The Six Worst Types of Businesses to Start in 2026, According to Investors and Experts

While there are plenty of industries where opportunities are ripe for startups, not every field is quite so well positioned. Headwinds are growing in certain business categories, making them particularly challenging for founders.

In some cases, that’s because of shrinking funding or increased regulatory complexities. Some industries face issues with tariffs or staffing. Others have technological hurdles that are significantly higher than some other fields.

Here are the businesses that investors and other experts caution against starting in 2026.

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