Top Tech Startups in Iowa, US in 2026

At Veo, we're bringing the next generation of mobility sharing to cities and universities globally through our dockless pedal bike, e-bike and e-scooter systems. We also offer fat-tire bikes, cargo bikes and ADA-compliant bikes – making us the only shared mobility provider with this breadth of options. We design and engineer our own vehicles, hardware and software systems to provide a greener, healthier mode of transportation to make the communities we serve more sustainable and livable. Our mission is to offer the best combination of multi-modal sharing technology and seamless customer service, so users can unlock joy in their day. We are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are ready to take on exciting challenges and own solutions. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL, but we are hiring across the U.S. Join us!

Chowbus is a food ordering platform which curates featured dishes from selected ethnic restaurants daily and delivers them fresh and hot to your home or office affordably with the tap of your cell phone. We provide dish-centric mobile ordering experience for consumers to easily explore and order authentic ethnic food and we empower local ethnic restaurants with the technology, tools, and marketing to grow their business.

Clipboard is a two-sided labor marketplace that matches workers from all types of industries (nurses, dental hygienists, teachers, etc) with workplaces (Long Term Care facilities, dental offices, schools, etc ) for both short and long term work.

Glacier’s goal of ending waste begins with the recycling industry. We’re launching an AI-based sorting robot that is significantly cheaper and more portable than the competition, without sacrificing accuracy. Using our robot, recycling facilities can process America’s trash more cleanly and efficiently, meaning more manufacturers can use recycled commodities as a viable alternative to our precious natural resources.

ComplyAdvantage is helping firms rethink how they combat financial crime and comply with regulations (specifically around Sanctions, AML and CTF). The team is on a personal mission to combat the rising threat of terrorism and fight the negative impact on society of money laundering. ComplyAdvantage's proprietary, dynamic global database of individuals, organisations and all their connections, provides fresh insight into financial crime risks (e.g. Sanctions, Watchlists, Politically Exposed Persons, Adverse Media). ComplyAdvantage's screening platform helps to safely automate the risk assessment of customers and transactions, and their real-time analytics enable firms to monitor customer activity and spot suspicious behaviours. ComplyAdvantage uses machine learning and big data coupled with a tailored risk-based approach to help a wide range of insurance companies and financial institutions improve automation, reduce manual work (‘false positives’) and make decisions faster.

Archesys provides a wide range of technical services and has been doing so for over 20 years, making a significant impact in the areas of organization, culture, and technology in both the private and public sectors. From digital modernization to process management, our team is the go-to resource for various government agencies looking to improve or overhaul their operations.

Iterative Health is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence-based precision medicine in gastroenterology (GI), with the aim of helping to optimize clinical trials investigating treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We use advanced machine learning and computer vision to interpret endoscopic images along with other types of data, helping clinicians to better assess patients with potential GI problems. This gives practitioners enhanced capabilities in the detection, annotation, disease scoring and treatment of GI related diseases. Iterative Health is initially applying these advances towards standardizing disease severity characterization for inflammatory bowel disease. Ultimately, the company aims to establish more meaningful endpoints to serve as better predictors of both therapeutic response and disease outcomes. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Machinio.com is one of the world’s largest platforms connecting buyers and sellers of inventory and related services across multiple industries. Founded in 2013 and acquired in 2018, Machinio now serves over 4,000 paying clients globally and continues to expand its reach and impact. Thousands of dealers and suppliers rely on the platform to market and sell their equipment, connecting them with millions of prospective buyers each year. Machinio is widely recognized for leveraging technology to simplify and modernize the buying and selling process. By introducing innovative tools and improving marketplace efficiency, the company has helped both buyers and sellers save significant time while facilitating high-value transactions worldwide. Machinio System is Machinio’s all-in-one software solution built specifically for dealers and service providers. Launched in 2018, it combines modern, fully customizable, SEO-optimized websites with a fully integrated CRM platform for dealers. This unified solution enables businesses to manage their entire workflow in one place — including inventory, lead management, quoting, invoicing, contact databases, email marketing campaigns, and more. With continuous feature development and a strong product roadmap, Machinio System empowers dealers and service providers to maintain a professional online presence, leverage intelligent sales and marketing tools, and consistently generate and nurture business opportunities. Machinio has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., EquipmentWorld, Agriculture.com, and others.

Optime-Tech is a technology, consulting and global IT service provider. With our core values of customer centricity, agility and innovation, we partner with our customers to help drive positive outcomes. We work relentlessly and systematically to exhaust every avenue in bringing our clients the best available services, our approach is substantial, our passion, enthusiasm and dedication is evident.

Reece builds AI receptionist software for small businesses that need every customer call answered and organized. Reece answers inbound calls 24/7, captures caller details, supports follow-up and transfer workflows, and gives teams recordings, transcripts, summaries, and analytics in a web dashboard. The SDR role helps Reece identify US small businesses with a real inbound-call problem, qualify fit honestly, and start legitimate trials. Learn more at callreece.ai.