Companies in Native AI
There are 35,846 companies in Native AI which include OpenAI, Meitu, Perplexity, Nvidia, Mistral AI. 8,494 companies in Native AI are funded, with 3,587 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 249 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Native AI (11,469), followed by India
(2,228), and then United Kingdom (2,167).
2026 has seen the creation of 611 Native AI companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 2,296 new companies launched every year. Most number of Native AI 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 Native AI
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: SoftBank Group, Microsoft and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 159 Competitors
2. Meitu
Developer of image, video, and design creation software and applications. The company provides tools for portrait photography, video enhancement, and e-commerce design. It offers platforms and resources for image editing and artificial intelligence solutions. The company also focuses on sustainability and corporate governance.
Key facts about Meitu
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Xiamen (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $525M
- Investors: Qiming Venture Partners, IDG Capital and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 21, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 341 Competitors
3. 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 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 46 Competitors
4. Nvidia
Developer of hardware and software solutions for artificial intelligence computing. The company provides platforms for cloud services, data centers, embedded systems, and workstations. It offers graphics cards, networking products, and software tools. The business delivers solutions for industries including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Key facts about Nvidia
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Europa, AVIC Trust and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 26, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 412 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: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 433 Competitors
