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Software Startups

Updated August 2026

Enterprise and consumer software companies building productivity tools, platforms, and applications that transform how businesses and individuals work.

Explore 19,430 recently funded software companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
19,430
Total Funding
$525.6M
Avg Funding
$21.0M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Software

San Antonio
San Francisco
Zagreb
Boston
Detroit
Paris

Recently Funded Companies

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San Antonio, United States

Darkhive Inc. develops autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, defense software, and tactical drones for military and public safety missions.

$30.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Standout offers a career agent platform that assists job seekers in navigating the hiring process through personalized guidance.

$500K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zagreb, Croatia

Crumbs is a platform that focuses on reducing food waste by connecting consumers with surplus food from local restaurants and wholesalers.

$707K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Lumia builds wearable that tracks blood flow to help people understand their bodies, improve well-being, and make proactive health choices.

$1.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Detroit, United States

Passage powers ticketing, payments, & technology, both online and at-the-door, for thousands of specialty events & millions of fans!

$610K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Nelson Mobility is a software dedicated to the energy transition of company vehicle fleets.

$3.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Fruitful AI is an operator of an artificial intelligence-powered platform intended to help agronomists in optimal decision-making.

May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Gaithersburg, United States

Xometry is an online marketplace that allows customers to access a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers.

$225.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Dishio is an AI SaaS for restaurants that turns visit data into revenue—automating guest capture, conversion, and measurable ROI.

$2.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mountain View, United States

Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous vehicle company developing self-driving solutions for long-haul trucking to enhance safety and efficiency.

$100.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Fazeshift is an AI accounts receivable software that offers automates invoicing, cash application, and collections processes for businesses.

$4.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Dolfin is a software company that provides automated sales compensation solutions for businesses.

$2.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Maspeth, United States

Swish is a company that offers technology related products and services.

$1.2M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sunnyvale, United States

NightShift AGI operates a task-based work platform that connects users with humans or AI agents to complete digital and physical jobs.

$10.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

SuprSend is the notification infrastructure for the product.

May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Intercept Music is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in music distribution, music marketing, and social media marketing.

$50.0M raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

PathPilot offers an AI-powered platform that analyzes session replays to reveal user insights, UI issues, and improvement recommendations.

May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

AI-powered digital reading augmentation platform transforming PDF accessibility.

May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Calgary, Canada

OraQ AI is a clinical decision support system that empowers patients to improve wellness practice through a holistic approach.

May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

South Pasadena, United States

Elementary helps Fortune 500 manufacturers automate inspection, increase production yield, and achieve measurable ROI in less than 6 months.

May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Impact Laboratory Services is a technology company.

$3.8M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Espresso AI uses generative AI to optimize data warehouses. We save customers up to 70% on Snowflake.

$11.0M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Bleach is a cybersecurity platform helps small and medium businesses get secure by leveraging the security in their existing investments.

$2.0M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

DroneShield is the global leader in AI-based Multi-mission Counter-UxS solutions for Defense and Public Safety organizations.

$75.8M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lakewood, United States

Teren transforms geospatial data into operational climate resilience for assets and infrastructure.

$1.0M raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Showing 4701 to 4725 of 19,430 companies

About the Software Startup Ecosystem

The software industry remains one of the largest and most active sectors in venture capital. Enterprise SaaS, developer tools, and vertical software platforms continue to attract significant investment as companies across every industry adopt cloud-based solutions. The shift to remote work has further accelerated demand for productivity, collaboration, and infrastructure software.

Funding Trends in Software

Software companies consistently raise capital across all funding stages, from pre-seed to late-stage growth rounds. The sector benefits from strong recurring revenue models, high gross margins, and scalable distribution. Investors are particularly drawn to companies with strong net revenue retention, product-led growth strategies, and large addressable markets.

Growth Outlook

The software sector is expected to continue growing as artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud computing create new categories and expand existing ones. Companies that successfully integrate AI capabilities into their products, address underserved vertical markets, or build platform ecosystems are well-positioned for long-term growth.

Software Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 19,430 software companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$21.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$525.6M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Software

1.San Francisco
6 companies$54.5M
2.San Antonio
1 companies$30.0M
3.Zagreb
1 companies$707K
4.Boston
1 companies$1.5M
5.Detroit
1 companies$610K

Related Industries

Companies in the software sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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