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Bootstrapped & Profitable AI Startups
The definitive leaderboard of self-funded companies building remarkable businesses without venture capital. Ranked by ARR.
✓ No VC funding✓ Self-funded or founder-funded✓ 82 companies tracked
| Rank | Company | Industry | Revenue (ARR) | Growth (YoY) | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  MEDVi | AI Healthcare | $1.8B | +1071% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #2 |  Surge | AI Data Infrastructure | $1B | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #3 |  Hyperliquid | Crypto & Web3 AI | $900M+ | - | 2022 (4yr) |
| #4 |  Kling AI | AI Video & Image | $500M | +323% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #5 |  Midjourney | AI Video & Image | $500M | +316% | 2022 (4yr) |
| #6 |  Zapier | Developer Tools | $420M | - | 2011 (15yr) |
| #7 | Articulate | AI EdTech | $300M | - | 2002 (24yr) |
| #8 |  Artlist | AI Video & Image | $300M | +66% | 2016 (10yr) |
| #9 |  Bright Data | AI Data & Analytics | $300M | - | 2014 (12yr) |
| #10 |  Codeway | AI Coding | $300M | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #11 |  Skylight | AI Consumer | $300M | - | 2014 (12yr) |
| #12 | Vibe.co | AI Sales & Marketing | $300M | +122% | 2022 (4yr) |
| #13 |  Magnific | AI Video & Image | $230M | - | 2010 (16yr) |
| #14 |  Base44 | AI Coding | $200M | +131% | 2021 (5yr) |
| #15 |  IM8 Health | AI Consumer | $200M | +0% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #16 |  SendCutSend | AI Logistics & Supply Chain | $200M | +732% | 2018 (8yr) |
| #17 |  Ahrefs | AI Sales & Marketing | $150M | +15% | 2010 (16yr) |
| #18 |  Almedia | AI Sales & Marketing | $100M | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #19 |  Azuna | AI Consumer | $100M | - | 2023 (3yr) |
| #20 |  Corgi | AI FinTech | $100M | +1325% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #21 | Horatio | AI Customer Support | $100M | - | 2018 (8yr) |
| #22 |  Mood | AI E-commerce | $100M | - | 2022 (4yr) |
| #23 |  Pura Vida | Developer Tools | $100M | - | 2010 (16yr) |
| #24 |  Quantum | AI Logistics & Supply Chain | $100M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #25 |  Seel | AI E-commerce | $100M | - | 2019 (7yr) |
| #26 |  Todoist | AI Productivity | $100M | - | 2007 (19yr) |
| #27 |  GlamAI | AI Video & Image | $72M | +100% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #28 | Rilla | AI Sales & Marketing | $70M | +143% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #29 |  Lemlist | AI Sales & Marketing | $50M | +86% | 2018 (8yr) |
| #30 |  Veed | AI Video & Image | $50M | +15% | 2019 (7yr) |
| #31 | Kit | Creator Economy | $45M | - | 2013 (13yr) |
| #32 |  Fleet | AI Cybersecurity | $35M | - | 2011 (15yr) |
| #33 |  TryHackMe | AI EdTech | $30M | - | 2018 (8yr) |
| #34 |  Gardencup | AI E-commerce | $29M | - | 2021 (5yr) |
| #35 |  Buffer | AI Sales & Marketing | $26M | +13% | 2010 (16yr) |
| #36 |  AgencyAnalytics | AI Sales & Marketing | $25M | - | 2010 (16yr) |
| #37 | Astra AI | AI EdTech | $25M | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #38 | HireCade | AI Data Infrastructure | $22M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #39 |  Onward | AI E-commerce | $22M | +165% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #40 |  Down Dog | AI Consumer | $20.5M | - | 2015 (11yr) |
| #41 |  KachingAppz | AI E-commerce | $20M | +0% | 2023 (3yr) |
| #42 |  ProHance | AI Productivity | $20M | - | 2014 (12yr) |
| #43 |  Viver de IA | AI EdTech | $20M | - | 2025 (1yr) |
| #44 |  Acquired FM | Creator Economy | $12M | +39% | 2015 (11yr) |
| #45 |  Chatbase | AI Customer Support | $10M | +84% | 2023 (3yr) |
| #46 |  Document360 | AI Productivity | $10M | - | 2017 (9yr) |
| #47 |  Doomers | AI Enterprise | $10M | - | 2026 (0yr) |
| #48 |  Outward Intelligence | AI Data & Analytics | $10M | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #49 |  Seats.aero | AI Consumer | $8M | +332% | 2022 (4yr) |
| #50 |  ColdIQ | AI Sales & Marketing | $7M | +22% | 2020 (6yr) |
| #51 |  Konnect Insights | AI Agents | $7M | - | 2015 (11yr) |
| #52 |  Senja | AI Sales & Marketing | $7M | - | 2022 (4yr) |
| #53 |  Coconote | AI Productivity | $6.7M | +1409% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #54 |  CrowdReply | AI Sales & Marketing | $6M | +58% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #55 |  Bustem | AI E-commerce | $5M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #56 | Cruva | AI E-commerce | $5M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #57 |  Tally | AI Productivity | $5M | +50% | 2015 (11yr) |
| #58 |  PayCaptain | AI FinTech | $4M | - | 2020 (6yr) |
| #59 |  QuantifyAI | AI Data & Analytics | $4M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #60 |  Paperform | Developer Tools | $3.5M | - | 2016 (10yr) |
| #61 |  BetterPic | AI Video & Image | $3M | - | 2023 (3yr) |
| #62 |  HardLaunch | AI Communications | $3M | - | 2026 (0yr) |
| #63 | MarutAI | AI Infrastructure | $3M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #64 |  Wiingy | AI EdTech | $3M | - | 2021 (5yr) |
| #65 | Zernio | Developer Tools | $3M | +332% | 2024 (2yr) |
| #66 |  Nomadtable | AI Consumer | $2M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #67 |  Ori | AI Infrastructure | $2M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #68 | Duesy | AI Enterprise | $1.5M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #69 | Wave Connect | AI Productivity | $1.5M | - | 2019 (7yr) |
| #70 |  Discovered | AI Sales & Marketing | $1M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #71 | Fibbler | AI Sales & Marketing | $1M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #72 | Helply | AI Customer Support | $1M | - | 2025 (1yr) |
| #73 |  Kondo | AI Sales & Marketing | $1M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #74 |  SageContent | AI Video & Image | $1M | - | 2025 (1yr) |
| #75 |  TweetAI | AI Sales & Marketing | $1M | - | 2021 (5yr) |
| #76 |  Verba | AI Productivity | $1M | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #77 |  Foodnoms | AI Consumer | $600K | - | 2018 (8yr) |
| #78 |  Catchr | AI Consumer | $500K | - | 2019 (7yr) |
| #79 | GirlfriendGPT | AI Consumer | $500K | - | 2014 (12yr) |
| #80 | BigBean | AI EdTech | $100K | - | 2024 (2yr) |
| #81 |  Fomofly | AI Video & Image | $100K | - | 2025 (1yr) |
| #82 |  MeltFlex AI | AI Consumer | $100K | - | 2025 (1yr) |