrial Safety sector
34 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Industrial Safety sector. 91 Industrial Safety 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 | 34 |
2025 | 30 |
2024 | 43 |
2023 | 49 |
2022 | 48 |
2021 | 76 |
2020 | 88 |
2019 | 91 |
2018 | 67 |
2017 | 60 |
Companies founded across countries in the Industrial Safety sector
India has 611 Industrial Safety startups, the most by any country, followed by United States which has 482 startups and United Kingdom which has 285.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
India | 611 |
United States | 482 |
United Kingdom | 285 |
Germany | 210 |
China | 121 |
Canada | 93 |
Australia | 93 |
Italy | 46 |
France | 44 |
United Arab Emirates | 43 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Industrial Safety sector
Out of the total 3,030 Industrial Safety companies, 188 have secured funding. Among them, 318 have reached Series A or higher, and 304 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,030
Funded - 188
Series A+ - 318
Series B+ - 304
Series C+ - 298
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,030 |
Funded | 188 |
Series A+ | 318 |
Series B+ | 304 |
Series C+ | 298 |
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- 3K+ Total Companies
- $4.28B+ Total Funding
- 185+ Funded Companies
- 95+ IPOs
- 190+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in the Industrial Safety sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Industrial Safety sector
The Industrial Safety sector saw a total funding of more than $1.91B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $1.44B. There has been a total funding of $60.3M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $60.3M |
2025 | $139M |
2024 | $51.8M |
2023 | $24.5M |
2022 | $106M |
2021 | $38.2M |
2020 | $16.9M |
2019 | $1.44B |
2018 | $2.42M |
2017 | $27.2M |
Total funding across countries in the Industrial Safety sector
In the last 10 years, Industrial Safety startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $1.65B. Ireland follows with $55M and India with $45.3M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $1.65B |
Ireland | $55M |
India | $45.3M |
Belgium | $29.6M |
Turkey | $26.5M |
United Kingdom | $21.1M |
China | $18.4M |
Germany | $16.8M |
Canada | $10.9M |
Sweden | - |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Industrial Safety sector
Over the last 10 years, the Industrial Safety sector have seen $41.7M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $349M into Early Stage funding rounds and $22.5M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Debt | $1.34B |
Early Stage | $349M |
PE | $111M |
Seed Stage | $41.7M |
Late Stage | $22.5M |
Grant | $6.89M |
Post IPO | $2.98M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Industrial Safety
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Industrial Safety companies have raised $60.3M in equity funding across 6 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Industrial Safety companies had raised $114M across 11 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 47.27% drop in funding in Industrial Safety companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Industrial Safety:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 1086 | Oct 22, 2026 | ||
PE | 5163 | Sep 07, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5169 | Aug 14, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 5584 | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1894 | May 14, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Industrial Safety
Europa is the top investor in Industrial Safety companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Industrial Safety:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
M&A activity in Industrial Safety
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 17 acquisitions happened in Industrial Safety sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 20 acquisitions happened in Industrial Safety sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Industrial Safety:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 29, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Industrial Safety
Here are the acquisition trends in Industrial Safety:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 17 |
2025 | 20 |
2024 | 18 |
2023 | 13 |
2022 | 16 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 15 |
2019 | 20 |
2018 | 15 |
2017 | 12 |
IPOs in Industrial Safety
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Industrial Safety sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Industrial Safety:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 21, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Oct 06, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jun 21, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Feb 02, 2022 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Jul 23, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Industrial Safety companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Industrial Safety sector
Most number of Industrial Safety startups have been founded by alumni from University of Pennsylvania, The University of British Columbia and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania | 3 |
The University of British Columbia | 2 |
BITS Pilani | 1 |
Bayes Business School | 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 1 |
IIT Delhi | 1 |
IIT Kanpur | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Industrial Safety sector
In the last 10 years, Carnegie Mellon University and Columbia University graduates' Industrial Safety companies have raised the most funding among top colleges, and University of Pennsylvania alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Carnegie Mellon University | $83M |
Columbia University | $83M |
University of Pennsylvania | $76.9M |
IIT Kanpur | $37.1M |
IIT Delhi | $30.7M |
IIT Madras | $30.7M |
Harvard University | $5.65M |
University of Cambridge | $5.45M |
BITS Pilani | $1.07M |
IIM Ahmedabad | $1.07M |
Top News in Industrial Safety
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VelocityEHS and ALL4 Partner to Enhance EHS Technology and Consulting ServicesGlobeNewswire•Sep 22, 2026•VelocityEHS, ALL4
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Cority Named a Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant for EHS Software for Seventh Consecutive YearThe Canadian Press•Sep 21, 2026•Cority
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Sphera named leader in process safety software by VerdantixSecurityBrief•Jun 30, 2026•Sphera Solutions
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France - Business Briefs: Parisot Industrie, Omedys, Odyssée Technologies, Adira, Suez, NGE, MartinasTraces Ecrites News•Jun 30, 2026•SUEZ, Credit Agricole, Adira INC, NGE and 2 others
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Core & Main Partners With Connecticut Water Utilityhttps://www.inddist.com•Jun 24, 2026•Connecticut Water, Core & Main
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National Safety Apparel Appoints Michael Enright as CEO, Chuck Grossman Jr. to Vice ChairmanBusiness Wire•Jun 08, 2026•NSA
