Pocketnest Nabs Top Tech Company to Watch in 2026

Purpose Jobs awards Pocketnest as the region's top tech company for the fifth consecutive year

Purpose Jobs, the Midwest’s largest startup and tech community, today announced Pocketnest to its list of Top Fintech Startups to Watch 2026. Pocketnest joins other innovative companies in fintech, clean energy, healthcare, AI, and space technology for the Tech Companies to Watch in 2026 awards.

Pocketnest was selected for this year's award for its success in pairing its innovative product with meaningful impact.

The list covered companies headquartered and hiring in Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit.

Check out the full list.

About Purpose Jobs

Purpose Jobs is the Midwest’s largest startup and tech community. They connect top talent with purpose-driven companies based on values, experience and culture contribution. Purpose Jobs creates a human-first approach to job matching where employers have access to interview-ready candidates who have filled out a profile that highlights skills, experience, and cultural importance.