About Neuromorphic Computing
There are 97 companies in the Neuromorphic Computing sector across the world, with 54 funded companies having collectively raised $2.18B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 30 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns.
Neuromorphic Computing sector has seen 6 acquisitions and 2 IPOs. This represents almost 8.2% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes neuromorphic Computing covers the companies that will imitate the structure of the human brain in computer systems. It entails building computers to function more like brains than conventional computers, allowing them to analyze data more like naturally occurring neural networks.
Companies included in Neuromorphic Computing sector
Includes Optical Neuromorphic processors for AI workloads, edge network Neuromorphic processors, Neuromorphic vision sensors, among othersCompanies excluded in Neuromorphic Computing sector
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There are more than 97 companies in Neuromorphic Computing. Hailo is the top Neuromorphic Computing company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Neuromorphic Computing companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of neural learning processors for edge AI applications | Tel Aviv (Israel) | 2017 | Series C | $340M | |
Developer of optical chips and software solutions for artificial intelligence based computing | Boston (United States) | 2017 | Series C | $247M | |
Provider of neuromorphic microprocessors | Delft (Netherlands) | 2018 | Series A | $43.3M | |
Developer of cycle-accurate software programmable processors and related solutions | Bristol (United Kingdom) | 2005 | Series E | $33.9M | |
Developer of edge artificial intelligence solutions including SoCs and AI models | San Diego (United States) | 2015 | Series B | $226M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
13 Neuromorphic Computing startups were founded in 2017 - 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 | 8 |
2024 | 8 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 5 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 13 |
Companies founded across countries in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
United States has 40 Neuromorphic Computing startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 9 startups and South Korea which has 7.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 40 |
China | 9 |
South Korea | 7 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
Canada | 6 |
Germany | 4 |
Switzerland | 4 |
India | 3 |
France | 3 |
Netherlands | 3 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Neuromorphic Computing sector
Out of the total 97 Neuromorphic Computing companies, 54 have secured funding. Among them, 30 have reached Series A or higher, and 20 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 97
Funded - 54
Series A+ - 30
Series B+ - 20
Series C+ - 14
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 97 |
Funded | 54 |
Series A+ | 30 |
Series B+ | 20 |
Series C+ | 14 |
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- 95+ Total Companies
- $2.18B+ Total Funding
- 50+ Funded Companies
- 5+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
The Neuromorphic Computing sector saw a total funding of more than $2.05B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $760M. There has been a total funding of $71.5M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $71.5M |
2025 | $760M |
2024 | $297M |
2023 | $155M |
2022 | $146M |
2021 | $245M |
2020 | $182M |
2019 | $54.3M |
2018 | $90M |
2017 | $46.1M |
Total funding across countries in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Neuromorphic Computing startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $1.37B. Israel follows with $339M and South Korea with $127M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $1.37B |
Israel | $339M |
South Korea | $127M |
China | $48.1M |
United Kingdom | $35.1M |
France | $29M |
Taiwan | $20M |
Canada | $14M |
Germany | $9.08M |
Italy | - |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
Over the last 10 years, the Neuromorphic Computing sector have seen $576M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $719M into Early Stage funding rounds and $675M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $719M |
Late Stage | $675M |
Seed Stage | $576M |
Post IPO | $51M |
Grant | $24.7M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Neuromorphic Computing
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Neuromorphic Computing companies have raised $71.5M in equity funding across 6 rounds.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Neuromorphic Computing:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5820 | Mar 25, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 5780 | Mar 13, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 7997 | Feb 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3876 | Jan 27, 2026 | ||
Series C | 1289 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Top Investors in Neuromorphic Computing
EIC Fund is the top investor in Neuromorphic Computing companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Neuromorphic Computing:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Xi An (China) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Jerusalem (Israel) | ||
San Francisco (United States) |
M&A activity in Neuromorphic Computing
In the year 2026, till February 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Neuromorphic Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Neuromorphic Computing:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Feb 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 01, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 15, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 24, 2019 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 18, 2015 |
Acquisition trends in Neuromorphic Computing
Here are the acquisition trends in Neuromorphic Computing:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Neuromorphic Computing
In the year 2011, till November 2011, 2 IPOs happened in Neuromorphic Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Neuromorphic Computing:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 09, 2011 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Sep 11, 2011 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
Colleges which produce the most Neuromorphic Computing companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Neuromorphic Computing sector
Most number of Neuromorphic Computing startups have been founded by alumni from Carnegie Mellon University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Carnegie Mellon University | 3 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3 |
Stanford University | 3 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 3 |
Harvard Business School | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | 2 |
Cornell University | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Neuromorphic Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Neuromorphic Computing companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Los Angeles) alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $798M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $578M |
Stanford University | $514M |
Duke University | $475M |
Tel Aviv University | $339M |
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | $339M |
Harvard Business School | $256M |
Harvard University | $256M |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $247M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $84.9M |
Top News in Neuromorphic Computing
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