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Best High Tech Companies in Redmond, United States

The 42 best High Tech companies in Redmond, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: BrightVolt.

42companies tracked
$182Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
13have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · HIGH TECH × REDMOND

Our analysis of 306 High Tech companies

$95.7b in tracked funding; 95% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

306companies analysed
95%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
75unicorns
2017median founding year

Ranked: Best High Tech companies in Redmond

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderFoundedTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1BrightVolt
Manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries
$115M58 mo agoDeadpooled—1998—23 patents
Solid polymer matrix electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries and manufacturing processes
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2VRstudios
VR gaming and client services
$18M84 mo agoAcquired—2011—4 patents
Mobile VR hardware provisioning, optical tracking markers, and immersive free‑move VR environments
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3JAXJOX
Developer of AI-based smart fitness trackers for smart homes
$17M70 mo agoSeries AAtul Shah
Co-Founder & Chairman
2016———
4Retrocausal Systems
Developer of AI copilots for optimizing manufacturing assembly and industrial processes
$9M33 mo agoSeries BAndrey Konin
Co-Founder & Chief Architect
2019WordPressMySQLPHP+38——
5Sensoria
AI-powered sportswear for smart training, performance enhancement, and injury prevention
$6M144 mo agoSeries AMaurizio Macagno
Co-Founder & CTO
2010VimeoMicrosoft ASP.NETAzure+1232 patents
Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
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6VerAvanti
Innovating intravascular imaging with advanced single-use endoscopes for enhanced patient care
29Growth top 35%Moat top 38%Funding top 41%Product top 46%
All 10 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Moattop 38%
Fundingtop 41%
Producttop 46%
Techbottom 48%
Patentsbottom 48%
Innovationbottom 44%
Globalbottom 31%
Marketbottom 22%
Newsbottom 22%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 5/10 · IP moat: 8 patents
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100
$6M10 mo agoSeries B—2012Wix eCommerceWixSentry+138 patents
Advanced forward‑looking optical coherence tomography imaging with integrated RGB visualization
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7Baubax
Makers of creative lifestyle apparel products
$4M100 mo agoSeries A—2015———
8Randamu
Provider of Dapps applications
$3M21 mo agoSeedErick Watson
Co-founder & CEO
2023WebflowYouTubecore-js+12——
9Nuiku
Provider of digital personal assistant for sales
$2M155 mo agoAcqui-HiredBill Baker
Co-Founder & CTO
2012—3 patents
Custom enterprise software integration middleware and orchestration platforms
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10Etaphase Incorporated
Develops and manufactures meta-material products
$1M104 mo agoSeedChristopher Somogyi
Chairman & CEO
2012—4 patents
Hyperuniform disordered photonic materials for advanced optical and photonic device engineering.
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11Strategic Robotic Systems
Underwater robotic systems for defense, security, and commercial applications
$950K125 mo agoSeed—2015HubSpot CMS HubSplideIsotope+15—1 launch
12Cielo WiGle
Smart climate control solutions for mini-split and central HVAC systems
$750K111 mo agoAcquired—2014WordPressMySQLPHP+2320 patents
Smart HVAC thermostat control and automated wiring detection for ductless and conventional systems
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13Sensoria Health
AI-driven remote patient monitoring for improved rehab outcomes
$352K106 mo agoFunding RaisedMaurizio Macagno
Co-Founder & CTO
2017Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+11—1 launch

Top 12 High Tech companies in Redmond

#1
Series B · Redmond, Washington · founded 2012 · 13 employees
$5.5Mraised
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Innovating intravascular imaging with advanced single-use endoscopes for enhanced patient care. They are dedicated to transforming medical diagnostics and treatment through precision and innovation. Their patented Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE) technology aims to enhance accuracy, safety, and efficiency in intravascular procedures. The company focuses on addressing sightline gaps in cardiology, neurosurgery, and peripheral artery work, enabling more proactive diagnosis. They are developing cutting-edge solutions to improve healthcare standards, making procedures safer, faster, and more effective for both patients and providers. Their technology offers real-time, full-color visuals, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and procedural outcomes. The single-use design prioritizes patient safety by eliminating cross-contamination risks. They are advancing intravascular imaging with laser angioscopy, powered by Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), for unparalleled visualization. Their goal is to advance diagnostic precision and treatment outcomes related to intravascular care.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 29how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Moat
top 38%
Funding
top 41%
Product
top 46%
Tech
bottom 48%
Patents
bottom 48%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 5/10 · IP moat: 8 patents
Funding: Raised $5.5M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 9 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Series B (Oct 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers — 7.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2025Series B$5M
  • Feb 2025Series B$28.3M
  • Jun 2024Grant (prize money)$309.4K
  • Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$2M
Investors
HHS
Tech stack
BirdeyeBootstrapCalendlyGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGsap
#2
Seed · Redmond, Washington · founded 2023
$3.3Mraised
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Provider of Dapps applications. It enables users to developers to create a new generation of distributed applications. It provides secure, verifiable randomness and cryptographic tools essential for the decentralized web.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 331 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2024Seed$3.3M
Founders & team
Erick WatsonCo-founder & CEOPatrick McClurgCo-Founder & CTOYolan RomaillerCo-Founder
Investors
Protocol Labs
#3
Deadpooled · Redmond, Washington · founded 1998 · 12 employees
$114.8Mraised
▾

Manufacturer of solid-state lithium-ion batteries. It provides users with a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, focused on providing efficient energy storage solutions.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2021Series E$16M
  • Sep 2016Series D$5M
  • Dec 2015Series D$500K
  • Feb 2015Series D$6M
Investors
New Science Ventures, Caterpillar, OPG Ventures, Hydro-Quebec CapiTech, Morgan Keegan, Bluecrest Capital Finance
Tech stack
Litespeed
#4
Series B · Redmond, Washington · founded 2019 · 50 employees
$8.7Mraised
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Developer of AI copilots for optimizing manufacturing assembly and industrial processes. The company's platform offers solutions for assembly, ergonomics, and continuous improvement. It provides features such as live worker guidance, video traceability, and analytics. The platform integrates with manufacturing execution systems, PLCs, and various tools.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers — 23.7% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2023Series B$5.3M
  • Mar 2022Series A$3.4M
Founders & team
Andrey KoninCo-Founder & Chief Architect Quoc-Huy TranCo-Founder & CTOZeeshan ZiaCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Glasswing Ventures, One Way Ventures, Indicator Ventures, Argon Ventures, Differential Ventures, Ascend Vietnam Ventures
Tech stack
BootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementor
#5
Acquired · Redmond, Washington · founded 2011 · 11 employees
$17.8Mraised
▾

VRstudios provides wireless, full-motion, multi-participant, immersive VR gaming experience systems for amusement parks. Products include VRCADE AMP (manages hardware & software update), VRCADE ATOM (provides licensed content, free-roaming game experience) & ARCADE ARENA (provides controller/tracking system).

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2019Series A$2M
  • Sep 2018Series A$3.6M
  • Jun 2018Series A$2.2M
  • Feb 2017Series A$5.6M
Investors
Stony Lonesome Group, FOD Capital
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpContact Form 7NginxExactmetrics
#6
Series A · Redmond, Washington · founded 2016 · 13 employees
$17Mraised
▾

JAXJOX is a developer of AI-based smart fitness trackers. Its product portfolio includes connected dumbells, 360-degree fitness, and performance tracking systems, strength, cardio and recovery equipment, digital weights, and fitness studios.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2020Series A$10M
Founders & team
Atul ShahCo-Founder & Chairman
Investors
Dowgate Capital
#7
Series A · Redmond, Washington · founded 2010 · 10 employees
$6Mraised
▾

AI-powered sportswear for smart training, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. This company offers a range of smart garments and footwear enabled by a revolutionary technology platform. It provides real-time metrics, AI coaching, and personalized training plans through its app. The platform allows users to monitor heart rate, cadence, foot landing, and impact forces. The company focuses on improving form, performance, and recovery times. It offers smart socks and upper garments with washable sensors, compatible with various fitness apps. The company's products are designed for fitness enthusiasts, offering actionable insights without cumbersome chest straps. The AI coach provides customized suggestions and tracks progress. The platform also features a virtual shoe closet to compare performance by shoe model. The company aims to help users run farther, faster, and healthier.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2014Series A$5M
  • Dec 2013Angel$270K
  • Jul 2013Angel$290K
  • 2011Angel$1M
Founders & team
Maurizio MacagnoCo-Founder & CTODavide ViganoCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Breed Reply, Startcaps Ventures, MTS Fund, HealthTech Capital
Tech stack
AddthisAzureBigcommerceCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#8
Series A · Redmond, Washington · founded 2015 · 11 employees
$4Mraised
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Baubax is a design firm that makes creative lifestyle products by integrating technology in them. Their first product was a travel jacket that incorporated multiple design elements to suit the need of the traveller. They raised more than $9M for the project on Kickstarter for an initial goal of $20k. They are also developing an ultra thin and light wireless charging pad that can be sewn into clothing. The concept jacket is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and has raised $62k against a goal of $100k as of 19 July 2016.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2018Series A$4M
Investors
Kickstarter
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityShopifyVimeoAmazon Web ServicesVenmoPaypal
#9
Seed · Redmond, Washington · founded 2012 · 8 employees
$1.2Mraised
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Etaphase develops and manufactures meta-material products. The company offers passive and active photonic components for the photonic integrated circuit market. It can be used in paints, inks, photovoltaics, textile dyes, microwave acoustics, and optical filters.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2017Seed$975.1K
  • Aug 2015Grant (prize money)$1.6M
  • Jan 2014Grant (prize money)$150K
  • Nov 2013Seed$50K
Founders & team
Christopher SomogyiChairman & CEO
Investors
National Science Foundation, America’s Seed Fund
#10
Acqui-Hired · Redmond, Washington · founded 2012 · 3 employees
$1.6Mraised
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Nuiku is a virtual assistant for sales that uses natural language processing to improve the way salespeople engage with back end systems. It enables users to use voice and touch to get information in and out of back-end systems, starting with Salesforce.com. It also helps to retrieve information needs and deliver the right information at the right time to prepare reps for sales calls. Features an engine that connects to sales system APIs and accommodates for customizations.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2013Seed$1.6M
Founders & team
Bill BakerCo-Founder & CTOSean ThompsonCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Kae Capital
#11
Seed · Redmond, Washington · founded 2015 · 17 employees
$950.1Kraised
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Underwater robotic systems for defense, security, and commercial applications. The company develops next-generation underwater systems, focusing on operator needs and embracing new technologies. They offer remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) with hybrid capabilities. Their FUSION product line includes ROVs, sensors, software, and controllers designed for applications like border control, coastguard operations, mine countermeasures, search and recovery, special operations, and underwater surveillance. The company emphasizes innovation, real-world experience, and a diverse approach to design, ensuring high-quality, reliable underwater solutions. They focus on delivering systems that are mission-ready, rapidly deployable, and expandable, catering to various underwater challenges.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers — 10.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2016Seed$600.1K
  • Aug 2015Seed$350K
Tech stack
Animate.CssAosBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#12
Acquired · Redmond, Washington · founded 2014 · 67 employees
$750Kraised
▾

Smart climate control solutions for mini-split and central HVAC systems. The company provides innovative and sustainable smart air conditioning solutions, bringing effortless climate control to everyday life. They are revolutionizing home climate control by creating smarter solutions for a better tomorrow. Their team works cohesively to deliver the best in technology, offering exceptional customer support. They provide smart climate control solutions for ducted and ductless HVAC systems, prioritizing energy savings without compromising comfort. Their products are designed to create a mindful and better home climate, offering features like usage monitoring, scheduling, and geofencing. The company focuses on optimizing energy efficiency through intelligent switching between heating systems and coordinated automation for multiple units. They offer a user-friendly app for easy temperature adjustment, energy monitoring, and scheduling, aiming to provide ultimate home climate control with no subscription fees. They are committed to preserving the planet by providing energy-saving solutions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 11k LinkedIn followers — 29.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2017Series A$250K
  • Apr 2016Series A—
  • 2015Seed$500K
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAngular

Funding & investor landscape

$182Mtotal disclosed funding
13companies funded
49disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Unlock Venture Partners2 rounds
Advantage Capital1 rounds
Air Products1 rounds
America’s Seed Fund1 rounds
Argon Ventures1 rounds
Ascend Vietnam Ventures1 rounds
Atland Ventures1 rounds
Bluecrest Capital Finance1 rounds
Braemar Energy Ventures1 rounds
Breed Reply1 rounds

Notable founders

Erick Watson
Co-founder & CEO · Randamu
Patrick McClurg
Co-Founder & CTO · Randamu
Andrey Konin
Co-Founder & Chief Architect · Retrocausal Systems
Quoc-Huy Tran
Co-Founder & CTO · Retrocausal Systems
Atul Shah
Co-Founder & Chairman · JAXJOX
Maurizio Macagno
Co-Founder & CTO · Sensoria
Davide Vigano
Co-Founder & CEO · Sensoria
Christopher Somogyi
Chairman & CEO · Etaphase Incorporated
Bill Baker
Co-Founder & CTO · Nuiku
Sean Thompson
Co-Founder & CEO · Nuiku
Victor Huang
Founder and CEO · Airship
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 3,636,199 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of High Tech coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · United States

How research on Semiconductors is moving in the United States

A read on the academic research around Semiconductors — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 8,739 United States-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 42% → 60% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
  • Georgia Institute of Technology489
  • IMEC343
  • Intel325
  • Purdue University West Lafayette218
  • Industrial Technology Research Institute177
leading researchers
Sung Kyu Lim · Krishnendu Chakrabarty · John H. Lau · David Z. Pan · Pradeep Lall · Muhannad S. Bakir · Philip G. Neudeck · Dae Hyun Kim
▲ Breakthroughs3,231 · 37%
▲ 32%→44% share
▲1.4× share momentum3 median citations38% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (32%→44% of field), led by Photonics.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Photonics56→121
  • Photonic integrated circuit49→81
  • Artificial neural network3→29
  • Detector25→48
  • Scalability53→73
Newly emergingLithium niobate 0→8 · Convolutional neural network 0→8 · Adaptability 0→6
Landmark Stretchable and Foldable Silicon Integrated Circuits · 1,653 cites
◆ Advancements3,498 · 40%
▼ 43%→36% share
▼0.8× share momentum3 median citations28% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are cooling (43%→36% of field), led by Photonics.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Photonics45→59
  • Artificial neural network2→14
  • Rapid single flux quantum2→12
  • Detector20→29
  • Image sensor2→11
Newly emergingReinforcement learning 0→7 · Reconfigurability 0→6 · Photocathode 0→6
Landmark A Review of GaN on SiC High Electron-Mobility Power Transistors and MMICs · 965 cites
▼ Concerns1,032 · 12%
▼ 13%→11% share
▼0.8× share momentum2 median citations30% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are cooling (13%→11% of field), led by Photonics.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Photonics10→28
  • Hardware security module6→13
  • Thermal10→16
  • Automotive industry2→8
  • Photonic integrated circuit9→14
Newly emergingExploit 0→9 · Software deployment 0→5
Landmark A Survey of Hardware Trojan Taxonomy and Detection · 1,365 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United States

Where semiconductors is researched across United States

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

Atlanta491 · +0.54
Hot · Three-dimensional integrated circuitAdvancing · InterposerOpportunity · Circuit designConcern · Through-silicon via
SF Bay Area314 · +0.57
Hot · TemplateAdvancing · GermaniumOpportunity · Thermal conductivityConcern · Scaling
Boston284 · +0.65
Hot · Photonic integrated circuitAdvancing · Operational amplifierOpportunity · Common emitterConcern · Photonics
Los Angeles274 · +0.57
Hot · Monolithic microwave integrated circuitAdvancing · PlacementOpportunity · Artificial neural networkConcern · Electromigration
New York195 · +0.58
Hot · Intellectual propertyAdvancing · Test compressionOpportunity · MetrologyConcern · Hardware security module
Austin146 · +0.52
Hot · IC layout editorAdvancing · Multiple patterningOpportunity · Code (set theory)Concern · Finite element method
Pittsburgh123 · +0.64
Hot · Design for manufacturabilityAdvancing · Data miningOpportunity · Field-programmable gate arrayConcern · Integrated circuit layout
San Diego108 · +0.54
Hot · Standard cellAdvancing · Scan chainOpportunity · CMOSConcern · Dielectric
Ann Arbor87 · +0.68
Hot · MultiplexerAdvancing · OutsourcingOpportunity · PhotonicsConcern · CMOS
Chicago71 · +0.63
Hot · Semiconductor detectorAdvancing · DiffusionOpportunity · Detector
PATENT SIGNAL · United States

Who's filing semiconductors patents in the United States

United States semiconductors patent filing is cooling — 112,775 filings from 8,000 assignees (2016–2025), led by IBM, Applied Materials, Intel; annual filings 11572→7675.

112,775 filings8,000 assigneespeak 13822/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • IBM19691
  • Applied Materials13119
  • Intel11689
  • Micron Technology10011
  • Texas Instruments4804
  • LAM RES4667
  • Sandisk Technologies3051
  • Qualcomm2897

Common questions

How many High Tech companies are there in Redmond, United States?
Radar tracks 42 indexable High Tech companies headquartered in Redmond, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by High Tech companies in Redmond, United States?
The High Tech companies in Redmond, United States on this list have raised a combined $182M in disclosed equity funding across 13 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded High Tech company in Redmond, United States?
BrightVolt is the highest-funded High Tech company in Redmond, United States, with $114.8M in disclosed equity funding.
How many High Tech companies in Redmond, United States are funded?
13 of the 42 High Tech companies in Redmond, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many High Tech unicorns are there in Redmond, United States?
None of the High Tech companies in Redmond, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Redmond, United States High Tech companies?
The most active investors in Redmond, United States High Tech companies on this list include Unlock Venture Partners, Advantage Capital, Air Products, America’s Seed Fund, Argon Ventures.
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