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Located in Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale hosts a strong collection of technology startups. The area shows a clear focus on artificial intelligence and security sectors.
AI computing firm Cerebras Systems leads local fundraising with $1.8 billion. Security company Illumio is also notable, having raised $557.5 million.
Below is our list of 24 Sunnyvale startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Illumio builds a Zero Trust Segmentation platform to stop breaches from spreading across hybrid attack surfaces. The company specializes in containing ransomware and other cyberattacks by preventing lateral movement inside an organization's network.
Cerebras Systems builds AI supercomputers powered by the industry's largest chip, the Wafer-Scale Engine. Their technology is designed to drastically reduce the time it takes to train complex deep learning models.
Reka AI develops large-scale multimodal models capable of understanding and generating content across text, images, and video. They offer these powerful generative AI solutions to enterprises, helping them build novel applications and workflows.
Aurva builds a security platform that uses identity-linked runtime monitoring to quickly spot risky access across a company's infrastructure. Their technology provides a unified view of threats by connecting activity from AI, services, and human users back to a specific identity.
CLARA Analytics builds an AI platform designed to help commercial insurance companies improve their claims outcomes. Their suite of products uses artificial intelligence to analyze claims data, guiding adjusters on everything from initial triage to potential litigation.
TBCASoft builds a cross-carrier blockchain platform that connects mobile payment services from different telecom and fintech providers. This technology powers their HIVEX network, which allows users to make seamless cross-border payments with their native mobile app.
DataPelago develops a high-performance data lakehouse platform that unifies data storage and analytics for enterprises. Their system is built to deliver fast queries and cost-effective management for large-scale data operations.
Lyric develops an AI-powered platform that helps supply chain organizations use data to optimize their operations. Their software focuses on automating workflows and providing advanced insights for demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics.
Rubedo Life Sciences develops medicines that target the pathologic cells responsible for age-related diseases. Their therapeutic platform aims to selectively clear these cells, with the goal of treating and reversing chronic conditions associated with aging.
SafeBreach developed a platform that safely executes breach scenarios to test an organization's security posture. This continuous validation helps teams proactively identify and remediate security gaps before real attackers can exploit them.
Our top picks offer just a glimpse of the activity buzzing across Sunnyvale. Founders are working on everything from AI to climate tech, and together they've raised over $1.4 billion.
Some of these companies are brand new, while others are already well established. Here’s a look at the other startups that are defining the local scene.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2017 | $211.1M | Series C | |
| AI | 2005 | $63.3M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2020 | $23M | Seed | |
| Cloud | 2021 | $10.8M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2013 | $45M | Series C | |
| GovTech | 2015 | $78.9M | Series B | |
| Environment | 2013 | $491.5M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | $103M | Series C | |
| Biotech | 2017 | $166M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $13.6M | Series A | |
| AI | 2015 | $173.9M | — | |
| AI | 2024 | $4.4M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2024 | $21M | Series A | |
| AI | 2024 | $15M | Seed |
