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Texas has a growing startup scene with companies in many different fields. These businesses range from space exploration and robotics to consumer goods and software.
For example, enterprise browser company Island has raised $810M, while Colossal Biosciences is working on de-extinction with $568.1M in funding. Other notable companies include the commercial space station firm Axiom Space and the beverage brand Poppi.
Below is our list of 100 Texas startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50SEON builds a fraud prevention platform to help businesses detect fraudulent transactions and maintain AML compliance. The system assesses risk by enriching data from digital signals like email and phone numbers to create a complete user profile.
Poppi makes a popular line of sparkling prebiotic sodas that offer a healthier, gut-friendly alternative to traditional soft drinks. Their fruit-flavored beverages are known for containing prebiotics and apple cider vinegar while keeping sugar and calorie counts low.
Colossal Biosciences pioneers the field of de-extinction, using advanced genetic engineering to resurrect species like the woolly mammoth. Their work aims to restore lost ecosystems and advance conservation efforts through novel genetic tools.
Apptronik designs and builds human-centered robots capable of working in environments made for people. Their signature humanoid robot, Apollo, is engineered to tackle physically demanding jobs in sectors like logistics and manufacturing.
Ryan delivers a suite of technology-driven tax services and software for global businesses. The firm helps companies manage their obligations with a focus on tax recovery, consulting, and compliance across various jurisdictions.
Axiom Space builds the world’s first commercial space station, beginning with modules that will attach to the ISS. They are creating a new hub in low-Earth orbit for government astronauts, private explorers, and in-space manufacturing.
HighLevel builds an all-in-one platform that gives marketing agencies a full suite of sales and marketing tools. Their software captures leads from channels like voicemail, SMS, email, and social media, consolidating them into a single dashboard for client management.
Contentstack builds a composable digital experience platform that helps large enterprises deliver content to any digital channel. The company's headless CMS is known for giving marketing and development teams the power to create unique customer experiences.
Island builds an enterprise browser that gives IT and security teams deep control over how employees interact with web applications. The browser acts as a central security point, protecting sensitive data and improving productivity by integrating essential tools directly into the workflow.
LTK operates a large digital marketing platform built to help lifestyle creators monetize their content. Their ecosystem connects influencers with thousands of brands, driving billions in annual sales through shoppable content.
Our top ten picks offer a great snapshot, but they’re just a fraction of the startup activity across the state. Together, these companies have raised over $30 billion, with many focused on new developments in AI and energy.
You’ll see businesses that are just getting started next to others that have been around for years. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping the Texas ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2022 | $14.2M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2023 | $268M | Series B | |
| AI | 2021 | $190M | Series C | |
| AI | 2024 | $110M | Series A | |
| Energy | 2023 | $136M | Series B | |
| AI | 2016 | $90.8M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2013 | $761.5M | Series C | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | $14.5M | Series A | |
| Nonprofit | 1924 | $4.6M | Grant | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $233M | Series C | |
| Retail | 1979 | $800M | Debt Financing | |
| Security | 2017 | $286.7M | Series C | |
| Media | 2010 | $290.7M | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2023 | $232.5M | Corporate Round | |
| Healthcare | 2022 | $56M | Series B | |
| Analytics | 2020 | $56.1M | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2022 | $255.5M | Series B | |
| Analytics | 2009 | $533M | Private Equity | |
| Automation | 1989 | €133M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $475M | Corporate Round | |
| Security | 2018 | $50M | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | $28.8M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $175.2M | Venture Round | |
| Security | 2017 | $20.8M | Series B | |
| Real Estate | 1957 | $214.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $51M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | $507.5M | Series C | |
| Analytics | 2015 | $90.6M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2019 | $88.3M | Grant | |
| Fintech | 2005 | $53M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2020 | $60M | Series A | |
| AgTech | 2013 | $42.7M | Convertible Note | |
| AI | 2018 | $2.3M | Pre-Seed | |
| Security | 2016 | $168.5M | Series D | |
| Cloud | 2015 | $98M | Corporate Round | |
| Marketing | 2006 | $2.1B | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $148.9M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $43M | Grant | |
| Energy | 2020 | $867M | Undisclosed | |
| Cloud | 2022 | $24.6M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | $83.9M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2013 | $7.7B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $457.7M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2016 | $908M | Secondary Market | |
| Infrastructure | 2018 | $72M | Series A | |
| Energy | 1981 | $1B | Debt Financing | |
| Fashion | 1960 | $2.5B | Secondary Market | |
| Hardware | 2018 | $28M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2015 | $115.4M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2022 | $845M | Series C | |
| AI | 2022 | $32M | Series A | |
| AI | 2019 | $21.4M | Series A | |
| Data | 2012 | $212.9M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2024 | $17M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2009 | $77.5M | Series B | |
| Security | 2016 | $222.5M | Series D | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $320M | Undisclosed | |
| Security | 2022 | $56.2M | Series A | |
| Media | 2015 | $33.5M | Series B | |
| AI | 2023 | $17.8M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $116M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2021 | $151.7M | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2022 | $102.5M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2023 | $16.6M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2014 | $84.5M | Series C | |
| Energy | 2017 | $991.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Robotics | 2022 | $42M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $34.7M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $127M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2015 | $86.5M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2024 | $17.5M | Series A | |
| Cloud | 2016 | $6M | Private Equity | |
| Analytics | 2007 | $190M | Debt Financing | |
| Cloud | 2013 | $13B | Debt Financing | |
| Marketing | 1972 | $150M | Private Equity | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | $128.8M | Grant | |
| Healthcare | 2022 | $74M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2025 | $20M | Series A | |
| Security | 2008 | $110M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2018 | $19.7M | Seed | |
| Infrastructure | 2023 | $2.9B | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2022 | $14.5M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | $32.8M | Grant | |
| Marketing | 2009 | $100M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2021 | $31.4M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | $263M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2024 | $25M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2007 | $325M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2014 | $42M | Series C | |
| Manufacturing | 2011 | $4.2B | Debt Financing |
