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Dallas is home to a diverse group of companies across many sectors. The area includes major players like DataBank, which has raised $7.7 billion in funding.

The city's business landscape also features newer companies such as Island, a cybersecurity firm that has secured $810 million.

Below is our list of 18 Dallas startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Ryan operates as a technology-driven tax services firm, offering advisory and software solutions to businesses globally. As the world's largest firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes, they provide a full suite of consulting, compliance, and technology services.

Year Founded1991
FoundersG. Brint Ryan
Funding Amount$687M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsBank of America, Goldman Sachs, Ares Management, Onex, Prospect Capital Management

HighLevel builds an all-in-one sales and marketing platform specifically for agencies looking to scale. Their white-label software allows marketing professionals to manage leads and automate communication through a unified system that includes CRM, SMS, and email.

Year Founded2018
FoundersRobin Alex, Shaun Clark, Varun Vairavan
Funding Amount$60M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Peakequity

Island created The Enterprise Browser, a secure web browser built specifically for the modern workplace. Their platform gives organizations deep control and visibility over user activity and data without sacrificing the familiar browsing experience employees expect.

Year Founded2020
FoundersDan Amiga, Michael Fey
Funding Amount$810M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Sequoia Capital, Canapi Ventures, Georgian, Coatue

LTK runs a large creator marketing platform that connects brands with a global network of influencers to drive retail sales. Their technology gives creators the tools to monetize their content through shoppable posts, offering consumers a direct way to purchase recommended products.

Year Founded2011
FoundersAmber Venz Box, Baxter Box
Funding Amount$315M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsMaverick Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund, Bernay Box

As the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization, the American Heart Association works to combat heart disease and stroke. They fund innovative cardiovascular research and provide public health education to foster healthier communities.

Year Founded1924
FoundersStefan Kiesz
Funding Amount$4.6M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsStupski Foundation, AmeriCorps Public Allies, UnitedHealthcare, CVSPharmacy, City Furniture

o9 Solutions builds an AI-powered platform for integrated business planning and decision-making within large enterprises. The company’s cloud-native software, known as the “Digital Brain,” helps organizations improve forecasting and align their supply chain, revenue, and financial operations.

Year Founded2009
FoundersChakri Gottemukkala, Sanjiv S. Sidhu
Funding Amount$533M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Generation Investment Management, Beyond Net Zero, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

SpinSci Technologies provides a patient and consumer engagement platform that integrates with contact center systems in the healthcare and banking industries. Their technology is designed to enhance customer interactions by unifying digital and voice communications for a more seamless experience.

Year Founded2005
FoundersRajit Kumar
Funding Amount$53M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAldrich Capital Partners

Integrity Marketing Group distributes a wide range of life and health insurance products while also offering wealth management and retirement planning services. Their platform provides technology, marketing, and support to a large network of insurance agents and agencies across the country.

Year Founded2006
FoundersBryan Adams, Mike Wingate, Tom Schueth
Funding Amount$2.1B
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsHarvest Partners, Silver Lake, HGGC, Owl Rock Capital, Crescent Capital

Aspen Power develops and finances distributed energy solutions to accelerate decarbonization. They specialize in commercial, industrial, and community solar projects, along with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Year Founded2020
FoundersJackson Lehr, Jorge Vargas, Kelly Smith, Scott Delaney
Funding Amount$867M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsJP Morgan Chase, JP Morgan, Monarch Private Capital, Energy Impact Partners, First Citizens Bank

DataBank operates a portfolio of data centers, offering colocation, cloud, and connectivity services to enterprise clients. Their core focus is on providing secure and customized technology solutions for information management and risk mitigation.

Year Founded2013
FoundersBrandon Freeman, Jerry Blair, Keli Gadzekpo
Funding Amount$7.7B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsNorthleaf Capital Partners, TJC, Ardian, DigitalBridge, TD Securities

8 Additional Dallas Startups Worth Following

Beyond our top picks, the Dallas startup scene is full of energy. Founders are building new companies in important areas like AI, data, and healthcare.

Some are brand new, while others have been growing for years, raising billions in funding along the way. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the city's ecosystem.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Cornami logo CornamiData2012$212.9MVenture Round
DataBahn logo DataBahnAI2024$17MSeries A
Silverfort logo SilverfortSecurity2016$222.5MSeries D
Stablecore logo StablecoreFintech2025$20MSeries A
Conifers.Ai logo Conifers.AiAI2024$25MVenture Round
Compass Datacenters logo Compass DatacentersManufacturing2011$4.2BDebt Financing
Alva Health logo Alva HealthHealthcare2017$1.8MGrant
Stemuli logo StemuliAI2020$11.7MCorporate Round

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