Best AI Agents (2026)
Beyond chatbots lies a new frontier: AI agents that autonomously plan, execute, and iterate. Discover the startups building the next generation of intelligent automation.
Top 60 AI Agents, ranked
Ranked by disclosed funding, growth signals and traction. Updated September 2026.
Anthropicdeployment92Frontier AI Lab$1.5BAI research and products focused on safety, developing advanced models like Claude.
Agent Bricks87Agentic AISan Francisco, United StatesA platform for building and deploying AI agents for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
OpenAI86Artificial IntelligenceSan Francisco, United States$509.1BOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
HubSpot Sales Hub86CRMCambridge, United States$175.0MIntegrated CRM platform with tools for marketing, sales, and customer service.
OpenAI84Frontier AI LabSan Francisco, United States$122.0BArtificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing advanced AI models like GPT-5.6 and GPT-Live, offering products such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Whisper.
OpenAI83ProductivitySan Francisco, United States$10.0BAI research and deployment company building advanced language models like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Whisper.
Databricks82Data AnalyticsSan Francisco, United States$36.7BA unified data analytics and AI platform built on the lakehouse architecture.
Bloomberg L.P.82FintechNew York, United States$60.1BGlobal financial, software, data, and media company providing real-time information and analytics.
OpenAI82Foundation ModelSan Francisco, United States$249.6BOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that provides a suite of products and services, including ChatGPT, API Platform, and an Apps SDK, offering advanced AI models and tools for developers to integrate AI capabilities into their applications.
OpenAI80Frontier AI LabSan Francisco, United States$24.5BAn AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
ElevenLabs79Voice AINew York, United States$1.6BElevenLabs is an AI research and product company that provides advanced generative AI for audio, enabling users to create high-quality, customized speech, music, and sound effects.
Anduril Industries79Defense TechCosta Mesa, United States$13.6BDefense technology company developing autonomous systems and AI-enabled software for national security.
Alphabet79AI InfrastructureMountain View, United States$48.0BAI-driven cloud computing startup for intelligent automation and data insights.
Zapier77Workflow AutomationSan Francisco, United States$1.3BZapier automates workflows by connecting web applications, enabling users to move data and automate tasks without coding.
monday.com77Work OSTel Aviv, Israel$234.1MThe work platform teams love to use. Built with AI to power faster, smarter work at any scale.
Anysphere, Inc.77AI Coding AssistantSan Francisco, United States$2.9BAn AI-native code editor that helps developers write, understand, and manage code more efficiently.
Surf AI76CybersecurityTel Aviv, Israel$57.0MSurf AI is an agentic operations platform that helps enterprises operationalize security programs with AI to continuously identify and remediate security exposures.
LangChain76Agentic AISan Francisco, United States$260.0MThe platform for building reliable AI agents and LLM applications.
poolside76Artificial IntelligenceParis, France$2.8BAI coding models and pair programmer built for on-device execution with privacy-first architecture.
Clio76LegalTechBurnaby, CanadaA cloud-based legal technology company for law firms, offering AI-powered practice management software.
NemoClaw75Artificial IntelligenceAI-native growth co-founder for SEO, offering software and services for durable organic growth.
- RERender Services75Cloud ComputingSan Francisco, USA$100.0M
AI-optimized cloud platform for faster application deployment.
Manus AI75Agentic AISingapore, Singapore$650.0MThe general AI agent that turns your thoughts into actions.
Cognition AI75AI Coding AssistantSan Francisco, United States$3.6BBuilding Devin, the first autonomous software engineer, to act as an exponential collaborator for human engineers.
Harmony75AI AgentManhattan, United States$30.0MAI-native ITSM and ESM platform
Tipalti75FintechSan Mateo, United States$903.0MTipalti is a global payables automation platform that streamlines mass payments, supplier onboarding, and financial compliance for mid-market companies.
Integromat (Make)75Workflow AutomationPrague, Czechia$80.0MVisual platform for automating workflows and integrating applications without code.
1Password74CybersecurityToronto, Canada$1.2BSecurely stores and manages passwords, secrets, and access for individuals, businesses, and AI agents.
Mastra74AI AgentSan Francisco, United States$35.5MAn open-source TypeScript/JavaScript framework for building AI agents, from the creators of Gatsby.
Navan, Inc.74Corporate Travel ManagementPalo Alto, United States$3.9BNavan is an all-in-one corporate travel and expense management platform that unifies booking, policy enforcement, and expense reporting for modern businesses.
Tennr74Insurance Eligibility & Benefits VerificationNew York, United StatesInsurance Eligibility & Benefits Verification
Viz.ai74HealthcareSan Francisco, United States$292.1MAI-powered care coordination platform for faster diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions.
OpenAI Codex73AI Coding AssistantSan Francisco, United StatesAI coding agent that helps developers and knowledge workers write, review, and ship code faster by translating natural language into code.
Perplexity AI72Search EngineSan Francisco, United States$591.4MAI-powered search engine that delivers real-time, cited answers to complex questions.
ServiceNow72Enterprise Software$69.0MEnterprise cloud software platform for service management and digital transformation.
Sardine71FintechSan Francisco, United States$25.0MAI-powered risk platform for fraud prevention, compliance, and credit underwriting.
Adept AI71Agentic AISan Francisco, United States$1.2BAI company building agents that automate software workflows and digital assistants.
Osaurus71Artificial IntelligenceSan Francisco, USA$63.0MA Mac app that combines local and cloud AI models, keeping user data on their hardware.
EVE-E71LegalTechSan Francisco, United States$47.0MAI-native platform transforming plaintiff law firms to deliver justice.
Wonderful71AI AgentAmsterdam, Netherlands$917.8MHelping critical organizations accelerate AI adoption
Fin71AI AgentSan Francisco, United States$911.0MAI-powered customer service platform for seamless human-AI collaboration.
Qdrant71Vector DatabaseBerlin, Germany$87.5MHigh-performance, open-source vector search engine built in Rust for production-grade AI and machine learning workloads.
Superhuman71ProductivitySan Francisco, United States$75.0MAn AI-native email app designed to save users time and increase productivity through faster collaboration and an efficient inbox experience.
Walkme71EnterpriseTel Aviv, Israel$307.5MDigital adoption platform simplifying user experiences with guidance, automation, and analytics.
SalesLoft71Sales EnablementAtlanta, United States$270.0MAI Revenue Orchestration Platform for modern sales teams to drive pipeline and close deals faster.
Sigma Computing71Analytics PlatformSan Francisco, United States$220.0MCloud-native data analytics platform for AI applications and business intelligence.
Tenet Security70CybersecurityNew York City, United States$6.0MThe security platform for the agentic layer, detecting and stopping dangerous AI agentic behavior in real time.
Hightouch70Customer Data PlatformSan Francisco, United States$150.0MA Customer Data & AI Platform for marketers, offering an Agentic Marketing Platform to create and launch data-backed ads and personalized experiences at scale.
Okta70SaaSSan Francisco, United States$187.0MCloud-based identity and access management platform for secure user authentication and application access.
Alation Data Catalog70AI InfrastructureRedwood City, United States$315.0MAgentic Data Intelligence Platform for scaling AI and data initiatives with trusted data.
Codeium70Artificial IntelligenceMountain View, United States$396.7MAI-powered code acceleration platform that enhances developer productivity and code quality.
Outreach70Agentic AISeattle, United States$293.5MAI-powered platform for revenue teams to automate workflows, improve engagement, and drive growth.
Nebius Group N.V.70AI InfrastructureAmsterdam, Netherlands$5.3BNebius is an AI cloud infrastructure provider offering a full-stack platform for AI development, from data preparation and model training to production deployment.
Netlify70Cloud ComputingSan Francisco, United States$202.1MPlatform for building, deploying, and scaling modern web applications instantly, offering a unified workflow for full-stack apps, APIs, data, and AI features.
Front70Customer Service AutomationSan Francisco, United States$209.0MAI-powered customer operations platform for B2B teams to manage all customer communications in a single workspace.
Shuttlebase70E-commerceSan Francisco, United States$2.0BAI-powered, fully-automated website optimization for eCommerce stores, handling all the work to increase conversions and sales.
Airbyte70Data IntegrationSan Francisco, United States$181.0MAn open-source data integration platform for ELT, reverse-ETL, and AI agents.
E3 GROUP70MFG + SUPPLY CHAINSan Francisco, United StatesAI-powered logistics intelligence platform for enterprise supply chain optimization.
Intercom70Customer ServiceSan Francisco, United States$456.0MAI-first customer service platform for support, sales, and marketing automation.
Exotec70RoboticsLyon, FranceDevelops advanced robotics solutions for logistics and industrial applications.
About AI Agents
Frequently asked questions
What are the best AI Agents in 2026?
Leading AI Agents tracked by StartupHub.ai include Anthropicdeployment, Agent Bricks, OpenAI. We rank 60 companies in this category by disclosed funding, growth signals and market traction, refreshed hourly.
What does this AI Agents ranking include?
This page ranks the top 60 AI Agents by funding and traction, representing $1109.7B in combined disclosed funding. Each entry links to full funding history, team and product details.
Which of these companies has raised the most funding?
OpenAI leads the category with $509.1B in disclosed funding.
How is this AI Agents ranking compiled?
Each company is scored on disclosed funding, team size, growth momentum and profile completeness, then ordered highest first. The list regenerates hourly as new funding rounds, hiring and product launches are detected, so the ranking stays current.