Top Loyalty Programs Startups in 2026

Mode Mobile is the creator of EarnOS, a transformational software that turns ordinary smartphones into "EarnPhones." This innovation empowers users globally to monetize everyday mobile activities such as streaming, gaming, shopping, etc. We enable users to profit from their data and attention rather than letting only tech giants benefit. Our inclusive approach sets us apart - converting users into earners and facilitating over $150M in earnings and savings while going a step further and turning earners into owners by awarding stock ownership in Mobile Mobile based on their usage. We have attracted over 40 million users across 170 countries. ​​Mode Mobile is proud to stand as the #1 Fastest-Growing North American Software Company recognized in Deloitte's 2023 Technology Fast 500 and ranked #2 across all sectors (Deloitte Fast 500 Winners). For additional insights, check out the information about our reward-based super app, Mode Earn App, which also powers the reward engine behind our proprietary smartphone, Mode Earn Phone.

We enable our customers to travel more, travel better and travel further. 20M+ consumers stock away miles & points to satisfy their wanderlust. Flying around or using credit cards are the only good ways to fill the stockpile today. We've built the third way. Customers earn ~7000 miles/booking for staying among a handful of premium hotels in each city. One stay can now earn a free flight. Hotel partners fill rooms that would have otherwise gone unused with coveted premium business travelers. rocketmiles.com facebook.com/rocketmiles twitter.com/rocketmiles

Kard believes that today's consumer needs a comprehensive rewards solution that doesn't require them to learn a new platform. By partnering with both merchants and financial institutions, we’re redefining the loyalty industry to provide cardholders with even better rewards.

If you want to drive ongoing improvement to your customer experience management program, then you need to find a way to engage with your customers — understand what they’re saying, and then act on their feedback. That’s what Medallia does. Don’t just take our word for it. Listen to some of our customers talk about why they chose Medallia: medallia.com/why-medallia

Thanx is a leading provider of digital guest engagement for offline businesses. Brick-and-mortar retailers, restaurants and malls are facing an unprecedented crisis in the aftermath of COVID-19; Thanx helps these businesses embrace digital purchasing, capture greater customer data, and take action on that information to personalize every interaction with their guests. Our proprietary integrations with credit card networks (e.g. Visa) provide the volume and accuracy of purchase data which sits at the core of every product we build.

We work alongside our restaurant partners every day, sharing in the ebbs and flows of their business while helping them achieve their dreams. We provide marketing and financing that work with their business and are truly pay-for-performance. We help them increase revenue, traffic, and customer engagement. Importantly, our services do not require the merchant to discount or give away their products.

Nector powers loyalty, engagement and rewarding for your business in as less as 30 minutes. We supercharge your business by boosting sales, repeat purchases, RTO protection and many more things.

Switchfly is a SaaS technology company that powers travel and loyalty solutions for the world’s most recognizable airlines, hotels, financial services companies and ecommerce brands. World-class products delivered via a flexible cloud platform let clients easily launch and maintain a global omnichannel travel shopping and loyalty point redemption experience superior to any online travel agency. Tailored to our clients' business priorities while maintaining a full brand match, Switchfly solutions drive customer engagement, enhance brand loyalty and increase profit. Founded in 2003, Switchfly generates over $1.25 billion USD in annual revenue for its clients and facilitates the annual redemption of more than 35 billion reward points and miles. Clients includes American Airlines, Emirates, JetBlue and LAN Airlines; IAG Avios, Lufthansa Miles & More and United MileagePlus; InterContinental Hotels Group and Starwood Hotels; Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Groupon.

We believe businesses should make customers smile. As the industry leader in reward programs, Smile.io allows businesses to reward their customers how they want, when they want, and for the reasons they want. We power some of the top reward programs in the world including elf, Topps, and mpix. We help these brands and more keep customers coming back and more importantly smiling!