ConnectWise and IT Nation have selected 20 startups for the 2026 PitchIT program, reinforcing its commitment to advancing innovation across the MSP industry and accelerating the next generation of technologies shaping the future of managed services.
The companies include:
- AP2T Labs
- Aportio
- io
- BlackSmith InfoSec
- ChangeBreeze
- Cyrisma
- FrictionlessIT
- Handover
- Kipling Secure
- Lemhi
- MSP Report Card
- Nimo
- Oprising
- Pegasus Technology Solutions
- Pivot
- Quell Secure
- Seron Security
- Spotto AI
- Synthreo
- TechAlign LLC
Now in its eighth year, PitchIT has evolved into one of the MSP market’s premier innovation platforms, giving emerging vendors direct access to mentorship, market visibility, strategic guidance and the ConnectWise ecosystem.
The program also serves as a launchpad for companies building solutions designed to help MSPs scale operations, improve security, drive efficiency, and modernize service delivery.
The 2026 cohort reflects where the MSP market is heading next, including growing demand for AI-enabled operations, automation-first workflows, security-driven service delivery, and scalable operational models built for long-term partner growth and resilience.
Selected companies will participate in a 16-week growth and business transformation program designed to help emerging vendors refine go-to-market strategy, strengthen product positioning, build partner relationships, and expand visibility within the ConnectWise ecosystem.
Participants will also receive mentorship from industry experts, exposure to MSP leaders, and opportunities for co-marketing and ecosystem engagement.
