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The neuroscience industry is attracting significant investment for developing treatments and new technologies. Companies are working on everything from brain-computer interfaces to drug discovery.

Neuralink leads the field with $1.3B in funding for its brain interface technology. The sector also includes international companies like Spain's INBRAIN Neuroelectronics and drug discovery firm NRG Therapeutics from the UK.

Below is our list of 43 Neuroscience startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Neuralink builds implantable brain-computer interfaces that give people with paralysis the ability to control external devices with their thoughts. The neurotechnology company is focused on developing its platform to treat a wide range of neurological disorders.

HeadquartersFremont, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersDongjin Seo, Elon Musk, Max Hodak
Funding Amount$1.3B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsValor Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund

NRG Therapeutics develops novel drugs for neurodegenerative diseases by targeting mitochondrial health. Their scientific approach focuses on creating small molecule therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease and ALS.

HeadquartersCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Year Founded2018
FoundersNeil Miller
Funding Amount$97M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsBritish Business Bank, Brandon Capital, Omega Funds, Dementia Discovery Fund, Michael J. Fox Foundation

Biotechnology company Psilera develops treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Their research focuses on creating new psychedelic-based compounds designed to improve mental health without hallucinatory effects.

HeadquartersTampa, Florida, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersChristopher Witowski, Jacqueline von Salm
Funding Amount$7.6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsNational Institutes of Health, Florida High Tech Corridor, What If Ventures, Mystic Ventures, JLS Fund

BrainCo develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for applications in the education and wellness sectors. Their hardware and software products are used to help students improve focus and to assist individuals with meditation.

HeadquartersSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersBicheng Han
Funding Amount$7.6M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsMassChallenge, Northern Star Partners, Boston Angel Club, Hantan Capital, Wandai Capital

SEVARO delivers teleneurology services that give hospitals on-demand access to expert neurological care. Their platform helps medical teams rapidly diagnose and treat patients with complex and time-sensitive conditions like strokes.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersRajiv Narula
Funding Amount$40.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsAPA Venture Partners, Intermountain Ventures, Catalyst Investors, Valtruis

Neurable develops AI tools that translate brain signals into digital commands for brain-computer interfaces. This neurotechnology is designed for applications in augmented and virtual reality, enabling more intuitive human-computer interactions.

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAdam Molnar, James Hamet, Ramses Alcaide
Funding Amount$22.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsNational Science Foundation, Global Brain Corporation, Hartmann Capital, FundersClub, PJC

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics develops intelligent, graphene-based neural interfaces designed to decode brain signals for therapeutic use. Their brain-computer interface technology offers a less invasive treatment for neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

HeadquartersBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Year Founded2020
FoundersAnton Guimera, Carolina Aguilar, Jose Garrido, Kostas Kostarelos
Funding Amount$119.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank, Vsquared Ventures, European Innovation Council, imec.xpand, Asabys Partners

Alva Health develops a wearable medical device for the remote monitoring of strokes. Their technology is designed to detect neurological events in real-time for at-risk patients, enabling faster medical intervention outside of a clinical setting.

HeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersHitten Zaveri, Kevin Sheth, Sandra Saldana
Funding Amount$1.8M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsNational Science Foundation, Techstars, American Heart Association, Pure Imagination Brands, Cedars-Sinai Accelerator

Neurovalens develops non-invasive neurostimulation technology delivered through wearable devices. Their headsets are designed to help regulate functions like sleep, anxiety, and metabolism without drugs or surgery.

HeadquartersBelfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Year Founded2013
FoundersJason McKeown, Paul McGeoch
Funding Amount$27.8M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBritish Business Bank, IQ Capital, Whiterock Finance, ACF Investors, Future Fund

Science builds clinical-stage medical technologies that focus on the complex challenges of neuroscience. Their first product, Science Eye, is a visual prosthesis aimed at restoring sight for patients with serious retinal diseases.

HeadquartersAlameda, California, United States
Year Founded2021
FoundersMax Hodak
Funding Amount$177.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusConvertible Note
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Artis Ventures, Sudeep Ramnani, Jai Mahtani, Unbound Ventures

33 Additional Neuroscience Startups Worth Following

Our top picks offer a glimpse into the field, but they are just the beginning. Many more companies are tackling big problems in healthcare and AI, raising over a billion dollars combined.

Some are just getting started with their first funding, while others are growing quickly. Here is a look at the other companies shaping the future of neuroscience.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Verge Genomics logo Verge GenomicsBiotech2015$134.1MVenture Round
Cortical Labs logo Cortical LabsAI2019$11MSeed
Cala Health logo Cala HealthHealthcare2014$198.3MVenture Round
Neurolief logo NeuroliefHealthcare2013$25MConvertible Note
NEUROPHET logo NEUROPHETAI2016₩48BCorporate Round
MindMaze logo MindMazeHealthcare2012$340.7MVenture Round
Cumulus Neuroscience logo Cumulus NeuroscienceHealthcare2015£11.7MVenture Round
Aiforia logo AiforiaAI2013€21.2MSeries B
CorTec logo CorTecHealthcare2010€25.7MGrant
ARTIRIA Medical logo ARTIRIA MedicalHealthcare2019€14.1MSeries A
Flow Neuroscience logo Flow NeuroscienceHealthcare2016$12.6MConvertible Note
Newronika logo NewronikaBiotech2008€26.2MSeries B
Omniscient Neurotechnology logo Omniscient NeurotechnologyAI2019A$60MSeries C
Cortical.io logo Cortical.ioAI2011$21.3MSeries A
Neurosoft Bioelectronics logo Neurosoft BioelectronicsHealthcare2019CHF3MSeed
Artificio logo ArtificioAI2022$200kPre-Seed
Neuphoria logo NeuphoriaAI2023$280.8kPre-Seed
Arctic Shores logo Arctic ShoresAI2013$14.6MSeries B
QV Bioelectronics logo QV BioelectronicsManufacturing2018$6.8MGrant
Tetraneuron logo TetraneuronBiotech2012€8.5MUndisclosed
machineMD logo machineMDAI2019CHF5.9MVenture Round
Neiry logo NeiryEducation2019RUB841MVenture Round
Qynapse logo QynapseAI2015$6.6MSeed
Neuronoff logo NeuronoffHealthcare2017$7.2MGrant
Amal Therapeutics logo Amal TherapeuticsBiotech2012€45.3MSeries B
Neuronoff logo NeuronoffHealthcare2017€7.2MGrant
Stellar Labs logo Stellar LabsEnterprise2019€2.4MAngel
MindProber logo MindProberRetail2016$6.2MSeries A
Hinfact logo HinfactMobility2018€4MVenture Round
Resolve BioSciences logo Resolve BioSciencesBiotech2020€95MSeries B
Mindspeller logo MindspellerAI2015$250kSeed
heyvie logo heyvieAI2021€435kPre-Seed
SynuCa Therapeutics logo SynuCa TherapeuticsHealthcare2025€500kPre-Seed

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