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Houston's startup ecosystem is heavily influenced by its established energy and aerospace industries. This has led to companies raising large amounts of money for ambitious projects.
Axiom Space, for instance, has secured $500M to build a commercial space station. Meanwhile, Diamond Infrastructure Solutions launched in 2023 with $2.9B in funding.
Below is our list of 32 Houston startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Axiom Space constructs and operates commercial space infrastructure, beginning with a new station segment for the ISS. They manage end-to-end human spaceflight missions for private individuals, researchers, and government partners.
Curated For You builds a customer intelligence platform for e-commerce and retail businesses. Their software analyzes shopper behavior to help brands deliver personalized product recommendations and curated buying experiences.
Koda Health offers digital solutions that guide patients and providers through advance care planning. Their platform is designed to simplify difficult healthcare conversations and decisions, with a specific focus on kidney care.
Avelo Airlines created a low-fare airline to connect travelers with smaller, more convenient airports across the United States. The carrier is building its network by focusing on a simple and caring travel experience, especially on routes underserved by major airlines.
Hines builds and manages a global portfolio of real estate, handling everything from investment to property development. The firm focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable projects that deliver long-term value to its partners and the communities it serves.
Venus Aerospace engineers hypersonic aircraft designed to make one-hour global travel possible. These vehicles are powered by a proprietary rotating detonation rocket engine, enabling applications from passenger travel to national defense.
ENGIE North America develops and manages a portfolio of sustainable energy solutions, from renewable power generation to energy storage. They help businesses and communities transition to lower-carbon energy systems through services that span large-scale wind and solar projects and comprehensive energy management.
ICE Thermal Harvesting builds systems that capture wasted heat and transform it into zero-emission electricity. Their technology offers a clean power solution for various industries, helping them operate more sustainably.
Fervo Energy develops clean energy technology to generate carbon-free power from geothermal systems. They are making geothermal energy more accessible by applying innovations like horizontal drilling to unlock the Earth’s natural heat as a reliable power source.
Diamond Infrastructure Solutions engineers and maintains critical infrastructure for clients in the public and private sectors. Their work includes construction and asset management services across the telecommunications, power, gas, and water industries.
Our top picks are just a small slice of what’s happening in Houston right now. Founders are building in many different areas, from AI to climate tech, and have collectively raised more than $3 billion to grow their ideas.
Some of these companies are just getting started, while others are already well on their way. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the city's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2022 | $14.5M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | $32.8M | Grant | |
| Crypto | 2016 | $805M | Debt Financing | |
| Environment | 2023 | $40.3M | Series A | |
| Sports | 2020 | $1.2M | Undisclosed | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $15.5M | Seed | |
| GovTech | 1996 | $257.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | $42M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $26.1M | Series C | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $4.9M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2017 | $789.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2010 | $216.6M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2024 | $27M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2021 | $5.8M | Series A | |
| Environment | 2020 | $500M | Grant | |
| Security | 2015 | $32.8M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2006 | $475M | Series C | |
| Biotech | 2006 | $40M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $1.6M | Private Equity | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $21M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2017 | $14.3M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2017 | $31M | Venture Round |
