Utah's startup landscape is expanding beyond its "Silicon Slopes" reputation, showing growth in diverse sectors. The state is home to companies in fields ranging from legal technology to renewable energy.
Legal tech company Filevine leads with over $636 million in funding, while energy startup Torus has also raised a significant $267 million. These companies are part of a larger group of 42 businesses defining the state's economic development.
Below is our list of 42 Utah startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Nate Walkingshaw |
| Funding Amount | $267M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | ICONIQ Capital, EPIC Ventures, Origin Ventures, Pelion Venture Partners, Magnetar Capital |
Filevine builds a legal operating platform that integrates case, document, and lead management for law firms. Their software uses AI to help legal professionals automate tasks and streamline their overall operations.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Jim Blake, Nathan Morris, Ryan Anderson |
| Funding Amount | $636.1M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Halo Experience Company, Accel, Insight Partners, StepStone Group, Golub Capital |
Moises builds an AI-powered application designed to help musicians practice and produce music. The platform is best known for its ability to separate audio tracks, allowing users to isolate vocals and instruments from any song.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Eddie Hsu, Geraldo Ramos, Jardson Almeida |
| Funding Amount | $40.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Norwest Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Index Ventures, Kickstart |
PassiveLogic builds a platform for generalized autonomy that creates fully autonomous smart buildings. Their system uses digital twin technology and AI-powered controllers to help buildings operate more efficiently and reduce their environmental impact.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jeremy Fillingim, John Easterling, Travis Anna Hallstrom, Troy Harvey |
| Funding Amount | $154.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | NVIDIA, NVentures, Addition, RET Ventures, noa |
Ivanti builds a unified platform that helps organizations automate their IT and security operations. Their software allows teams to discover, manage, and secure all of their assets, from cloud services to individual endpoint devices.
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $350M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Clearlake Capital Group, TA Associates, Charlesbank Capital Partners |
Breeze Airways offers low-cost, nonstop flights that connect secondary airports and underserved cities across the United States. The airline is built around providing a simple, affordable, and pleasant travel experience for its guests.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | David Neeleman, Justin Thompson |
| Funding Amount | $287.3M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | BlackRock, Peterson Partners, Knighthead Capital Management, Sandlot Partners |
Fullcast offers a go-to-market platform that bridges the gap between strategic planning and tactical sales operations. Their software gives revenue teams a unified system to design, manage, and execute their GTM plans.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $38M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | EPIC Ventures, Companyon Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, FirsthandVC, True Blue Partners |
Jump builds an AI assistant for financial advisors that automates note-taking, task management, and compliance workflows. Their platform transcribes client meetings and generates summaries, action items, and CRM entries, freeing up advisors to focus on their clients.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Adam Kirk, Parker Ence, Tim Chaves |
| Funding Amount | $29.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Battery Ventures, Sorenson Capital, Citi Ventures, Pelion Venture Partners, Element Ventures |
Awardco provides a total rewards platform where companies can recognize and motivate their employees. Through a partnership with Amazon Business, they offer millions of reward choices, automating everything from performance bonuses to service anniversaries.
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Mike Sonnenberg, Steven J Sonnenberg, Tanner Runia |
| Funding Amount | $235M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Spectrum Equity, Sixth Street, Ryan Smith |
Strider Technologies has developed a strategic intelligence platform that uses AI to transform publicly available data into critical insights. Organizations use their technology to identify and mitigate risks posed by state-sponsored actors.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Greg Levesque, Michael Brown |
| Funding Amount | $112M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Valor Equity Partners, AVP, Pelion Venture Partners, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Cyfr Capital |
32 Additional Utah Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are a great starting point, but they only scratch the surface of what’s happening in Utah. Founders are building all sorts of companies, especially in AI and fintech, and have raised more than $6 billion to fuel their growth.
Here’s a look at the other startups shaping Utah's ecosystem. They range from brand new companies to more established names, and all are worth keeping an eye on.
