Top Information Technology Startups in 2026

At IAM Global Alliance (IGA), our vision is to be the global leader in IAM education, advancing the industry through collaboration, innovation, and cutting-edge training. The global IAM market, valued at $13.4 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $25.6 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%, according to MarketsandMarkets. This rapid growth is driven by the increasing need to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and comply with stringent data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Our mission is to address the urgent demand for high-quality, comprehensive IAM education and empower organizations to build resilient identity and access management strategies.

Track time and attendance of your teams for payroll, client billing or work productivity.

We are building a connected commerce ecosystem for local businesses and their customers. Modulus Sell helps shop owners manage everything inside their business: billing, inventory, staff, CRM, daily reports and more. It gives them the control and visibility they usually only get from heavy, expensive ERP tools, but in a simple mobile-first experience. Modulus Buy is for customers: It lets them track their orders, get updates from the shops they follow and stay connected without the usual friction of calling or waiting. Together, both apps create a single platform where shops run their business smoothly and customers stay informed and engaged. This connection is the core of what we’re building: a smarter, more transparent way for local commerce to work.

We're Internet Sciences Inc. — a small, distributed startup building data and IoT software for the real world. We've got live products (IOTiMax, Dataclenz, Alert5), active partnerships, and a growing team across Go, C#, Python, and DevOps. We're honest: we're early-stage and equity-first. But our code is in production, our partners are real, and we're building something that lasts.

Pledg eliminates friction in everyday commercial transactions by mitigating the counterparty risk. For example, Pledg: - Replaces rental deposits. - Enforces money-back guarantees. - Guarantees future payments.

Fonio.ai is a cutting-edge platform designed to revolutionize how businesses handle phone communication through intelligent, human-like AI assistants. Operating 24/7, these virtual agents are capable of managing complex workflows such as appointment scheduling, lead qualification, and customer support without any human intervention. By utilizing advanced natural language processing, Fonio.ai ensures that every interaction feels personal and professional, allowing staff to move away from repetitive administrative tasks and focus on higher-value work. What sets Fonio.ai apart is its seamless integration with existing business ecosystems. It connects directly with CRMs (like HubSpot or Salesforce), calendars, and Slack, automatically transcribing calls and syncing data in real-time. Based in Vienna and hosting its infrastructure in Germany, the company emphasizes GDPR compliance and European data security standards. Whether for a small medical practice or a large enterprise, Fonio provides a scalable, cost-effective solution that ensures no customer call ever goes unanswered.