Awards in data, AI and tech

315 awards · 2,853 companies

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Forbes AI 50 winners by year

Forbes · Industry list · usually Apr · next expected Apr 2027

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50 of 200 winners

Abnormal SecurityEmail cyberattack detection2023Source ↗
AdeptAI model developer2023Source ↗
AlphaSenseMarket intelligence search2023Source ↗
Anduril IndustriesDefense software2023Source ↗
AnthropicAI model developer2023Source ↗
Arize AIData issue detection2023Source ↗
Bayesian HealthPatient risk detection2023Source ↗
CanvasConstruction robots2023Source ↗
Character.AIChatbot application2023Source ↗
ClariSales software2023Source ↗
Coactive AIData labeling software2023Source ↗
CohereAI model developer2023Source ↗
DatabricksData storage and analytics2023Source ↗
DescriptVideo and podcast editing2023Source ↗
Eightfold AIRecruiting software2023Source ↗
FarmWise LabsWeeding tractors for farming2023Source ↗
GleanInternal workplace search2023Source ↗
GongSales software2023Source ↗
HarveyDigital assistant for lawyers2023Source ↗
Hugging FaceOpen-source AI library2023Source ↗
ImagenAIPhoto editing2023Source ↗
InflectionAI model developer2023Source ↗
InsitroDrug discovery2023Source ↗
IroncladLegal contract management2023Source ↗
JasperCopywriting software2023Source ↗
MidjourneyAI image generator2023Source ↗
MosaicMLAI model training tools2023Source ↗
MoveworksAutomated IT support2023Source ↗
NeevaPersonalized search engine2023Source ↗
OpenAIAI model developer2023Source ↗
PachamaForestry satellite data analysis2023Source ↗
PathAIDrug discovery and diagnosis2023Source ↗
PolyAIVoice chatbots2023Source ↗
RevCommVoice analysis software2023Source ↗
RunwayImage and video editing2023Source ↗
Scale AIData labeling provider2023Source ↗
Shield AIAutonomous defense software2023Source ↗
Slingshot AerospaceSpace simulation software2023Source ↗
Snorkel AIData labeling software2023Source ↗
Surge AIData labeling software2023Source ↗
SynthesiaSynthetic video creation2023Source ↗
TomePresentation creation software2023Source ↗
TrigoCashierless retail checkout2023Source ↗
Unlearn.AIClinical trial forecasting2023Source ↗
VIZ.AIDisease detection2023Source ↗
Vannevar LabsDefense intelligence software2023Source ↗
Vectra AICyberattack detection2023Source ↗
WaabiAutonomous trucking technology2023Source ↗
Weights & BiasesDeveloper tools for AI2023Source ↗
WriterCopywriting software2023Source ↗
About this award

The 50 most promising privately held AI companies, picked with Sequoia and Meritech.

EditionAnnouncedWinnersSource
2026Apr 16, 20266 months ago50
2025Apr 10, 20251 year ago50
2024Apr 11, 20242 years ago50
2023Apr 11, 20233 years ago50

The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (Apr); it changes when Forbes announces one.

Award detailsSep 25, 2026Now filed as industry list (was lists).
Date announcedSep 24, 2026Next edition expected Apr 2027 (was Apr 2026).
New winnersSep 24, 2026Editions 2023 to 2026 loaded with 200 winners; the 2026 edition named Databricks and 49 others.