85 AI startups to follow in 2026

A ranking of promising AI startups, established according to their valuation, fundraising and growth trajectory.

This selection lists 85 artificial intelligence startups deemed particularly promising in 2026, ranked according to valuation, amounts raised and growth dynamics.

The list covers a wide spectrum of industries—compute infrastructure, autonomous agents, vertical business tools—reflecting the diversification of investors' bets beyond just foundation model labs.