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

AbridgeClinical documentation platform2026Source ↗
AnthropicTechnology2026Source ↗
BasetenAI app deployment software2026Source ↗
ClayGo-to-market tools2026Source ↗
CohereAI model developer2026Source ↗
CrusoeAI infrastructure2026Source ↗
CyeraAI-native data security2026Source ↗
DatabricksData and AI platform2026Source ↗
DecagonAI agents for customer service2026Source ↗
ElevenLabsVoice generation software2026Source ↗
EliseAIBusiness Products & Software Services2026Source ↗
Fireworks AIApp development software2026Source ↗
GleanBusiness Products & Software Services2026Source ↗
HarveyLegal automation software2026Source ↗
MercorAI-powered hiring platform2026Source ↗
MidjourneyAI research and products2026Source ↗
Mistral AIOpen source AI model developer2026Source ↗
NotionDesign collaboration software2026Source ↗
OpenAIAI research and products2026Source ↗
OpenEvidenceChatGPT for doctors2026Source ↗
PerplexityAI search engine2026Source ↗
RunwayGenerative video2026Source ↗
SambaNovaAI chipmaker2026Source ↗
SierraCustomer service software2026Source ↗
Skild AIAI systems for robotics2026Source ↗
SpeakAI language tutor2026Source ↗
SunoMusic and sound generation2026Source ↗
Surge AIData labeling software2026Source ↗
SynthesiaAI video generation2026Source ↗
Thinking Machines LabAI research company2026Source ↗
Together AIAI cloud provider2026Source ↗
World LabsSpatial intelligence2026Source ↗
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.