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Harness Named Among the Most Innovative Companies

Harness, a leading company in AI software delivery, has recently announced a significant recognition: it has been named the 24th most innovative company by Fortune in its 2026 list. This accolade places Harness alongside 300 other esteemed firms across the United States, lauding their outstanding contributions to innovation in product development, processes, and corporate culture.

This recognition is the culmination of rigorous evaluations conducted by Statista, where companies are assessed based on various criteria, including product and process innovation as well as their innovative cultures. This assessment involved extensive surveys from over 40,000 employees and feedback from 2,500 industry experts, and also took into account metrics such as patents filed and investments made in research.

Harness's Commitment to Innovation

The accolade serves as a testament to Harness's unwavering dedication to innovation at every organizational level. Built from the ground up to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in every aspect beyond just coding, Harness is equipped to tackle some of the toughest challenges in enterprise software delivery. Its unique approach cultivates a culture where teams are empowered to convert ambitious ideas into practical solutions that address complex delivery challenges.

With the rise of AI's transformative capabilities in software development, Harness tackles a critical issue known as the AI Velocity Paradox—a term used to describe the bottlenecks that arise after the coding process. Despite advancements in code generation, the delivery process remains heavily manual, struggling with efficiency and posing various risks. To address this, Harness applies intelligence and automation to the delivery stages that follow code creation.

The Role of AI in Streamlining Delivery

Harness’s AI Software Delivery Platform is designed to intelligently streamline the entire software delivery lifecycle. By integrating AI with deep organizational insights and robust orchestration capabilities, it tackles the complicated elements of delivery processes. This platform has become the trusted choice for numerous leading enterprises, including Workday, United Airlines, and Keller Williams, among others.

Harness's CEO, Jyoti Bansal, expressed deep gratitude for this recognition, highlighting that it validates the strategic direction the company has pursued. He emphasized that while AI significantly accelerates the creation of software, it also highlights the complexities and fragmentation present in the delivery phase. For organizations, keeping pace with rapid software creation demands the implementation of robust AI solutions that can adequately manage all that follows coding.

Achievements and Growth

The announcement of this recognition follows a year of extraordinary growth and significant milestones for Harness. Below are some key highlights that mark this period of momentum:

• - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) surpassed $250 million in 2025, reflecting over a 50% year-over-year growth.
• - A substantial Series E funding of $240 million led by Goldman Sachs, reaching a valuation of $5.5 billion.
• - Over the past year, Harness orchestrated more than 185 million deployments, optimized 9.1 billion tests, and managed around $2.8 billion in customer cloud expenditures.
• - The introduction of 18,000 new features and enhancements, including the release of three new modules and several AI-driven agents.
• - Expanded its clientele to 1,000+ enterprise customers spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
• - Grew its workforce to over 1,200 employees across 14 global offices, while earning accolades like Forbes Best Startup Employers and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Looking Ahead

As AI continues to reshape the realms of software development, the companies poised for success are those that can deliver code as quickly as it is developed. Harness remains devoted to leading this charge. The organization will further evolve its platform to augment intelligence and automation capabilities, ensuring that all phases after coding are proficiently managed.

For more insights or to experience the innovations of Harness, visit their official website or request a demo to see their dynamic platform in action.