Top Tech Startups to Work For in 2026

edX Holdings, Inc. (OTC: MEDH) is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the cannabis industry. Through its Lazydaze brand, Smart Brand Digital agency, and innovative concepts like AI-powered Lazydaze "ON the GO" vending machines, MedX Holdings is committed to expanding its market presence, redefining the cannabis retail experience, and driving the cannabis hospitality movement in the United States. Our mission is to deliver exceptional products and unforgettable hospitality experiences through our Lazydaze +Coffeeshop brands and franchises. We are committed to leading the industry by developing and expanding a successful portfolio of licensed and franchised brands. For more information, please visit lazydazefranchise.com and follow us @medxholdings and the CEO @the1onlyhans on X Together, We Are Counterculture

Gauss Labs aims to revolutionize manufacturing by building industrial AI systems beyond human capabilities. Founded in August 2020 with two international locations in San Jose, CA, and Seoul, Korea, Gauss Labs is home to Gaussians who are enthusiastic about pursuing this goal under balanced and inspiring leadership.

Xometry, backed by General Electric, Highland Capital Partners, and other venture investors, is a rapidly growing startup that is transforming American manufacturing. Our proprietary instant quoting technology and nationwide network of manufacturers provides an unparalleled on-demand manufacturing experience. Custom manufacturing is a $60 billion industry in the United States, and it is our mission to provide advanced manufacturing capabilities to customers of all sizes - from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to small businesses and startups.

Kira Talent is the world’s only holistic admissions solution designed for higher education. Founded in 2012, Kira transforms the admissions process by combining on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements. Kira works with more than 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students.

SPOTIO is a map-driven, mobile-centric CRM for field sales teams and reps that they actually LOVE USING - which is evident by the hundreds of positive reviews. If you've been in any aspect of field sales then you know the frustration around not having an easy to use yet robust solution to keep track of your leads, contacts, and territories. Common mysteries such as why am I losing leads, where is my team working, and when is the last time we have been to this territory are now a thing of the past. We serve up real-time analytics which gives you the ability to make accurate decisions to create an agile sales environment that takes advantage of every opportunity and leaves no stone unturned. SPOTIO is ideal for sales teams that are responsible for driving net new business out in the field. Highlights & Feautres: * Mobile-centric * Map-driven * Territory management * Smart prospecting * Sales analytics * Integrations focused

PubNub is a secure global Data Stream Network (DSN) and easy to use API that enables our customers to connect, scale, and manage realtime applications and IoT devices. With over 70 SDKs for every platform, 250ms worldwide data transfer times, and scalability for hundreds of millions of devices, PubNub’s unique infrastructure gives you the ability to easily connect and operate world-class realtime applications and IoT devices. PubNub is headquartered in San Francisco. Visit pubnub.com to start a free trial today.

Forerunner is an AI-powered intelligence layer that helps local governments connect fragmented systems and geospatial data to operate with clarity and precision. Cities and counties invest heavily in permitting systems, asset management tools, and GIS, yet critical work still falls through the cracks because those systems don’t reflect what’s happening on the ground. Field observations go uncaptured, data is siloed, and teams struggle to turn information into coordinated action. Forerunner works alongside the systems agencies already use, unifying data and guiding frontline teams through an AI-powered, mobile-first experience. By connecting real-world conditions to back-office workflows, we ensure the right work gets done with the right context—whether it’s inspections, code enforcement, storm response, or long-term resilience planning. The result is faster, more consistent execution that reduces risk, surfaces revenue, and prevents small issues from becoming costly emergencies. Today, we partner with nearly 200 communities across the country and recently raised a $26M+ Series B to accelerate our growth—expanding our platform and team to support the agencies building stronger, safer communities.

Learnyst is an LMS Software Company based out in Bangalore, India. We help educators to sell their courses online from their own branded website & mobile apps. We are a "SHOPIFY for education". Our focus is to make technology simple for educators & to help them grow. Using simple drag & drop interface, educators can create courses, mock-tests & sell it to their students across the world. With our powerful test engine, educators can schedule CAT, GATE, IIT-JEE, GMAT, IAS & Banking Exams online. Our software also lets them track student performances with our indepth test analytics reports. Lastly, educators get 100% course sales credited to their bank account. We don't charge them any transaction fees. To summarize, we offer them an end-to end solution that helps them teach online without worrying about the technology or maintanence costs of apps. So far, Learnyst has helped 1000+ educators to generate 10X revenue over investment and save at least 80% on online teaching platform maintenance. On Learnyst educators have launched 50000+ courses with course sales of more than $40 million and more than 300,000 students are using Learnyst branded apps.