Startups that raised funding in January 2026
21 startups in Adamlead's directory raised funding in January 2026, $4.1B between the 21 that disclosed an amount. The biggest was Skild AI at $1.4B (Series C). Series C was the most common round. Between them they list 28 open roles, and we hold 24 decision-maker contacts.
21
rounds
$4.1B
raised (disclosed)
28
open roles
24
contacts on file
By stage
By industry
By U.S. state
| # | Company | Raised | Stage | Industry | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.4B | Series C | Software Development | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Jan 14, 2026 | |
| 2 | $480M | Seed | Technology, Information and Internet | San Francisco, California | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| 3 | $425M | Series E | Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing | Carson City, Nevada | Jan 28, 2026 | |
| 4 | $350M | Series D | Software Development | New York, New York | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| 5 | $250M | Series D | Software Development | Miami, Florida | Jan 21, 2026 | |
| 6 | $250M | Series C | Financial Services | New York, New York | Jan 9, 2026 | |
| 7 | $200M | Series E | Software Development | London, England | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| 8 | $140M | Series D | Computer and Network Security | Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| 9 | $130M | Series C | Software Development | Austin, Texas | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| 10 | $120M | Series C | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | Brisbane, California | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| 11 | $100M | Series C | Software Development | London, England | Jan 7, 2026 | |
| 12 | $69M | Series B | Technology, Information and Internet | San Francisco, California | Jan 14, 2026 | |
| 13 | $55M | Series B | Software Development | San Francisco, California | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| 14 | $42M | Series B | Insurance | New York, New York | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| 15 | $25M | Series A | Biotechnology Research | Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| 16 | $20M | Series A | Defense and Space Manufacturing | Palo Alto, California | Jan 6, 2026 | |
| 17 | $18M | Series A | Real Estate | New York, New York | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| 18 | $15M | Series A | Technology, Information and Internet | New York, New York | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| 19 | $15M | Pre-Seed | Research Services | New York, New York | Jan 7, 2026 | |
| 20 | $12M | Series A | Software Development | San Francisco, California | Jan 22, 2026 | |
| 21 | $5M | Pre-Seed | Technology, Information and Internet | Stockholm, Stockholms Lan | Jan 20, 2026 |
Weekly lists in January 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many startups raised funding in January 2026?+
21 companies in Adamlead's directory have a round dated January 2026. The list grows as new rounds are reviewed, so recent months fill in over the following weeks.
How much did startups raise in January 2026?+
$4.1B across the 21 rounds with a disclosed amount. Undisclosed rounds aren't estimated.
How can I contact these companies?+
Every company links to its profile with its decision-makers. Start the free trial to reveal verified emails, or get each new round in a daily Google Sheet.
Reach these founders while the budget is fresh
Try it free for 7 days, no card required.
Start free trial