Pennsylvania includes a mix of established companies and fast growing startups. Key hubs for these businesses are located in cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Conshohocken.
The state's top companies have attracted major funding, with cloud firm Boomi raising nearly $980M. Newer ventures are also seeing success, such as healthcare AI company Abridge which has secured over $757M.
Below is our list of 27 Pennsylvania startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Founders | Rick Nucci |
| Funding Amount | $979.9M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | TPG, FirstMark, Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Josh Kopelman, Chris Fralic |
DuckDuckGo builds a private search engine that doesn't track user activity or search history. The company is best known for its suite of privacy-first tools, including a web browser with built-in protections against online tracking.
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Gabriel Weinberg |
| Funding Amount | $182.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | HOF Capital, Quiet Capital, Union Square Ventures, Thrive Capital, OMERS Ventures |
Skild AI builds software to power general-purpose robots, allowing them to learn and execute complex physical tasks. Their platform is designed to help robots adapt to unstructured environments without extensive pre-programming.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Abhinav Gupta Abhinav Gupta, Deepak Pathak |
| Funding Amount | $435M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, NVIDIA, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital |
ZeroEyes builds an AI-powered gun detection platform that uses computer vision to identify firearms on existing security cameras. The software provides real-time alerts to security personnel and first responders, creating critical situational awareness to reduce gun-related violence.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Billy Hunter, Caleb Jones, Dustin Brooks, Mike Lahiff, Rob Huberty, Sam Alaimo, Tim Sulzer |
| Funding Amount | $107.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Alumni Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Intel Capital, Alpha Intelligence Capital, BroadLight Capital |
David's Bridal specializes in wedding attire, offering a wide selection of gowns and accessories for the entire bridal party. The company also operates a large network of physical stores providing in-person services like professional alterations.
| Year Founded | 1950 |
| Founders | David Reisberg, Steve Erlbaum |
| Funding Amount | $70M |
| Startup Size | Enterprise Organization (5,001+) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | CPP Investments |
Proscia develops digital pathology software that helps laboratories and life sciences organizations manage and analyze complex pathology data. Their AI-powered platform is designed to accelerate diagnostics and research to advance the standard of care for diseases like cancer.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Coleman Stavish, David West, Nathan Buchbinder |
| Funding Amount | $129.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Hitachi Ventures, Fusion Fund, Flybridge, Alpha Intelligence Capital |
Abridge builds an AI platform that automatically drafts clinical notes from conversations between clinicians and their patients. Their technology is designed to eliminate the heavy administrative burden of documentation, freeing up providers to focus on patient care.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Florian Metze, Sandeep Konam, Shivdev Rao |
| Funding Amount | $757.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, IVP |
Tendo builds a software platform that connects patients, clinicians, and caregivers for a more cohesive healthcare experience. Their system provides a secure, unified way for all parties to engage throughout the care journey, leading to better overall outcomes.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Dan Goldsmith, Jennifer Goldsmith |
| Funding Amount | $187.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Jefferson Health System |
Pointsville has developed a platform that allows businesses to create and manage their own digital assets and loyalty programs. Their software aims to simplify the process of launching these initiatives, helping companies drive customer engagement and innovation.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Gabor Gurbacs |
| Funding Amount | $10M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Chainlink Labs, Tether, Dynamo, Valor Capital Group, Itau Unibanco |
AKUVO provides cloud-based collections software designed specifically for banks, credit unions, and fintechs. The platform uses data analytics to help these financial institutions manage portfolio risk and streamline their collection strategies.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Jay Mossman |
| Funding Amount | $13M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Vista Equity Partners, Curql, VyStar Credit Union, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, Reseda Group |
17 Additional Pennsylvania Startups Worth Following
Those top 10 companies are just a small part of the story in Pennsylvania. Founders across the state are building new things in fields like biotech, healthcare, and robotics.
The next group of companies has raised over $1 billion combined. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups catching our attention this year.