Best Startups to Work For in Washington DC 2024

Nisos

Consulting + Cybersecurity
About us
Nisos is a human risk intelligence and managed investigations company that protects organizations and their people from human-driven and digital threats by operating as an extension of their security, intelligence, and legal teams. It leverages a team of expert analysts, specialized in open-source intelligence and adversary tradecraft, to provide ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee-led culture committees
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
401(K)
Family medical leave
Home-office stipend for remote employees
What people are saying
"Despite being a remote work environment, I truly feel like I’m a part of a team that cares about one another, proactively supports, and continuously pushes us to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. "
Valerie, Senior Intelligence Analyst
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Applecart

Big Data + Marketing Tech
About us
Applecart advises the C-suites of hundreds of industry-leading organizations spanning over 100 Fortune 500 companies, top communications and advertising agencies, major trade associations, leading nonprofit organizations, and governments. Applecart’s platform enables CEOs, Chief Corporate Affairs Officers, CCOs, CMOs and other C-suite executives ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Promote from within
Company sponsored family events
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Highly diverse management team
Disability insurance
Hiring practices that promote diversity
What people are saying
"In my previous job, I was a client of Applecart and I often recommended that my clients use Applecart audiences! Applecart was often a key part of our media plans. I thought the product and people I got to work with were super impressive, and joined the team in 2022."
Kelsey, VP of Media

DAS42

Analytics + Big Data
About us
DAS42 is a modern provider of data analytics consulting. Our bold point of view helps companies clarify their data needs and our execution puts strategy into action. We deliver solutions that democratize data, create a single source of truth, and facilitate innovation for the future. We work with some of the world’s most successful companies ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible time off
Job training & conferences
Bereavement leave benefits
Mother's room
Mentorship program
Family medical leave
About us
Cleaner. Safer. Smarter. Formed by the 2020 combination of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) and the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers), Auto Innovators is dedicated to propelling the unprecedented innovation that will make our lives better. Driven by the collective energy of the world’s multi-faceted auto ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Tuition reimbursement
401(K) matching
Onsite gym
Life insurance

Cavnue

Automotive + Hardware
About us
Cavnue is building smart roads for smart vehicles, and future-proofing the nation’s roadways.

The interstate highway system defined mobility in the second half of the 20th century. Now, transportation is changing again. Mobility in the 21st century will be defined by intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles and while billions ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Mandated unconscious bias training
Pair programming
Mentorship program
Generous PTO
401(K)

RS21

Analytics + Artificial Intelligence
About us
RS21 is a rapidly growing, global data science company. We use artificial intelligence, design, and modern software development methods to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the world through innovative solutions that are insightful, intuitive, inspiring, and intellectually honest.

By ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Job training & conferences
Remote work program
Company equity
Dental insurance
Pet friendly
Cove Software

Cove

Mobile + Productivity
About us
Cove is the glue that binds your building experience, uniting operations with the tenant experience. No longer do you have to click between five systems; Cove is the central place you go to ensure seamless operations and tenant satisfaction. We do this by being a partner to all people in your building - from tenants to property managers, engineers ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Generous PTO
Life insurance
Family medical leave
Team based strategic planning
OKR operational model

Shift5

Big Data + Big Data Analytics
About us
Former military officers who stood up U.S. Army Cyber Command and pioneered modern weapons system cyber assessments founded Shift5 to transform untapped operational technology into actionable insights that enable peak performance and cyber resilience for America’s defense and transportation systems.

Built for the field and tested in ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Fitness stipend
Meditation space
Open office floor plan
Onsite office parking
Lunch and learns

BlueLabs Analytics

Analytics + Consulting
About us
We revolutionize how organizations approach complex challenges and activate their audiences.

Whether the goal is selling a product, signing up individuals for healthcare, turning out the vote, or mobilizing activists and donors, we help our clients change behavior and drive radically better results. We dig deep into the data to ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Paid volunteer time
401(K)
Generous parental leave
Some meals provided
Free snacks and drinks

OneGlobe LLC

Information Technology
About us
OneGlobe LLC, is a small business incorporated in Virginia in 2005. At OneGlobe, we tap into the needs of our clients and work diligently to deliver innovative Information Technology solutions and consulting services that solve real-world business challenges. For over a decade, our consultants and developers have exceeded expectations and ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Generous PTO
Disability insurance
Flexible work schedule
Paid holidays
Open door policy
Bereavement leave benefits

SCLogic

Business Intelligence + Enterprise Web
About us
SCLogic is a facilities software company. We developed Intra, a logistics platform designed to help organizations optimize the tracking, chain of custody, and fulfillment of accountable items and tasks inside your buildings and across your campus. We provide facilities professionals with a configurable logistics toolbox and integration platform ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Promote from within
Group brainstorming sessions
Online course subscriptions available
Onsite gym
Open door policy

Indigov

Cloud + Social Impact
About us
At Indigov, we have defined a new category of software, which is changing communication between elected officials and the people they serve. We are enabling democracy to scale effectively, and solving some of the largest pain points of elected officials and constituents.

We are growing quickly in both customer acquisition and ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Company equity
Mental health benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Vision insurance
Health insurance

Kos Media

News + Entertainment + Social Media
About us
Daily Kos is the nation’s largest liberal online political community, news organization, and activism hub. By connecting our community, partners, clients, and donors we’re empowering them to reshape American politics and build power.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Hiring practices that promote diversity
401(K) matching
Open door policy
Disability insurance
Diversity employee resource groups
Health insurance
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FOUNT Global, Inc.

Analytics + Enterprise Web
About us
FOUNT believes work should be frictionless for employees and organizations. Our SaaS solution identifies what's at the root of employee dissatisfaction and prioritizes what to fix in their work environment.

Work friction takes shape in many ways, depending on the unique attributes of the organization. Every day, employees ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
401(K) matching
Company-sponsored outings
Health insurance
Flexible work schedule
Vision insurance

The Network Group

Big Data + Social Impact
About us
Our mission is defeat trafficking networks.
We are an intelligence-driven counter-human trafficking organization. As callous as it sounds, we believe most traffickers exploit people for one reason: because it makes money. In order to defeat them, we start by learning how their business works–how it’s organized, how it operates, and what ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Family medical leave
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Life insurance
Onsite office parking
Disability insurance
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Intellectual & Co.

Consulting + Data Privacy
About us
Intellectual & Co. is a public benefit company where innovation meets impact. We advise the world's leading institutions on how to brave this new century. It's likely you’ve had a delightful experience with a product or service shaped by our strategic insights. Our clients range from startups and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Paid holidays
Restricted work hours
Mental health benefits
Company-wide vacation
Diversity manifesto
About us
Heartbeat Health is a venture-backed health tech startup in New York. We are working to deliver the most effective, efficient, and engaging virtual heart care in the world. By 2030, over 40% of the US population will have heart disease, with direct and indirect costs approaching $1 trillion USD. Heart disease may be the most important health ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Mental health benefits
Eat lunch together
Pair programming
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Group brainstorming sessions

Assured Consulting Solutions

Consulting + Information Technology
About us
Rewarding Work. Generous Benefits. Committed to You.

Assured Consulting Solutions delivers advanced technology solutions and strategic support services in support of critical national security missions for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. We provide strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid sick days
Adoption Assistance
Remote work program
Company-sponsored outings
Paid volunteer time

Asymmetrik

Analytics + Software
About us
Asymmetrik is a Maryland-based company specializing in software development and data analytics. Since 2008, we’ve been helping clients in government and healthcare solve their toughest problems.
Asymmetrik is refreshingly different, in both the elite engineers we hire and the work we choose to do. We are employee-owned, and don't ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Pet friendly
Paid sick days
Job training & conferences
Company-sponsored outings
About us
Silverback Strategies is a high-performance search and social marketing agency located in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Old Town. We support businesses whose success relies on measurable growth.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-sponsored outings
Vision insurance
Paid sick days
Commuter benefits
401(K)

Synaptic Advisors

Consulting + Information Technology
About us
Bringing expert industry-specific insights, patterns, and experience to each customer engagement, Synaptic Advisors has completed over 600+ projects over the last 12 years, helping industry leaders evolve their customer operations with smarter, modern solutions. Our catalog of service offerings spans the full lifecycle of service transformation, ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Fitness stipend
Paid sick days
Tuition reimbursement
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Inspiration Mobility

Energy + Financial Services
About us
Inspiration is the first purpose-built EV solutions company. Our mission is to accelerate the electrification of transportation by partnering with fleet businesses to finance vehicles and deliver turnkey charging solutions to enable the rapid deployment of reliable, low-cost, zero-emissions EV fleets. Acting as a partner and system integrator, ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Paid holidays
Promote from within
Dental insurance
401(K)
OKR operational model

Praescient Analytics

Analytics + Information Technology
About us
Praescient Analytics is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in Fairfax, VA. Founded by a group of former intelligence analysts, software engineers, and entrepreneurs, our aim is to revolutionize how the world understands information by empowering our customers with the latest analytic tools and methodologies. Praescient provides several ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Mental health benefits
Fitness stipend
Tuition reimbursement
Performance bonus
Pet friendly

Vannevar

Artificial Intelligence + Defense
About us
Since our founding in 2019, Vannevar Labs has been building software for the country's most critical national security problems. We believe our military service members and intelligence officers deserve access to the best technology American innovation can offer, and we are building great products for this mission. Our founders have 30 years ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Generous PTO
Remote work program
Pair programming
Unlimited vacation policy
Commuter benefits
Mental health benefits
What people are saying
"I love working at Vannevar because of the fulfillment I get working with our mission partners to solve national security problems and because we have built environment of trust, accountability, and humility."
Kainoa , Content & Research Manager

Oasys International Corporation

Information Technology + Other
About us
At Oasys, we are solutions driven and pragmatic. We listen to and collaborate with our customers to solve their toughest challenges with elegant yet efficient solutions. Established by successful technologists and entrepreneurs, our goal is to provide objective and flexible solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges in a rapidly changing ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Performance bonus
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
401(K)

Interclypse

Consulting + Hardware
About us
INTERCLYPSE, Inc., a small business headquartered in Maryland, providing consulting services, servers, high-end work stations, software value-added reselling, hardware value-added reselling and training with over 50 years of state-of-the art engineering and sales experience to serve our customers.

The consulting services division ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Pet friendly
401(K)
Job training & conferences
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance

TransVoyant

Machine Learning
About us
From devices such as radar, sensors, satellites, smartphones, meters and other devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT), TransVoyant collects, cleanses and constantly updates one of the world’s largest repositories of real-time big data—over one trillion events each day. By applying advanced machine learning algorithms to these real-time ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Vision insurance
Paid sick days
Life insurance
Job training & conferences

Method Financial

Financial Services + Fintech
About us
Founded in 2021, Method enables real-time access to user financial data and enables seamless liability repayment.

Method’s mission is to make personal finance more autonomous. With Method’s APIs, financial institutions, credit unions, banks, and financial management apps can embed loan repayment, data, balance transfers, and bill ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company equity
Mental health benefits
Job training & conferences
Hybrid work model
Open door policy
Generous PTO
About us
Plus3 IT Systems, LLC (Plus3 IT) was founded in 2015 by subject matter experts with significant experience delivering complex solutions for Federal Government customers. Supporting a wide variety of mission requirements, we provide expert-level Cloud Adoption, Cloud Security, Cloud Enabled Data Analytics, and Cloud Native Application Development. ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-sponsored outings
Family medical leave
Performance bonus
Dental insurance

Second Front Systems

Cloud + Software
About us
At Second Front Systems, we build software that accelerates delivery of emerging commercial technologies to U.S. warfighters. By harnessing insights and methodologies from the private sector and aligning them with government priorities and processes, we enable defense and national security professionals to effectively engage in long-term, ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team based strategic planning
Vision insurance
OKR operational model
Dental insurance
Generous PTO

Range

Financial Services + Fintech
About us
Range is the fast, flexible, holistic wealth management platform reinventing the industry. We give people an all-in-one place to manage all aspects of their financial outlook. From buying a house to retiring early or taking care of family — members can get answers to their questions anytime and feel confident that their money is working for them ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Open door policy
Onsite office parking
OKR operational model

Redjack

Agency
About us
Redjack tackles the most critical intelligence challenges for enterprises and the government. We fight for the truth to make the world safer for business, democracy, and humanity.
Our original technology emerged from national intelligence agencies, where it is still widely deployed today. In 2007, we launched Redjack with the mission of ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid volunteer time
401(K)
Commuter benefits

pureIntegration

Consulting
About us
The epitome of ‘punching above our weight’, pureIntegration is the secret weapon you may never have heard of. Yet.
Consulting, Services and Solutions:
For evolving organizations navigating the changing digital landscape, seeking to improve business operations while attaining deeper member engagement - pureIntegration is your expert, ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
401(K)
Family medical leave

Halvik

Information Technology
About us
Halvik is a highly successful and respected 8(a) Economically Disadvantage Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that specializes in providing smart, technology-enabled solutions to help customers realize their business goals. Our Service portfolio, industry experience and unparalleled commitment to solve our customers’ mission-critical problems ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sick days
Life insurance
Performance bonus

Tahzoo

Agency
About us
Tahzoo is a Customer Experience Management Agency. We refer to ourselves as “Architects for the Experience Age”. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies, we help them leverage marketing technology to enable contextually relevant and personalized
experiences for their customers. We are a technology enabled company that provides consulting ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Performance bonus
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Signal Vine

Edtech + Information Technology
About us
We extend the reach and impact of counselors, advisors, and mentors with text messaging to allow for more personalized and real-time digital communication.

Signal Vine provides an effective, intelligent two-way text messaging platform that is proven to deliver high student engagement.

Signal Vine's platform ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid sick days
Performance bonus
Company-sponsored outings
Dental insurance
Commuter benefits
About us
Kit Check is the leading provider of automated medication tracking and diversion detection solutions for hospital pharmacies in the U.S., bringing visibility, simplicity, and predictability to the complex world of medication supply management. Our groundbreaking medication intelligence platforms provide item level visibility, workflow simplicity ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Dental insurance
Paid sick days
Health insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

UrbanStems

eCommerce
About us
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Company-sponsored outings
Vision insurance
Free snacks and drinks
401(K)

Cross Screen Media

AdTech + Analytics
About us
Cross Screen Media is a media analytics and technology company focused on helping brands optimize their media buying across all screens.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee stock purchase plan
Vision insurance
Remote work program
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid holidays

Dcode

Analytics + Information Technology
About us
Dcode connects the tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market. Learn more here at our website: https://dcode.co
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(K)
Remote work program
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Accrete AI

Artificial Intelligence + Software
About us
Accrete is a Prime Defense Contractor delivering configurable dual-use AI solutions that automate complex analytical work to both government and commercial customers with a focus on defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Team based strategic planning
Company equity
Some meals provided
Commuter benefits
Open office floor plan
Vision insurance

The VOID

News + Entertainment + Virtual Reality
About us
THE VOID is a destination that inspires the exploration of fully immersive virtual worlds and dimensions with friends and family, creating memorable experiences together. Headquartered in Lindon, UT and with multiple locations in the U.S. and internationally, THE VOID goes beyond virtual reality as it is currently conceptualized, using interactive ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Life insurance
401(K)
Free snacks and drinks
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
About us
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mother's room
Wellness programs
Open office floor plan
OKR operational model
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave benefits

Cybrary

Cybersecurity
About us
Cybrary is the premier cybersecurity professional development platform, providing the collective knowledge of the industry’s top experts and leading organizations to equip IT and security professionals with both the knowledge and skills to achieve their career goals. Recognized as an industry pioneer and innovator since 2015, Cybrary has grown its ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(K)
Employee stock purchase plan

XOR Security

Cybersecurity + Professional Services
About us
XOR Security is a professional services firm specializing in helping departments & agencies and commercial organizations understanding the complexity of cyber threat. From enterprise strategy and cyber threat analysis to incident response, XOR security takes innovative approaches to solving information security needs. We pair our understanding ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(K)
Paid holidays
Life insurance

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

HR Tech + Information Technology
About us
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Ashburn, VA supporting multiple federal agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). We are a multifaceted small business with capabilities in Management, IT services, Training, System ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid volunteer time
Life insurance
About us
Companies typically seek us out because they are facing a multitude of different challenges. Whether these challenges be related to managerial styles, finances, a lack of sales process, or too little experience, we’ll be committed to your success.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Health insurance

Aviture

Analytics + Big Data
About us
Unlock the Art of the Possible with Aviture. As your trusted partner in innovation, we specialize in engineering, business solutions, and custom software solutions — empowering organizations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Family medical leave
Charitable contribution matching
401(K)
Disability insurance
Vision insurance

Ordway

Payments + Software
About us
Ordway is a high-growth SaaS company based in Washington DC. We are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic ...

GiveCampus

Edtech + Fintech
About us
GiveCampus is the world’s leading fundraising platform for nonprofit educational institutions. Trusted by more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, our mission is to advance the quality, the affordability, and the accessibility of education. We provide software, services, and expertise that help schools raise more money, from more ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Paid sick days
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Remote work program

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