Here is the list of top startups by Harvard University Alumni
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Investors: Toyota, PayPal and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 90/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4,121 Competitors
2. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Investors: Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Quilvest and 114 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 90/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,036 Competitors
3. OpenAI
Developer of artificial intelligence models tools and research-driven platforms. The company conducts AI research and deploys large-scale models for language, vision, audio and multimodal tasks, with the goal of creating artificial general intelligence that benefits humanity. Its portfolio includes generative models such as the GPT series for text, multimodal interaction systems, and other APIs and applications that developers and enterprises integrate into products, workflows and services.
Key facts about OpenAI
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $168B
- Investors: Microsoft, CoreNest and 67 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Mar 20, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 90/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 154 Competitors
4. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.95B
- Investors: Eaton Vance Management, T. Rowe Price and 153 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 89/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 886 Competitors
5. Grab
Operator of a platform providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and payment services. The platform offers options for transportation, on-demand delivery, and various financial solutions. It facilitates connections between consumers, drivers, and merchants. The platform also provides tools and resources for business and enterprise clients.
Key facts about Grab
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $10.4B
- Investors: DiDi, Tokyo Century and 104 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 27, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 350 Competitors
