Best Other AI Companies Ranked by Efficiency (2026)
18 other AI companies compared on ARR per employee, revenue, headcount, valuation, and funding; ElevenLabs leads the efficiency ranking.
Other AI market statistics
18 companies, $4.5B combined estimated ARR, and $229K average ARR per employee.
Complete Other AI comparison table
| Rank | Company | ARR | ARR/employee | Employees | Valuation | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ElevenLabs | $500M | $679K | 736 | $11B | $500M Series D + extension (Feb–May 2026) |
| 2 | Jasper | $80M | $400K | 200 | $1.2B | $125M Series A (Oct 2022) |
| 3 | Toast | $2.4B | $371K | 6,500 | $25B | Public (NYSE: TOST) |
| 4 | Vectra AI | $178M | $268K | 665 | $1.2B | $130M Series F (2021) |
| 5 | Sierra | $150M | $249K | 603 | $15.8B | $950M at $15.8B (May 2026) |
| 6 | Decagon | $100M | $247K | 405 | $4.5B | $250M Series D (Jan 2026) |
| 7 | Forethought | $30M | $242K | 124 | $0.5B | Acquired by Zendesk (Mar 2026) |
| 8 | Synthesia | $150M | $227K | 661 | $4B | $200M Series E (Jan 2026) |
| 9 | Runway | $90M | $213K | 422 | $5.3B | $315M Series E (Feb 2026) |
| 10 | Abnormal | $300M | $189K | 1,587 | $5.1B | $250M Series D (Aug 2024) |
| 11 | Uniphore | $144M | $180K | 800 | $2.5B | $260M Series F (Oct 2025) |
| 12 | Cresta | $100M | $179K | 559 | $1.6B | $125M Series D (Nov 2024) |
| 13 | Preply | $100M | $170K | 589 | $1.2B | $150M Series D (Jan 2026) |
| 14 | MagicSchool | $25M | $132K | 190 | $0.3B | $45M Series B (2025) |
| 15 | Eightfold | $97M | $114K | 850 | $2.1B | $220M Series E (2021) |
| 16 | Numeric | $8M | $107K | 75 | $0.3B | $51M Series B; $89M total raised (Nov 2025) |
| 17 | Observe.AI | $35M | $88K | 400 | $0.6B | $125M Series C (Mar 2022) |
| 18 | Prepared | $10M | $72K | 138 | $0.15B | Acquired by Axon (Oct 2025) |
Recent movements
- ElevenLabs: ARR jumped to $500M; Series D extended w/ Nvidia, BlackRock, Wellington + $100M tender
- Toast: ARR $2.41B as of Jun 30 2026, +25% Y/Y (Q2 10-Q)
- Sierra: Late-stage round co-led by Tiger Global and GV; valuation up 58%
- Decagon: Crossed $100M annualized revenue (Aug 2026)
- Synthesia: ARR grew to $150M after $200M Series E
- Runway: ARR grew to $90M, raised $315M Series E
- Abnormal: Headcount restated to ~1,590 as the team roughly doubled since the 2024 Series D
- Cresta: Crossed $100M ARR (doubled YoY); Doug Leone named board chair
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Other AI FAQ
Which company is most efficient?
ElevenLabs leads at $679K ARR per employee.
How is the ranking calculated?
Estimated annual recurring revenue divided by current headcount, reviewed with dated public evidence.