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Top 100 Marketing Startups to Watch in 2026

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The marketing startup scene is defined by companies specializing in automation, AI, and digital customer experiences.

It includes automation platform Workato, which has raised $415M, and AI content generator Jasper, which secured $131M in its Series A.

Below is our list of 100 Marketing startups worth keeping an eye on.

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MarketsandMarkets publishes strategic analysis reports and offers consulting services focused on high-growth emerging markets. Their research provides organizations with quantified B2B intelligence to help them understand new opportunities and the competitive landscape.

HeadquartersPune, Maharashtra, India
Year Founded2010
FoundersSandeep Sugla
Funding Amount$56M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsFTV Capital, Zodius Capital

Workato provides an enterprise automation platform for connecting applications and streamlining business workflows. The system is designed to help organizations operate faster and more intelligently without compromising on security or governance.

HeadquartersMountain View, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersAlexey Timanovskiy, Dimitris Kogias, Gautham Viswanathan, Harish Shetty, Vijay Tella
Funding Amount$415M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsNorwest Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic Capital

CRED builds an intelligent hub that integrates with a company's existing systems, using predictive AI to surface new opportunities. The platform helps sales and marketing teams analyze real-world signals to find and engage their next customers.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2023
FoundersAnthony Meir, Chaitanya Shah, Jon Carr-Harris
Funding Amount$15M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsGaingels, Alumni Ventures, Defy.vc, HOF Capital, BAM Ventures

Intercom builds a customer service platform that uses AI to help businesses manage communications with their customers. Their software combines an AI chatbot, a shared inbox for teams, and proactive messaging tools into a single product.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersCiaran Lee, David Barrett, Des Traynor, Eoghan McCabe
Funding Amount$240.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsBessemer Venture Partners, 500 Global, ICONIQ Growth, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins

HighLevel builds an all-in-one sales and marketing platform specifically for marketing agencies. Their white-label software combines a CRM with tools to capture leads through SMS, email, and social media, allowing agencies to offer a fully branded platform to their clients.

HeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersRobin Alex, Shaun Clark, Varun Vairavan
Funding Amount$60M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Peakequity

Contentstack develops a composable digital experience platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage content across all their digital channels. Its headless CMS architecture provides developers with flexibility while empowering marketing teams to publish content independently.

HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Year Founded2018
FoundersMatthew Baier, Neha Sampat, Nishant Patel
Funding Amount$169M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Illuminate Ventures, Georgian, GingerBread Capital

Vuori creates premium performance apparel inspired by the active lifestyle of Coastal California. Their versatile clothing breaks down the boundaries of traditional activewear, offering comfortable pieces for workouts, travel, and daily life.

HeadquartersEncinitas, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersJoseph Kudla
Funding Amount$1.3B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsNorwest Venture Partners, General Atlantic, SoftBank Vision Fund, Stripes

LTK built a marketing platform that connects brands with a global network of content creators and influencers. Their technology powers a popular shopping app where consumers can purchase products directly from creator-curated content.

HeadquartersDallas, Texas, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersAmber Venz Box, Baxter Box
Funding Amount$315M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsMaverick Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund, Bernay Box

Optimizely provides a digital experience platform where teams can manage content, run e-commerce, and optimize user experiences. The company is best known for its powerful experimentation tools that allow businesses to make data-driven decisions through A/B testing.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2010
FoundersDan Siroker, Pete Koomen
Funding Amount$1.4B
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsAndreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Y Combinator, Salesforce Ventures, Founder Collective

Jasper created an AI content platform to help teams break through creative blocks and produce original material faster. The platform is specifically designed for marketers, generating on-brand copy for ads, emails, social media, and more.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2021
FoundersChris Hull, Dave Rogenmoser, John Philip Morgan
Funding Amount$131M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsBessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Y Combinator, IVP, STV

90 Additional Marketing Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small part of the story. Combined, the companies on our full list have raised billions, with many using AI to find new ways to reach customers.

Some are well known names, while others are just starting out on their journey. Below is a look at the other companies shaping the future of marketing.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
SevenRooms logo SevenRoomsTravel2011$69.9MPrivate Equity
Rokt logo RoktEnterprise2012$822MSecondary Market
Castore logo CastoreMarketing2016£198.2MPrivate Equity
Supio logo SupioAI2021$85MSeries B
Regal logo RegalAI2020$82.1MVenture Round
Wunderkind logo WunderkindMarketing2010$151.9MSeries C
Swiftly logo SwiftlyMarketing2018$215.6MSeries C
Cordial logo CordialInfrastructure2014$73.6MSeries C
Vibe logo VibeMarketing2021$78.9MSeries B
Qualified logo QualifiedEnterprise2018$163MSeries C
StackAdapt logo StackAdaptMarketing2014$536.6MPrivate Equity
Pipefy logo PipefyMarketing2013$122.7MSecondary Market
Optimove logo OptimoveAnalytics2009$95MSecondary Market
Pixis logo PixisAI2020$209MSeries C
Bloomreach logo BloomreachMarketing2009$452MDebt Financing
Sitecore logo SitecoreAnalytics2001$1.2BPrivate Equity
Canela Media logo Canela MediaMarketing2019$45MSeries A
Rembrand logo RembrandMarketing2022$31MSeries A
Tidal Financial Group logo Tidal Financial GroupFintech2016$32MPrivate Equity
Fullcast logo FullcastMarketing2016$38MSeed
Mutiny logo MutinyMarketing2018$71.6MSeries B
Birdeye logo BirdeyeAI2012$93MSeries C
beehiiv logo beehiivMedia2021$50.7MEquity Crowdfunding
Invoca logo InvocaAI2008$201.5MSeries F
ShopMy logo ShopMyMarketing2020$97MSeries B
M.AI Unbound, Inc logo M.AI Unbound, IncAI2024$25MSeed
Artificial Societies logo Artificial SocietiesAI2024$4.5MSeed
Landbase logo LandbaseAI2023$42.5MSeries A
Integrity Marketing Group logo Integrity Marketing GroupMarketing2006$2.1BPrivate Equity
MercuryAi logo MercuryAiMarketing2025$385kGrant
Connectbase logo ConnectbaseAnalytics2015$69.7MVenture Round
Wayflyer logo WayflyerAnalytics2019$1.9BDebt Financing
Crayon logo CrayonAnalytics2014$38.1MSeries B
Tealium logo TealiumAnalytics2008$263.9MVenture Round
Duel logo DuelMarketing2015$21.3MSeries A
Jaguar Land Rover logo Jaguar Land RoverMobility1922£1.5BDebt Financing
Amperity logo AmperityAnalytics2016$187MSeries D
Signal logo SignalAnalytics2009$75.2MVenture Round
DigitalOwl logo DigitalOwlInsurTech2017$38.5MSeries B
TelevisaUnivision logo TelevisaUnivisionMedia2021$1.7BDebt Financing
Demandbase logo DemandbaseMarketing2007$318MDebt Financing
Society Brands logo Society BrandsMarketing2020$247.6MGrant
Symphonic Distribution logo Symphonic DistributionMedia2006$41MSeries B
Treasure Data logo Treasure DataAnalytics2011$288.1MVenture Round
Tie logo TieAnalytics2021$14MSeries A
InMobi logo InMobiMarketing2007$424.3MUndisclosed
Hatch logo HatchMarketing2016$13.7MSeries A
Seedtag logo SeedtagMarketing2014$301.2MPrivate Equity
Spekit logo SpekitAI2018$60.6MSeries B
Yotpo logo YotpoMedia2011$436MCorporate Round
Funnel logo FunnelMarketing2014$133.8MSeries C
Admiral logo AdmiralSaaS2015$27.6MPrivate Equity
CreatorDB logo CreatorDBMarketing2019$4.7MSeries A
Sojern logo SojernMarketing2007$172.3MVenture Round
Zenoti logo ZenotiFintech2010$331MSeries D
G2 logo G2Enterprise2012$257.6MSeries D
Landng logo LandngSaaS2021$515kPre-Seed
Conductor logo ConductorMarketing2005$210.6MSeries A
Creator.co logo Creator.coMarketing2019$3.8MCorporate Round
GrowthLoop logo GrowthLoopCloud2016$6MPrivate Equity
Showpad logo ShowpadAnalytics2011$159.5MSeries D
Vendasta logo VendastaEnterprise2008CA$248.6MPrivate Equity
Learfield logo LearfieldMarketing1972$150MPrivate Equity
Invenergy logo InvenergyEnterprise2001$10.5BDebt Financing
Atome logo AtomeMedia2019$1.2BDebt Financing
Hootsuite logo HootsuiteMedia2008$299.9MDebt Financing
Kajabi logo KajabiSaaS2009$550MPrivate Equity
Razor Group logo Razor GroupMarketing2020$1.1BSeries D
Superlogic logo SuperlogicCrypto2021$35.4MSeries A
Dashmote logo DashmoteAI2015$9.3MSeries A
Peec AI logo Peec AIAI2025$7MSeed
Mundial Media logo Mundial MediaMarketing2022$3.5MPre-Seed
Bynder logo BynderAI2013$22.2MSeries A
Bluefish Labs logo Bluefish LabsAI2024$20MSeries A
Dude Perfect logo Dude PerfectMarketing2009$100MPrivate Equity
Adpipe logo AdpipeMarketing2021$21MSeries A
FinbotsAI logo FinbotsAIMarketing2017$7.4MConvertible Note
Later logo LaterMarketing2014$276.4MPrivate Equity
Marigold logo MarigoldSaaS2017$410MPrivate Equity
Viral Nation logo Viral NationMarketing2014CA$250MPrivate Equity
Common Room logo Common RoomAI2020$52.9MSeries B
Vyrill logo VyrillAnalytics2015$4.8MSeed
Alembic logo AlembicData2018$71.9MSeries A
Vyond logo VyondMarketing2007$50MVenture Round
Sovrn logo SovrnMarketing2006$121.5MSeries C
PatientPoint logo PatientPointHealthcare1987$140MPrivate Equity
Solv logo SolvMarketing2016$95.1MVenture Round
Z.Ai logo Z.AiAI2021₩3BSeries A
MikMak logo MikMakMarketing2014$14MSeries A
Zoovu logo ZoovuAI2006$188.3MSeries C

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