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District of Columbia startup funding

New funding rounds by startups based in District of Columbia, from SEC Form D filings.

Updated Nov 13, 2026·Totals cover Form D filings Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 13, 2026

37 District of Columbia startups filed a Form D in the last 12 months. Together they reported $418.0M sold in 43 new rounds. The median round was $925K.

Startups
37
filed in 12 months
Reported new funding
$418.0M
43 rounds
Median round
$925K
new rounds
Top city
Washington
34 startups

Largest rounds

1
Private Tech Inc.
OtherWashington DC · filed Jul 2026
$104.9M17 investors
2
Emerald AI, Inc.
Energy & ClimateWashington · filed Aug 2026
$90.2M23 investors
3
$57.5M7 investors
4
$29.9M5 investors
5
$29.9M11 investors
6
Emerald AI, Inc.
Energy & ClimateWashington · filed Feb 2026
$22.7M20 investors
7
$15.4M20 investors
8
Coursemojo Inc.
EducationWashington · filed Apr 2026
$10.3M19 investors
9
Ressio Inc.
Not classified yetWashington · filed Jan 2026
$8.7M8 investors
10
Laoban Foods Inc.
Food & AgricultureWashington · filed Mar 2026
$7.2M17 investors

Latest filings

Cities

District of Columbia companies 97

97 companies
CompanyIndustryCityLatest filingLatest raise
Liberia Organic Cocoa & Agricultural CoOrganic cocoa farm in Liberia growing premium beans for the international market.
Food & AgricultureWashingtonOct 29, 2026$180K
Not classified yetWashingtonOct 28, 2026$250K
mogul Technologies Inc.Platform where investors buy shares of rental properties and receive monthly rent.
Real Estate & ConstructionWashingtonOct 22, 2026$15.4M
OCEES International, Inc.Develops ocean-powered energy, water and cooling infrastructure for tropical and coastal areas.
Energy & ClimateWashingtonOct 15, 2026$20K
Crixus Defense, Inc.Develops security hardware for tactical environments.
Aerospace & DefenseWashingtonOct 14, 2026$500K
Dragon List Global, IncDevelops mineral infrastructure projects for governments and investors.
OtherWashingtonOct 14, 2026$50K
Latitude Energy Holdings Inc.Develops and licenses coal-to-gas technology for energy and industrial projects.
Energy & ClimateWashingtonOct 13, 2026$525K
Emerald AI, Inc.Software that helps AI data centers adjust their electricity use to grid conditions.
Energy & ClimateWashingtonAug 3, 2026$90.2M
Private Tech Inc.Provides a mobile phone network designed to protect users' privacy and security.
OtherWashington DCJul 29, 2026$104.9M
Hambre Hospitality LLCDevelops and operates dining concepts and offers consulting for hospitality businesses.
Consumer & RetailWashingtonJul 13, 2026$350K
Resource Monitor, Inc.Water meters and monitoring software for rural water systems.
Energy & ClimateWashingtonJul 9, 2026$1.1M
US Chemical Technologies, Inc.Acquires and supports specialty chemical and materials suppliers serving aerospace and defense.
Industrial & RoboticsWashingtonJul 7, 2026$29.9M
Adelar Intel, LLCProvides due diligence and reputational risk research for corporate, legal and financial decision-mak…
OtherWashingtonJul 7, 2026$400K
Industrial & RoboticsWashingtonJun 24, 2026$25K
Mangrove Insurance Solutions, PCCOffers a flexible insurance structure for North American clients.
FinTech & Financial ServicesWashingtonJun 5, 2026$203K
Baldi Management Group, Inc.Provides airport concessions and management consulting for airport businesses and travelers.
OtherWashingtonJun 3, 2026$5.4M
Know Kancer, Inc.Cancer screening planning and care coordination for individuals.
HealthcareWashingtonJun 3, 2026$50K
Sayari Labs Inc.Risk screening software for financial institutions and other organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareWashingtonMay 1, 2026—
BFREE Africa Inc.BFREE buys and manages overdue consumer loans for financial institutions in Africa.
FinTech & Financial ServicesWashington, D.C.Apr 21, 2026$3.1M
Meaningful Gigs, Inc.AI software reviews marketing materials for regulated companies.
Enterprise SoftwareWashingtonApr 17, 2026$3.4M
Coursemojo Inc.AI-powered classroom software helps teachers adapt lessons for K–12 students.
EducationWashingtonApr 9, 2026$10.3M
Wrapped Technologies, Inc.Software helps healthcare providers recommend over-the-counter products that patients can buy.
HealthcareWashingtonApr 9, 2026$205K
Rivet Industries, Inc.Rivet makes connected mobile systems for defense personnel and industrial workers.
Industrial & RoboticsWashingtonMar 31, 2026$57.5M
Hillgenius, Inc.Congressional monitoring and research software for government affairs teams.
Enterprise SoftwareWashingtonMar 30, 2026$170K
Laoban Foods Inc.Laoban sells frozen dumplings, bao buns and other Asian foods for home cooking.
Food & AgricultureWashingtonMar 18, 2026$7.2M
AdherePlus, Inc.Software helps medical practices monitor patients between visits.
HealthcareWashingtonMar 3, 2026$50K
Filter Labs, Inc.Data intelligence software for government, finance, and research teams.
Enterprise SoftwareWashingtonFeb 25, 2026$1.5M
CancerNavigator, Inc.Cancer care guidance for patients through employer and union health plans.
HealthcareWashingtonFeb 24, 2026$6.9M
Consumer & RetailWashingtonFeb 17, 2026$500K
Biotech & PharmaWashingtonFeb 5, 2026$3.5M
Not classified yetWashingtonJan 26, 2026$8.7M
Not classified yetWashington, DcJan 22, 2026$925K
Not classified yetWashingtonDec 31, 2025$1.7M
Not classified yetWashingtonDec 30, 2025$6.7M
Not classified yetWashingtonDec 5, 2025$500K
Energy & ClimateWashingtonNov 12, 2025$166.5M
Not classified yetWashingtonOct 29, 2025$7.7M
Not classified yetWashington D.c.Oct 28, 2025$6.7M
Not classified yetWashingtonOct 9, 2025$18.7M
Not classified yetWashingtonSep 29, 2025$1.3M
Not classified yetWashingtonSep 29, 2025$1.1M
Industrial & RoboticsWashingtonSep 22, 2025$34.9M
HealthcareWashingtonSep 19, 2025$7.9M
Not classified yetWashingtonSep 16, 2025$3.0M
Not classified yetWashingtonSep 5, 2025$2.4M
Biotech & PharmaWashingtonAug 28, 2025$1.9M
Not classified yetWashingtonAug 28, 2025$17.8M
Energy & ClimateWashingtonAug 27, 2025$23.2M
Not classified yetWashingtonAug 5, 2025$950K
Not classified yetWashingtonJul 18, 2025$14.2M
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Startups are the private companies counted as startups (see our startup funding data), placed by the address on their latest Form D. Registered-agent and virtual-office addresses (common in Delaware and Wyoming) are not counted as a location. Public companies, foreign issuers and business-combination filings are excluded.