Top Tech Startups to Work For in 2026

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.

Aircall is the phone system for modern business. An entirely cloud-based voice platform that integrates seamlessly with popular productivity and helpdesk tools that workplaces are already using, Aircall was built to make phone support as easy to manage as any other business workflow—accessible, transparent, and collaborative. Aircall believes that voice is the most powerful way to communicate with customers, prospects, candidates, and colleagues, and it is designed to take the headache out of what should be a delightful moment of human connection. Aircall was founded in 2014 and has raised over $100 million. Based in New York and Paris, the company has over 300 employees.

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.

BlueVine is on a mission to empower small businesses with innovative banking* designed for them. Small businesses deserve accessible and modern financial services, and traditional banks have underserved them for too long. By combining industry-leading technology and security with our team's expertise and care, we help small businesses spend their time on what matters most—the next chapter of their business. Since 2013, we've provided small and medium-sized businesses with access to more than $5.4 billion in financing. As a top small business banking provider trusted by thousands of small business owners, we're proud to offer a full suite of tailored banking services, including a business checking account, line of credit, and invoice factoring. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, and with offices in Salt Lake City, Jersey City, New Orleans, Tel Aviv, and Karmiel, we're hiring problem solvers and collaborators to help build a better financial future for small business owners. *BlueVine is a financial technology company, not a bank.

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.

Turo is a car sharing marketplace where guests can book any car they want, wherever they want it, from a vibrant community of local hosts across the US, Canada, the UK, France & Australia. Guests choose from a totally unique selection of nearby cars, while hosts earn extra money to offset the costs of car ownership. A pioneer of the sharing economy and the travel industry, Turo is a safe, supportive community where the car you book is part of a story, not a fleet.

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.

Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO) is the B2C CRM. Powered by its built-in data platform and AI, Klaviyo combines marketing automation, analytics, and customer service into one unified solution, making it easy for businesses to know their customers and grow faster. Klaviyo (CLAY-vee-oh) helps over 183,000 brands like Mattel, Glossier, Daily Harvest, and Liquid Death deliver 1:1 experiences at scale, improve efficiency, and drive revenue.

Robinhood is on a mission to democratize our financial system. We believe it should work for everyone and not just a few. We offer commission-free trading in one, user-friendly platform. Since our public launch in 2015, we’ve enabled millions of people to participate in the markets, cementing us as one of the fastest-growing brokerage firm ever in terms of customer accounts. Robinhood has been recognized as a CNBC Disruptor 50 and the 11th Most Innovative Company in the World by Fast Company. Robinhood's products have won the Apple Design Award, the Google Material Design Award, Fast Company's Innovation by Design award, and many others.