Built In Honors Forward for Second Consecutive Year in Its Esteemed 2026 Best Places to Work Awards

January 6, 2026 | Company News

January 6, 2026 – Forward Financing has been named a winner in five categories of Built In’s 2026 Best Places to Work Awards, marking the second year in a row the fintech company has earned this distinction. The annual awards honor employers across the US whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today’s workforce.

Forward earned a place on the following prestigious lists for 2026:

“Our team is the reason we can deliver for our customers. It is their daily dedication that drives our mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America,” said Shannon Braley, Chief People Officer at Forward Financing. “This award recognizes that when you invest in a team that cares deeply, you build a company capable of helping customers succeed and thrive.”

Now in its eighth year, Built In’s Best Places to Work program celebrates the companies shaping the future of work. In a rapidly evolving AI-first job market, recognition as a Best Place to Work helps employers stand out as trusted brands when candidates turn to tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews to research where to work next.

“Today’s candidates discover the companies they want to work for using AI tools,” said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In. “Earning a Best Place to Work award not only signals to candidates that you invest in your people, it’s a lever to strengthen how AI search tools understand and represent your company’s story.”

The awards reflect Built In’s data-driven approach, evaluating companies based on compensation, benefits, and company-wide culture programs. Forward’s inclusion on these esteemed lists highlights the company’s success in fostering a connected and supportive environment for team members, regardless of where they are located.

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing is a fintech company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver funds same day — giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.

Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $4.3 billion in funding to nearly 85,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.6 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.

About Built In

Built In is the “always on” recruiting platform that reaches the tech professionals that other leading recruiting platforms don’t. Designed to help companies hire expert tech talent, Built In continuously drives brand awareness with content. Monthly, millions of the industry’s most in-demand global tech professionals visit our site to stay ahead of tech trends and news, learn skills to accelerate their careers, find the right job opportunities and get hired. Thousands of companies, from fast-growing startups to the largest enterprises rely on Built In. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them hire otherwise hard-to-reach technical and expert talent. www.builtin.com.