Top Accounting Startups in 2026

Tipalti provides a holistic, multi-entity accounts payable solution. Organizations that employ Tipalti typically reduce 80% of their supplier payments workflow and are able to move towards a cost-neutral payables operation. Tipalti runs on a secure, cloud-based platform that includes a brandable supplier portal to enhances self-service, a true OCR-driven touchless invoice processing automation workflow with two-way and three-way PO matching, a KPMG-certified tax compliance module, global payment remittance to over 190 countries and 120 currencies across six payment methods, a friction-less early payments capability that streamlines negotiation and adoption, and bi-directional, real-time payment reconciliation. Tipalti is trusted by Amazon, GoDaddy, Roku, Twitter, and hundreds of other innovative companies looking to transform payables so their finance teams can focus on more strategic efforts and company growth.

Pilot specializes in bookkeeping and tax prep for high-growth technology startups, ranging from pre-seed to Series C. (We're built by startup founders for startup founders. This is the third startup for this founding team and we've felt this pain before, so we know what it's like.) When you work with Pilot, you’re paired with a dedicated finance expert who takes the work off your plate (and is available to answer your questions)—so you can focus on your business.

AppZen delivers the world’s leading AI platform for modern finance teams. Starting with business spend, we automate manual process, uncover problems, and optimize decision making for enterprises around the globe, including one-fourth of the Fortune 500. Our platform combines patented deep learning, computer vision, and semantic analysis with intelligence from thousands of online data sources to understand financial transactions in business context and make decisions before those transactions happen. AppZen is a must-have for CFOs and their teams to reduce spend, comply with policy, and streamline process.

Kipsi is a venture-backed, accounting software company. We are passionate about using technology to improve the accounting profession and make the lives of accountants easier. Kipsi is based in the Bay Area but we are a remote-first company.

We’re helping entrepreneurs do what they love – and get paid Invoice Simple is already the leading invoice app, and still growing rapidly. Over the years we’ve collected hundreds of thousands of delighted customers using our highly rated iOS and Android apps and our website. Invoice Simple is the simplest way to invoice customers, and one of the fastest growing EverCommerce companies. Our customers are contractors, freelancers, owner-operators, creatives, and other small business owners. We help them save time, stay organized and look professional. We provide the tools for a diverse group of hundreds of thousands of small businesses and solopreneurs around the world to run the business they want on their own terms. Invoice Simple is owned by EverCommerce, which is bringing together best-of-breed commerce solutions in the service sector, forming one service commerce platform that improves go-to-market strategy for technology companies and simplifies the software-buying process for business owners. Our ecosystem enables companies to thrive in an environment of shared knowledge and resources with significant cost savings.

Recognized as a 2021 Technology Fast 500 by Deloitte, FloQast is the leader in accounting workflow automation created by accountants for accountants. The cloud-based, AI-enhanced software is trusted by more than 1,500 accounting teams, including those at Snowflake, Twilio, Instacart, Zoom, and The Golden State Warriors. In July 2021, FloQast raised a $110 million Series D at a $1.2 billion valuation — and we’re growing! What We Do By automating common accounting workflows and helping to streamline and make them more efficient, FloQast is the place where accounting teams want to work so they can focus on what matters most, even when that’s just logging off on time. Whether automating reconciliations, documentation requests, or streamlining recurring accounting processes, such as the month-end close, financial reporting, or payroll, FloQast enhances the way accounting teams already work to help them operate more efficiently. Learn more at FloQast.com. Here’s Why You Should Apply - What is engineering working on? Our FQ Engineering Blog showcases a number of our recent efforts straight from the engineers working on them. Check it out! - When we say our customers’ success is our priority, we’re not lying. Check us out on G2 Crowd and read a few of the 275+ 5-star reviews! - Why do 95% of reviewers on Glassdoor say they would refer FloQast as an employer to a friend? Maintaining a collaborative, open, and fun company culture regardless of where FloQasters are located can be tricky, but we’re up to the task. Check out what actual FloQast employees have to say on Glassdoor. - FloQast offers competitive compensation, stock options, full benefits, and a positive and supportive work environment - FloQast is regularly rated as one of the best places to work: - Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2021 - Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 - Built In’s ​​Best Place to Work in Los Angeles since 2018

Fieldguide is a vertical AI company offering an end-to-end, agentic AI platform for audit and advisory firms. The company helps firms increase margins, win new business, and build stronger client relationships. Fieldguide is backed by leading venture capital funds, including Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Floodgate, Y Combinator, Justin Kan (Twitch/justin.tv), Elad Gil, Qasar Younis (Applied Intuition), Tracy Young (PlanGrid) & more.

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Karbon is the global leader in AI-powered practice management software for accounting firms. We provide an award-winning cloud platform that helps tens of thousands of accounting professionals work more efficiently and collaboratively every day. With customers in 40 countries, we have grown into a globally distributed team across the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. We are well-funded, ranked #1 on G2, growing rapidly, and have a people-first culture that is recognized with Great Place To Work® certification and on Fortune magazine's Best Small Workplaces™ List.

We're changing the way millions of small businesses make money, spend money and track money. Wave delivers innovative financial services and award-winning free software to small- and micro-businesses around the world. By improving cash flow (Payments), delivering money to employees (Payroll), helping businesses get paid (Invoicing), preparing for tax time and providing business insights (Accounting, Receipts), Wave covers the spectrum of a small business owner's financial life, and helps businesses grow and thrive.