Red Herring Top 100 Global

Overview

Red Herring Top 100 Global is an annual competition that recognizes the most promising private technology companies drawn from Red Herring’s regional Top 100 programs. It is run by Red Herring, a long-running tech media and events brand, and companies pursue it for visibility with investors, customers, and partners, plus a recognized external signal of growth and innovation. Credibility comes from its invite-to-compete structure, prior regional qualification, and the fact that past winners have included many well-known tech names.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have been selected as a finalist or winner in a regional Red Herring 100 event
• Must not have won a Top 100 Global previously
• For the Global competition, eligibility on the Red Herring site states regional finalists and winners from 2011-2014 were invited in the referenced cycle; 2026 cycle details are not yet posted