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XPRIZE

North America, California, United States, Culver City

Description

XPRIZE designs and manages public competitions intended to encourage technological development that could benefit mankind.

Investor Profile

XPRIZE has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Oman.
  • Strong thematic focus on Carbon Capture, Agriculture, Biotechnology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (96%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (46%)
  • Canada (13%)
  • Oman (4%)
  • Kenya (4%)
  • Iceland (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • The Netherlands (4%)
  • China (4%)
  • Israel (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Carbon Capture
  • Agriculture
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Renewable Energy
  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Cleantech
  • Energy
  • Health Diagnostics
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North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 14

What are some of recent deals done by XPRIZE?

Wildfire Quest

San Jose, California, United States

Wildfire Quest is a high school team from Valley Christian School.

Education
GrantJan 29, 2026
Data Blanket

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Data Blanket develops drone swarm hardware and AI-driven software designed to support wildfire response teams.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Real TimeSoftware
GrantJan 29, 2026
Dryad Networks

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Dryad Networks develops environmental monitoring solutions that focus on ultra-early wildfire detection and forest health assessment.

AnalyticsEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTechInternet of ThingsSensor
GrantJan 29, 2026
Amount Raised: $150,000

FireSwarm Solutions develops automated aerial wildfire response systems using heavy-lift uncrewed aerial vehicles and coordination software.

AerospaceLogisticsPublic Safety
GrantJan 29, 2026
Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
GrantJan 29, 2026
Amount Raised: $150,000
Timeline

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Timeline is a life science company that develops and sells vitamins and supplements that target mitochondrial health for enhanced nutrition.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNutritionWellness
GrantMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $250,000
The PlantEat

Anyang, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

Food Technology Company that creates plant-based products through data-driven solution for more sustainable future

AgricultureBioinformaticsFood and Beverage
GrantMay 10, 2023
CellX

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

CellX is a cell culture meat technology and product development company that brings alternative protein products to consumers.

AgricultureAlternative ProteinBiotechnologyFood and Beverage
GrantMay 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $417,500
Bioeconomy Institute

Ames, Iowa, United States

Bioeconomy Institute society obtains renewable fuel, energy, chemicals, and materials from agricultural sources.

Biomass EnergyChemicalEnergy
GrantApr 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Global Algae Innovations

Lihue, Hawaii, United States

Global Algae Innovations is a biotechnology company specialized in providing algae production technologies.

BiofuelBiotechnologyCommercial
GrantApr 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000

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