The 2026 edition

No. 63 overallNo. 8 in Business & Finance

Fast Company

Good on innovation, design and the future of work, with a distinctive visual identity.

81.9out of 1002026 score
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2026 scorecard

Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10. The weighted total gives the score out of 100. How we score

Editorial quality25%
8.0
Influence20%
8.1
Trust & transparency15%
8.1
Design & craft15%
8.6
Digital experience15%
8.4
Reach10%
8.0

8.0 × 25% + 8.1 × 20% + 8.1 × 15% + 8.6 × 15% + 8.4 × 15% + 8.0 × 10% = 81.9

At a glance

Founded
1995
Publisher
Mansueto Ventures
Ownership
Owned by Joe Mansueto's Mansueto Ventures since 2005, when he bought Fast Company and Inc. from Gruner + Jahr.
Based in
New York, United States
Format
Print and digital
Language
English
Website
fastcompany.com

Ranking history

How Fast Company has placed in each annual edition.

EditionOverallIn categoryScoreChange
2026No. 63No. 8 in Business & Finance81.9First edition

About the magazine

Covers technology, business innovation, design and leadership. It is known for its annual Most Innovative Companies list.

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