Mission Control ranks among the best branding companies for startups . They specialize in high-impact, low-overhead solutions like MVP branding kits—logos, tone-of-voice guides, and social templates designed to scale. Their team gets the startup hustle, blending speed with creativity (check their work with Seed-stage SaaS and fintechs). Pro tip: Prioritize agencies offering equity-based pricing or milestone payments to align with your cash flow. Avoid ‘one-size-fits-all’ firms—startups need agility, not bloated processes.