Each year, Fast Company identifies companies transforming their industries. We are proud to see 9 Techstars alumni featured on their World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list.

From autonomous flight to sustainable mining, these 9 companies are no longer just startups to watch; they are the ones setting the pace.

Logistics

Zipline (Techstars 2011) - Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline designs, manufactures and operates the world’s largest automated delivery system.

Rank: 1

Spoiler Alert (Techstars 2016) - B2B sales and supply chain software partnering with CPG brands to manage excess and short-dated inventory.

Rank: 7

Veho (Techstars 2019) - Reinventing delivery for the e-commerce era.

Rank: 9

Human Resources

Degreed (Techstars 2013) - A technology suite that combines lifelong learning and data-driven development to accelerate workforce capabilities.

Rank: 7

Sustainability

Mast Reforestation (Techstars 2016) - Making reforestation scalable.

Rank: 9

Energy

Phoenix Tailings (Techstars 2020) - Clean mining and metals production powered by cutting-edge technology.

Rank: 9

Healthcare

Regard (Techstars 2017) - AI-powered diagnosis and documentation.

Rank: 8

Defense Tech

Slingshot Aerospace (Techstars 2017) - Making space safe, sustainable, and secure.

Rank: 11

Small and Mighty: 51–200 Employees

Trust & Will (Techstars 2018) - Modern estate planning to help every family leave their legacy.

Rank: 6

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