Top Tech Startups to Work For in 2026

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.

PrimeScan – AI-driven resume screening and adaptive interview engine. PsyInsight™ – patented emotional-context algorithm that reads tone, intent, and engagement signals. Amara Avatar – hyper-realistic digital human enabling 24/7 multilingual interactions. Fully integrated with existing HRMS (Workday, SAP, Darwinbox)

Propeller’s 3D mapping and data analytics solutions give you the power to measure and manage your site yourself, with visual tools that everyone can use from any device, anywhere, anytime. The Propeller platform makes mapping, surveys, and inspections easy by turning your drone imagery into accurate 3D site models accessible anytime, anywhere. AeroPoints are the world’s first smart ground control solution, purpose-built for drone operations. Heavy civil and resources operations trust Propeller to help teams work together better to understand how fast they’re working, how much they’ve done, and if they’re on budget. Track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity safely and accurately, with the platform that shows you where you are and where you’re headed.

Proper Cloth makes it easy for men to purchase perfect fitting dress shirts online. In any style. In any size. It’s easier than driving to the mall. Shirts start from $80 and are delivered in 1-2 weeks. Try it at propercloth.com.

RecargaPay is a leading fintech in Brazil providing seamless payment experiences for frequent and essential payments, with the mission to democratize mobile payments and financial services. The company is creating a mobile money ecosystem where banked and unbanked interact, providing consumers and businesses a one stop shop for all their financial needs. RecargaPay is transforming how people pay by providing the most convenient way to replace cash : making it easy to cash in (boleto, credit card, debit cards, loans, QR codes, mPOS) and cash out (top ups, bill payments, transport, p2p, gift cards, prepaid card, parking, QR code). Founded in 2010 by Rodrigo Teijeiro (CEO), Alvaro Teijeiro (CTO) and Gustavo Victorica (COO), RecargaPay has raised over US$ 63 million in venture capital from a group of investors led by The IFC, IDC Ventures, ATW, The Venture City, DN Capital, and FJ Labs.

The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to eliminate passwords and deliver lightning-fast login experiences that users love. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to stop phishing, reduce fraud, and enable unrivaled security for employees and customers across the globe. Welcome to The Passwordless Company® The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to go Passwordless across the enterprise by combining the security of a smart card with the convenience of a smartphone. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to solve the desktop MFA gap, eliminate customer passwords, and deliver lightning-fast login experiences their users love. #EliminateTheTarget at HYPR.com

The biggest waste in manufacturing today is not on the shop floor. It's in the meetings, emails, and data transfer that overwhelm knowledge processes (eg quality assurance, vendor management, engineering, R&D, and sales). That's because traditional enterprise tools split collaboration and processes into disparate systems, resulting in up to 85% of time and effort being wasted. Unifize solves this problem by bringing collaboration and process into one place. By creating a conversation for every process record, Unifize measurably reduces waste in knowledge processes by up to 95%.

CircleLink Health is revolutionizing chronic condition healthcare by integrating AI-powered solutions with compassionate human care. Our AI clinical agents and tele-nurses (health coaches) engage chronically ill patients between Dr. visits to help them thrive. We’re a post Series A company growing fast by driving better patient outcomes and seamless doctor reimbursements at hospital systems like Northwell Health and dozens of clinics nationwide. Investors include Vivek Garipalli (Flatiron Health founding board member, Clover Health Founder/CEO), Fresco Capital, NVP Capital, I2BF and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.