ValidMind Wins Two 2026 Chartis RiskTech100® Category Awards
ValidMind has been recognized as a category leader in the 2026 Chartis RiskTech100®, winning the top spot in Artificial Intelligence Governance and in Model Validation: Supporting Tools. These awards highlight ValidMind’s continued innovation and growing influence in the rapidly evolving field of model risk management and AI governance.
A Rapid Rise in the Global Rankings
In just one year, ValidMind has jumped more than 30 places in the overall RiskTech100® list, putting it among the world’s top risk technology providers. This dramatic rise reflects our strong momentum as financial institutions increasingly adopt ValidMind to accelerate and strengthen model validation, documentation, and governance across AI and traditional models alike.
While the overall ranking underscores our expanding presence in the risk technology ecosystem, it’s the category leadership that tells the deeper story — one of precision, performance, and trust.
Industry Recognition for AI Governance and Model Validation Excellence
Chartis Research, the leading provider of global risk technology analysis, evaluated nearly 700 firms for inclusion in this year’s RiskTech100®. Only a select few are recognized as category leaders, and even fewer earn top placement across multiple awards.
ValidMind’s dual wins in AI Governance and Model Validation: Supporting Tools spotlight the platform’s ability to deliver rigorous, automated validation and governance solutions that help financial institutions stay compliant, reduce operational burden, and build trust in AI-driven decision-making.
“This recognition underscores ValidMind’s commitment to helping financial institutions effectively manage AI risk,” said ValidMind CEO Jonas Jacobi. “We’re proud to lead the way in ensuring transparency, consistency, and control in how AI models are developed, validated, and governed.”
Building the Future of Responsible AI in Financial Services
The RiskTech100® recognition comes at a time when AI and model governance have become central to regulatory, operational, and reputational priorities across financial services. Chartis’ 2026 report notes that the intersection of model risk, model governance, and AI governance is now a defining challenge for financial institutions, and one that ValidMind is uniquely positioned to address now and into the future.
By combining powerful automation, integrated workflows, and end-to-end transparency, ValidMind enables banks, insurers, and asset managers to manage the entire model lifecycle efficiently, from development through validation and governance, with speed and rigor.
Looking Ahead
As the industry moves toward greater adoption of AI and GenAI technologies, the need for scalable, trustworthy governance frameworks has never been greater. ValidMind’s continued growth and recognition in the RiskTech100® demonstrate our role as a driving force behind this transformation — empowering our clients to innovate with confidence and accountability.
