Top Big Data Startups in 2026

ispace technologies Inc. is a space resource exploration company founded in 2013 to develop micro-robots that will locate the resources necessary to extend human life into outer space. ispace manages the technological and business development operations of Team HAKUTO in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition. Team Hakuto is a front runner in the $30M competition to land a privately funded robot on the Moon and was one of only three teams to win a $500,000 Milestone Prize in mobility. ispace specializes in developing extremely mass and power-efficient sensors and mobility systems to maintain cutting edge performance for even the smallest swarm systems. Utilizing this technology allows mission architectures to be eminently scalable: as the mission size increases, so does the ispace robot swarm. ispace micro-robots will explore larger areas faster, at a fraction of the cost of large robots.

More than 95% of K-12 schools and daycares in the US and abroad are stuck with a paper-based, manual process for managing student recruitment, enrollment and other parent-school interactions. * Schools are wasting thousands of hours doing manual paperwork and importing this data to other internal systems like student information systems. * Schools can't get insight into their recruitment & enrollment numbers in real-time, and don’t know whether they will meet their enrollment goals * They lose more than $20k per year for every classroom seat that remains unfilled * A manual and cumbersome application process results in unhappy and frustrated parents SchoolMint is a web & mobile enrollment and communications platform for K-12 public, private, charter schools and daycares. By managing the admissions, communications, payment and other processes through SchoolMint, schools are able to gain deep insight into their operations and save tens of thousands of dollars each year.

Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company. We build and deliver integrated quantum-classical systems through our Quantum Cloud Services platform to help our customers solve valuable business problems in energy, finance, science, and medicine. The company was founded in 2013 by Chad Rigetti and is based in Berkeley and Fremont, California.

i-Genie is the most exciting, emerging technology platform in the consumer insights industry, upending the multi-billion dollar consumer survey industry with modern AI and NLP techniques that gather rich data from the billions of Google Searches, social media and video posts, and product reviews online. Founded by consumer insight industry experts, we are already working with multiple blue-chip clients. i-Genie is a growing team of the most accomplished technologists and business minds in the retail and consumer insights industry and is growing rapidly with sales, engineering, data and marketing roles.

Aisle is fundamentally changing how brands interact with their in-store consumers by building the first in-store loyalty program - all within your texts. If youʼve seen an ad recently like “Try X brand for free  Just text us your receipt.ˮ You, along with over 2 million other users, have interacted with Aisle in real life!

Our product is a platform where AI/ML and analytics are powered by decentralized, responsible, and equitable data ownership. Our mission is to simplify and guide the developer experience of creating, sharing, discovering, and using data forever, to be connected, fast, and fair.

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe. Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued. Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

Operating globally, Aptimized is a premium ERP, HCM, and Technology Optimization Consulting agency. Our team at Aptimized focuses on helping our customers become intelligent enterprises through leveraging creative technology solutions. At Aptimized, we prioritize our clients’ needs and create tailor-made solutions to deliver success. We understand success is not achieved through chance. We listen to your concerns. We consult with your organization. We accelerate your business. Visit us at our website to learn more about what we can do for you!

Wynd Labs enables access to public web data through our first product, Grass. Grass is a network sharing application that allows users to sell their unused internet bandwidth.

LeadFerret is the worlds first 100% online business database with complete information, including email addresses. Users can search millions of records for any type of contact or business using a robust set of search tools, and see complete information for all results, including email addresses, titles, SIC codes, phone numbers, company website, and much more. Think of it as yellow pages on steroids, or the most expensive pay-for-data site you can think of, but completely FREE!