Top Information Technology Startups in 2026

Ookla, is the company behind Speedtest, and is the global leader in internet testing and analysis. Used over ten billion times worldwide, Speedtest by Ookla is the most accurate way to measure internet performance and network diagnostics. Speedtest provides people with independent insight into the speed and quality of their mobile and fixed broadband connections. This gives consumers the information they need to understand and troubleshoot their internet experience. Ookla transforms these billions of real-world tests into vital research tools. The company’s flagship enterprise product, Speedtest Intelligence, is used by ISPs, carriers, businesses, universities and government agencies alike who trust Ookla’s commitment to quality and neutrality. For those wishing to monitor their network connectivity, Speedtest Custom offers a highly personalizable test powered by the same technology behind Speedtest.

Neuron, formerly ESpace Networks, is on a mission to transform connectivity for things that move, making digital experiences better for everyone. Neuron is a vendor-neutral connectivity management platform. It enables digital experience transformation by combining real-time data and AI to provide companies with deep visibility, insights and control over their connectivity, across multiple providers and systems. With unprecedented access to real-time, spatiotemporal connectivity and performance data, business leaders can make informed decisions to save time, reduce costs, optimize network performance, boost revenue and accelerate digital experiences, wherever they are in the world. The Neuron platform is trusted by world-leading, Fortune 500 companies. We serve companies in aviation, cruise, shipping, energy and more. Visit our website: getneuron.com.

DataKind™ harnesses the power of data science in the service of humanity. We engage data science and social sector experts on projects addressing critical humanitarian problems and lead the conversation about how data science can be applied to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Launched in 2011, DataKind is headquartered in New York City and has Chapters in Bangalore, Dublin, San Francisco, Singapore, the UK and Washington DC. More information on DataKind, our programs and our partners can be found on our website: datakind.org

Travokarma is not just a travel app, but a dynamic platform that brings together a variety of travel experiences, accommodations, and the unique opportunity for travelers to connect with each other. Originating in India, our vision is to evolve this app into a global community, catering to the diverse and ever-changing needs of travelers. By offering a space where adventurers can share experiences, discover new activities, and engage with different cultures, travokarma aims to transform each journey into a memorable, enriching adventure. As we grow, our goal is to expand our reach, taking travokarma from its Indian roots to a worldwide audience, making exploration more accessible and connected. Download travokarma today and be part of an exciting journey right from its early stages Email: [email protected]

Coinstar is growing an internal fintech division for Alternative Financial Services (AFS) to serve the needs of its customers better. Its first product enables customers to purchase cryptocurrencies from 10,000 locations, making it the largest crypto ATM by footprint in the world. AFS is now building key products and services to be the leading cash on-ramp for a suite of products that serve the cash-preferred consumer, a customer overlooked by large banks and challenging to serve for neobanks with no physical infrastructure of their own. Given the existing distribution network and strong customer need, AFS expects to grow its team by 10X in the next two years. AFS is building a remote-first team, with employees throughout all US time zones.

UnitedMasters is a new music industry alternative that provides independent artists with premium music distribution services, a suite of tools to help them directly connect with fans, and opportunities for unique partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, Bose, and iHeart. UnitedMasters provides artists access to their streaming and social data so they can gain insight into how to maximize fan engagement. The most promising artists on the platform unlock access to a bespoke suite of promotional services like playlist pitching, marketing, PR, and promotion. UnitedMasters aims to give artists the tools to operationalize their independence and maximize their creative and economic potential.

Founded in 1993, Acorn Product Development is based in Silicon Valley with design centers in Texas, Boston, and China. We provide comprehensive product engineering services from turnkey product development, subassembly development, and engineering analysis to materials cost analysis and manufacturing cost reduction for leading companies around the globe. We embrace collaboration, simplify complex engineering challenges, establish supply chains, and plan for manufacturing and delivery. Our proven expertise, relationships, and processes help our clients bring innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products to market quickly while maintaining profitability throughout their life cycles. To see how we can help get your product to market, contact Bill Lev [email protected] and say you found him on angel.co for a free initial consultation!

Monarx protects web environments against attack. Our cloud delivered server protection provides continuous real-time malicious script detection and proactive prevention without using signatures. We also offer a free hunting and remediation engine for web shells/backdoors. Our solution hardens servers and applications reducing the attack surface, by providing actionable intelligence about web security posture based on real world best practices. Monarx is leading the way in non-signature based post exploit prevention.

Innovative Systems has been pioneering the changing world of data management since 1968. With decades of experience and an obsession with delivering only the highest quality, most reliable data, we help our clients unlock the most value from their data, discover potential opportunities, uncover hidden risks, and propel their business forward. For this reason, leading organizations worldwide have trusted Innovative Systems with their most valuable asset — their data. We invite you to see for yourself.