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Deep Tech 2026 Market and Investment Trend Analysis

As of 2026, the deep tech industry has raised over $1.33 trillion in cumulative funding over the past decade, with over $375 billion raised in 2026 alone. The United States leads with 28,758 startups, with OpenAI, NVIDIA, etc. as benchmarks. Early-stage and late-stage funding reached $287 billion and $726 billion respectively.

Jul 23, 2026

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  • As of 2026, the deep tech industry has raised over $1.33 trillion in cumulative funding over the past decade, with over $375 billion raised in 2026 alone. The United States leads with 28,758 startups, with OpenAI, NVIDIA, etc. as benchmarks. Early-stage and late-stage funding reached $287 billion and $726 billion respectively.
  • Capital Flow · Corporate Strategy
  • Jul 23, 2026
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  1. 深度科技2026年市场与投资趋势分析tracxn.com

Deep Tech: Market and Investment Trends in 2026

Deep Tech refers to technologies based on major scientific discoveries or engineering innovations, typically involving fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and new materials. According to the latest data from Tracxn, the deep tech industry continued its rapid development in 2026, with over 96,800 startups globally.

Global Startup Landscape

The United States leads the world with 28,758 deep tech startups, followed by India (7,692) and China (7,643). The UK, Germany, Canada, and France also hold significant positions. In terms of founding years, 2018 saw the highest number of companies founded in the past decade (7,041), while 313 new companies have been established so far in 2026.

Funding Trends

Over the past decade, the deep tech industry has raised a cumulative total of over $1.33 trillion. As of the reporting period in 2026, $375 billion has been raised, far exceeding the $230 billion in 2025. By stage, late-stage funding accounts for the highest total at $726 billion, early-stage at $287 billion, and seed-stage at $35.8 billion.

By country, deep tech companies in the US have raised $924 billion, accounting for the vast majority globally; China ranks second with $119 billion, and the UK third with $58.4 billion.

Overview of Top Companies

The top five deep tech companies include:

  • OpenAI (USA, founded 2015): AI research platform, valued at $180 billion after Series G funding.

  • iRobot (USA, founded 1990): Home cleaning robot provider, acquired.

  • Perplexity (USA, founded 2022): AI search and Q&A platform, raised $1.72 billion in Series E.

  • Nvidia (USA, founded 1993): AI computing hardware and software developer, publicly listed.

  • Mistral AI (France, founded 2023): Open-source AI model provider, raised $3.05 billion in Series C.

Investor Highlights

Key investors include:

  • Europa (Belgium): Portfolio includes Nvidia, Micron, Consensys, DJI, etc.

  • HHS (USA): Invests in Ginkgo Bioworks, 23andMe, Natera, Bruker, etc.

  • OSTI (USA): Invests in Ginkgo Bioworks, etc.

Seed-stage funding cases in 2026 include Aster ($9.45 million, Y Combinator), BentoLabs AI ($7.26 million, Y Combinator), etc., indicating continued activity in early-stage innovation.

Market OutlookWith breakthroughs in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology, deep tech continues to attract capital inflows. In 2026, the financing amount has reached a record high, reflecting investors' confidence in the long-term value of hard tech. In the coming years, deep tech is expected to have a disruptive impact on industries such as healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

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