Top Washington, DC Startups (1,256)

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the...

IntraFi is the leading provider of FDIC-insured deposit solutions. Its network of nearly 3,000 banks—the largest of its kind—includes most of the nation’s community banks and minority depository institutions. Through the size and diversification of IntraFi’s network, members gain access to tens of billions of dollars in funding, the highest per-depositor and per-bank capacity, and the ability to request large-dollar...

Lumina is a fast-growing, first-of-its-kind job community platform for the working class. With its highly engaged community, Lumina helps tens of thousands of SMEs recruit suitable workers. Amassing hundreds of thousands of engaged job seekers, Lumina aims to revolutionize the blue and grey collar recruitment space where business owners can tap into suitable talents, fast and easy. The platform’s name...

Echelon Insights brings technology and brainpower together to help find truth in data. Founded by experts from the digital and polling worlds, we're erasing old industry lines that separate the process of conducting research from the tools to act on it. We optimize your message, pinpoint your target audience, and give you the power to track change in realtime.

Dante Consulting® is a highly specialized Software Development, Software-as-a-Service Provider, and Technology Consulting firm with an incredible track record of delivering high impact solutions for clients in the telecommunications and media, financial, education, non-profit, and government sectors. Since 1998, Dante Consulting® has been at the forefront of innovation by combining technology expertise and domain knowledge to deliver solutions with significant...

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.

DMC is an established project-based engineering and software development firm founded in 1996 and based in Chicago, Illinois. We develop and implement solutions for a wide range of industries using a variety of technologies. Every solution we develop is based upon a solid understanding of software and system integration principles. DMC maintains premier technology partnerships with Microsoft, Siemens, and National...

CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. We take a transaction centered approach to underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unlocking investment across all sectors in emerging and underserved markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions,...

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. BryceTech cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients.

Since Resonate’s founding in 2008, the company has been driven by a simple but powerful idea: understanding people. Resonate empowers leading brands and agencies with deep consumer intelligence that ignites unbreakable relationships through better connections, more meaningful engagement and compelling customer experiences. We are “people-centric.” It is at the heart of what we do and drives how we operate. We reveal...

HubSync is a cutting-edge tax & accounting technology platform founded by a team of veteran professionals who are passionate about modernizing accounting technology. Frustrated with the limitations of traditional tax & accounting preparation systems, the HubSync team has reimagined the experience from the "outside in" for clients and the "inside out" to dramatically improve CPA productivity. By automating the entire process...

WireScreen is a fast-growing Series A startup bringing clarity to one of the world’s most complex business landscapes. We’re building the go-to intelligence platform for navigating global supply chains and China-related risk—revealing the networks, relationships, and financial ties behind companies so our customers can see connections, remove obstacles, and make confident decisions.

Founded in 1992, JMI Equity is a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. JMI has partnered and collaborated with countless entrepreneurs, founder-owners, and management teams over the past 33 years. JMI has invested in 190 software businesses, including 100+ cloud investments, 19 IPOs, and completed 120+ exits. Today, the Firm’s portfolio of industry-leading cloud software companies...

Banfield is an independent creative agency based in Canada’s capital. For over 50 years, we’ve thrived in a fast-changing industry by being a dynamic creative and strategic partner that builds strong, collaborative relationships with our local, national and global clients.

Founded in 2018, Cove is a flexible living and home rentals company that leverages technology and design to revolutionise the experience for tenants. We're on a mission to reimagine urban homes in Southeast Asia, catering to a growing generation of mobile working professionals. Cove homes integrate flexibility and convenience with comfort and style for a hassle-free rental experience. With rooms...