Top Internet Startups in 2026

At Confident, we envision a world where accessible and reliable analytical testing enhances transparency across supply chains, thereby enabling businesses and policy-makers to make better decisions that foster the well-being of people and the planet. Confident makes analytical testing efficient, accessible, and impactful by empowering labs and their clients with purpose-built technology & services. We do this by striving to build the best Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in the world. Today, Confident is the #1 lab testing platform in the US legal cannabis industry, and is trusted by analytical labs across several other industries, including agriculture, food & beverage, nutraceuticals, and environmental industries. We are committed to creating software that not only facilitates but enhances the vital work of analytical testing laboratories. Our software is designed to be an extension of the lab itself, so seamlessly integrated into the workflow that it feels like a natural part of the scientific process To realize this vision, we invest in assembling a dream team, comprising individuals who are not just adept in their function, but who also have deep expertise in the specific industries we serve. This ensures that every interaction with our system and team is smooth, intuitive, and tailored to the unique needs of each lab. But beyond our technical prowess, what truly sets Confident apart is our culture — the bedrock upon which our team stands — and our ongoing commitment to evolve and grow as a team, so that we can continue being the indispensable partner that labs around the world rely on.

Ripple is the leading provider of crypto solutions for businesses. Founded in 2012, our vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. As a leading enterprise blockchain company with products in commercial use by hundreds of customers across 50+ countries, our unique crypto solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost effective than traditional financial services – solving inefficiencies that have long defined the status quo.

testRigor helps companies to quickly build test coverage as well as spend less than 0.5% of the time maintaining tests compare to Selenium/Appium.

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Dashlane's mission is to make security simple for millions of organizations and their people. We empower businesses of every size to protect company and employee data while helping everyone easily log in to the accounts they need—anytime, anywhere. Our global team with offices in Paris, New York, and Lisbon is united by a strong sense of community and passion for improving the digital experience. Over 15 million users and 20,000 businesses in 180 countries use Dashlane for a faster, simpler, and more secure internet.

Slack is a messaging platform for teams that brings all communication together, creating a single unified archive accessible through powerful search. Launched in February 2014, Slack is the fastest growing B2B application ever and used by over 3 million daily active users.

Riskified is the AI platform powering the eCommerce revolution. We use cutting-edge technology, machine-learning algorithms, and behavioral analytics to identify legitimate customers and keep them moving toward checkout. Merchants use Riskified to increase revenue, prevent fraud, and eliminate customer friction. Riskified has reviewed hundreds of millions of transactions and approved billions of dollars of revenue for merchants across virtually all industries, including a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Stripe is a software platform for starting and running internet businesses. Millions of businesses rely on Stripe’s software tools to accept payments, expand globally, and manage their businesses online. Stripe has been at the forefront of expanding internet commerce, powering new business models, and supporting the latest platforms, from marketplaces to mobile commerce sites. We believe that growing the GDP of the internet is a problem rooted in code and design, not finance. Stripe is built for developers, makers, and creators. We work on solving the hard technical problems necessary to build global economic infrastructure—from designing highly reliable systems to developing advanced machine learning algorithms to prevent fraud.

Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI established itself as the leader in AI for aviation. Shield AI has been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Best Startups lists, CB Insights Top 100 AI Companies, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We're hiring! Visit shield.ai/careers to learn more.

The world’s first checkout experience platform, Bolt offers a lightning-fast, one-click checkout, and connects millions of shoppers to retailers through a unified, cross-brand network. Hundreds of forward-thinking retailers like Forever 21, Badgley Mischka, Milk Makeup, and more rely on Bolt to convert, retain, and delight shoppers.