Top 25 Franchise Startup Investors in United States in May 2026

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• RepVue — RepVue has the largest set of sales specific company ratings, sales jobs, sales compensation and salary benchmarking data, and other sales specific insights.
• ChannelScaler — Streamline partner acquisition, ensure engagement, and enable ecosystem growth with automated PRM from Allbound
• biospatial — biospatial's EMS data platform combines ePCR from EMS providers to support the missions of public sector and commercial healthcare entities.

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• Part3 — Part3 simplifies construction administration for architects and engineers. Leverage AI to collaborate on submittals, RFIs, changes, field reporting & more.
• CoPilot — CoPilot is pioneering Assisted Commerce for big-ticket purchases – starting with cars. You are the one spending the money - shouldn't you have an expert on your side? We founded CoPilot to make that a reality. For the average car buyer, who is not a car expert or enthusiast, car shopping can be a time consuming, frustrating process that leavespeople feeling alone and disadvantaged. CoPilot is changing this dynamic. Like a trusted friend who is knowledgeable about cars, knows where to look and what to buy, CoPilot provides car shoppers with an expert partner who empowers them to discover the perfect car at the best possible price with ease and confidence.
• GreenLite Technologies — GreenLite makes getting a construction permit fast, predictable, and transparent. Let the GreenLite Platform handle your permitting needs so you can focus on growing your business.

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• Pantomath — Pantomath is a data pipeline observability and traceability platform for automating data operations and improving data reliability through automated real-time monitoring and cross-platform pipeline lineage.
• SupplyShift — At SupplyShift, we’re committed to helping businesses create more transparent, responsible, and resilient supply chains. We believe that, when properly managed, a company’s supplier network can deliver incredible value for the company, the greater economy, and can play an important role in changing our world for the better.For business to thrive,collaboration in the supply chain is critical. That’s why we built a network for supply chain transparency. A place for buyers and suppliers to engage on critical aspects of risk without repeating their efforts. A place where information can be shared quickly and insights can be found efficiently. We help some of the world’s most influential companies turn supplier information into action, improving their risk resilience and sustainable business practices. With tens of thousands of companies across 133 countries exchanging data every day, SupplyShift is the world’s largest supply chain transparency network.
• Paladin Cloud — Open source, Security-as-Code platform for developers and security teams to identify and eliminate risks in your cloud environments.

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• On Me — The hobbies gift card you can tap-to-pay.
• Pump — Pump uses AI & group buying to automate cloud savings with zero engineering input. #GetPumped
• Drafter — Drafter is a faster, cheaper, better way to get the drawings you need

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• Keep Company — Keep Company is a coaching community for parents & caregivers.
• Cognota — Synapse helps companies around the world improve the productivity of their corporate learning and development teams. Our award-winning software streamlines training intake, project and capacity planning, and content design processes to make training teams more digital, agile, and efficient.This first-of-its-kind software allows our customers toget better visibility into the training needs of their businesses and consolidate the disparate tools they are using so they can access capacity data for better decision making and author course content with unprecedented speed.Collaboration with subject matter experts takes place directly within the platform ensuring knowledge is effectively captured and easy to update as required.The Synapse mission is to enable more people to learn and grow. Founded in 2015, Synapse has clients in multiple sectors and is based out of Toronto Canada with offices in San Diego and Merida, Mexico. For more information about Synapse software, visit www.getsynapse.com.
• Lucid Bots — Lucid Drone Technologies is a robotics company that specializes in exterior spray drones. We are committed to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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• Paygentic — Purpose-built payments & billing for AI agents and agentic software. Flexible pricing models, real-time billing, no fixed fees. Start monetizing in days, not months.
• BlackCloak — BlackCloak provides digital executive protection. Personal cybersecurity and digital privacy protections for individuals and companies.
• Jentic — One integration, thousands of APIs and workflows. Connect your AI agents to real APIs with secure execution and credential management.

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• Delfina — Intelligent pregnancy care for healthier moms and babies.
• Bonsai — Bonsai is the first-party marketing intelligence platform that automates profitable growth. Trust your marketing data, make confident decisions, drive revenue.
• Franzy — Franzy is the "Zillow for franchising"—a smarter, more transparent way to find, compare, and finance franchise opportunities. We match aspiring entrepreneurs with the right franchise brands based on their goals, experience, and budget, making the path to business ownership simpler, faster, and more accessible.

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• CallRail — CallRail is a phone call tracking and analytics platform businesses use to understand which marketing campaigns drive leads and conversions. Its intuitive software helps data-driven marketers optimize the performance of their online and offline advertising campaigns, increase sales effectiveness, and improve customer retention.
• ScienceLogic — Empower your IT staff & propel your digital transformation with ScienceLogic's AI-driven observability and IT infrastructure monitoring platform.
• ShopKeep — Everything ShopKeep does supports growing and independent businesses. Built by and for small business owners, ShopKeep provides an intuitive, secure, iPad point-of-sale system with POS software that empowers merchants to run smarter businesses by optimizing staffing, managing inventory and accessing real time sales reports and customer informationon one seamless, cloud-based platform. With more than 25,000 customers, ShopKeep’s award-winning customer care team is available to help 24/7 and provides a robust support network for growing business owners. ShopKeep is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Portland (OR), Chicago (IL), and Belfast (NIR).

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• SylphAI — Meet AdaL, the self-evolving AI coding agent. Ship production-grade software 10x faster from your terminal.
• StackOne — Accelerate your SaaS growth with our unified API solution for HRIS, ATS, and CRM. Say "yes" to customers, build advanced integrations quickly, and experienced the best data privacy controls in the market.
• SPhotonix — SPhotonix has developed the world's first 3D Memory Crystal capable of storing up to 360 TB data and producing state-of-the-art optical devices. The memory crystal is both durable and sustainable using ground-breaking nano-etching technology for data storage that can last thousands of years. Its optical device fabrication possibilities includeimaging, microscopy, sensing and telecommunication. Watch our story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=003WzGDBd54

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• DARO — DARO's state-of-the-art disease detection systems are transforming agricultural resilience.
• Upwell — Upwell offers cutting-edge accounts receivable automation & broker back office software to streamline freight invoice management and validation. Leverage AI in your supply chain for efficient trucking invoicing and remit payments.
• MultiMechanics — MultiMechanics provides virtual testing software that empowers engineers to solve the world's most complex material engineering challenges. Our flagship product, MultiMech, enables innovation in complex materials and is used by leading companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer products, to save millions ofdollars in product development costs.

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• Men In Blazers — Men in Blazers delivers top Premier League news, soccer podcasts, match analysis, interviews, and weekly football coverage for fans across the global game.
• Cast Iron Media — Cast Iron Sports provides unique solutions empowering clients to engage targeted audiences during live events, both at home and at the game.
• Sportlight Technology — Sportlight Technologies offers hyper-accurate LiDAR and AI technologies deliver unrivalled insights in the areas of load management, performance monitoring, talent development, technical and tactical analysis for teams.

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• Lendio — Lendio is the free, easy way to see all your loan options and find the best rate. We make small business loans simple. Get funded in as little as 24 hours.
• RealDirect — RealDirect is a next-generation real estate technology company and brokerage that uses the power of the web to help people buy and sell real estate better. Founded in 2010 by Doug Perlson, a real estate lawyer and online technology industry veteran, RealDirect features services for both sellers and buyers of New York City real estate. RealDirectfor Sellers is the first web-based, data-driven marketing platform for homeowners to maximize their net proceeds in the sale of their home. Whether buyers want to work with an agent or on their own, RealDirect for Buyers helps clients accurately assess their living needs and recommends the right properties based on this analysis. RealDirect is located in the Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan.
• Crowdtap — Crowdtap harnesses collective insights from millions of consumers worldwide to deliver real-time intelligence. It was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

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• Nutrix — Nutrix award-winning Swiss health-tech innovator that combines the power of AI with wearables and human care to provide cost-effective prevention and healthcare programs that work.
• Rayo LATAM — Rayo provides a modern delivery experience to end customers. Rayo was founded in 2017 and was headquartered in Santiago de Chile, Metropolitan Region.
• Shinkansen — Shinkansen enables fintechs and startups to transport money automatically to consumers, suppliers, banks, and conventional networks. They free engineers, automate treasury, and reduce the cost of making transfers. Shinkansen is headquartered in Santiago, Region Metropolitana.

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• OncoLens — OncoLens develops technologies that improve cancer treatment planning, simplify tumor board management, facilitate survivorship care planning, and automate accreditation and quality reporting through an intelligent workflow engine that streamlines business processes and enables more informed clinical decision-making.
• ConnexPay — Transform payment operations with ConnexPay's integrated platform. Reduce processing costs, accelerate cash flow, eliminate manual reconciliation. Trusted by businesses around the world to make tens of millions in payments each day.
• Kobiton — Kobiton is a mobile device testing platform that accelerates mobile testing and delivery of mobile applications by offering a wide array of testing services.

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• Franzy — Franzy is the "Zillow for franchising"—a smarter, more transparent way to find, compare, and finance franchise opportunities. We match aspiring entrepreneurs with the right franchise brands based on their goals, experience, and budget, making the path to business ownership simpler, faster, and more accessible.
• WorkHero — WorkHero takes the most annoying paperwork off your plate. Our office assistants powered by AI can save you up to 16 hours per week
• Weven — 4,086 Followers, 2,522 Following, 68 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from WEVEN | Venue Management System (@weven_co)

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• Lendio — Lendio is the free, easy way to see all your loan options and find the best rate. We make small business loans simple. Get funded in as little as 24 hours.
• Sphero — Sphero bridges the gap between the real world and the virtual world with its smartphone-controlled robots. It began the connected play revolution in 2010 by creating something unlike anything and they never stopped. They fuse robotic and digital technology into immersive entertainment experiences that ignite imagination and defy expectations.Optimized by data and powered by fun, these ever-evolving experiences are changing the way the world thinks about play.
• GutCheck — Get validated insights in just 48 hours. Based on our proven brand equity framework, TEMPO Xpress makes brand tracking fast, accessible, and cost-effective without sacrificing rigor.

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• Streamline AI — Spend more time on legal analysis, less time on admin work. Streamline AI's intake and workflow automations help in-house legal teams and their business stakeholders work faster. Build conditional routing and automate manual business processes based on custom rules.
• Quantum Circuits — Accelerating the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing with powerful dual-rail qubits with built-in error detection.
• Porter Road Butcher — Pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and chicken delivered straight to your door. Free of antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs. All of our beef is dry aged for 14 days! Shop better meat per piece or per month with Butcher's Choice Subscription Boxes at Porter Road.

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• Reebelo — Reebelo is APAC’s leading marketplace for pre-loved tech devices. Our vision is to reduce e-waste by building the circular economy for refurbished electronics. While doing so, we enable consumers to save up to 70% on their favorite brands and flexibly rent devices instead of buying them. Reebelo is based in Singapore with additional offices inAustralia, New Zeland & Malaysia. Get in touch if you want to be part of a high-growth, disruptive team working to make a positive impact!
• Umiami — Umiami Technologies is a leader in plant-based meat. Our proprietary technology allows us to create clean-label and incredibly tasty foods.
• Cheaf Technologies — Descarga Cheaf y rescata comida en perfecto estado con hasta 70% de descuento. Ahorra y combate el desperdicio de alimentos.

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• Semilla Co. (Flou / Seed Academy) — Seed is building the future of the music industry by helping creators and entrepreneurs start, grow, and protect their businesses through gamified courses, AI-powered end-to-end contract automation and management platform (soon), and community.It all started as a virtual law office designed to help music entrepreneurs protect their intellectualproperty.Inspired by its thriving social media community, Seed widened its reach by producing free educational content, e-books, music contract templates, and paid online courses. Seed carefully curates the information provided and produces all the content in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience. Today, Seed is home to over 120,000 people worldwide who love learning about the music business.
• Any Distance — Any Distance is an online platform that enables users to share their workouts through story templates.
• Press Sports App — Press Sports is the #1 social app for athletes. Our free app enables athletes to share their journey with their teammates, fans and other athletes across all sports and levels.

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• Base Operations — Base Operations aggregates and visualizes threat data to help companies keep their people and operations safe around the world.
• CommercialTribe — Reimagine your Sales Management Cadence. CT Connect helps CROs run the operating cadence based on where sales managers spend time.
• The Mom Project — The Mom Project is a top digital platform that helps women stay active in the workforce and partners with employers invested in designing better workplaces.

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• Skio — We help Shopify merchants sell subscriptions without ripping their hair out.
• FranShares — Diversify your portfolio and potentially earn passive income through franchise investing.

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• BenchFlow — Largest benchmark hub
• Harmonyze — Harmonyze transforms fragmented franchise operations data into clear, daily, revenue-boosting recommendations with AI-powered coaching.
• Black Forest Labs — Black Forest Labs creates advanced generative deep learning models for images and videos. They focus on making these technologies widely accessible and transparent, ensuring that their innovations are easy to use and understand. This approach aims to democratize access to cutting-edge technology and foster greater trust and utility.

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• Mavity — Mavity is the AI-powered creative ops hub where marketing and sales teams design, scale and manage all GTM assets in one place. Create briefs, automate design and marketing workflows, and launch on-brand campaigns up to 10x faster.
• Clockout — Pay your employees everyday with Clockout. We are a Restaurant Technology company looking to disrupt the bi-weekly paychecks, let your employees enjoy financial freedom starting from today!
• Nimble Energy — Revolutionizing Utility Management with AI Analytics Automate Utility Data, Cut Waste, and Prepare for the Energy Transition with AI-Delivered Insights Schedule a Demo Learn More Trusted by Cities and Organizations of All Sizes Utility Management Is Getting Harder Messy Utility Data Incomplete or inaccurate data slows progress. Rising Costs Energy prices have risen 30% and

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• FranShares — Diversify your portfolio and potentially earn passive income through franchise investing.
• Classify — Classify is a digital advertising company that offers smart contextual advertising.

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• Quibble — Price Optimization and Revenue Management Software and Consulting For Vacation Rentals & Alternative Accommodations - We created Quibble to address the gap in the market between the simple rules-based software applications currently available and a truly science-based optimization. Quibble bundles our software with a full service offering togive our clients complete Pricing Ease of Mind. With many years of revenue management experience in the travel and hospitality industries, we know the pains and uncertainty revenue management brings. At Quibble, we aim to increase your revenue performance by engineering and implementing your custom pricing strategy while developing long-lasting partnerships.
• ClassCalc — Students can use their smartphones instead of using or buying a TI calculator, and teachers can ensure they only use the ClassCalc calculator app in class. We believe students and teachers should have a choice other than the same expensive, difficult to learn and use dedicated-purpose TI calculator they have been forced to use for decades.ClassCalc provides a multi-subject math calculator with scientific, graphing, and matrix functionality in an easy-to-use smartphone app. Teachers are able to lock down the student’s phone to only the ClassCalc app for class time, quizzes, tests… no cheating or outside distractions (social media, texting etc).
• Turno, formerly TurnoverBnB — Find now a local Airbnb cleaning service; automatically schedule your existing cleaners. Integrated with all reservations platforms and channel managers.