Recently Funded Startups in Maine (Sep-2025)
Last Updated: 5-Sep-2025
Maine’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, with a growing number of innovative companies attracting attention and investment. As the state continues to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, the recent rise in funding represents a significant step forward for the local economy and demonstrates the potential of Maine’s burgeoning industries. The combination of natural resources, a skilled workforce, and increasing interest from investors positions Maine as an emerging hub for startups across various sectors.
Funding plays a crucial role in the growth and scalability of these startups, enabling them to refine their products, expand their teams, and reach broader markets. In 2025, five startups in Maine successfully secured funding, contributing to a total of $22.18 million raised this year. Notably, the artificial intelligence sector has emerged as a leader in attracting investment, showcasing the state’s capability in tech innovation while traditional sectors like food and beverage continue to thrive alongside emerging industries.
Funding Highlights
- Total startups tracked: 69
- Startups that raised funding last year: 12
- Startups that raised funding this year: 5
- Total funding raised this year so far: $22,180,000
- Largest deal: ConductorAI, Series A, $15,000,000
- Top industries by funding amount:
- 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): $15,000,000
- 2. Food and Beverage: $4,180,000
- 3. Financial Services: $3,000,000
- Top industries by number of deals this year:
- 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): 2 deals
- 2. Food and Beverage: 2 deals
- 3. Data and Analytics: 1 deal
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Maine
| Company | Country | State | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Turbine Technologies | United States | Maine | Venture – Series Unknown | $875,000 | 2025-11-26 | Manufacturing |
| Nest Veterinary | United States | Maine | Series A | $3,449,998 | 2025-09-15 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Reconnect | United States | Maine | Venture – Series Unknown | $3,317,278 | 2025-09-09 | Government and Military |
| Monato | United States | Maine | Seed | $13M | 2025-08-05 | Financial Services |
| Ocean Approved | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $380K | 2025-07-28 | Food and Beverage |
| Mango | United States | Maine | Seed | $3M | 2025-07-15 | Financial Services |
| ConductorAI | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2025-06-10 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Arkatechture | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2025-04-14 | Data and Analytics |
| ConductorAI | United States | Maine | Series A | $15M | 2025-04-11 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Atlantic Sea Farms | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $3.8M | 2025-01-17 | Food and Beverage |
| Nest Veterinary | United States | Maine | Seed | $700K | 2024-12-16 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Wallit | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $1.4M | 2024-11-15 | Administrative Services |
| ALM Ortho | United States | Maine | Series A | $1M | 2024-10-25 | Health Care |
| Three of Strong Spirits | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-10-24 | Food and Beverage |
| Nearpeer | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $1M | 2024-10-02 | Education |
| Connective Health Strategies | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $650K | 2024-09-20 | Health Care |
| bluShift Aerospace | United States | Maine | Seed | $1.3M | 2024-06-04 | Science and Engineering |
| RockStep Solutions | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $150K | 2024-05-17 | Biotechnology |
| Peregrine Turbine Technologies | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $750K | 2024-05-07 | Manufacturing |
| HighByte | United States | Maine | Series A | $12M | 2024-04-23 | Data and Analytics |
| bluShift Aerospace | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $500K | 2024-02-16 | Science and Engineering |
| American Unagi | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2024-01-08 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Propel Foods | United States | Maine | Pre-Seed | Undisclosed | 2024-01-01 | Food and Beverage |
| Standard Biocarbon | United States | Maine | Seed | $5M | 2023-12-21 | Agriculture and Farming |
| Simply Homes | United States | Maine | Series A | $22M | 2023-12-07 | Financial Services |
| Hey freya | United States | Maine | Angel | $500K | 2023-12-05 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Coastal Enterprises | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $300K | 2023-12-05 | Financial Services |
| RockStep Solutions | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $2M | 2023-11-22 | Biotechnology |
| Brickyard Collective | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $250K | 2023-11-20 | Advertising |
| Tree Street Youth | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2023-11-15 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $669.4K | 2023-11-09 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Island Institute | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $201K | 2023-11-09 | Education |
| Amply Energy | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $10K | 2023-10-25 | Energy |
| GrowSmart Maine | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $304.6K | 2023-10-19 | Government and Military |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $10.4M | 2023-10-05 | Education |
| Maine International Trade Center | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $350K | 2023-09-07 | International Trade and Development |
| Pumpspotting | United States | Maine | Seed | $2.2M | 2023-09-06 | Apps |
| Maqui | United States | Maine | Pre-Seed | $1.5M | 2023-08-21 | Software Development |
| Fish River Rural Health | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $69.8K | 2023-07-27 | Health Care |
| The Transformation Center | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $50K | 2023-07-13 | Health Care |
| Running Tide | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $250K | 2023-07-11 | Food and Beverage |
| Memory-Lane.tv | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $50K | 2023-06-20 | Health Care |
| Pumpspotting | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $1M | 2023-06-19 | Apps |
| ImmuCell | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $3M | 2023-06-15 | Administrative Services |
| CourseStorm | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $1.5M | 2023-06-07 | Education |
| Enercon Technologies | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | Undisclosed | 2023-05-18 | Consumer Electronics |
| Community Concepts | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $150K | 2023-05-08 | Community and Lifestyle |
| Kit NA Brewing | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $2.3M | 2023-05-01 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Fork Food Lab | United States | Maine | Series Unknown | $1.5M | 2023-05-01 | Financial Services |
| Propel Foods | United States | Maine | Pre-Seed | Undisclosed | 2023-04-12 | Food and Beverage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Maine, USA?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.
Q2. How many startups in Maine, USA were funded this year and last year?
In Maine, USA, 5 startups raised funding so far this year and 12 raised funding last year; we track 69 startups in the state.
Q3. Which industries are trending among recently funded startups in Maine, USA?
Top industries by funding in Maine, USA are Artificial Intelligence ($15,000,000), Food and Beverage ($4,180,000), and Financial Services ($3,000,000); by deal count the leaders are AI (2 deals), Food and Beverage (2 deals), and Data and Analytics (1 deal).
Q4. What was the largest funding deal in Maine, USA this year?
The largest deal in Maine, USA this year was ConductorAI’s Series A for $15,000,000; total funding in the state so far this year is $22,180,000.
Q5. How can I connect with these startups in Maine, USA?
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