Companies in Operating Systems
There are 415 companies in Operating Systems which include Microsoft, Red Hat, Auterion, Arrcus, IP Infusion. 79 companies in Operating Systems are funded, with 41 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 1 Unicorn. United States has the most number of companies in Operating Systems (121), followed by United Kingdom
(32), and then China (30).
2026 has seen the creation of 16 Operating Systems companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 12 new companies launched every year. Most number of Operating Systems startups have been founded by alumni from University of California (Berkeley), Carnegie Mellon University and Harvard University.
Here is a List of top companies in Operating Systems

1. Microsoft
Developer of computer software hardware gaming consoles and cloud services. Offerings include operating systems, productivity applications, and integrated development environments for personal and professional computing. Hardware products consist of portable and desktop computers along with home entertainment gaming consoles. Cloud infrastructure provides storage, computing power, and artificial intelligence tools for business and individual use. Additional services include digital marketplaces for software distribution and subscription-based access to gaming libraries.
Key facts about Microsoft
- Founded Year: 1975
- Location: Redmond (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Elk River Wealth Management, Aviance Capital Partners and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 14 Competitors

2. Red Hat
Openstack distribution and cluster management platform. It allows developers to create, delete, and manage kubernetes clusters across multiple private and public clouds. The platform enables users to track costs, control resources, and more. Its offerings include application development, automation, cloud computing, and more.
Key facts about Red Hat
- Founded Year: 1993
- Location: Raleigh (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Bcombinator, Intel and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 122 Competitors

3. Auterion
Developer of operating systems and software for autonomous robot fleets. The company provides solutions for managing and controlling autonomous fleets. It offers products for powering autonomous robots and processing data in real-time. The company delivers solutions for drone manufacturers, enterprise drone operators, and government services. It supports various use cases, including mapping, delivery, inspection, and search and rescue.
Key facts about Auterion
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $140M
- Investors: Mosaic Ventures, Lakestar and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 17, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 106 Competitors

4. Arrcus
Developer of network operating system and related software solutions. The company provides a Linux-based network operating system that powers network infrastructure. It offers a network visibility and analytics platform providing real-time views of networks. The company also provides a route reflector based on its operating system, designed for building scalable BGP networks.
Key facts about Arrcus
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Jose (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $160M
- Investors: Clear Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 18, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 89 Competitors

5. IP Infusion
Cloud based platform offering enterprise network operating system. Its products include advanced control plane software and expert professional services to enable equipment vendors, service providers, and telecommunications and enterprise companies to build and provision value added IP services around their routing and switching software technology.
Key facts about IP Infusion
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Santa Clara (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $14.7M
- Investors: Formative Ventures, NTC and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, 2003, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 89 Competitors
