Top Washington, DC Startups (1,096)

ASI is a dual-use software company that deploys predictive AI to the world's most complex operating environments. Backed by leading investors–including Andreessen Horowitz, Renegade Partners, and Spark Capital–we actively manage over 40% of all US air traffic across both public and private sector air operations. Partnering with major airlines like United and Alaska, we optimize thousands of flights daily, delivering...

MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Bellagent is an enterprise-level AI agent platform built to automate everyday business operations with zero-touch integrations that connect instantly to more than 1,300 applications. Launched in 2025 by Proactifi Inc., and headquartered in Chicago, the platform is built for practicality with industry-leading compliance and security standards, enabling organizations to deploy AI agents without friction from day one. Bellagent’s mission to...

https://www.youtube.com/@northslope-technologies At Northslope, we believe that purpose-built AI products in the hands of business operators create far more value than slide decks or off-the-shelf software. That’s why we partner with ambitious organizations to transform entire industries through Palantir’s Foundry and AIP platforms—delivering powerful, measurable outcomes in weeks, not years. We operate more like a product startup than a traditional services firm. Our...

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 actionable intelligence that addresses complex risks like executive threats, insider fraud,...

GDI takes a growth engineering approach to the creation and expansion of select ideas, organizations, and initiatives that address urgent global problems. We provide structured pathways over 2-3 years to support the achievement of critical step-changes necessary for ideas and organizations to move to the next level. We support the implementation of a strategic plan and then transition to a clear...

Connect Centric delivers Execution as a Service™ for leaders who need critical initiatives to move, fast. We embed experienced operators directly into your workstreams to deliver visible progress in 45 days. No added headcount. No hourly billing. Since 2009, we’ve helped Fortune 500s and mission-driven organizations turn stalled strategies into visible progress. Whether it’s tech rollouts, cross-functional initiatives, or at-risk programs, we...

Research Innovations is a small technology company focused on the development and application of emerging technologies that solve complex problems within the Defense and Intelligence communities.

With deep experience with cloud native software development, platform engineering, and artificial intelligence, BridgePhase is passionate about helping Federal Government organizations deliver business value by adopting DevSecOps practices, digital-first processes, and automation technologies that enable new products, enhance customer engagement, modernize platforms, and dramatically increase efficiency and security. Recently selected as AFCEA International’s 2023 Small Business of the Year, BridgePhase...

When the answer isn’t obvious, it’s time to call in Ten Mile Square. Our clients present us with some of the most difficult technology, product, and strategy related challenges imaginable. We provide the leadership, experience, processes, technical know-how, and focus on business value necessary to deliver products and technology that succeed in the marketplace for the long-term. Our services span the...

SGI Global provides a range of services that combat transnational criminal, drug trafficking, terrorist and insurgent organizations in asymmetric environments around the world. Our law enforcement-centric investigative and intelligence support and training services, financial crimes expertise, security assessments and logistics capabilities make SGI Global a trusted high-value partner to US Government agencies, partner nations and the commercial sector worldwide.

Analytica is an award-winning consulting and technology services provider that supports public-sector health, civilian, and national security. We specialize in data-driven solutions, which have been recognized by organizations such as NYU’s Governance Lab for driving public sector modernization and innovation. Analytica is an SBA Certified 8(a), HUBZone that has been honored as one of the 250 fastest-growing businesses in the...

TSTC, a premier professional services company, is SBA Woman Owned Small Business, HUBZone certified (certification #33271) and a Virginia certified woman-owned small business founded in 2002. TSTC is among an elite number of small businesses that have attained ISO 9001, 14001, 20000-1, 27001, 27017, 20718, and 27701. We are also CMMI/DEV and CMMI/SVC level 3 appraised and are CMMC Level...

At MissionWired, we harness the power of digital storytelling and connectivity. We’ve deployed millions of emails, motivated countless Facebook likes and shares and generated untold tweets and retweets. We’ve crafted strategic communications for dozens of members of both houses of Congress, large national nonprofit organizations and even The White House. We were at the vanguard of digital advocacy, inventing the...

CaseGuard is an AI Redaction Solution. Everything you need to redact and enhance any video, audio, image, or document in one redaction solution. Very flexible, affordable, easy to use, secure, fast, multilingual, and ready to integrate with other systems. CaseGuard helps law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, hospitals, schools, shopping centers, airports and private companies manage all their media redaction needs...

We are communicators, marketers, fundraisers, and campaigners who unleash the power of people to do good. We work exclusively with nonprofits fighting for a just and sustainable world.

Blue Iris Tech Consulting is a SBA Certified 8(a) and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged, Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) delivering innovative technology solutions for federal agencies. We specialize in delivering modern IT capability and management services that help leaders weather change, grow teams, and plan for what’s next. With experience across multiple agencies, our clients trust us to cultivate and...

nteractive Strategies is a boutique digital agency whose strength lies in understanding the complex relationship that exists between strategy, design, content, usability, technology and marketing. By addressing each of these areas equally, we create meaningful web experiences that provide a measurable return for our clients. Each principal at Interactive Strategies comes from a large agency background where they helped shape online...

Pendulum gives you advanced social listening with intelligence that moves you forward. Protect and grow your brand reputation with insights from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, BitChute, Snapchat and 20 other platforms.

ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. Through advocacy of the industry and its positions on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels, it acts as an effective ally ensuring that the industry is represented and fairly considered....