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Addi Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026

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GOOGL Mentioned as an honoree alongside Addi on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, indicating general industry recognition but no specific news about Google itself. NVDA Mentioned as an honoree alongside Addi on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, indicating general industry recognition but no specific news about Nvidia itself. WMT Mentioned as an honoree alongside Addi on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, indicating general industry recognition but no specific news about Walmart itself. GS Mentioned as a partner providing debt commitments to Addi, indicating a business relationship but no specific sentiment about Goldman Sachs' performance or strategy. COF While Citi is mentioned, it is often associated with financial services and credit. However, without specific context about Citi's direct involvement or performance in the article, the sentiment remains neutral.

Addi Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 BOGOTÁ, Colombia--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Addi is proud to have been named to Fast Company's prestigious World's Most Innovative Companies 2026 list, shining a spotlight on companies that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. As an honoree, Addi joins the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart and more.

“At Addi, we’re not just digitizing finance; we’re rebuilding the way it connects merchants and consumers from the ground up,” said Santiago Suarez, CEO and Co-founder of Addi. “By combining a closed-loop ecosystem with real-time data and agentic AI, we’re able to extend fair, transparent credit to millions of people, while driving stronger outcomes for businesses. We believe that’s the future of financial services.”

Addi’s recognition follows a period of rapid growth and platform expansion, with six consecutive quarters of profitability and 6.5x revenue gains between 2023 and 2025. In 2025, the company surpassed $257M in annualized revenue and secured more than $530M in debt commitments from partners including Goldman Sachs, Citi, and BBVA Spark — reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-scaling fintech platforms in Latin America. Today, Addi’s operations span 1,034 Colombian municipalities, the equivalent of 94% of the country.

At the core of the model is a simple advantage: Addi sees what others don’t, and this visibility removes the friction of traditional financial products. By operating a closed network, the company has built a compounding data flywheel, in which each transaction generates insights that improve credit decisions, enhance customer experience, and increase merchant performance. As a result, millions of consumers and merchants alike benefit from smoother, more reliable checkout. This foundation is further strengthened by Addi’s use of AI across the platform, enabling faster, more personalized interactions and continuously improving the system's performance over time.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value."

The full list of honorees is now available at fastcompany.com and at newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.

Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on May 19 in New York, featuring networking, a formal dinner, and honoree presentations.

About Addi

Addi is Colombia's leading commerce and financial services platform, with more than 2.5 million consumers and 30,000 merchant partners, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. The company drives everyday commerce by expanding access to credit, improving the payment experience, and increasing conversion rates. Its business model is built on a proprietary platform, a dual ecosystem, differentiated solutions, and high-value data to deliver efficiency, growth, and trust. Founded in 2018, Addi is backed by global investors including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, and Union Square Ventures.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.