DCA Live’s
2026 Red Hot Companies
Tuesday, September 1
Capital flows to high-growth tech companies have slowed nationally but dozens of DC technology ventures remain Red Hot. DC-area companies in AI, dual use, cybersecurity, big data, fintech, proptech, health care and other sectors continue to grow, attract capital and talent and make incredible progress in their missions to solve our country’s biggest challenges.
For the 11th consecutive year, DCA Live and our partners are excited to recognize the 2026 Red Hot Companies, the Washington region's fastest growing and most exciting companies. We’ll be profiling these companies over the coming weeks and will celebrate them with a lively, fun event on the evening of Tuesday, September 1 on the COOLEST rooftop venue in Washington, DC.
Join us to meet the leaders of these great companies and our community of investors, connectors and advisors to DC Tech and enjoy great views, food, drink and networking.
DCA Live's
2026 RED HOT COMPANIES
To be announced July 13
EVENT HOSTS
Doug Anderson, DCA Live
Tammi Thomas, TEDCO
Mark Andersen, BDO
Tom Weithman, Virginia Venture Partners
Mike Avon, ABS Capital
Mark Kass, Crowell & Moring
Jen O’Daniel, Virginia Venture Partners
Matt Bressler, Lookout Ventures
Tien Wong, ConnectPreneur
Peter Franconi, Fulcrum Equity Partners
Jenn Goode, Riveron
David Samuels, DrFirst
Rob Schroder, SteerBridge
Steve Ryan, Pillsbury
Mourad Yesayan, Paladin Capital
Manpreet Singh, Singh Capital
Braden Snyder, Updata Partners
Larry Contrella, JMI Equity
Diego Recinos, CIBC Innovation Banking
Dan Hughes, BGS Consulting
Sever Totia, 3TS Capital
Tom Roberts, Harbert Growth Partners
Maurice Boissiere, DataTribe
Phil Jung, Sovereign’s Capital
Steve Kaplan, Pillsbury
Mark Walsh, Ruxton Ventures
David Sanders, Foley & Lardner
Lisa Throckmorton, REQ
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:30-7:30pm
Decent Food, Abundant Drinks, Stunning Views and Great Networking
Casual Attire
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Rooftop
Washington, DC
Early Bird Registration
Through July 10
$99
Space is limited!
