7 Fintech Companies To Watch In 2026

The 2026 Fintech 50 list from Forbes is out. Here’s a look at seven fintech companies that are making waves in the sector.

Tala

Tala’s mobile lending platform focuses on underserved credit markets, particularly in East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The company has issued millions of loans via its app, expanded to new regions over the past two years, and continues to grow its unsecured lending offerings for users who don’t have traditional banking access.

Monarch

Monarch emerged as a personal finance app after Mint closed down. It now counts over 500,000 paying users, helping people track spending, manage budgets, and save for goals. Analysts are noting its ability to turn a budgeting tool into something users actually pay for, which is unusual in this space.

Rillet

Rillet is integrating AI into enterprise accounting and finance systems. Its tools aim to automate reporting, reconciliation, and expense management. The traction comes from companies adopting it to streamline finance operations that used to require significant manual work.

Nayya

Nayya combines workplace benefits with fintech data, helping employees make more personalized insurance and benefits choices. The platform serves close to a million users and recently partnered with major payroll providers to integrate benefits selection directly into employee workflows, making the process simpler and more data-driven.

Phantom

Phantom is a noncustodial crypto wallet, now with over 22 million active wallets. Its adoption is significant because many crypto tools have struggled to gain lasting users. Phantom’s reported revenue figures show that it’s maintaining healthy usage alongside broader market volatility.

Común

Común is building banking services for Hispanic immigrants, a community that’s often underserved by traditional banks. The platform reported hundreds of thousands of active accounts and steady revenue growth in 2025, showing strong uptake in its niche.

Antithesis

Antithesis provides enterprise finance teams with tools like automated stress-testing and risk analysis for trading firms. Its software is being actively used, which helped it land on the Fintech 50. The traction reflects real adoption in a segment where companies are willing to pay for accurate risk solutions.

These seven companies give a snapshot of fintech right now, from apps people use every day to enterprise systems handling large-scale financial operations. The full Forbes list is linked below. Have fun.