Top Software Startups in 2026

Nasuni is a provider of cloud file services that enables organizations to store, protect, share, and access all enterprise files. It is powered by the world's only cloud-native global file system. Nasuni is a cloud replacement for traditional network-attached storage (NAS) and file server silos, consolidating file data in easily expandable cloud object storage at a fraction of the cost. It also eliminates the need for complex legacy file backup and disaster recovery infrastructure, dramatically simplifying IT administration. Companies and organizations worldwide rely on Nasuni to easily access and share files globally from the office, home, or on the road. Sectors served by Nasuni include manufacturing, construction, creative services, technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, oil and gas, financial services, and public sector agencies.

Since our foundation 10 years ago as LaserMotive, PowerLight has set three world records for beaming power over light, won two NASA government awards and advanced five generations of technology systems. We are the first and only team to develop and viable technology platform that demonstrated transfer of 400 watts over 1 kilometer. Since then we have received validation from industry-leading companies and government labs, and we are globally recognized.

Makse Group was founded by experienced Workday® and finance professionals with multinational business experience to pioneer a new way to deliver consulting and advisory services. Our vision is to redefine how companies see consultants from short-term hired help to long-term trusted partners. We understand that going live with a new system is a small part of the process, and we want to be there to support you along every step of the way. Makse Group's continued dedication to excellence in Workday and accounting advisory services has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients, who range from international Fortune 500 companies to mid-sized startups and small businesses. Thanks to our trusted partners, we have been able to grow quickly from our original headquarters in New York City to Dallas, Denver, Bangalore, Gurgaon and beyond. In the process, we have built a global network of highly experienced professionals who provide the best in Workday solutions and financial services for businesses of all sizes.

STARLIMS provides Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) to help laboratories optimize data management, accessibility, integrity and long-term value.

We have built the first transactions suite in the market that is the Stripe for large corporates, helping to bring modern transaction methods to industries currently not engaging or leveraging these, e.g. Insurance, banking, retail and development houses. We are not a competitor to payment technologies like personal e-wallets, cards, payment gateways, bank accounts, etc. but rather provide an API platform via which the industries that need high levels of automation around payments to leverage these in their service offernig. This will be made available as Open Source APIs for companies to integrate and leverage full payment flexibility.

HRsoft software helps employers improve business results through talent management. The result is increased sales, improved employee engagement and better customer experiences. Robust technology for mid-size employers delivered via the Web - Software as a Service - for talent management, compensation management and recruitment. Fast time to value and high degree of usability. Performance Appraisals, Recruiting, Employee Communications and Compensation Planning. The company is experiencing strong growth and will continue this expansion.

Buxton is changing the way organizations compete and grow by providing tools and insights that put customers at the center of their decision-making strategies. When organizations understand who their best customers are and how they can attract more of them, growing becomes easier – growing your number of locations, growing sales, growing profitability, growing your customer base, growing the value of your business. The possibilities are endless. To learn why brands like Marriott, Bass Pro Shops, Quest Diagnostics trust Buxton to power their growth, get in touch with one of our experts now: buxtonco.com/contact-us/speak-to-an-expert buxtonco.com Twitter: @buxtonco Buxton is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and our experience spans the retail, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, private equity, commercial real estate, automotive, EV, and public sectors.

First Stop Health (FSH) provides care that people love® with various digital healthcare services. Patients can access virtual care 24/7 via app, website or phone. We help them save time and money with safe, convenient, high-quality virtual care solutions – Enhanced Primary Care, Urgent Care & Whole Person Mental Health. FSH was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2022 and 2023, and ranked one of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 6 years by Inc. 5000. In 2023, FSH was also recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 as one of the Chicago-areas' fastest growing companies and as a 2023 Well-Being Trailblazer presented by Archetype and WELCOA.

Arixa Capital is a private real estate lender providing small balance loan solutions to lower middle market residential and commercial investors and developers. They are engaged in providing loans to developers who purchase, renovate, and resell homes and multifamily properties.

Applied Information Sciences is a consulting firm. They provide information technology consulting, software, and systems engineering services to government agencies and corporate customers. They provide its services in the areas of application development, business intelligence, case management, portals, and enterprise content management. They specialize in IT transformation for commercial and federal enterprises that deliver transformative cloud and data solutions.