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September 1, 2026

2026 Red Hot Companies DC

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.

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At DCA Live, we’re bringing DC’s top business leaders, innovators, and investors together in low-pressure environments so connections build naturally.

Testimonials

Why our attendees love DCA Live

"Shoutout to DCA Live! DCA Live brings all functions from finance to legal to HR, accounting, banking, VCs, and real estate together in the DMV community."

Mahsa Dornajafi

CFO, Zephyr AI

"One of those key connections was meeting DCA Live. Their virtual round tables exposed me to a group of wickedly smart, local marketers going through a largely shared experience. Thanks DCA Live for including me and for the incredible community you've created!"

Tara Clever

CMO, MarginEdge

"DCA Live consistently manages to convene fascinating groups of individuals. I always enjoy the DCA Live events."

Sean Griffey

Founder, Industry Drive

"What a fantastic program with exceptional people. Proud to be a partner of DCA Live!"

Hector Velez

Founder, Vector Talent

"DCA Live AI Stars was polished, thoughtful, and full of meaningful conversations. DCA Live always brings together the right mix of people - effortless, as always."

Yasmine Sebbti

Client Executive, KForce

"I thoroughly enjoyed the CapitalCapital Conference yesterday. The panels were great. Speed networking was a superior idea, well executed, the food was good, and the afterparty hit all the right notes."

Peter Buchanan

Managing Partner, NewPlan, LLC

"Thank you for putting together an excellent event! It was great to meet the local DC tech community."

Mohammed Iqbal

Founder, Sweatworks

"Thank you for putting together an excellent event! It was great to meet the local DC tech community."

Alan Langelli

Partner, Aprio

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Frequently asked questions

What is DCA Live?

For over 14 years, DCA Live has been bringing professional service decision-makers together through business networking events designed to help people build relationships and connect naturally.

Where is DCA Live located?

Founded in Washington D.C., DCA Live hosts professional networking events for Finance, Tech, Real Estate, Government, and Private Equity leaders nationwide in cities like D.C., New York, Atlanta, South Florida, Philadelphia, and more.

What kind of events does DCA Live host?

DCA Live produces creative and engaging programs that convene leaders across sectors, from Finance to Tech to Real Estate to Associations, and more. We host larger public events for community networking as well as intimate, invite-only Roundtable discussions. We’re rolling out new events all the time, so subscribe to our Newsletter to stay in the loop.