Meet the 37 rising stars of the venture capital industry

Kendra Schultz, James Flynn, and Mustafa Neemuchwala.

Benchstrength; Sequoia Capital; NEA; Business Insider

• We asked our readers and top VCs to name the best up-and-coming investors of 2026.
• These VCs come from big and small firms and invest in startups across all sectors and stages.
• These 37 venture capitalists are the names to keep on your radar in 2026 and beyond.

After years dominated by easy money and sky-high valuations in AI startups, the industry has shifted toward sharper judgment...