Every day, numerous startups launch across the United States, but only a few manage to thrive by learning from the successes of their predecessors. Here, we highlight 300 prominent and rapidly growing startups in the U.S. that have captured the attention and investment of major backers.

1. Airmeet

Location: Delaware
Founded: 2019
Founders: Lalit Mangal, Manoj Singh, Vinay Kumar Jasti
Industry: Events, Social, Software, Video Conferencing
Employees: 101-250
Funding: $50,000,000 from 35 investors, including Sequoia Capital India and Redpoint Ventures
Description: Airmeet offers an all-in-one virtual event platform with social lounges for networking and hosting virtual summits, meetups, and courses.

2. Gopuff

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded: 2013
Founders: Rafael Ilishayev, Yakir Gola
Industry: Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Food Delivery, Mobile Apps
Employees: 10,001+
Funding: $2,449,710,000 from investors like SoftBank Vision Fund and Fidelity Management
Description: Gopuff is a digital delivery service that provides a wide range of products, from over-the-counter medicine to baby food and alcohol, via a convenient smartphone app.

3. Calendly

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Founded: 2013
Founder: Tope Awotona
Industry: Productivity Tools, Recruiting, SaaS, Scheduling, Software
Employees: 101-250
Funding: $350,550,000 from investors such as ICONIQ Capital and OpenView
Description: Calendly simplifies scheduling by eliminating back-and-forth communication, helping users maximize their productivity.

4. Outreach

Location: Seattle, Washington
Founded: 2014
Founders: Andrew Kinzer, Gordon Hempton, Manny Medina, Wes Hather
Industry: Analytics, AI, CRM, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sales
Employees: 501-1000
Funding: $489,018,000 from 33 investors including Techstars and Salesforce Ventures
Description: Outreach is a sales interaction software that uses artificial intelligence for accurate sales forecasting.

5. Thrasio

Location: Walpole, Massachusetts
Founded: 2018
Founders: Carlos Cashman, Joshua Silberstein
Industry: Brand Marketing, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Product Management, Supply Chain Management
Employees: 501-1000
Funding: $1,746,500,000 from investors such as BlackRock and Advent International
Description: Thrasio acquires and manages Amazon FBA private label businesses and direct-to-consumer e-commerce enterprises.

6. Drift

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Founded: 2015
Founders: David Cancel, Elias Torres
Industry: Apps, Enterprise Software, Internet, Marketing Automation, Sales Automation, Software
Employees: 251-500
Funding: $107,000,000 from 12 investors including General Catalyst and HubSpot
Description: Drift enhances business purchases by making them more seamless, enjoyable, and human through conversational marketing and sales platforms.

7. Transmit Security

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Founded: 2014
Founders: Mickey Boodaei, Rakesh K. Loonkar
Industry: Cyber Security, Fraud Detection, Identity Management, IT, Security
Employees: 101-250
Funding: $583,000,000 from investors like General Atlantic and Insight Partners
Description: Transmit Security provides risk management and passwordless identity solutions for both clients and employees.

8. RoadSync

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Founded: 2015
Founders: Akmann Van-Mary, Ryan Droege, Spencer Barkoff
Industry: FinTech, Logistics, Payments, Software, Transportation
Employees: 51-100
Funding: $38,300,000 from 15 investors including Bain Capital Ventures and Tiger Global Management
Description: RoadSync is a digital payment software platform tailored specifically for the logistics industry.

9. Novo

Location: Miami, Florida
Founded: 2016
Founders: Michael Rangel, Tyler McIntyre
Industry: Banking, Financial Services, FinTech
Employees: 101-250
Funding: $135,000,000 from 14 investors such as Techstars and Crosslink Capital
Description: Novo offers a digital banking platform designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers.

10. Flyhomes

Location: Seattle, Washington
Founded: 2016
Founders: Stephen Lane, Tushar Garg
Industry: Financial Services, FinTech, IT, Real Estate
Employees: 251-500
Funding: $310,000,000 from 13 investors including Battery Ventures and Norwest Venture Partners
Description: Flyhomes is a real estate brokerage platform that supports customers throughout the home-buying process.

These startups exemplify innovation and growth, attracting significant investments and reshaping their respective industries. With such diverse offerings and strong backing, they represent the dynamic spirit of entrepreneurship in the United States.