Exclusive: AI startups dominate Enterprise Tech list
While the jury is still out on how much AI tech will boost productivity and profitability, enterprise tech is all in on AI—with nearly half of the companies on the Enterprise Tech 30 list having origins rooted in generative AI.
Read the article for details on why companies building AI's infrastructure, tooling and core model technologies are attracting the most venture capital attention and what that means for the future of enterprise tech.
What is the significance of AI in the Enterprise Tech 30 list?
AI is a major focus in this year's Enterprise Tech 30 list, with 30% of the companies specializing in AI models and tools. This reflects the significant investment businesses have made in generative AI over the past two years, although the impact on productivity and profitability is still being evaluated.
How many companies are featured in the Enterprise Tech 30 list?
The latest Enterprise Tech 30 list features 40 companies, categorized into four groups: 10 early-stage, 10 mid-stage, 10 late-stage, and 10 'giga' companies. Notably, 17 of these companies are new to the list.
Which companies are leading in the early and mid-stage categories?
In the early-stage category, LangChain is recognized for its tools that support applications powered by large language models. For the mid-stage category, Pinecone stands out as a data platform that enhances results from large language models through a technique known as retrieval augmented generation (RAG).

Exclusive: AI startups dominate Enterprise Tech list
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