We ranked the top global startup branding agencies that can build a strong identity and customer loyalty for your startup business. Compare their previous projects, customer reviews, hourly rates and more to find the most suitable partner for your brand.

Best Branding Agencies for Startups

5,467 Companies - Rankings updated: May 20, 2026

Every branding agency featured on DesignRush is evaluated for branding expertise, service quality, and verified client feedback. Some featured placements may be paid.

  • Building Brands That Stand Apart

    Building Brands That Stand Apart

    We are a branding studio founded by two brothers with a shared dream of entrepreneurship. Our drive to grow, create, and achieve has been at the heart of everything we do from the very beginning.  [... view Pang Brands profile ]
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With Intention And Impact

    Design With Intention And Impact

    Serkan Hursgunel is a senior brand and product designer, as well as a Framer expert, based in Atlanta with over 15 years of experience. He helps global clients turn ideas into bold, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences.  [... view Serkan Hursgunel profile ]
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Art That Speaks Without Words

    Art That Speaks Without Words

    Olena's work is driven by a passion for crafting beauty through simplicity and emotional resonance. Every illustration she creates is more than an imageit tells a unique story inspired by life, nature, and art. With a minimalist approach, she distills each idea to its essence, ensuring that every project  [... view Helen Reveur profile ]
    Location
    Helsinki, Finland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Concept

    Where Creativity Meets Concept

    We create to inspire, to bring into existence what doesn't yet exist, and to show our value for you, for him, for her, for the gender-neutral, for those here today and for those yet to come. We do it to keep ourselves grounded, to push our limits, and above all, because we love what we do and we do it well.  [... view Vasava profile ]
    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Connects

    Design That Connects

    Lund Design Co. is an independent studio specializing in brand identities, interactive design systems, and custom typefaces.  [... view Lund Design Co. profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Ideas With Intent.

    Designing Ideas With Intent.

    Levi Huddleston is a Houston-based designer and illustrator creating thoughtful visual identities and expressive illustration work.  [... view Levi Huddleston profile ]
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Art With Soul

    Ángela Rodríguez is a graphic designer, illustrator, and concept artist dedicated to revealing the extraordinary within everyday life.  [... view Ángela Rodríguez profile ]
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Know Yourself. Brand From Truth. Create With Clarity.

    Know Yourself. Brand From Truth. Create With Clarity.

    Dustin Byerley is a brand developer and creative director who helps people bring identity, branding, and creativity into alignment through authenticity, coherence, and clear expression.  [... view Dustin Byerley profile ]
    Location
    Ojai, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creating Meaningful Digital Experiences Through Design And Technology.

    Creating Meaningful Digital Experiences Through Design And Technology.

    Founded in 2018, Le Séisme is a design and web studio fueled by a passion for culture, innovation, and technology. We focus on creative direction, branding, UI/UX, and web developmentcreating thoughtful, high-impact communications that truly connect.  [... view Le Séisme profile ]
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative, Dynamic, Professional

    Creative, Dynamic, Professional

    We create brand clarity for entrepreneurial-minded companies, from small and mid-sized startups to Fortune 500 organizations. Our graphic design and branding experience spans real estate, tech, finance, architecture, construction, restaurants, food and beverage, hospitality, health and wellness, sports and  [... view Blaney Creative LLC profile ]
    Location
    Downers Grove, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With Sensitivity And Strength

    Design With Sensitivity And Strength

    As an artistic director and creator, Catherine has led numerous large-scale, high-profile projects. With nearly 30 years of experience across multiple agenciesincluding one where she was a partnershe has earned more than fifteen national and international creative awards, both individually and as part of a  [... view Catherine Lemieux profile ]
    Location
    Québec City, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Help You Look Beautiful-Not Just On The Inside.

    We Help You Look Beautiful-Not Just On The Inside.

    From print to motion, branding to web, and everything custom in between, we've got you covered. Whether it's a one-off project or a long-term partnership, we provide as much project management, creative direction, and design support as you need.  [... view Risen Design profile ]
    Location
    Brighton, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Amplifying Stories Through Beautiful And Functional Brands And Websites.

    Amplifying Stories Through Beautiful And Functional Brands And Websites.

    Collaborate closely with clients to develop their brand and website from start to finish, including brand strategy, visual identity, and messaging, brand collateral, web design, and social media assets.  [... view Howl Creative Studio profile ]
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Speak

    Design That Speak

    Charlotte Lam is a Toronto-based graphic designer with a passion for creating compelling brand identities, print materials, and digital experiences. She combines creativity and strategy to deliver thoughtful, visually engaging design across multiple platforms.  [... view Charlotte Lam profile ]
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brand Designer / Photographer / Artist

    Brand Designer / Photographer / Artist

    Always attempted to perceive the order of the world, time, and space through the transformation of language, consciousness, space, and narrative while exploring the possibilities of self-identity.  [... view Zhuo Sun profile ]
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Reforming Brands For What's Next

    Reforming Brands For What's Next

    Reform Studio is a California-based independent design studio dedicated to crafting refined, purposeful brands and websites.  [... view Reform Studio LLC profile ]
    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brand Identity Design For Super-Type Businesses.

    Brand Identity Design For Super-Type Businesses.

    Super Studio is a creative branding studio focused on building immersive brand platforms and experiences for standout companies across food, beverage, culture, and hospitality.  [... view Super Studio profile ]
    Location
    Trois-Rivières, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Stories That Feel As Good As They Look.

    Designing Stories That Feel As Good As They Look.

    Rhianna Francis is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator with more than eight years of experience across illustration, branding, publication, and digital design.  [... view Rhianna Francis profile ]
    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Good Things Grow

    We Make Good Things Grow

    There is no doubt that good design is good business, but GREAT DESIGN can help change the world when socially and environmentally responsible companies put it to smart use. We specialize in solving complex design challenges, crafting one-of-a-kind systems to tell your story and engage your audiences.  [... view Pixels & Pulp profile ]
    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Clarity

    Where Creativity Meets Clarity

    Hollie Robinson is a designer committed to creating impactful, human-centered solutions that benefit both society and the environment. In her role as Senior UX Designer at UTS Rapido, she develops innovative and creative design solutions for a wide variety of clients.  [... view Hollie Robinson profile ]
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turning Vision Into Brand Power

    Turning Vision Into Brand Power

    Wats is a small yet mighty design studio in Eugene, OR, specializing in branding, illustration, package design, and websites.  [... view Wats profile ]
    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Weave Brands With Purpose

    We Weave Brands With Purpose

    At White Spider Design Inc., we craft strategic brand and web experiences that help businesses differentiate and scale. With over 25 years of experience, we guide companies in defining their identity, communicating with clarity, and building a powerful presence across digital and physical touchpoints.  [... view White Spider Design Inc profile ]
    Location
    Mission, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Clarity From Complexity

    Designing Clarity From Complexity

    Yuanyuan Su is a Design Director with a decade of experience crafting brand identities, visual systems, and multi-channel campaigns. Her work is driven by clarity, strategic narrative, and purposeful collaboration.  [... view YuanyuanSu profile ]
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Better Design, For The Greater Good.

    Better Design, For The Greater Good.

    Rivetry is a full-service branding and web design studio based in the scenic Pacific Northwest. With a people-first philosophy, we create thoughtful, engaging solutions that enhance every experience.  [... view Rivetry Design Studio profile ]
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With Feeling And Form

    Design With Feeling And Form

    Mari Hosho is a New York-based designer with a deep curiosity for diverse cultures. She creates brand identities, experiences, and digital designs that are both visually engaging and grounded in cultural and business insight.  [... view Mari Hosho profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Connection That Blend Creativity

    Crafting Connection That Blend Creativity

    Ashish Antony is an emerging communications professional driven by a desire to create positive change through compelling storytelling and effective digital strategies.  [... view Ashish Antony profile ]
    Location
    London Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Give Your Brand An Extra Life

    Give Your Brand An Extra Life

    We give brands an extra life by crafting bold, energized solutions that make you fall in love with your brand all over again. The kind of work you want to show off, stick on a tee, send to your Mum.  [... view 1UP Brand profile ]
    Location
    Wroughton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Realign Your Brand. Rediscover Your Purpose.

    Realign Your Brand. Rediscover Your Purpose.

    Purposyn creates strategic brand identity systems for CPG, wellness, and founder-led brands. We turn complex ideas into clear, cohesive experiences across every touchpoint.  [... view Purposyn profile ]
    Location
    Pensacola, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Integrated Brand Communications

    Integrated Brand Communications

    Donatelli creates and elevates brand identities for ambitious companies focused on increasing corporate value and enhancing human experience.  [... view Donatelli profile ]
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brands That Transform The World

    Brands That Transform The World

    At STRAVO Studio, we elevate both function and refinement through innovative design approaches, creating value with strategic branding, from naming to visual identity systems.  [... view STRAVO Studio profile ]
    Location
    Curitiba, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Brands With Purpose

    Designing Brands With Purpose

    We're Catherine and Vlad, a creative duo behind Of July Studio. We focus on visual identity, packaging, web design, and social media design.  [... view Of July Studio profile ]
    Location
    Nicosia, Cyprus
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Help Brands Look Good, Feel Relevant, And Be Recognizable.

    We Help Brands Look Good, Feel Relevant, And Be Recognizable.

    Invisual Studio is a visual design practice focused on identity, illustration, and packaging, helping brands stand apart, build character, and stay relevant with their audiences through long-term, collaborative partnerships.  [... view Invisual Studio profile ]
    Location
    Bandung, Indonesia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Insight Becomes Identity

    Where Insight Becomes Identity

    Were a creative collective specializing in branding and design, creating work for both physical and digital spaces with respect for people's time, attention, and taste.  [... view Popola profile ]
    Location
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Dress Brands To Stand Out

    We Dress Brands To Stand Out

    Habillage Graphique is a creative studio specializing in visual identity and graphic design, helping brands express who they are through thoughtful, well-crafted visual systems.  [... view Habillage Graphique profile ]
    Location
    Bordeaux, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Transforms The Ordinary Into The Memorable

    Design That Transforms The Ordinary Into The Memorable

    We help brands become unforgettable. As a branding and visual identity studio, we create with purpose, believing that design is more than aesthetics; it is direction, clarity, and a true reflection of the people behind the brand.  [... view Estúdio 017 profile ]
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Impactful Designs For Brand Identities

    Impactful Designs For Brand Identities

    Nael Qatamish is a brand identity specialist dedicated to creating distinctive, adaptable visual systems that stand out and evolve with your business to deliver real results.  [... view Nael Qatamish Design Studio profile ]
    Location
    Alexandria, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Giving Brands The Visual Tools To Speak To Any Audience.

    Giving Brands The Visual Tools To Speak To Any Audience.

    We strive to motivate and equip emerging entrepreneurs worldwide with the resources and direction they need to turn their visions into reality. Our mission is to help transform bold ideas into thriving businesses.  [... view MATO Studio profile ]
    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Ideas Take Shape

    Where Ideas Take Shape

    MENR Studios creates design solutions that communicate with clarity, creativity, and intent. We transform ideas into stories, combining strong visuals with strategic storytelling to build brands, websites, and content that resonate. Experimental when needed, enduring when it matters.  [... view MENR Studios profile ]
    Location
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Brands That Mean Business

    Building Brands That Mean Business

    We design identities that are focused, purposeful, and free of unnecessary noise. They reflect the brand's character and make it instantly recognizable. Every element is intentional.  [... view Otten Agency profile ]
    Location
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Let's Turn Your Ideas Into Masterpieces.

    Let's Turn Your Ideas Into Masterpieces.

    Our studio focuses on crafting memorable logos, distinctive visual identities, and compelling graphic materials, helping brands bring their ideas to life visually.  [... view OXO Studio profile ]
    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Clarity Through Design

    Crafting Clarity Through Design

    A branding studio focused on delivering rapid brand sprints for startups and emerging businesses. We help new ventures define their identity, clarify their message, and launch with confidence, all in a fast, efficient process that gets results.  [... view Machado&Co. profile ]
    Location
    Uberlândia, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Ideas, Endless Stories

    Creative Ideas, Endless Stories

    Anouchka d'Oreye is a freelance graphic designer based in Brussels. With a passion for art, typography, and gastronomy, she views graphic design as the ideal intersection of these interests.  [... view Anouchka D'Oreye profile ]
    Location
    Brussels, Belgium
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turning Concepts Into Experiences

    Turning Concepts Into Experiences

    Martin Naumann is a Leipzig-based visual artist and multidisciplinary designer, specializing in automated illustration and abstract generative art.  [... view Martin Naumann profile ]
    Location
    Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design with Intention

    Design with Intention

    Dmitri Semenov is a seasoned digital designer specializing in visual identity and interaction design within the creative industry.  [... view Dmitri Semenov profile ]
    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Grows With You

    Design That Grows With You

    The Petals is a design studio founded by Sophie, specializing in building thoughtful brand systems and websites for tech and consumer brands. With a strong focus on strategy and intention, The Petals creates visual identities and digital experiences that are not only beautiful, but purposeful helping brands  [... view The Petals profile ]
    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Brands That Connect

    Crafting Brands That Connect

    Paulo Graça, also known as Senhor Paulinho, is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Tomar, Portugal. His work often blends hand-drawn shapes with illustration to create a wide range of graphic materials.  [... view Paulo Graça profile ]
    Location
    Tomar, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With Depth And Intention

    Design With Depth And Intention

    Elena Puchkina is a designer with five years of experience working in-house, at agencies, and as a freelancer. Shes passionate about creative communication and emotional branding, with a focus on editorial and print design, typography, and expressive color palettes.  [... view Elena Puchkina profile ]
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Custom Artwork. Reliable Team. Beautiful Results.

    Custom Artwork. Reliable Team. Beautiful Results.

    At Ravel, we bring everything together for you. We take your ideas and aspirations and combine them with our expertise in design, development, copywriting, video production, and more to create a brand that's truly yours.  [... view Ravel Brands profile ]
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Tells Your Story

    Design That Tells Your Story

    Daniel Duva Design is more than just a studio its a family-driven collaboration shaped by my creative vision and the support of those closest to me. Through art, photography, illustration, and specialty branding, I aim to create lasting impact by working with others to turn ideas into meaningful visual  [... view Daniel Duva Design LLC profile ]
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Strategic Brand Storyteller Hopelessly Devoted To Design

    A Strategic Brand Storyteller Hopelessly Devoted To Design

    Danielle Bartling is an independent brand strategist and designer, and the founder of Bartling Brands. She helps businesses rise above the noise and connect with the right audience through powerful visual and verbal storytelling that leaves a lasting impression.  [... view Bartling Brands profile ]
    Location
    Alpharetta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed