Able Startup Ideas

2 years ago

A startup that’s helping Indian tech startups source cheap and reliable engineering talent.

5,327

5 years ago

SITU is building a messaging app to help people connect with their local government. It’s meant to make government more approachable and transparent to the public.

4,174

5 years ago

The startup is building a digital platform to enable farmers to monitor and manage the health of their crops.

2,235

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for people to borrow money from friends, family, and even strangers. The startup is currently only available in the UK, where it’s working with a handful of small businesses.

1,252

5 years ago

A company that helps colleges and universities offer affordable, online classes

1,128

2 years ago

A software company that works with cities to host apps and build software that can help city governments do things like manage parking tickets, grant utility time to disabled people, and keep track of traffic and parking violations.

1,015

5 years ago

A startup that helps the elderly and disabled to communicate with their family

1,010

4 years ago

A startup helping small businesses create their own, more profitable, online marketing campaigns. The company helps small businesses with organic content creation, on-page SEO, and paid advertising. It’s currently looking for top-level talent.

978

5 years ago

A startup to help disabled people find friends who are willing to help them out, and vice versa.

855

2 years ago

A smartwatch-like wearable that can help people monitor their glucose levels if they have diabetes.

706

2 years ago

A startup that captures photos and videos of parking spots available at an airport, so that drivers can find them when they return.

695

2 years ago

A shipping company that wants to help all companies make their deliveries faster and more reliable, working with a bunch of Fortune 500 companies. The founder has 30 years of experience in logistics.

656

4 years ago

A network of tutors across the world that get paid per student, with students able to take lessons from anyone.

653

5 years ago

A startup that uses affordable technology to help farmers in India learn to use technology to make better decisions

650

3 years ago

A startup selling the basics (like food, clothing, etc.) in a way that allows users to add a custom sticker of their own photo to the product. The startup has been operating for a year, and has been profitable since day 1.

647

5 years ago

A startup that collects data on the world’s 4.5 billion-odd cellphones and builds a giant map of their locations with all the phone data available.

625

5 years ago

A startup for hotels to fill rooms quickly with the best available rates.

557

5 years ago

A collection of online educational materials available for free.

525

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that helps people with disabilities create profiles online and apply for jobs The startup seeks to help people with disabilities find work and give them the tools to make themselves employable

520

4 years ago

This is a startup that wants to bring restaurant table reservations to the web. The startup works with restaurants and offers a way for them to provide table reservations via the web. They’re looking to partner with companies who have a big customer base but have been slow to adopt technology.

472

5 years ago

A messaging app for urbanites in India, where the government has banned SMS and WhatsApp, and SMS is often unreliable.

422

4 years ago

Aspiring to be like Amazon, this startup wants to be the Amazon of the $3.5 trillion retail industry. They say they’re currently focused on a core product that will eventually be able to make recommendations for products to customers, and have already signed up a number of retailers.

402

2 years ago

A real-time video-based platform that allows businesses to manage multiple clients and workflows simultaneously. The platform is meant to be able to do things like schedule calls with clients, transcribe meetings, and manage client-facing workflows.

364

3 years ago

An online marketplace for selling used textbooks — a business that’s the only profitable part of the textbook industry.

348

4 years ago

A company that wants to help members of the LGBTQ community and other minorities get affordable health insurance. HealthForceOne has been in the market for almost a year, with a client list that includes the New York City Department of Health and the LGBT Center.

347

4 years ago

A highly customizable online resume builder that sorts out what information is relevant.

346

5 years ago

Inventor Dr. Ramesh Kale has been working on a low-cost, disposable "smart" pacemaker for under $1,500. The device is implanted in a pocket-sized battery pack that an individual wears around their waist. The pacemaker is connected to the battery pack via a small wire. When the device senses irregular heartbeats, it sends a signal to the battery pack, which then notifies the individual's doctor. The battery pack is replaceable, and is expected to last up to a year.

339

5 years ago

A platform that helps companies analyze their own data, with a focus on finding ways to make information more actionable.

326

4 years ago

A company that makes high-end reusable coffee cups.

315

3 years ago

A portable battery that can charge your smartphone up to 100 times without charging itself. It relies on solar power to charge.

315

4 years ago

This is a product-tracking app for restaurants, allowing them to track all their orders, send notifications to employees, and manage payments. It’s currently only available in the US but has recently secured seed funding.

309

5 years ago

A platform that enables local retailers to accept payments from shoppers using mobile phones.

294

4 years ago

A platform for “pay-at-the-table” service restaurants.

276

5 years ago

In the past year, there have been a few notable exits from Indian startups and their founders. Vani Kola, co-founder of Zomato, sold her company to local rival Swiggy for an estimated $50 million.

275

4 years ago

A food delivery startup that wants to take on Uber Eats. The company is currently only available in Seattle and has $3 million in funding.

273

4 years ago

A startup that wants to build a system that helps patients get more affordable, higher quality, and faster-acting healthcare. The startup is starting in the UK and Ireland.

268

4 years ago

A startup that’s building an AI-enabled chatbot for legal services. The company has $1 million in seed funding.

268

4 years ago

A video-sharing platform that allows users to create their own videos, share them and get paid for them. The site is currently available in the UK and Australia and has more than 1 million users.

262

5 years ago

The first wearable fitness tracking device that’s a 25% slimmer than Apple Watch, with a rotating bezel.

261

2 years ago

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

261

5 years ago

A startup that lets people track their food from farm to table.

260

3 years ago

A startup that enables users to determine the health of an anonymous friend. The startup currently has 70,000 registered users.

260

5 years ago

A laundry detergent that provides all the benefits of dry-cleaning, in a low-water, low-energy, biodegradable form.

255

5 years ago

A food delivery service that takes a cut of each order. The startup’s delivery partners are close to becoming available in Brooklyn, with plans to expand to a dozen more by the end of the year. The startup charges a 20% delivery fee.

253

5 years ago

Bots that make the complex work of managing a home remodeling project more manageable. The company is working with HVAC contractors and property managers to aggregate data from hundreds of homes to help them do a better job of forecasting and managing their projects.

252

5 years ago

A startup that offers a highly customisable, easy-to-use platform for designing employee relocation packages

251

4 years ago

A product for people who want to use a tablet for the road for some part of their work

248

5 years ago

A platform for lending and borrowing money with a goal of reaching 1 million borrowers. Users will be able to search for and compare loans online.

241

5 years ago

Wheelchair-mounted fans to cool you down while you’re sitting in a wheelchair. The startup is among the first contestants into a new category for Kickstarter called “Mobility” that the company says is meant to help bring people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to take part in crowdfunding to the platform.

240

4 years ago

A tool for creating and executing marketing and sales campaigns. Available as a Slack bot and as a browser extension, and also as a mobile app.

240

5 years ago

According to a report by TechCrunch, the San Francisco based coworking space, WeWork, is looking to raise another round of investments at a valuation of $8 billion. WeWork has been growing rapidly, and has been a major success in the US. However, the multi-billion-dollar valuation has not been met by the pace of growth, and many question how sustainable it will be.

237

4 years ago

A platform that allows landlords to manage their rental units, connecting them to homebuyers and letting agents. The pitch is that it gives landlords a new way to run their business, helping them collect rent and keep track of their properties. It’s available in the UK and Australia at the moment, although they’re looking to expand internationally.

235

4 years ago

A company building a browser extension that adds web-based editing to Microsoft Word, enabling users to do everything from adding images to creating tables and charts.

234

4 years ago

An AI powered work scheduling app for HR managers, telling them who is available and what their availability is like.

234

4 years ago

A Web3-enabled P2P marketplace to buy and sell electricity. The company has a white paper in development and a prototype.

234

4 years ago

A Chinese-language news app. They have about 200,000 users, and are profitable. They’ve already raised $3.5 million.

233

5 years ago

A new startup that wants to build a “super-headset” with a built-in Spotify subscription. The headset will be a hit with music fans who want to buy the current, highly-rated Apple Beats headphones but want something a bit more fashionable and portable.

230

4 years ago

A SaaS company that helps other companies in the health industry get and keep medical and dental insurance. The startup is only available in the United States.

230

4 years ago

A startup that creates low-cost, programmable electronics for the Internet of Things.

228

4 years ago

Other notable startups in the city include:

227

4 years ago

A new, blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer lending platform that is targeting the global student debt crisis. The company is expanding internationally and looking for investors.

225

4 years ago

A company that makes a comprehensive, searchable database of the world’s universities.

225

3 years ago

A platform that lets people buy, sell, and trade books, with the hope of someday making them readable by machines.

224

5 years ago

A search engine for fashion companies to find clothes and accessories that go well together, cut for a specific body type, or are made with sustainable materials.

222

4 years ago

This startup wants to build a new type of credit card for the underbanked, especially in developing countries. It takes the form of a prepaid card and is available in any currency. Given the lack of banking options in many such countries, the startup sees a lot of potential for growth.

222

4 years ago

A 3D printable gun that allows you to modify the shape of your weapon. The idea behind the technology is that it can be used to make semi-automatic weapons capable of being fired more quickly.

221

4 years ago

The startup wants to build a “third-party insurance-for-everyone” platform that offers affordable health insurance. The startup has already built a network that serves around 200,000 people in the US and has raised $3.5 million.

220

4 years ago

A platform that helps people find and book the best available gym memberships, and better manage their fitness routine.

218

4 years ago

A B2C startup that aims to help users better identify the right tool for a given task. Resolve is a feature-rich, chrome-based extension that can be added to any website. Since Resolve launched, over 100,000 people have installed it, and they’ve already been able to make around $1,000,000 from the app.

218

4 years ago

A platform that enables online retailers to offer their customers the option to create their own exclusive in-store experiences.

217

4 years ago

The startup makes on-demand cleaners available for home services, largely to help cities manage their waste. By putting the service in the hands of users, it helps cities cut costs and be more efficient.

216

5 years ago

A startup that helps customers book restaurant tables, with a check-in and payment feature. It’s the first startup in India working on a restaurant booking app.

215

4 years ago

A tool for building custom, customizable, 3D models of things.

215

4 years ago

A startup that promises to be able to show its customers how to save money by optimizing their home’s energy consumption.

214

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help you make the most of your digital devices. For example, it wants to help you use your tablet as a digital sketchbook.

214

2 years ago

A digital wearable designed to help those with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) manage their symptoms.

214

5 years ago

A startup where you can buy used tablet computers from big retailers like Best Buy and Staples.

213

4 years ago

The company wants to make negotiating harder than it already is by providing a simple, searchable interface for employees to search the market for best deals on everything from Amazon Prime subscriptions to a new suit.

213

2 years ago

A tool that builds GPS-enabled maps with crowdsourced data

213

4 years ago

A platform for sharing and selling reusable office supplies to businesses. The startup focuses on 8 great office supply items that are used a lot, but don’t get recycled as often as they should. They’re currently focusing on the US, but plan to expand internationally and into business software.

212

3 years ago

A startup focused on the development of specialty plastics. It’s got a factory in the US, and its first product is a sustainable, nontoxic version of the plastic used to make fiberglass.

211

2 years ago

A wearable device that provides fitness coaching and guidance for people with chronic conditions. The startup wants to use data to make users’ chronic conditions more manageable.

211

4 years ago

A startup that helps track and connect people who want to apply for jobs in a specific city, and allows them to see the job openings, apply and schedule interviews, get feedback on their applications, and communicate with recruiters. Available in the San Francisco Bay Area.

208

4 years ago

A software company that helps businesses and foundations manage their contributions to charitable causes. The company wants to be the “Yahoo of charity”.

208

4 years ago

A startup that helps big retailers manage a large number of different call center operations. The company says it has been able to save retailers over $100 million a year in labor costs.

207

3 years ago

A “self-serve” platform that enables developers to build out their own bitmap font, so they can quickly build out a new font without needing to hire a designer.

207

4 years ago

A startup that allows you to select when and where you’d like to get your car washed, from a list of viable times and places.

206

3 years ago

A startup that aims to create a “virtual reality digital assistant” that enables the AI to learn how to answer questions and converse with users.

205

4 years ago

A cloud-based platform that allows retailers to create a “bundle” of products that are available for the same price as a single product, offering better margins for buyers on multiple products.

204

5 years ago

A tablet organizer that aims to keep the iPad in sync with your desktop and other devices.

202

2 years ago

A mobile-first, web-first platform for capturing and analyzing the decisions of consumers on-the-go. The platform allows consumers to share their personal data with brands, streamlining the process of capturing data from the real world, and making it actionable.

202

4 years ago

A platform that enables consumers to buy goods directly from manufacturers.

200

4 years ago

This startup is building a portable bio-sensor that can measure drugs in the body through non-invasive blood tests. The sensors are worn like a necklace and are powered by a single AAA battery.

200

4 years ago

A company that’s building a “Netflix for fitness”. The company wants to be able to provide “instant-on, personalized, scalable, and effective fitness programs”.

199

4 years ago

A startup for crewing services, enabling customers to compare their needs with available workers.

199

4 years ago

A product that enables buyers to save money when buying a home.

198

4 years ago

The fund focuses on two themes: 1) creating new tools to enable better access to financial services (including micro-credit, financial products, and payment systems) and 2) creating new technologies for improving the quality of health care.

198

4 years ago

A platform that enables people to rent out their homes to visitors. They’re building a platform that will let people rent out their homes to strangers or friends for short-term stays, and take care of the expenses for guests.

198

2 years ago

A startup that allows you to convert your old smartphone into a portable battery pack for your laptop

198

4 years ago

This startup has a cryptocurrency that stores value, making it a valuable digital currency

197

4 years ago

A parking app for drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area, which includes a phone app, an app for drivers and a website for drivers to browse available parking spots. The startup has about 3,000 drivers and about 3,000 parking spots.

197

4 years ago

A startup that makes wearable tech for people with disabilities, like those with visual impairment. The startup is building software that helps people with disabilities to be more independent.

197

4 years ago

A “boutique” loyalty program that offers extra perks like free flights, hotel stays, spa visits, concert tickets, and more to frequent shoppers. The company is currently profitable and has a $7 million valuation.

196

4 years ago

The startup’s pitch is that “we help people save money by visiting restaurants that are good, but not the best.” The app now has 100,000 users in the UK, and its founders say they’ll be able to expand globally if their funding round meets its goal.

196

4 years ago

This startup is building a “cloud” of data centers around the world, so that the data center closest to the user is the most reliable. It’s similar to Amazon Web Services, but more localized.

196

4 years ago

A SaaS system that enables companies to create and maintain their own web pages, and use them as a single source of truth.

195

4 years ago

A cloud-based office that provides over-the-desk access to a suite of productivity tools, including office apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It’s available as a SaaS service, or as an onsite installation.

195

5 years ago

A company that connects high-quality and reliable dentists to patients, also offering a digital dental records service.

194

4 years ago

A tool that switches your Mac into an Android tablet, so you can use your Macbook's touchscreen.

194

4 years ago

A startup that designs and sells products with a focus on materials that are more durable and environmentally friendly.

194

4 years ago

A productivity startup that wants to make office Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel much more efficient. Available on Windows/Mac.

192

3 years ago

A tool that helps companies find the lowest-cost and most reliable electricians in their area.

192

5 years ago

A platform that helps small business owners in India use their app to accept payments, and enables customers to pay with a couple of taps.

191

5 years ago

A company that makes a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are like a high-end pair of AirPods, but with a subscription service to make them more affordable.

190

5 years ago

A maker of smartphones and tablets, the startup wants to sell its own operating system and make its own hardware.

189

5 years ago

A digital currency for the global market. It’s first product is a stablecoin for local currency payments in the US and across the world.

189

2 years ago

A startup that helps you see when your Uber driver is available and get to them quickly, with a built-in feature to automatically book the ride when you get in the car.

189

4 years ago

This startup is building a new kind of fitness tracker that uses a smartphone app to track a person’s activity, then sends the data to a wearable device that’s connected to an account. The team is looking to launch in the second half of 2020.

186

2 years ago

A tiny wearable device that can monitor heart rate variability and other vital signs, used to diagnose sleep apnea. The device is being built by a team of engineers and sleep doctors.

186

5 years ago

A text-based platform for sharing your photos, videos, and location over the Internet. The company is building a social network for photography that they say will be able to support 3 billion photos by 2028.

185

4 years ago

The startup is working on building an open API to enable other platforms to build apps to help shoppers find the right brand by cross-referencing their online shopping history. The startup wants to build an app that lets shoppers find the right brands to buy, based on previous purchases.

185

5 years ago

A dateable dating app, not unlike Bumble.

184

4 years ago

A digital currency for freelancers and small business owners to transact in person, billable software for independent contractors to manage their invoices, and a market for people to buy and sell freelance services.

184

3 years ago

A digital library of Latin American stories that’s available online for free.

184

5 years ago

P2P platform that enables car owners to rent out their vehicles to others. The startup is looking to build a network of users that would rent out their cars when they are not using them.

183

5 years ago

A startup that is building a platform for training teachers in the US public school system. The startup wants to make school more attractive and profitable.

183

5 years ago

A location-based service for couples, with an idea that couples should be able to have a regular time to meet each other.

183

4 years ago

A company that delivers on-demand, customizable home services, like plumbing, cleaning and lawn care.

183

5 years ago

Idea: A new luxury travel brand that sells experiences like a cooking class in Marrakesh, a private beach in Bali, or a safari trip in Africa. The company is targeting high net worth travelers with up to $3 million in investable assets.

182

5 years ago

A digital insurance company that enables companies to offer health plans. It’s currently working with both employers and individuals.

182

4 years ago

A startup building a platform that allows users to buy and sell tickets to live events. They’re looking to create a system that’s easier to use and more scalable.

182

5 years ago

A startup that makes a product called “The Wig”, a wearable device that can tell you if you have a fever or not by reading your face

181

4 years ago

A startup that offers a way to purchase discounted goods, with the added benefit of being able to see what other people bought there too.

181

4 years ago

This company is building a dynamic, social network for creators. The company’s users are known as “creators”, and they’re able to join the platform via social channels like Facebook and Twitter. The company’s blog is meant to be a “creators” hub, where they’re able to share their work, and tips and tricks.

181

3 years ago

Notable startups from the Indian market:

181

5 years ago

A B2B company that helps businesses manage their email marketing. The company says they’re profitable and growing.

180

5 years ago

A revenue sharing model for people who want to share their personal data with advertisers. By offering a monthly subscription, the company expects to earn revenue from those who feel most comfortable sharing their data.

180

3 years ago

This startup is building a smart jacket for dogs. It’s essentially a wearable dog leash that lets you bring your pet anywhere, such as to a cafe, park, or hotel.

180

5 years ago

A company that provides software to enable “app-like” experiences for businesses in the medical sector

179

4 years ago

A startup to help people find the best rate for an apartment, whether it’s to rent or sell. The startup wants to enable apartment search for people with low to no credit, helping them get the best rate.

178

4 years ago

A platform that connects freelance developers with clients. Customers are able to upload their code snippets, and designers are able to login to review code, set budgets, and see the background of the developer.

178

4 years ago

A startup where users can create and sell customizable AR apps. The startup is currently working with partners in the Middle East to help them get started.

178

5 years ago

A free database of all consumer credit cards, available online and allowing users to search for cards, compare them, and see where they’re used.

177

5 years ago

This startup tries to make student loans more affordable for students by offering a low-risk version of student loans.

177

4 years ago

This app enables consumers to access over 50,000 books by reading on their mobile device. It’s meant to be a library of all the books a reader has ever read, and all the books they'd like to read.

177

4 years ago

A startup for small suppliers of everyday office supplies (like computer cables or paper clips) and small businesses to buy and sell them.

176

3 years ago

A company that uses wearables to track employee health and productivity.

176

5 years ago

A startup that makes a reusable and portable medical device that helps people keep their wounds clean

175

4 years ago

A software platform that enables retailers to provide more personalized service to their customers. The company's platform provides an interface for customers and associates to track the contents of their shopping carts, as well as provides analytics to help the retailer better understand their customers.

175

4 years ago

A startup that enables organizations to get their peer groups to review each other’s work. Currently supporting nearly 2,000 groups of over 25,000 members.

174

4 years ago

This startup is building a system for making food trucks more sustainable by allowing them to buy in bulk directly from suppliers.

174

4 years ago

Want to know exactly how much money you spend on a particular product, or how much revenue that particular product generates SaaS company Vitable wants to help.

174

4 years ago

A group of entrepreneurs and executives from large companies like Google, Amazon, and Walmart are working on a new startup called Kip, a platform for tech-enabled collaboration. The company’s goal is to help large companies share resources more effectively, and will launch in the fall of 2020 in the U.S.

174

5 years ago

A tool that lets software developers build and share reusable code snippets.

173

5 years ago

A portfolio of music and lecture channels that are available for 24/7 streaming.

173

4 years ago

A platform for the distribution of affordable and affordable housing.

173

4 years ago

A startup that claims to be able to get its customers access to long-term care insurance in as little as 10 minutes.

173

4 years ago

A mobile app that lets you search for licensed child care and babysitting in your area. The startup wants to make it easier for parents to find quality daycare at a reasonable price.

173

3 years ago

A company that provides an API to enable organizations to use the subprime loans originated by the Federal Housing Administration.

173

5 years ago

A startup that provides a “free and sustainable” alternative to plastic bags

172

5 years ago

A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program that provides customers with weekly deliveries of fresh produce and other items from local farmers. Customers pay for their weekly deliveries of local fruits and vegetables through a subscription model.

172

5 years ago

A software company that helps advocates for the homeless, veterans, and other vulnerable populations track the status of their cases with the government.

172

4 years ago

A wearable technology company, based in San Francisco, that makes apparel and accessories that measure in real time and track your activity. It has some of the lowest prices in the industry, and is a contender with the other big players.

172

3 years ago

A company that builds satellite-enabled internet connectivity for rural areas of the world.

172

3 years ago

A platform that helps make your business portable. The startup helps connect businesses with offshore locations that are close to you. For example, with the platform you could have a call center in India, but still be able to talk to the customer in the US.

170

3 years ago

A world-changing language that enables people to program computers like they do with smartphones.

170

4 years ago

This company is building a platform for global NGOs to better track and respond to the needs of vulnerable people around the world.

169

4 years ago

A startup that makes a smart device for helping people with ALS focus on the task at hand rather than the body’s uncontrollable tremors. The device is controlled by a smartphone app.

169

3 years ago

A mobile app for people who want to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The company is building a tool for people to track their carbon footprints and reduce the impact they have on the environment.

169

5 years ago

A company that makes it easier to create, manage, and scale sales data. The platform is designed for sales teams to collect data about their clients, and make it available to others in the company.

168

5 years ago

A software company that builds tools for companies that want to be able to measure employee productivity.

168

5 years ago

The startup is building a platform for small businesses to manage sales, with a feature that enables customers to easily cancel orders that don’t meet their expectations.

168

4 years ago

A turnkey vertical farming system, where a large greenhouse can be built, which grows a variety of vegetables and fruits.

168

4 years ago

In addition to the main list above, a number of companies that were not selected for the finals were chosen for a special list of honorable mentions in three categories: Technology, People and Process. The Bottom Line is the only company that was not chosen for the finals from this list.

168

3 years ago

Spectra is a startup that provides a platform for building better experiences for “heads-up displays” which are basically the tiny screens that are mounted on modern vehicles to display speed, navigation, and other information. It’s available on Android and iOS.

168

3 years ago

For these startups, the candidate must be able to work in the US.

168

5 years ago

A platform that enables online businesses to easily take payments with a credit card.

167

5 years ago

A group of MIT engineers are building a robot that will be able to remove contaminated oil spills from beaches.

167

5 years ago

A startup that enables companies to capitalize on the trend of people increasingly choosing to live with roommates, and helping them find roommates with their companies' benefits.

167

5 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps IT teams automatically create a repeatable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for IoT/edge devices.

167

5 years ago

A digital, searchable file of your medical records to make it easier for you to access information and keep all your records up to date.

167

5 years ago

A simple way to visualize statistics and make them actionable.

167

4 years ago

The founders want to build a way for people to monetize their work through a new, more transparent, and more scalable model.

167

3 years ago

A platform that lets you find the best available mortgage broker in your area, offering recommendations and support.

167

5 years ago

A startup that helps users send money and pay bills at no cost. Currently only available in the UK

166

5 years ago

A wearables startup that wants to help people run more efficiently and exercise better. It says its product is worn like a wristband and tracks things like steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled, and sleep.

166

5 years ago

A platform that helps people create a more profitable business by helping them get more data and improve their marketing.

166

4 years ago

A company that makes a customizable app to help employees manage their personal finances, with tools like a budgeting planner and a personal finance tracker.

166

4 years ago

A startup that wants to build a library of apps for more than 40 languages, so that people can learn a language more quickly and be able to take advantage of the web.

166

5 years ago

A startup that is building an alternative repository to Airbnb for people to find rentable resources This includes everything from homes to lawn mowers, from the startup’s own website

165

5 years ago

A new app for cheap, reliable rides.

165

5 years ago

A system for visualizing all financial data for a company, and making it actionable.

165

5 years ago

The startup is building a platform that is able to recognize a set of facial expressions and, in real-time, translate them into emotions. It also translates any other language into emotions. The company promises to keep an eye on emotions in real-time, helping businesses avoid misunderstandings and improve customer service.

165

5 years ago

This startup is building tools to enable communication between teams and individuals across companies, using a unified interface.

165

5 years ago

A platform for developers to build chatbots on. The startup enables developers to build software that can mimic human conversations.

165

4 years ago

A startup that helps people track the money they’re spending online, including all their subscriptions and subscriptions to services like Netflix. The startup’s co-founder said it’s been profitable in the past year.

165

3 years ago

The big promise of this startup is a way to make your company’s data more usable. The founders say they can help companies get their data out of spreadsheets and into a platform they can actually use.

165

3 years ago

A digital platform that allows companies to pay medical bills in monthly installments. The startup, which was founded in August, wants to make medical bills more affordable for patients.

165

3 years ago

A project from the MIT Media Lab that combines solar power, a blockchain, and a smart contract to generate renewable energy.

165

5 years ago

A sports mobile app that enables users to track their fitness, schedule training sessions, and sync with their coaches.

164

3 years ago

A company that gives companies a new way to convert their data into actionable insights.

164

3 years ago

A startup for people to find, book and review local services for things like travel, booking a table at a restaurant, pet sitting, childcare, plumbing, and more.

164

3 years ago

A startup that wants to connect businesses and consumers directly. It’s currently focused on one market that wants to be able to buy a physical product and also have that product shipped over the web.

164

5 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers get paid up front, then moves that money to a business account if they don’t get enough gigs booked in a given period of time. Today it has paying customers in the US, UK, and Australia, and is profitable.

163

4 years ago

A startup for internet, phone and cable service through a single account.

163

3 years ago

This startup is building an AI-driven assistant for doctors. It uses machine learning to identify symptoms, then recommends treatment based on a doctors’ knowledge of patients. The startup hopes the system will lead to more affordable, personalized care.

163

3 years ago

A startup with a list of tools that let you replace your phones with a single device. It’s a bit like a phone, a bit like a tablet, and a bit like a computer.

163

5 years ago

A startup that helps people find a reliable plumber or other fix-it guy on the same day they need him

162

5 years ago

A company that makes and sells an “unhackable” router. It’s free if users agree to a one-time data security checkup.

162

5 years ago

A platform to help people find and book affordable dental work. Currently focused in the UK and US.

162

5 years ago

A company that pairs with local taxi drivers to make group rides more affordable.

162

5 years ago

A “shareable” version of Microsoft Word, with a story, an audio component, and a visualization component.

162

5 years ago

Wearable sensors that help detect the presence of volatile gases in buildings.

162

5 years ago

A platform that helps companies create custom, branded t-shirts, available to buy online and in-store.

162

5 years ago

A tool that allows employees to manage their expenses so they can take accounting to the next level (and hold their bosses accountable for it). The team has raised $500,000 in seed funding and is based in NYC.

162

4 years ago

A platform that enables content creators to create and share their own branded content, with revenue split with the creator.

162

4 years ago

A startup that’s taking a data-driven approach to building a model of who people are and what they like. They say that if you know who you are, you’ll be able to reach more people.

162

3 years ago

A startup that aims to make text-based communication more convenient, accessible, and usable for the elderly population.

162

3 years ago

A mobile app that helps you find your closest available dentist or schedule an appointment.

162

5 years ago

A startup that enables anyone to create a micro-site and sell it for $10 a month.

161

5 years ago

A company trying to bring together auto repair information from different sources into a single, searchable place.

161

5 years ago

A motorized, wearable device that can put you in touch with your employees when you’re away.

161

5 years ago

A “factory farming” startup that plans to take over the entire process of raising and slaughtering animals from the farm to the table.

161

5 years ago

A platform that enables people to interact with their favorite brands through video. The startup’s founders say they have 40,000+ customers for the product.

161

5 years ago

A wearable device that tracks running and biking data and can communicate with a smartphone app. The startup wants to make it easy to get new workouts and track progress without having to purchase a wearable or smartphone apps.

161

4 years ago

A platform for online tutoring with a focus on helping teachers and parents out of school. Tutor-to-tutor videos are on-demand, and the startup is also working on a way to make the private video chats public and shareable.

161

5 years ago

This is a loyalty platform for businesses, with a twist: users only get points for small purchases. The company claims it’s already profitable.

160

5 years ago

A startup that enables users to create a story about a short trip online, using photos and maps. The app has been in beta for two years now, and has over a million photos and videos.

160

5 years ago

A company building a platform to enable "goodwill-driven" giving by connecting donors to nonprofits

160

5 years ago

A startup that sells laser-cut, customizable paper for planners, journals, planners, notebooks, and more

160

4 years ago

Philadelphia is home to many notable media companies, including:

160

4 years ago

A startup that helps people find apartments to rent. They are using machine learning to scan Craigslist ads, notify people that there are apartments available, and suggest the best rent/price range.

160

3 years ago

A startup making an AI-enabled digital assistant. They recently launched an AI chatbot that can help you set up video calls on Slack and has plans to launch it on other chat platforms.

160

5 years ago

A company that’s built a software platform to translate a user’s text into a computer-readable language. It’s already in use by several Fortune 500 companies.

159

5 years ago

A company that helps employers and employees manage insurance plans. Their software allows the employer to manage a healthcare plan in a more centralized manner with less paperwork, and provides employees with a more affordable option to access healthcare.

159

4 years ago

Currently focused on the UK, a B2B company that enables people to borrow money from their employer via a payroll deduction. It charges 1% interest for up to 12 months, and the company keeps 2% of the loan amount.

159

4 years ago

You’ll be able to “flip” your car with this startup.

159

3 years ago

A startup for people to buy and sell their old laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

159

5 years ago

A startup for pre-owned tablets.

158

4 years ago

Well-being is a startup that wants to help people manage their stress with an artificial intelligence-enabled app.

158

4 years ago

A platform for sharing the messages and pictures people send between different devices. Users can share pictures or video on their Facebook, Instagram, or whatever account and have the files be instantly available on other devices.

158

3 years ago

A startup that allows users to send requests to merchants, get alerts when they’re available, and place orders. The startup is aiming to decrease the friction involved in getting products from a store to a person’s house.

158

5 years ago

A startup that make a tool that allows you to make your home automation system available on the open web

157

5 years ago

A small, customizable device which records and analyzes what you do and how you move to help exercise optimally.

157

5 years ago

Idea : A mobile app that enables people to quickly book and pay for their parking tickets in the UK.

157

5 years ago

A wearable device that monitors your heart rate and breathing patterns to help treat sleep apnea.

157

5 years ago

A Chinese-American startup that’s building an app that makes it easier to pay for things online. The app is in private beta and is already available in Shanghai, Shanghai and other parts of China.

157

3 years ago

A startup in Spain, building a bunch of tools for companies to build their own data visualizations and dashboards and to help them make sense of big data. Available on iOS.

157

5 years ago

A restaurant-booking app that pairs with your favorite restaurant so you can just look at the menu and book a table. The company has raised $1.3M to date.

156

5 years ago

A platform that enables people to buy and sell things like furniture, cars, and apartments, and rent out unused rooms. Borrowers can use the platform’s software to manage the loan, and borrowers can access the property remotely. The platform is currently focused on the UK.

156

5 years ago

A startup that allows your smartphone to operate as a wearable device that can track your movements, showing you how much exercise you’re getting.

156

5 years ago

The company’s first product is a suite of LED bulbs that can be controlled via a smartphone app. The bulbs are built with a Wi-Fi enabled hub and have a built-in motion sensor allowing the user to turn the light on and off, dim, or change its color.

156

4 years ago

A platform for scheduling and managing taxi-cab service via smartphone. The startup is in the early stages of scaling, but the goal is to offer all of the things you could expect from a taxi cab service — like GPS tracking, real-time communication, and a dispatch system. The company is profitable and small but growing in the San Francisco Bay area.

156

3 years ago

A startup that is building a portable robot that can help lift heavy objects. The robot is made with a mix of plastic and metal and can lift up to 40 pounds.

156

3 years ago

A tool for people who want to make an extra $300,000 a year doing what they love and earn an average of $20,000 a month by teaching others how to do the same. It’s a freelance teaching platform that allows anyone to make money teaching web development, programming, and more for clients around the world. It’s a flexible, scalable option for people who want to reach their personal goals.

156

5 years ago

A tool for creating and editing charts from Python or MATLAB. Charts is a Python library for creating and editing charts, with an API for creating and editing charts in MATLAB. Charts is available on the Python Package Index and on GitHub.

155

5 years ago

A software company that makes managing a large number of Twitter accounts easier. The startup has been able to grow its customer base at a rate of 50% per month, and has built a $2 million annual recurring revenue business.

155

5 years ago

A B2B software product for companies that manage and maintain their IT and IT-enabled departments.

155

4 years ago

This company wants to build a platform that automatically adjusts the rate that your car consumes fuel based on a variety of variables (driving conditions, time of day, weather, etc.)

155

3 years ago

This startup wants to be the “Uber of co-working spaces”, using a model that blends coworking spaces with traditional offices. The company offers a furniture-less workspace with a dedicated desk and lockable storage, designed to help companies get the most value out of their new space.

155

3 years ago

A startup focused on building tech for homes in India. The startup wants to enable a system through which families can track their energy consumption, water usage, and air quality.

155

3 years ago

A startup focused on treating traumatic brain injury. The team is building a wearable device that monitors the brain and tailors treatment plans based off the patient’s unique pattern of brain injuries.

155

2 years ago

SaaS for companies that need to recruit remote workers on demand. Currently available in the US.

155

5 years ago

An online tool for the restaurant industry that enables companies to manage inventory, control orders, and order supplies from a single dashboard.

154

5 years ago

A Facebook-like app that lets anyone build and sell a mobile website. It’s a way for people who don’t build websites to earn money rather than create their own, and has a profitable model.

154

5 years ago

A tool for modeling and simulating the physical behavior of interaction with a product, with a focus on wearables. The startups aims to allow customers to model wearables in a way that’s more intuitive than the current alternatives

154

5 years ago

A startup that will enable lenders to offer small business loans online.

154

5 years ago

A food delivery service that will allow its customers to order their own vegetables, rice, and protein and have it delivered directly to their door.

154

5 years ago

A new way of paying for groceries using a credit card, with the goal of helping people make healthier, more affordable choices.

154

5 years ago

An iOS app and web-based service that helps people find the best deals on headphones, portable speakers, and more.

154

3 years ago

A company that offers “digital signage,” or message-enabled displays in stores, restaurants, and other venues.

154

5 years ago

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have all become computers. This startup wants to make the home a computer. The company is based in San Francisco. The company’s name comes from the idea that a home computer is the center of the home.

153

5 years ago

A tool that helps brands looking to engage with influencers. The company claims to be able to find influencers in any niche, bringing them into a social network.

153

5 years ago

The startup behind Pachube has expanded into the market for connected devices that allow users to collect and share data. The company has launched two other products since the acquisition: the Pachube Watch, which is a customizable wristband that can be paired with smart devices to collect fitness data and share data with other devices, and the Pachube Photo, which is a way for users to capture and share their photos with other users.

153

5 years ago

A way to hook up with a freelance designer for in-house design, build a site, and then manage it all from one app. The company says it has $6 million in funding and has been profitable since 2014.

153

5 years ago

A virtual reality startup that enables “hyper-local beer tasting”.

153

5 years ago

A way to make on-demand legal services more efficient and more affordable.

153

5 years ago

A startup that wants to build a “green” power plant designed to burn trash. They want to build sustainable power plants, using waste as fuel, and keeping energy costs low.

153

5 years ago

Trunkable wants to build a web-based home that can be rented as a vacation home.

153

5 years ago

A startup that works with restaurants to provide them with the tools they need to “self-serve” their customers. The startup wants to make it easier and more profitable for restaurants to provide meal delivery.

153

3 years ago

A mobile payments app that’s “like Venmo but for credit cards”. The company is looking to disrupt the way that people pay each other, and enable commercial transactions.

153

3 years ago

An wearable hat that links with your phone via Bluetooth and can link with other devices via Bluetooth and the Internet of Things. It’s suppose to be a smart hat that can help a user stay connected and lower their chances of getting a concussion.

153

5 years ago

A text message-based calendar that lets you schedule events and reminders, with a calendar interface. The app is available for iOS and Android

152

5 years ago

A startup that claims to be able to help businesses with their mobile IT needs.

152

5 years ago

A startup that helps people track their workouts and plan healthy meals. The startup is focused on helping people who are healthy and want to keep it that way, and the company says that because the company’s algorithms are based on historical exercise data, it’s able to identify trends that are more accurate than what a person might individually determine for themselves.

152

5 years ago

A startup that helps people find the best, most reliable care for themselves and their loved ones. The company is looking to partner with employers and large patient-specific care providers to improve the quality of care, while also being a resource for medical professionals.

152

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help online merchants and other businesses grow their audience through video. The company claims that it’s been able to acquire 1,000 new customers for its customers every month for the last four years.

152

5 years ago

A software company designed to make college affordable by allowing students to pay for it with credit.

151

5 years ago

This company builds apps for the Lockbox app, a lockbox service that lets people store valuables in a secure location.

151

5 years ago

A digital platform that enables brands to create and manage campaigns for their customers.

151

5 years ago

The startup wants to create a platform for “inclusive, scalable, and affordable” virtual reality training.

151

5 years ago

A machine learning tool that helps companies assess which employees are most likely to be able to transfer to a new job.

151

5 years ago

A solution for the unstable relationship between digital ad buying and the media buying process.

151

5 years ago

A startup to help students get the most relevant and affordable loans from the US government.

151

5 years ago

A tool that helps small businesses manage their shipping and inventory via an app, with the startup saying they’re profitable. The company has a 1-person team and has raised $10,000.

151

4 years ago

This app helps people find parking spots in downtown areas and is available in the San Francisco Bay Area.

151

3 years ago

A micro-currency with no transaction fees. The startup is building a global payment solution for enterprises and consumers. It’s notable for being the first to integrate a cryptocurrency into an existing business.

151

3 years ago

A startup that helps people with dementia to maintain their independence. The startup makes a portable device that helps seniors remember their own schedules and preferences.

151

5 years ago

Two founders left YC to build a $10 per month service to help food delivery services become more cost effective and more like an on-demand service. It’s available in a few cities in the US, and it’s simple: a “geofenced” area with a few delivery zones that are cheaper than a full city block.

150

5 years ago

A smart app that keeps track of your health and wellness. The startup is working on a sensor that can be attached to a band or other wearable device and track vitals like heart rate, body temperature, and more.

150

5 years ago

This startup is building an app to help people with mental illness manage their health. The app aims to make mental health care more accessible and affordable.

150

5 years ago

The startup is building a system that lets restaurant operators do inventory management automatically, which is difficult because of the high number of variables involved in managing inventory, from the type of food to how it’s portioned and stored.

150

5 years ago

A tool that enables users to automatically draft and share social media posts

150

5 years ago

A tool to help companies manage multiple workflows and processes for a single project. It’s available as a Chrome extension.

150

5 years ago

A platform that enables big businesses to automate their customer service, using AI and ML to predict customer satisfaction and easy ways to solve customer problems.

150

5 years ago

A bulletproof pool-table cover for pool tables, which is designed to protect the table from balls.

150

3 years ago

A San Francisco-based startup that is building a smartphone app that connects with a companion device that enables users to plug their phone into a charger, then plug their phone into other devices, like their car, so it can charge itself.

150

5 years ago

A platform that enables users to buy and sell their unused iPhone parts.

149

5 years ago

A startup that sells local marketplaces for food, alcohol, and other goods to consumers. It’s been in the works for over a year, though they haven’t yet been able to launch their app.

149

5 years ago

A company that helps companies achieve sustainability in the workplace by encouraging sustainable procurement and waste management.

149

5 years ago

An online marketplace that connects manufacturers with large-scale distributors. The marketplace is built on the idea that there are many manufacturing companies that want to do business with large companies, but are unable to do so because of their small size.

149

5 years ago

A different kind of charging station for electric vehicles, focusing on the home. Rather than wirelessly charging vehicles, the startup's stations are stationary and have a separate charging port for plugging in phones and tablets.

149

5 years ago

A group of entrepreneurs who were tasked with building out the Internet of Things for the US government. The team is building a programmable thermostat, which they say will “change the way people live and work”.

149

5 years ago

A wearable sensor that helps detect motion and alert you when someone is approaching your home.

149

5 years ago

A more affordable alternative to the Fitbit fitness tracker.

149

5 years ago

A startup that helps people get paid for their time. By giving users the ability to keep track of their time in the app and being able to check off of it in real-time, the business aims to help users be able to make better money while they’re on the job.

148

5 years ago

a wearable device that plays video games

148

5 years ago

A company that wants to make it easy for companies to monitor work performance and productivity through smart devices like phones and wearables.

148

5 years ago

A cloud-based platform to enable people to easily run their own on-demand marketplaces. The startup is targeting people who sell products on eBay and Amazon.

148

5 years ago

A startup that develops wearable technology for runners. The company is selling a smartwatch that tracks things like pace, distance, and calories burned.

148

5 years ago

A digital assistant to teach people how to use their phones, helping people become more comfortable with their devices.

148

5 years ago

A company that makes a printable device for measuring the distance between two objects. The product is a small, inexpensive laser point that can be attached to things like cell phones, cameras, and other devices.

148

5 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for employees to work remotely. The company is testing with small and medium sized businesses, and says it’ll be available for everyone in 2020

148

5 years ago

A startup that helps you find the cheapest places to go in the US (60,000 restaurants, 2,500 hotels, and 2,500 attractions) and then helps you price-compare them. The startup is profitable and has 75,000 users, and is profitable again after a $2 million round in late 2019.

148

5 years ago

A location-based service that aims to bring the real-time chatter of restaurant reviews to the table. It’s targeting customers with $25 meals or more that don’t have a reservation.

148

5 years ago

The startup aims to solve the problem of the “job-hopping” millennial who wants to be able to get a new job without having to quit and wait for the old one to be filled.

148

4 years ago

A company that helps companies that operate in a surge capacity — those that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — manage their power usage and energy costs. It’s a 15 person company that launched in New York City in May, and is profitable.

148

3 years ago

This is a platform that helps companies that want to start a business in a location they’re not in, find an employee in that place and work together remotely. They handle everything from recruiting to HR to employee pay, with the employee paid the same rate in their home country as the company is. The company is profitable, with $2M in recurring revenue and $1M in ARR and growing.

148

3 years ago

An AI powered call center that promises to help businesses tackle customer service issues more effectively. The startup calls itself “the first AI-powered call center” and claims to be able to solve customer service issues more efficiently than humans. The startup is currently in closed beta in the US.

148

3 years ago

A tool that helps farmers in Africa grow crops that are more productive and sustainable.

148

3 years ago

A company that helps people photograph and publish their lives online with the goal of making them more relatable.

148

2 years ago

A company that enables companies to make decisions about their employees by measuring the impact of their work. The startup is building a tool for HR departments looking to get a better picture of how their employees are performing.

148

5 years ago

A startup that enables people to join online discussions from anywhere, even when they’re offline

147

5 years ago

A travel management system for businesses, which enables them to book travel for clients and manage that travel, including meal preferences.

147

5 years ago

A platform for companies to sell and manage their employee vacation time, incentivizing employees to take it when they’re able.

147

5 years ago

A software platform that enables the sharing of carpooling services based on income levels, creating a price that includes how much it costs to get to work, how much your coworkers are willing to pay, and how much you’re willing to pay.

147

5 years ago

A wearable that helps you find the best places to park during a trip to the grocery store.

147

5 years ago

A payment technology company that works with online retailers and e-commerce platforms. The startup uses blockchain technology to enable payments between the retailer and the customer. It has been featured on the “top 10 under-the-radar blockchain startups” from CB Insights.

147

5 years ago

A startup focused on offering a new way for people to get around. The company is focused on making public transit faster, more reliable, and more accessible, and it wants to do that by buying out bus companies and running them as its own private transportation network.

147

5 years ago

An online photo editing platform, also available on iOS and Android, which is meant to be used by people with no experience in photography to be able to add various effects to photos.

147

5 years ago

A way to help fast food restaurants manage the waste they produce in their kitchens and on their premises. For every burger they’re able to cut, the startup is able to feed a human in need.

147

5 years ago

A company that looks to make shared apartments more profitable, both for landlords and renters.

147

4 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps businesses manage their accounts receivable and payables. The company works with clients like Microsoft and Infosys.

147

4 years ago

A new type of restaurant that delivers meals, but instead of ordering food online, you get to pick it up at a store. The app will be available in the next few months.

147

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a tool to help automate the creation of quotes and invoices via text message. The tool is designed to be used by small business owners and freelancers and would work best with a smartphone, but any text-capable device can be used.

147

3 years ago

A startup that is working to make it easier for families to use their smartphones to monitor kids’ health. The company claims they have over $6 million in annual revenue and are profitable.

147

5 years ago

A startup that wants to enable connectivity to the Internet in the remotest parts of the world. The company wants to bring affordable Internet to the world’s most remote places.

146

5 years ago

“A new type of data marketplace, we are creating a marketplace where you can buy and sell your data. Everything from your browsing history to your location data, and from your health data to your social media data. We are building a data marketplace that enables you to monetize your data.”

146

5 years ago

A hosting company that offers affordable hosting

146

5 years ago

A mobile app that helps restaurants with inventory management. The app’s software syncs with a customer’s phone to check if a product is available and to notify the restaurant of changes in the status of the product.

146

5 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps companies manage their expense reports. It starts with a monthly subscription and then allows the user to create expense reports that are editable and searchable, with the option to export.

146

5 years ago

This is a startup that wants to help people “build on top of the internet,” with a platform that enables anyone to publish products and content at scale.

146

4 years ago

A platform that uses machine learning to create customizable Google authentication for access to services, using the logins of all your Google accounts.

146

4 years ago

A startup that sells a “customizable, open-source video doorbell”.

146

3 years ago

A platform that enables users to check their credit scores and buy discounted or free credit scores from multiple credit reporting agencies.

146

3 years ago

A mobile application that can be used to get a QR code for your friend's email address in the event of an emergency. The startup is the first commercially available app for getting an email in an emergency.

146

2 years ago

This startup wants to make “kitchenware box” technology available to everyone. It is building a subscription-based smart kitchen network for scale-up companies, and such as it is not available in the UK yet is set to roll out in the US this summer.

146

5 years ago

A startup that helps people find affordable health care services. The startup also offers a service that helps people who need a doctor find one via a map.

145

5 years ago

A company that takes a subscription-based model for health insurance, and looks to make it as affordable as possible. The startup is also looking to launch in January.

145

5 years ago

The company's app is designed to help consumers monitor the health of their finances, including credit scores, debt and income. The application, which is in beta, is available for Android and Apple iOS smartphones.

145

5 years ago

Focused on improving the user experience of people who travel internationally. The company brings together a private messaging platform for travelers with a photo-sharing feature. The company is in the testing phase and will be available in the U.S. and Europe.

145

5 years ago

This startup is building a tool that helps restaurants manage the costs of delivery, predicting when customers will order and then using predictive analytics to ensure food is available when they need it.

145

5 years ago

A technology company that takes photo and video content, and makes it into a product that can be resold as an image or video stock. They’re also developing a platform to enable photo and video creatives to get paid for their work

145

5 years ago

A mini-storage startup that rents out small lockers, intended to be a more affordable alternative to larger storage units.

145

5 years ago

A B2B company that helps companies manage their supply chain operations more efficiently by streamlining it into a single network of vendors. The company helps companies manage and keep track of invoices, payments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

145

5 years ago

This is a company building a platform where an existing customer can find and hire a contractor to repair or remodel a specific item in their home. It’s a marketplace for homeowners looking to hire contractors, and the startup is profitable.

145

4 years ago

A technology startup that is building a platform that will be able to help companies evaluate, discover and manage talent — it’s essentially a way for recruiters to manage their entire talent pipeline and onboard candidates.

145

2 years ago

This startup is building a service that helps cities build a database of available buildings and equipment and lets renters find them in order to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

145

5 years ago

A company that sells “the world’s first wearable data science platform”.

144

5 years ago

A company that makes a 2D-printable prosthetic for people who need one

144

5 years ago

A startup that’s building a personal assistant for people across the world, and has conducted interviews with over 100 individuals for the role. The company wants to build a team that’s available 24/7 in every part of the world.

144

5 years ago

A tool that analyzes your email inbox and categorizes messages into actionable buckets, allowing your inbox to be more productive and your inbox management to be more effective.

144

5 years ago

An iOS app that helps people schedule and manage tasks. It’s available on the App Store and also through the website.

144

5 years ago

A design company building a more sustainable way to build better building

144

5 years ago

The startup is building a tool to help startups get more visibility into their customers. The startup wants to use data to build a “scalable dashboard” that allows small and medium sized businesses to see all their social media data in one place.

144

4 years ago

A tool that allows people to register for events, including those who are not currently able to attend. Like Meetup, it’s meant to help people find and attend events both in person and online.

144

4 years ago

A company that advises startups on how to manage their money in a way that’s profitable and that also benefits their employees.

144

3 years ago

A minimum viable product, aimed at early adopters with a small budget

144

5 years ago

Bizion is a network of companies that provide more than $1 million in annual revenue. Bizion enables companies to have a single point of contact for funding (usually a bank) for their entire business, saving a lot of time and money.

143

5 years ago

A startup that lets you send money to your friends at scale, through a simple mobile interface. The startup wants to use data from users to build a better product, and it’s currently only available for iOS.

143

5 years ago

A company that enables companies to build bot-enabled services and chatbots. The company already has a beta product, a chatbot for booking a server that runs on Amazon’s Alexa.

143

5 years ago

A platform for small businesses to manage marketing and sales, enabling them to make more profitable sales and grow their customer base.

143

5 years ago

A startup that makes crockpot meals. Crockpot enables users to pre-order a custom meal from a variety of restaurants and have it delivered. It’s currently in the test phase, and looking to raise a seed round to grow and launch.

143

5 years ago

A startup that goes after the 5 million small businesses that have yet to accept payments online. Their vision is to be able to “complete, manage, and reimburse small business invoices”.

143

5 years ago

This startup wants to build a customizable, flexible, and affordable credit score.

143

5 years ago

A tool for building, managing, and deploying custom web applications, available on a free tier.

143

5 years ago

A phone app that lets consumers track their car and its maintenance. The startup is working on a new charging dock that will operate with a single cable, so consumers can charge their cars without having to worry about cables.

143

5 years ago

A company that sells “smart contracts”. The idea is that Smart Contracts are more efficient and reliable than the current “Oracles” that are used to execute contracts.

143

5 years ago

Changing the way companies find and hire talent. Based in London, the startup is building software meant to give companies a better idea of who’s available that can make them more open to hiring candidates. They have a large set of clients in the UK.

143

5 years ago

A tool to help companies manage their supply chains more efficiently, with an added focus on the green products that they’re able to source.

143

5 years ago

A software company that helps insurance auto brokers become more profitable by streamlining their claims processes. They’re aiming to reach $2.5 million in revenue in the first year.

143

5 years ago

A platform that helps restaurants provide better service while still being able to spend less on labor.

143

5 years ago

A software company that partners with restaurants to provide delivery and catering services. The startup has signed up more than 3,000 restaurants and is profitable.

143

4 years ago

An Uber-like app that helps people find reliable childcare. The startup is based in San Francisco and already has hundreds of parents on its waitlist.

143

3 years ago

An online platform for pre-screening candidates before speaking engagements, meant to be used as a way to filter potentially unsuitable candidates.

143

3 years ago

A free web-based tool for brainstorming, ideation and collaboration that enables teams of all sizes and across all industries to create, share and manage ideas.

143

3 years ago

Viable is a startup that develops software for restaurants, the company says it’s already working with over 500 businesses in the UK. The company is looking for a CFO to help them grow.

143

5 years ago

This startup helps people track the status of their favorite charitable causes. They helped raise $50,000 from the Center for Global Development and the Connected Ventures Fund in NYC.

142

5 years ago

Loose talk among friends and coworkers about work and life. You can learn a lot about people by what they’re discussing, and what they’re saying is more than just idle chatter. This startup wants to make that sort of content available to employers and HR departments.

142

5 years ago

A startup that wants to be a digital platform that helps clients navigate the tax benefits of charitable donations. The startup is building an app that works with local charities and nonprofits that helps donors navigate the complexities of taxation. After its successful Kickstarter campaign, the startup raised $248,000 from angel investors.

142

5 years ago

A startup that promises to improve the reliability of your WiFi, by giving you a constant connection to the internet even when you’re in an area with weak signals. The idea is pretty simple — by bouncing a signal off of a cell tower, the startup is able to provide a stronger signal to the device. At the moment, it’s in a sort of alpha stage — the company will be launching a Kickstarter in early 2016 to help fund a smartphone app, which will then be released for the general public.

142

5 years ago

This networking platform enables real-time communication, collaboration and creation of new products.

142

4 years ago

A platform for online learning, with tutoring and mentoring services. The startup is behind the new iPad app, which they say “enables teachers and students to practice and learn in real time from each other, with the help of a learning coach.”

142

3 years ago

A way to enable workers at companies and in remote locations to tap into high-quality medical care. The startup has offices in the US and India, and has already reached over 2,000 patients in India and the US.

142

3 years ago

A collaboration tool for teams and individuals to manage their time and tasks. Built for teams that want to keep team members accountable to their own schedules and goals.

142

3 years ago

A platform that allows mothers to talk to their babies from a distance, via voice and text. The startup is working on a new wearable device that can help babies learn languages, communicate, and even get distracted by their surroundings.

142

5 years ago

A startup that enables doctors to treat patients with diabetes by prescribing them low-cost glucose-monitoring devices. The startup is partnered with the American Diabetes Association and has already provided over 10,000 glucose monitoring devices to patients in the US.

141

5 years ago

Like Uber, this startup gamifies the concept of a taxi ride, with the user playing a dispatcher for a network of taxis. The app helps users find the closest taxis using data from Yelp and OpenTable.

141

5 years ago

An artificial intelligence-powered system that lets businesses see how their employees are performing. The underlying AI platform is able to understand the inner-workings of a company. The company recently closed a $4 million Series A funding.

141

5 years ago

A startup that enables a group of people to share their carpools and public transportation with one another. It’s a bit of a meta application in that the startup is building an app to help companies integrate carpooling into their business models.

141

5 years ago

The company is building a tool for makers to test their products, with the goal of making failure less painful and more predictable.

141

5 years ago

A way to get more data from your marketing toolset, and make it more actionable.

141

5 years ago

A company that helps people fulfill sustainability goals by helping them save money and time on their purchases. There’s a lot of buzz in the sustainability space about the idea that the more sustainable you are, the more money you save.

141

5 years ago

A startup that produces renewable energy and products from biomass.

141

5 years ago

A wearable that tracks when you’re thirsty, and provides an alert when you’re close to a water bottle so you don’t have to keep looking for it.

141

5 years ago

A renewable energy startup that helps entrepreneurs build solar projects. The company says it installed over 2 megawatts last year and has plans to install more this year.

141

5 years ago

A solution for the $4 trillion global oil market where producers don’t have reliable inventories and retailers don’t have a clear picture of demand or low prices. Oil can be stored in underground tanks and is more valuable if it’s in the right place. Oil Tracker aims to connect all the different stakeholders in the oil market.

141

5 years ago

A startup that provides a service to help people in their 60s and over find quality, affordable day care for their grandchildren

140

5 years ago

A high-tech way to enable people to communicate with their doctors remotely. The company hopes to make that easier for everyone: patients, doctors, and caretakers.

140

5 years ago

The event was sponsored by Submittable, and all conference participants received a free Submittable account.

140

5 years ago

Fitness-tracking software that ties into a wearable device. It tracks your workouts and can get your fitness data into your fitness app or website.

140

5 years ago

A company that makes biodegradable water bottles. The startup wants to build a business around breaking a water bottle back down into its water-carbon components.

140

5 years ago

The company’s goal is to create a cloud-based service that’s cheaper, more secure, and more scalable than Dropbox, Box, and other cloud storage companies.

140

5 years ago

A startup that aims to deliver affordable, high-quality storage to the home. The company is focusing on a particular vertical, which is a new one.

140

5 years ago

A startup that allows you to create an “Airbnb for Food”, allowing you to find and discover local restaurants that also allow you to book tables in advance. The company says it has already helped to book a hundred tables in New York City.

140

5 years ago

A platform to make insurance more affordable and simple for independent agents

140

5 years ago

A startup that helps companies adjust their business operations to be more profitable, with a focus on "lean operations" that can optimize use of resources and improve efficiency.

140

5 years ago

An online translation service that enables online support and communication with patients. Pronix has raised over $4 million to date and has clients in the UK, Canada, and the US.

139

5 years ago

A platform that enables companies to talk to their customers in a more natural and personal way.

139

5 years ago

A digital product that detects, tracks, and pays a user’s monthly rent payments. Due to rent laws, a tenant in many areas may not legally be able to sign for a check until it’s been deposited. By the time they can, the landlord has already moved on to the next tenant, which means the tenant may have to pay the holdback fee.

139

5 years ago

A platform that enables fans to interact with players and teams to better understand their interests. The startup is currently in a partnership with the NBA; it’s also in a partnership with the A’s to help fans in the Bay Area get better access to the team.

139

5 years ago

A tool to enable employers to create and manage their podcasts. The company is taking a very dry subject and making it fun, like “How to be a great manager”

139

5 years ago

A platform for selling and buying things on your phone, similar to eBay and Craigslist, but with more personalization and a focus on local finds. In beta as of July, the company is not yet profitable, but has already signed up over 500 beta testers.

139

5 years ago

This is a “tech-for-good” project that wants to build a marketplace where people can donate their old smartphones and tablets to be refurbished and repurposed into solar-powered lights for developing countries.

139

5 years ago

A company that makes it easier for developers to build apps for every device they can imagine: phone, tablet, tv, car, etc. The business is bootstrapped and has had a $1.3M in seed funding.

139

3 years ago

A startup that makes smart contracts more usable by creating a visual editor, the startup’s founders say, a way to visually build out the functionality of a smart contract instead of just a programming language.

139

3 years ago

A hybrid product/service that provides a platform for companies with large amounts of data to be able to build internal reports, share them with clients, and collaborate on them with other teams.

139

3 years ago

A startup that runs a poker table through any video chat, allowing people to play in a virtual environment.

139

3 years ago

A portable diagnostic tool for children to run noninvasive tests. A startup that helps parents test their kids for common problems before they go to the doctor. The startup is working on a lower-cost version of its product that can be used at home.

139

5 years ago

This startup is building software for people who aren’t online. It’s not just for the elderly, but for people who aren’t comfortable with the internet, or don’t have access.

138

5 years ago

A company that helps companies build software infrastructure that allows them to handle three types of data (user, table, and document) in a single data source. It’s currently being used by a large multinational company that has 7500+ employees.

138

5 years ago

A parking app that matches drivers with parking spaces based on availability, demand, and proximity to events. In this case, it’s a pop-up that shows up in the app when there’s a space available, whether that be in a lot or garage.

138

5 years ago

A platform that enables users to customize their phones with accessories like stands and cases.

138

5 years ago

A company that will allow you to stream your favorite TV show to any TV device in your house. The company is building a platform to stream video from any streaming platform to any device, including TVs, computers, game consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and anything else that can play video.

138

4 years ago

A seed-stage startup that’s building a software platform for the pipe industry. They’ll be able to manage schedules, track equipment and provide an interface to the general public.

138

5 years ago

The company is centered around a new product called the “Activity Tracker”, which is actually a wristband with sensors that measure the wearer’s activity throughout the day. The wristband communicates with a phone that then records the data on the app. The data can then be synced with a HealthKit-enabled app for tracking progress.

137

5 years ago

A startup that provides the infrastructure “to build and scale simple, automated, and scalable apps built on top of the open source Git version control system.”

137

5 years ago

A startup that wants to be the first-mover in creating a new class of wearable computing technology. The company wants to make wearable technology that’s more comfortable, fashionable, and unconstrained.

137

5 years ago

This startup is building a tool that allows companies to build a shareable video about their business. Users can clip the video and share it on social media, and companies can see how many views it generates.

137

5 years ago

This startup aims to make a hiring tool that is “instantly accessible and easy to use” that can “make every hire the right hire”. They have 1,000 happy customers and are profitable.

137

5 years ago

A veritable “central command center for your business”, which allows you to purchase new products, manage your inventory, and more. It’s like Amazon’s Dash button for your business.

137

5 years ago

A platform that helps people find the best way to pay for medical care. The startup’s mission is to make healthcare more affordable in the US and in Europe.

137

4 years ago

This company is building an app called “MyBeds” for homeowners to create a “bespoke bedroom” for their home. The app lets you create a “dream room” from a set of customizable, curated items.

137

5 years ago

A startup that provides a service to help people find less expensive alternatives to their cable package

136

5 years ago

A startup that powers the internet of things by allowing any connected device to be programmable for voice control, whether that be a home security system or a self-driving car.

136

5 years ago

This is a company that helps companies connect with their customers to better understand their needs and market to them. Clues is looking to provide companies with a new way to engage with customers that goes beyond traditional marketing. It’s a platform that allows companies to create a “Stitchable”, a custom product and experience that is all about a customer.

136

5 years ago

A micro-payment platform for small businesses and freelancers. The startup is building a platform that enables small businesses and freelancers to accept micropayments via PayPal or their own branded payment processor.

136

5 years ago

A web-based video platform for providing short-form, on-demand “how to” guides for small businesses. The idea is that users can subscribe to specific topics, such as ‘how to sell on eBay’ and then be notified when a new video is available.

136

4 years ago

A messaging service for companies to send and receive messages without requiring employees to have smartphones. The company is working on a product that will work with existing hardware, like a tablet.

136

3 years ago

A tech-enabled platform that brings together the people who run digital marketing campaigns across different platforms (like Facebook, Instagram, or email) to create a pipeline for new campaigns.

136

5 years ago

A startup that provides a service where you can purchase a gift card that is redeemable for a 1 hour tech support phone call

135

5 years ago

A platform to enable a “smart pool”. The startup is building technology that allows for robotic pool maintenance so pool owners don’t have to spend hours performing maintenance tasks.

135

5 years ago

A consumer-facing platform that enables publishers to curate content for users with the goal of increasing interaction with content and driving more revenue for publishers.

135

5 years ago

A tool that provides a series of smart defaults for a wiki, like a suggested table of contents.

135

5 years ago

This startup’s goal is to help hotels and other hospitality businesses save money by using the same technology that powers self-driving cars to know where their employees are, and be able to send them on a break.

135

3 years ago

A job portal that helps people hire people, and search for available jobs.

135

5 years ago

A startup that is an online store that sells wedding accessories (IE People can buy wedding buntings, table decorations, etc)

134

5 years ago

This startup is building a messaging app that’s encrypted and searchable by insiders only.

134

5 years ago

A company that helps hot dog vendors in New York City sell their hot dogs by linking them to their Instagram accounts. It’s meant to make the process of selling hot dogs more efficient and profitable.

134

5 years ago

A tool that enables anyone to set up a crowdfunding campaign for their startup or product.

134

5 years ago

A company that markets and sells “performance” clothing for men. The startup is trying to make sure that the clothes it sells are comfortable and high quality.

134

3 years ago

This startup is building a way for people to create their own smart contracts, then use them to automate boring tasks and make them profitable.

134

3 years ago

A startup for high-quality cannabis products. The startup says it’s able to bring in new customers, but also to get customers to purchase more product. It’s targeting dispensaries and delivery venues.

134

5 years ago

A fitness tracking device that’s been downloaded over 3 million times, has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on the App Store, and was sold to Apple. It’s been used by over 60 million people and is now the best-selling fitness tracker on the market. It’s profitable and has a $300 million valuation.

133

5 years ago

A wearable that will track activity and sleep habits, and then report them to you on your wrist. The startup wants to create a device that can complete a full-body fitness test that can be used with other devices.

133

5 years ago

A B2B company that helps companies understand their supply chain data and make it actionable.

133

5 years ago

A platform for selling, buying, and shipping drugs online. The startup is now profitable and has a $2.5 million round of funding.

133

5 years ago

A platform that enables salespeople to better manage their pipeline of opportunities, getting better results and making more money.

133

5 years ago

The company, founded by two former Facebook engineers, is building a way to take existing and upcoming blockchains and enable them to be built and used easily across different platforms.

133

5 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for people to “write” music. The startup is building a music editing app that takes your tracks and makes them more palatable for radio and podcasts.

133

5 years ago

A digital payments platform for small business owners that enables them to take payments in person, over email, or via mobile. It’s currently in private beta but plans to launch publicly next year.

133

5 years ago

A solar panel that is cheap, durable, and highly efficient.

133

5 years ago

A company that builds flexible, adjustable shipping containers that can be used for housing, shipping, and construction.

133

4 years ago

A chatbot that integrates with your email and helps you manage your inbox. The chatbot is designed to be able to answer questions about email and work.

133

3 years ago

This company is a marketplace for shared storage, storage on remote servers, with a network of people that store their stuff there. They charge a monthly fee, and they say they’re profitable with over 60,000 users.

133

5 years ago

A company that provides “a complex API that enables companies to identify the right type of person for a job”, based on digital data. It currently has $1.6 million in the bank.

132

5 years ago

A tool that delivers content based on the interests of users. The startup has built a platform where users are able to express their interests, and then receive content that is tailored to their tastes.

132

5 years ago

Making customer data more actionable through simple, tangible interfaces.

132

5 years ago

A startup that helps small businesses market to homebuyers. Their product is a “premier content marketing platform” that utilizes detailed data about a dozen variables, including income, credit score, and the type of property they’re looking for.

132

5 years ago

An online network for women to share advice with each other and access peer support. The startup is trying to build a community that helps women keep each other accountable, and tells them when they’re in a rut and need to make a change.

132

5 years ago

A software company that allows businesses to manage their inventory by tracking products on a digital platform. The company wants to make it easier to determine the most profitable products to stock, based on demand, and to manage inventory.

132

5 years ago

A digital version of the notebook and sketchbook you’d use to take your drawing class. The startup wants to bring digital sketching to the iPad, Android tablets, and other mobile devices.

132

5 years ago

A startup that is building out a system to help people invest in both the stock market and their own homes, with a goal of making investing affordable for everyone.

132

5 years ago

A startup focused on making home security more affordable and accessible. The company has raised $5 million from investors including General Catalyst, T. Rowe Price, and others.

132

5 years ago

A next-generation restaurant delivery app that allows users to order food, track it and pay, all through a mobile app. What They Deliver is putting a new business model on the table to help restaurant owners grow their companies.

132

5 years ago

Hammer is currently available in the United States, Canada, India, United Kingdom, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, France, Indonesia, and Japan.

132

5 years ago

A company that’s building a software product that enables people to rent out their spare bedrooms to travelers through a website.

132

5 years ago

A tool that helps journalists find the best pictures to illustrate articles. Users are currently able to search and sort through thousands of images in less than a minute.

131

5 years ago

One of the original investors in OpenTable raised a $1 million seed round to help “Bring the magic back to the restaurant industry.”

131

5 years ago

A startup that brings the “higher education experience” to students by connecting them with tutors. Notable alumni include Sarah Lawrence College, Harvard, and the University of Michigan.

131

5 years ago

A B2B marketplace where big companies can hire sub-contracted workers for under-the-table projects.

131

5 years ago

A wearable company that makes a product called a ‘halo’ that is a jacket and a hat for your dog and monitor its health

131

5 years ago

A C2C marketplace for buying and selling used furniture. There’s a big market for people looking to buy used furniture but no good way to find them. The startup’s website shows a few beautiful tables and chairs, but the bulk of the site features the items for sale.

131

4 years ago

The startup wants to create a one-stop-shop for all of your Facebook ads needs. The startup is currently only available to marketing executives.

131

5 years ago

A startup that uses AI to automate the process of scheduling, tracking and managing meetings. Their software is available on the market, with customers including the US Department of Defense, Coca-Cola and Walmart.

130

5 years ago

“A premium app store with an emphasis on quality,” aiming to have a “curated selection of apps” that are not available anywhere else.

130

5 years ago

The company’s goal is to be the most socially responsible fashion platform on the web. “We’re like the Etsy for buying sustainable products,” says CEO Rami.

130

5 years ago

Social networking for farmers. Farmline’s pitch is that as farmers grow and share more info about their crops, they’ll be able to reap more benefits from the same share.

130

5 years ago

A new kind of restaurant reservation platform that works across telephone, mobile, and web. The company says it’s building a “digital concierge” that can quickly answer questions on the fly and will be available in 6 languages.

130

4 years ago

A startup that aims to simplify the creation of email marketing campaigns. A typical campaign might include dozens of email addresses, personalization, and a list of recipients. The startup empowers marketers to create a single email campaign, and include as many personalized variables as they want.

130

3 years ago

A tool that enables people to create a “digital vehicle” to record their life’s trajectories. The startup says it will allow people to create their own personal stories.

130

3 years ago

The company is building an online tool to help companies manage the cost of their sick leave and vacation benefits. Viable has closed a $1.6 million Series A.

130

3 years ago

This startup is building a wireless network that allows companies to save energy by using wireless sensors to track inefficiencies in the building. In the future, the system should be able to send information straight to the cloud in real time and allow companies to have a complete cost of energy.

130

5 years ago

A startup that does not currently exist for which you will build a minimum viable product, market it, and repeat the cycle to get to product/market fit

129

5 years ago

A digital personal assistant app that helps users build a list of people and things they want to do. The startup wants to use the platform to build customizable travel itineraries.

129

5 years ago

A personal assistant that helps you pack a suitcase. Users can use the app to create a packing list and the app will suggest items based on where you’re traveling and which items are available at your destination.

129

5 years ago

A startup that enables businesses to create a custom work product for their employees. The company has only run early stage trials, but has already attracted more than $3 million in funding from investors like 500 Startups.

129

5 years ago

A tool that will allow marketers to connect with journalists to report stories with the ability to collaborate on the story’s delivery. The company wants to be a go-between that can provide access to journalists in order to make the story more valuable.

129

5 years ago

A company that helps companies manage their HR functions. The company’s software enables companies to manage their employee records like mortgages, healthcare, and credit cards, and their payroll, benefits, and retirement.

129

5 years ago

A computer vision startup that wants to use machine learning and image recognition to make product photos more complete. The startup says their technology can improve the accuracy of product photos 40% with claims to be able to identify colors, shapes and other features of products.

129

5 years ago

A company that helps athletes and other team members make sense of their training data. The startup was founded in November and is currently available in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston.

129

5 years ago

A platform that enables people to crowdsource and “pay it forward” their expertise to help others

129

2 years ago

A company making a platform that enables brands to build online and offline marketing programs that are more powerful and personalized for their customers.

129

5 years ago

A startup that helps people to design, build and test their prototypes online Users will be able to share their prototypes with friends or partners

128

5 years ago

A digital assistant for Real Estate Agents. The startup’s reasoning is that online agents are more popular than in-person agents, but the latter are still more profitable.

128

5 years ago

A startup that wants to help organizations build better customer service experiences. The startup builds artificial intelligence to help organizations capture customer insights with its software. It claims to be able to predict customer service issues by scanning a customer’s social media activity.

128

5 years ago

A startup that is working on an injectable drug that will help heal damaged nerve fibers. They’re working on a treatment for a degenerative disorder called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which is caused by damage to the peripheral nerves.

128

5 years ago

A health insurance company built for small businesses. It’s a “flexible, affordable, and transparent platform by which businesses can get coverage for in-house doctors and nurses.”

128

5 years ago

These compostable cups are meant to help coffee shops reduce their packaging waste. They can be full of coffee or tea or soup and you can recycle them, but they don’t break down in landfills.

128

5 years ago

A personal computer for managing back pain. It’s essentially a smartphone that sits on a medical table and provides a diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and a system for collecting patient data.

128

5 years ago

This startup wants to make the world’s most durable tablet, one that can withstand a drop from a boat in the ocean, or a puddle of coffee.

128

3 years ago

A startup that helps you find the best time to book a flight, and what time of day is the best for planes to be available

128

3 years ago

A health insurance company that offers affordable, individual, and group plans.

128

5 years ago

This is a SaaS platform that helps companies manage their “data lake”, or data that’s not readily available to analysts. The company raised $2.1 million in seed funding.

127

5 years ago

A maker of software to help create and organize personas for online marketing. It’s currently available for free, though the founders are looking to go premium.

127

5 years ago

A company that provides an API for businesses to be able to sell custom branded cryptocurrency gift cards to their customers. They say their customers include Whole Foods, Sephora, Target, and other major retailers.

127

5 years ago

A way for people who need to move into a new apartment to take a photo of their living room or kitchen and quickly see a comprehensive price list of what it would cost to remodel it. The startup says it’s profitable and has a $150,000 monthly revenue run rate.

127

5 years ago

A startup that builds a new kind of chair, with the goal of being the first chair in the world to help with back pain and to be completely customizable.

127

3 years ago

A startup that makes scheduling a meeting with someone in the US fast, easy, and affordable.

127

3 years ago

A startup that makes a wearable for building muscle tone that uses a mobile app and a lot of AI

127

5 years ago

The startup is building digital signage for companies to let their employees know when tasks need to be completed, and will also allow them to use it to let customers know when they have stock available.

126

5 years ago

A software company that allows people to collect and use data to better manage their health. It’s building a “smart” wearable device that can track your health and send a report to a doctor.

126

5 years ago

A software company building a “search engine for financial markets” that enables investors to find the best stocks to buy and sell.

126

5 years ago

A paid content platform for YouTube channels that enables content creators to generate revenue from their efforts.

126

5 years ago

This company is building a system to help businesses manage their supply chains. The more companies that use it, the more supply chain visibility the company will be able to offer.

126

5 years ago

A company that allows people to make “tweets” from their phone, or a software program that’ll be able to take a list of contacts and create a list of tweets to send to them.

126

5 years ago

Enables developers to build apps for the Android Wear smartwatch.

126

3 years ago

A startup that enables people to schedule errand runs in advance, so they don’t run around frantically at the last minute.

126

2 years ago

A platform that allows students to buy books and attend lectures from their phone and tablet. The startup wants to help students get the most out of digital learning by enabling them to engage with the Internet from their phones and tablets.

126

5 years ago

A startup that creates a marketplace for companies to outsource their recruiting to on-demand recruiters, with the promise of matching candidates to available jobs within a week

125

5 years ago

A digital assistant that helps you complete tasks, like finding a restaurant, booking a table, or helping with a reservation. The assistant is currently only available in the US, but the company wants to expand to more countries.

125

5 years ago

A startup that builds out self-service enterprise-grade analytics for businesses. FastForward provides tools for a profitable, high-volume marketing campaign.

125

5 years ago

A platform for software developers to be able to build and test mobile apps and websites with ease. In a press release, the company said that its technology was “designed to reduce the time and cost of development for mobile applications.”

125

5 years ago

This startup wants to bring a more collaborative approach to online education. Classcraft is building a platform where you can teach someone programming, where you’re accountable to them.

125

5 years ago

A health insurance alternative for young adults. It’s a $1 per month plan that is affordable and has low out of pocket costs for patients.

125

5 years ago

A profitable startup that provides software for businesses to create and operate their own community-based group insurance plans. It also provides a platform for businesses to track and control their health care costs.

125

5 years ago

A company that turns smartphone screens into touch-enabled, virtual room controls

125

4 years ago

A tool for searching and accessing email accounts. The company wants to be a “Google for email”, with users able to connect email accounts from different providers.

125

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a new type of computer screen — one with a rollable touchscreen that can be rolled up like a piece of paper.

125

5 years ago

A startup that creates a new kind of smart home audio experience Their idea is to create a “high quality, yet affordable, audio experience”

124

5 years ago

The startup plans to help employees manage their travel expenses online and keep track of reimbursable expenses.

124

5 years ago

A 4-year-old company that makes a programmable, connected-home appliance that can be programmed to do things from turning the AC off and on to turning lights on and off to listening to music and turning the TV on and off. The company has raised $7.3 million in funding.

124

5 years ago

A tool that helps cities build an API for companies to be able to monitor traffic and respond quickly to incidents.

124

3 years ago

Revive is building a platform for holding generic drug companies accountable for their drugs, which include those that are off patent and in need of generic competition. The startup aims to build a way for generic drug companies to explain their products and defend themselves against generic-drug-makers.

124

3 years ago

A company that automates the interview process for recruiting software developers and engineers, counting competitors like VideoHire, Interviews.com, ZipRecruiter and Workable among its customers.

124

2 years ago

A startup that lets you monitor your every step, activity, and calorie count using a wearable that syncs with a smartphone app. Users can also get coaching from a personal trainer, the idea being that this can be a helpful tool for people trying to lose weight or stay fit.

124

5 years ago

A platform that helps developers get paid in cryptocurrency. The company also wants to tackle the problem of freelancers not being able to get paid in cryptocurrency. The company currently has 10 employees and has raised $500,000 in seed funding.

123

5 years ago

A mobile app that helps people plan their trip to see the world’s best art. The app comes with a network of over 1,000 locations of art museums and galleries from around the world. The startup is profitable.

123

5 years ago

The startup has built a platform that makes it easy for libraries to provide free Wi-Fi to their patrons. The app is available for use in libraries nationwide and charges a 6% fee for the service.

123

5 years ago

A product that helps people manage their health and fitness goals by aggregating data from wearable devices.

123

5 years ago

A new way for entrepreneurs to get funding. The startup, which launches today, wants to give entrepreneurs access to a “constant stream of regular, predictable investments”.

123

5 years ago

The founder of this startup grew up in a remote village in India and remembers a time when he was able to get a computer for the family and a year later they were able to get the internet. The founder realized the internet had brought a lot of connectivity to the country, but the next step was to bring connectivity to the millions of people who still didn’t have it. That’s what led him to start Jana, a startup that aims to give 1.5 billion people in India access to the internet.

123

5 years ago

A suite of tools for visualizing, sharing, storing, and analyzing technical data in the field. It’s built to work with multiple data sources, and output is easily readable for the end user.

122

5 years ago

Nextbit wants to deliver Android in a way that lets you take your phone with you everywhere. It cuts down on background apps and syncs only the apps that you want to use with your phone. Available on Android and iOS.

122

5 years ago

“A low-cost, durable, and scalable solution for the enterprise that replaces the expense of traditional PDAs and cellphones.”

122

5 years ago

A way to measure and report on a person’s location and movements in real-time, without requiring a wearable device.

122

5 years ago

A company that helps you track, manage, and pay for your cable and internet bill.

122

5 years ago

A healthy, fast, and affordable way to get food delivered. It’s a millennial company, with the founders calling themselves a “health-food lifestyle brand”.

121

5 years ago

A product management platform built for companies to be able to manage product proposals in a collaborative, efficient way.

121

5 years ago

It’s not uncommon for someone to wake up with a hangover, but it’s often a hassle to find something to drink that doesn’t taste gross. The startup wants to make sure there is always a drinkable alternative to the morning-after-party staple, water.

121

5 years ago

Koku is a tool for people to build their own subscription-based service. Koku is meant to be a one-stop shop for all of a person’s subscription needs, with a toolset designed for ease of use. The startup is a Y Combinator company, and has over 200,000 users and is profitable.

121

5 years ago

A way to create a spreadsheet that’s machine-readable. The startup is building a way to read spreadsheets without needing to know the syntax of formulas.

121

5 years ago

A payments company that serves high-volume ecommerce merchants. It’s in the process of launching a service that will enable online sellers to offer rewards to buyers.

121

5 years ago

A company that designs and produces tech-enabled wearables that allow users to connect with their body and health data

121

4 years ago

A platform for people to connect with each other and help each other find the best available healthcare solutions for them.

121

4 years ago

A tool that can be used to create “mini apps” that can be used to run tiny tasks on a business’s phone, like taking a picture with a tablet, or looking up a restaurant’s location.

121

3 years ago

A smartwatch with a built in emergency SOS button and a disposable emergency kit.

121

3 years ago

It’s a tool for tracking the life of a pet. This startup is trying to create a searchable catalog of some pet’s life story, including vet appointments, photos and videos.

121

5 years ago

A startup that sells the first commercial drone to have a consumer version available, with a price tag of $1,000. The drone is made for those who want to experiment with aerial photography and videography.

120

5 years ago

A platform that helps new businesses get started, allowing them to get a credit line and borrow money at favorable rates from lenders.

120

5 years ago

A new way to store and manage your digital media. The team at Briefly is building a platform that enables users to “train” their computer to automatically organize and discover their files, and then creates a “smart folder” that’s a digital representation of the physical one.

120

5 years ago

A company that provides a “wearable” device for monitoring blood sugar. It was founded in Boston by a team of MIT graduates.

120

4 years ago

A startup working to democratize credit in the developing world, creating a new financial product that would give people access to credit in a way they haven’t had before. The company, which was founded in India, wants to make it more affordable for people in the developing world to use and maintain credit.

120

4 years ago

A startup for book lovers that lets you see what books are available to buy in your area and set a reminder to buy it when it’s cheaper.

120

5 years ago

A company that combines a wearables platform, a wearable device, and a smartphone app to improve the health of its users.

119

5 years ago

Arist is a cloud-based project management and accounting tool that helps small teams manage projects and budget. Arist is a free plan with paid options that offers more features. Arist is available on the App Store, Google Play, and the Arist website.

119

5 years ago

A credit card that rewards its customers for giving back to the community. Instead of paying a flat fee for the credit card, customers are charged based on the number of points they earn for charitable donations.

119

5 years ago

A B2B company that helps companies manage and find service providers. Like a concierge, it helps companies build a list of vendors, and then makes those vendors available to companies on demand.

119

5 years ago

This wearable device generates a heat map of the area around the wearer’s head, allowing him to better understand his environment.

119

5 years ago

Combining the ease with which inter-city carpooling apps like UberPool and Lyft Line can be found with a new approach to making the rides more affordable, by adding a personal concierge to the ride to help with navigation, scheduling and other tasks.

119

5 years ago

A tool to help people create easily sharable images, using a simple drag-and-drop interface. Because of the way the attention economy works, every one of your images is worth more to someone else than to you.

119

5 years ago

A medical device startup that’s trying to simplify the medical industry by tracking and improving on the performance of injectable drugs.

119

5 years ago

A platform for creating 3D models on top of a 3D model. The startup is building a way to create 3D models of buildings and other structures, and create 3D printable models of them.

119

5 years ago

A 24-hour customer service bot that's capable of making appointments, booking hotels, and purchasing airline tickets.

119

4 years ago

A social network for restaurants, startups and developers. It’s a platform where restaurants can find users to fix their tables, answer the phone, and do general upkeep.

119

4 years ago

A wearable device for detecting and tracking the movements of patients by their bedside.

119

3 years ago

A startup that aims to help businesses build software with AI. The PaaS’s first product is Enterprise AI with native programming, allowing businesses to have easy access to AI-enabled applications.

119

3 years ago

A digital tool for managing your personal finances that gives you a digital assistant to help you with questions. You’ll be able to see, categorize, and save all your transactions.

119

2 years ago

The company is building a new customer relationship management platform that uses facial recognition to allow customers to do things like login from a phone or tablet and access their account without the need for a password.

119

5 years ago

A startup that matches employers with employees that are looking to work from home. The startup is currently in beta mode and is available for use on the iOS version of the app.

118

5 years ago

The startup is looking to help people who are disabled take advantage of the online world to improve their lives, whether it’s a wheelchair-bound person who needs more information on how to use YouTube or a blind person who needs better search tools for the web.

118

5 years ago

A platform that connects lenders to people who have bad credit to pay loans back on time. The company’s cofounder, David Leon, says the company is profitable, has more than $1.3 million in loans, and has been servicing loans for over a year.

118

5 years ago

A machine that makes custom items, like a couch or a table for sale with a click of a button.

118

5 years ago

In 2018, the founders of OpenTable were awarded the National Venture Capital Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Consumer Products and Services category.

118

5 years ago

An affordable, internal IT service for small businesses. The startup aims to be a technology partner for small businesses, offering a package of IT services to keep employees productive and the business running.

118

5 years ago

A tool that helps users automate the process of cleaning the air in their homes. They’re already working with a Fortune 500 company to make their product available to their customer.

118

5 years ago

A platform for human rights, which includes the belief that people should be able to freely share their information. The goal of Propscout is to provide a platform for the sharing of information regarding human rights issues in order to protect, respect, and promote those rights.

118

5 years ago

A parking app that uses remote parking sensors to find available parking for drivers.

118

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help people find reliable electricians in a given area.

118

5 years ago

A startup that helps you choose, prepare, and deliver food for people who are ill, elderly, or disabled

117

5 years ago

A startup to help people find and hire affordable child care. The founders say their model of the business, which has a token-based system, is open to regulation.

117

5 years ago

A log analytics company that wants to turn the data from the billions of rides taken every day by its customers into actionable insights for its customers.

117

5 years ago

A company that is building a marketplace for data that comes from large data sets. TimeNexus aims to make this data available to researchers and teams to help them build out their own prediction models.

117

5 years ago

A mobile platform that aims to enable and empower people to help each other in their daily lives.

117

5 years ago

A company that builds “smart” homes for elderly people. The startup offers wireless, automated home assistance systems to help people age in place. They’re currently only available in a small number of homes, with plans to expand to more.

116

5 years ago

A visual and auditory learning platform that enables users to learn through games, videos and images.

116

5 years ago

"A company that helps businesses go from idea to profitable reality. We help founders build ideas from day one and help them launch them successfully."

116

3 years ago

Productivity software for the tubular time management band, a $15 rubber band that helps users set goals and stay motivated. The product is a physical, wearable software product that syncs with the band.

116

3 years ago

An online platform that helps users build and manage a team of freelancers, with the company itself acting only as a middle-man. It’s a more sustainable alternative to traditional freelancing platforms like Upwork, and the company wants to use its own experience to help other companies build their own.

116

5 years ago

A medical system that aims to be “patient centric”, providing a digital doctor’s office at the patient’s home. The startup wants to make it affordable and easy to book appointments, get prescriptions, and book tests.

115

5 years ago

A process control startup that enables companies to monitor and control processes that don’t have sensors. It’s a more accurate way of gauging process performance than the traditional approach of sending a technician to the site.

115

5 years ago

Health 2.0 is a digital health data platform that lets users upload and share raw health data from wearable devices like Fitbits, and add insights and comments.

115

5 years ago

As an online continuing education course for lawyers, this startup is hoping to enable higher education for lawyers without charging tuition.

115

5 years ago

A B2B company that aims to help retailers manage all of their account receivables (credit cards, store cards, and payment cards) from a single platform. The company is selling to retailers and merchants in the US and Latin America.

115

5 years ago

This is a Shopify-like app for online clothing stores. It’s available in the US and Canada for now.

115

5 years ago

The idea is to build a service that enables you to trade your Apple Watch and iPhone data with other people. The company wants to build a directory of sellers and buyers of Apple Watch and iPhone data.

115

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build an AI-based system that predicts crime, based on variables like unemployment and income.

115

5 years ago

This startup is building a closed social network for people who are physically or emotionally unable to socialize with others in the same way as most of the world. The idea is that they’ll want to be part of a social network, but they can’t be fully active because of a physical or emotional impairment.

114

5 years ago

A startup for crowd-sourcing, developed by the founders of Yelp, to help providers compete for customers. It’s currently a beta app, but the founders say it will be available for businesses to use in the coming weeks. If it catches on, it could disrupt the way users find and book services by grouping a person’s needs in front of a provider that has been vetted by the community.

114

5 years ago

A startup that helps people find reliable, well-reviewed doctors, and those doctors get paid to advertise.

114

4 years ago

A company that’s building tools that send and receive money from people’s bank accounts. Using the software, people can send money to each other and keep an account for receiving payments. The app can be used by anyone in the country, and is available to customers through a bank account in the US.

114

4 years ago

A way to make paying taxes easier, with a tool that lets you pay your taxes in a way that’s more efficient than the IRS’ online tools. The startup also wants to make the tax process more predictable and transparent by providing a taxpayer’s tax form for every state, and giving an estimate of what the liability is.

114

4 years ago

A startup that launched in 2009, The Ophelia Project is the original "crowdfunding for women" platform, meaning it enables female entrepreneurs to raise money from female investors. It has raised $133 million since its inception.

114

4 years ago

Data is the new oil, and the oil of the future is data. And with the rise of AI, the data is becoming more valuable. The startup is meant to help companies extract value from all that data.

114

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help small businesses be able to use their mobile devices to manage their business, from managing inventory to managing customers.

114

3 years ago

A startup that provides paid services that enable businesses to build better online marketing campaigns. The startup sells services such as creating an email list, creating a Facebook ad, or creating a web page.

114

5 years ago

A tool that builds customizable online guides for listing services like Airbnb and Etsy.

113

5 years ago

A platform that helps people find the best and cheapest healthcare, based on the best information available on what treatments are effective, and what providers are best. HealthMap is targeting big cities in the US that have good healthcare options and are currently underserved by them.

113

5 years ago

A platform for sharing tools and services between people who need them. So far, they’ve been able to build a basic stack for a Kickstarter-like experience, and work on a basic version of the

113

5 years ago

A data science tool that automatically turns data into “actionable, knowledge-rich insights” about any given user, looking for insights like “which users are most likely to convert to customers, or which users spend the most money”.

113

5 years ago

A technology company that creates “smart” thermostats for home and business use, allowing homeowners to control their thermostats via their smartphone. The company is led by CEO and founder Rajat Pahuja, who previously built a business in India called Shubh Loans that went “very profitable,” according to Pahuja.

113

5 years ago

A free online tool for freelancers that simplifies the process of finding reliable clients, vetting them for quality, finding payment terms, and more.

113

5 years ago

A travel health insurance company for the U.S. market, which is trying to cover a profitable market with an under-insured customer base. It’s currently in the UK, and is looking to expand to the US.

113

4 years ago

A food delivery service for restaurants. The startup offers customers a subscription model, giving them access to a $20-30 menu of food available between the hours of 8am and 2am.

113

2 years ago

A platform for sharing your skills across the web. Right now, it’s only available on Facebook.

113

5 years ago

A platform that enables customers to rate and review their favorite stores. The startup uses a crowdsourced model to encourage customer feedback and use it to guide the company’s product development.

112

5 years ago

A platform that allows for GPS-enabled payments where customers can pay for parking at over 3,000 locations in the U.S. via their smartphone.

112

5 years ago

A B2B marketplace that enables businesses to connect with suppliers and manage orders and payments.

112

5 years ago

A SaaS product that monitors a company’s IT infrastructure in real-time, helping it remain stable and avoid downtime.

112

5 years ago

Shoppers are no longer satisfied with the bulky, slow, and expensive payment options available today. Shift wants to provide the option of paying with cash at local stores.

112

4 years ago

A company that wants to help people store medical records. Medtronic shares the same vision, but has been unable to land deals with hospitals and doctors. Medtronic has raised $1.7 million in funding from investors including GE Ventures and the National Academy of Medicine.

112

3 years ago

A database of all the companies in the EU, fully searchable and with a public API.

112

3 years ago

A blockchain-based payments platform built on a protocol called Tango, designed to enable micropayments.

112

3 years ago

A pricing platform that allows sellers to invite buyers to sell on their marketplace. The startup enables them to keep price information private and also make money by processing payments themselves.

112

5 years ago

A “real-time messaging application that enables people to communicate online in real-time”. They’re working with tech firms in the Washington DC area, and say they expect to expand beyond their current market by 2020.

111

5 years ago

A software company that provides a platform to allow employees to submit professional development suggestions that are then implemented as part of a company’s onboarding process. The startup has signed on 5 companies and is profitable.

111

5 years ago

A “social discovery and recommendation” app that enables people to discover new products and services from their other social media accounts, without them having to leave a platform.

111

5 years ago

A startup that wants to build a digital kitchen, with a programmable fridge, a robot, and a system for collecting and processing your data.

111

5 years ago

A company building a wearable that the company says is the size of a bar of soap and can be worn for up to a week. The company says the wearable can continuously monitor glucose levels, and can be used as a glucose monitor.

111

5 years ago

A private market place for the sale of artificial intelligence-enabled services.

111

4 years ago

A platform that provides a sophisticated, scalable, and easy-to-use business intelligence platform designed for businesses of all types.

111

4 years ago

A SaaS app that helps anyone create a custom cable channel for Slack, built on top of the existing Slack API.

111

3 years ago

A startup that has built a platform that enables companies to create mobile apps. The founders are veterans of a number of mobile startups, including several that have been acquired by Facebook.

111

3 years ago

Virtual assistant that can be used with voice commands and text messages to schedule appointments, make reminder calls, and more. It’s currently available in the US, with plans to expand internationally.

111

3 years ago

This startup offers an affordable, integrated supply chain management platform for manufacturers and distributors in the US, Canada and Southeast Asia.

111

3 years ago

A tool that makes a person’s personal data available to any other person, with the goal of making it easier to share and share with various social networks.

111

5 years ago

This startup is building an API for onboarding third party software into different companies’ workflows. The platform is currently available to customers in four industries.

110

5 years ago

A startup that builds “lifelogging wearables” for people to track their health and fitness habits. It tracks blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate, sleep, and activity.

110

5 years ago

A platform that helps people identify viable business opportunities. The startup helps entrepreneurs identify markets, feasibility, and other factors that make their business ideas viable.

110

4 years ago

A company that creates one-click, easy-to-setup landing pages that look just like search results and are indistinguishable from them, except that they’re optimized for conversions.

110

4 years ago

A tool for easy payment reconciliation for a company's accounts receivables.

110

2 years ago

A startup that builds tools for building modern webapps. It aims to help developers create modern webapps like Wordpress sites, but also build sites that are faster, secure and more scalable than the typical ASP.NET app.

110

5 years ago

This startup wants to make it easier for people to find and share important information with friends and family. The startup aims to make information like travel plans, medical records, and other digitized documents more discoverable for friends and family.

109

5 years ago

A startup that provides a virtual assistant for time-crunched financial services managers. They want to make their service as affordable as possible, too, with no monthly fees.

109

5 years ago

A business plan for a startup is like a sales pitch. It’s vague. It’s hard to see its potential. And it’s hard to know if it’s worth checking out. So many founders miss out on the chance to grow their business because they don’t have this thing called a business plan that explains how they’ll do it. The goal of this startup is to make it easy for anyone to write that plan. It’s currently only available in the Bay Area.

109

5 years ago

A tool for managing the data on a small to medium sized business. It’s a white label product that is available to be customized by either a third party or a business owner.

109

5 years ago

A line of 4-foot tall furniture made of wood that uses a patented process to create a wooden frame that is filled with foam and then wrapped in fabric. The product is meant to be customizable and customizable.

109

5 years ago

This startup is building a platform for restaurants to manage their staff’s schedules and payments. Redshift is essentially a company payroll app that helps restaurants manage their scheduling and payroll in a scalable way.

109

5 years ago

A startup that helps senders and recipients of ransomware in the US to split the cost of a ransom if they’re unable to pay.

109

4 years ago

A resource for women on the road to help them be better travelers. The company says it’s already working with companies like Microsoft and Time Warner Cable.

109

4 years ago

A tool that helps you manage your courses and courses of study, along with the borrowing and loan information for each. It’s currently available on the web, but will be coming to iOS and Android.

109

4 years ago

A video ad platform that lets you buy high-quality video ads to promote your YouTube channel or other online content. By using the service, you’re able to share your content and get paid for doing it.

109

3 years ago

A cloud-based platform for media companies to make their content more discoverable and more accessible to their fans.

109

5 years ago

A video conferencing platform that’s powered by the cloud and designed to work on all devices. It’s already integrated with Slack, allowing customers to schedule meetings from anywhere and get notifications when they’re available.

108

5 years ago

Local delivery of food, groceries, and other perishables to residences and offices. They aim to solve the problem of not being able to get food on time because of busy schedules.

108

5 years ago

A platform for building out a SaaS-enabled multi-channel marketing campaign. The startup is now focused on developing its own SaaS product.

108

5 years ago

A wearable device meant to help people with visual impairments navigate the world. The startup is looking to deploy its product in the US and UK, and has raised $2.5 million in seed funding so far.

108

5 years ago

A wearable device meant to track and help manage the effectiveness of a workout routine.

108

5 years ago

A startup for single-use disposable products, with an emphasis on the sustainable consumption habits of its users

108

5 years ago

A customizable, female-friendly skincare brand that uses AI to make products that are good for the skin.

108

5 years ago

A startup that builds affordable, durable, lightweight solar panels that can power devices whether or not the sun is shining.

108

4 years ago

A Web-based service that helps retailers find the right people to sell their products to. It’s currently only available to retailers with a large network of stores.

108

4 years ago

A way for team leaders to keep track of the progress of their team with simple checklists. The app is a free to share checklist and the team can customize the checklist with be customizable.

108

5 years ago

A startup that wants to bring affordable, secure storage to small and medium sized businesses. The company is focused on providing remote access to business owners who would otherwise have to pay high prices to store things in their own homes.

107

5 years ago

A company that helps companies with bookkeeping, and aims to do it all online. They pitch themselves as something like a “full-service accounting platform,” complete with invoicing, payments, and accounting integrations. The company was founded in 2015, and has been profitable in its first year.

107

5 years ago

A platform to shop for and share used cars, trucks, and SUVs by searching for and comparing available inventory via a mobile app, and then making an offer on a car with a simple swipe.

107

5 years ago

An AI-enabled accounting platform for the travel and hospitality industries. This startup is taking a hybrid approach, using AI to make the process more efficient, and also manually coding the interface so it’s more intuitive.

107

5 years ago

A healthcare AI platform that enables assisted living providers to better manage their patients and provide better quality of care.

107

5 years ago

A tool that enables you to create custom groups of contacts on your smartphone and send targeted messages to them.

107

5 years ago

A pitch for a health insurance platform that enables users to use a smartphone to view their health data, make payments, and receive regular communications from a doctor.

107

3 years ago

Health AI is building a digital health platform for the chronically ill and people in the early stages of developing diseases. The company launched in Boston in early 2017. The startup is building an AI-enabled doctor system that will read and interpret patient medical records and send the data to an online health doctor.

107

5 years ago

A startup that enables companies to easily manage their AWS accounts, with a managed dashboard that automates a ton of tasks including groups, billing, and monitoring. The company is starting to roll out to larger customers.

106

5 years ago

A startup that is building a network of independent financial advisors who will work with people to get them the best insurance rates available.

106

5 years ago

A startup that helps people “make the most of round-the-clock” available to them. It’s a reference app for an app that helps people with sleep disorders find the right sleep schedule for them.

106

5 years ago

A company that is creating a new kind of wireless charger, which takes the form of a lamp with a cable that plugs into the wall and then into the charging device. The lamp can then charge multiple devices at the same time, and with the lights off the lamp can also act as a nightstand.

106

5 years ago

New York-based startup that’s building a marketplace for bike parts. They want to disrupt the market by making their own parts available and making it easy for people to find and buy them.

106

5 years ago

A Slack-like tool for managing employee time, with automatic notifications and the ability to block time off. Only available on Slack.

106

5 years ago

is a platform for selling used textbooks and keeping college students accountable for their books.

106

4 years ago

A “hybrid” of Google Docs, Slack, and Dropbox. It’s a platform for teamwork and communication that’s meant to be secure and easy to use. Available on iOS and Android.

106

3 years ago

The startup is building a tool that helps people plan their trips and make the most of their time by analyzing transportation and other variables.

106

5 years ago

A tool for notaries that would let them document the signatures of people signing documents in a way that’s easy to verify while still being completely verifiable.

105

5 years ago

A new startup that’s looking to use artificial intelligence to help companies develop and test new products and services. They’re looking to build a platform to pull together all of the publicly available data about products and consumers and teach a neural network to help companies predict how people will interact with their products, which they believe is the key to increasing product adoption. Currently, the startup has $2.5 million in seed funding.

105

5 years ago

The company is creating a platform for companies that want to take advantage of their networks of publicists, leading to more effective, more affordable marketing.

105

4 years ago

A B2B startup that helps healthcare providers in the US provide remote patient care. Its software enables physicians to manage patients’ appointments and visits.

105

3 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps companies create and run conferences, events, and meetings in a scalable way.

105

3 years ago

A SaaS startup that helps businesses grow through better marketing. The startup has 50,000 active users already and is profitable.

105

3 years ago

A company that wants to make it easier for consumers to find affordable, vegan, certified organic food online, and has already signed on several retailers.

105

2 years ago

A platform to help businesses broadcast their message via social media in a more reliable and effective way. Currently focused on events, but is looking to expand to other areas.

105

2 years ago

A wearable device that uses sensors to measure your body’s levels of oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure in order to alert you to potential dangers like low oxygen or high blood pressure.

105

5 years ago

A developer platform for building apps that enables companies to manage the assets they own.

104

5 years ago

This startup is building a tool that helps you connect with lenders who can provide you with capital for your business. Notable for being a woman-founded startup (two of the three founders are women).

104

5 years ago

A company that USES robots to help people find lost valuable jewelry.

104

5 years ago

A startup that helps small and medium-sized companies manage their accounts receivable. They’re currently serving customers in California, Florida, and Illinois.

104

4 years ago

A “SaaS-based accounting and finance tool for SMBs”. The company offers integrated accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, bank account linking, invoice creation, and expense tracking through its cloud product.

104

4 years ago

A bitcoin exchange for small-dollar retail purchases. It’s available in the U.S. and Canada.

104

4 years ago

A platform that helps companies sift through tons of data coming from various automation systems to get to “actionable insights”.

104

4 years ago

A startup that wants to help women who are having a hard time finding high-quality, affordable maternity clothes.

104

3 years ago

A wearable device for working out that contains a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and GPS that users wear to track how they’re exercising.

104

3 years ago

A startup that provides a way to make video messaging more efficient. It’s a platform that enables anyone to create a live video stream and let people who receive it see what the sender is doing.

104

2 years ago

A system that will allow companies to create and manage their own internal data centers using a network of portable computers.

104

2 years ago

A startup that builds an open source platform for retailers to provide discount coupons online and via SMS. The startup is looking to become a “one-stop shop” for printable retail coupons. It’s currently in beta.

104

5 years ago

A wearable device that uses a sensor to measure how much CO2 each person is emitting. The startup is looking to reinvent the carbon footprint game by working with employers to offer discounts to employees who can reduce their emissions.

103

5 years ago

A startup that built an app that enables people to create custom messaging channels on WhatsApp. The startup, which has already raised funding from Y Combinator and other investors, is currently working with WhatsApp to enable its customers to sell premium products in their chat channels.

103

5 years ago

A startup that lets you connect with the people you’re hiring. It’s available for companies to use themselves or as an add-on to larger recruiting platforms.

103

5 years ago

A startup that’s building a new kind of ad network for digital publishers. The startup aims to make publishers’ ad businesses more valuable by integrating their ad products with their own.

103

5 years ago

A startup where you can buy and sell your homegrown vegetables, herbs, and fruit.

103

4 years ago

This startup is building a tool for HR managers to manage their team’s performance reviews. The service has already been used by over 5,000 companies, and it’s available for free to large companies.

103

2 years ago

A digital currency that’s managed by a foundation, with a coin that the foundation claims “is designed to resist inflation and to be stable in value”.

103

5 years ago

This is a company that makes a mechanical keyboard that is fully programmable with over a million possible keyboard configurations as well as being hackable. The company is now shipping pre-order keyboards.

102

5 years ago

A Chrome app that enables web developers to debug their sites.

102

5 years ago

The company is focused on providing software that enables companies to track and analyze customer data in real time. The idea is to make customer data available to employees so they can make more informed decisions.

102

5 years ago

A startup for sustainable tech goods

102

5 years ago

A company that makes small, affordable homes from shipping containers. The company has built “a new kind of modular home that can be made in as little as one week, on site”. The first models are coming out in October.

102

4 years ago

A startup that helps users make a case for charitable donations in their life, so they can take advantage of tax benefits and make a donation to charity.

102

4 years ago

A tool for electronics repair technicians that is now available in the US. The idea is to give them better tools beyond the manual they’re given to learn.

102

4 years ago

A startup that helps people find affordable housing in cities like New York City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco (and other cities too).

102

4 years ago

A platform that helps identify and connect brands with influencers, and enables influencers to sell their own content.

102

3 years ago

A platform that helps employers with payroll and HR. They’re profitable and growing in the Raleigh, NC area.

102

3 years ago

A company that aims to improve the lives of the elderly and disabled by helping them use technology to keep themselves safe, independent, and connected.

102

3 years ago

"A tool for managing the email inbox. The concept is to help people manage their inbox better, with an interface that makes it easier to get things done by adding context, breaking things down into actionable items, and creating a flow."

102

5 years ago

A platform that enables investors to raise money with a single filing, much like a SaaS product.

101

3 years ago

A searchable database of U.S. employers with benefits, and a way for people to filter and search for employers by benefit.

101

3 years ago

A company that helps people apply for jobs (and help recruiters and hiring managers find the best candidates) by creating a database of over 100 million job seekers. The app helps users track their applications and automatically updates them when a job is available.

101

2 years ago

A startup working to create a platform for flexible work that allows for variable hours and hours, instead of fixed, static workdays.

101

2 years ago

A wearables company that builds a new kind of sensor that’s designed to be unobtrusive, durable, and low-cost.

101

5 years ago

A startup that will make it easier for companies to take their vacation time. Founders say it’s designed to be a more affordable alternative to the likes of Voyageur, which charges $50 for the service and $99 per person.

100

4 years ago

A startup that’s bringing Bitcoin into the physical world, with a prepaid debit card and a physical debit card. The founders want to make Bitcoin universally usable, and are building a physical card to use at stores, ATMs, and anywhere else.

100

4 years ago

A tech-enabled market for finding and hiring high-quality freelancers. The company’s aim is to help small businesses expand their reach and have access to a more comprehensive pool of talent.

100

4 years ago

A company that makes a tool that enables remote workers to collaborate remotely

100

4 years ago

This startup wants to build a new, more sustainable way to build roads for autonomous vehicles.

100

5 years ago

A search engine for Japan, with data available in Japanese and English.

99

5 years ago

A group of companies that provides software for physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to more easily provide patient care. It’s a software as a service that works on laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

99

5 years ago

A startup that makes a 3D printer designed for makers that’s affordable for schools and other startups. It also offers a crowdfunding platform for projects that need a 3D printer.

99

5 years ago

Predicts and enables “data-driven innovation”. The company is looking at building a machine learning platform to help their customers find new ways to use analytics to make their businesses more profitable.

99

4 years ago

A startup that helps businesses manage their data and get to market quicker. The company says it’s already landing a lot of customers in the early days as it’s able to deliver a relatively simple product.

99

4 years ago

A startup that helps businesses manage their payments and invoices, which the founders say is significantly more effective than spreadsheets. It aims to be a full-stack solution for companies in need of a better way to manage their accounts receivable.

99

4 years ago

A company that wants to help companies and individuals save money by giving them a way to get better prices for a range of products, from auto insurance to cable TV.

99

4 years ago

A tool that helps businesses find the closest, most affordable and cleanest IT support professional.

99

4 years ago

A wearable for the visually impaired, which uses machine learning to convert a video of the world, like a restaurant or a landscape, into an audio guide.

99

4 years ago

A group of students at Carnegie Mellon University are building a wearable that tracks the human heart rate, breathing, and activity. The technology is meant to be used for home wellness, but also to help with medical research.

99

4 years ago

A startup that helps connect a person’s home energy use to the company they work for. The startup’s founders say they’ve already been able to help a customer save $100 a month.

99

4 years ago

This startup wants to build an app to help detect which of your friends have the most valuable LinkedIn connections.

99

3 years ago

Technology used by designers to make designs faster, more accurate, and more reliable.

99

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies wrangle their voice, messaging and video messaging. They collect voice data from all the different places in your life, including your home, car and office, and make it available when you need it.

99

3 years ago

A platform to help people find affordable housing. The startup says it’s already found 50,000 people in need of housing in New York City.

99

2 years ago

A cloud-based messaging service for businesses. The company’s API allows businesses to send and receive messages from their customers using any messaging service available.

99

5 years ago

This startup is building a service that turns your iPhone into a platform for helping you find a doctor or emergency room. You’ll be able to call any medical professional or hospital directly from your iPhone, and they’ll provide you with directions and a diagnosis.

98

5 years ago

A list-management app for restaurants. The company is focused on bringing a reasonable price to the market for customers who want to see a list of all the restaurants in their area, and offering a platform to send out reminders to the wait staff.

98

5 years ago

A newly-formed company that wants to enable a sharing economy around shared assets, like household items.

98

5 years ago

A medical device company in the Netherlands that wants to bring a reusable medical device to market, which can be used for hysterectomies, colonoscopies, and other procedures. The device works with a camera and a monitor and wirelessly connects to an operating room.

98

4 years ago

A platform that can enable businesses to scale their sales in a way that’s closer to conventional brick-and-mortar stores.

98

4 years ago

A company that builds a software-as-a-service platform that helps people manage their wealth.They provide a way to create a savings plan that’s customizable based on the user’s specific needs. They also provide a digital portfolio that allows people to manage all of their financial accounts in one place.

98

3 years ago

Honesty is a marketplace to help you manage your health and wellness habits. It’s currently available in beta and aims to compete with big fitness companies like Fitbit and Apple Watch.

98

5 years ago

A Google-designed browser that makes everything on the web searchable.

97

4 years ago

A platform for serving meals to customers who walk into your restaurant. The startup wants to enable customers to order food from a menu, have it made when they arrive, and pay for it through a mobile app.

97

4 years ago

A platform to let consumers connect with the right people and businesses for their needs, and then to take advantage of the discounts and services that are available. The startup is building a "social commerce" platform, designed to make “bid-for-deals” a thing that users want and businesses want.

97

4 years ago

A platform for photographers to create and sell downloadable photo books. Delivery is currently only via PDF, but the startup is looking to add other forms, including photo books with physical pages.

97

4 years ago

A health insurance app which allows users to submit their medical claims and payment information with a couple of taps on their phone. The startup is a bit of an interesting case study for the healthcare sector. They launched in March and have over 1,000 customers already. They're profitable for the first time.

97

4 years ago

A startup that helps companies with HR and recruiting by providing a platform for job seekers to see what’s available, and employers to see who is applying and in-demand.

97

3 years ago

This startup is building a tool for U.S. companies to stay compliant with China’s strict new cybersecurity law, which requires companies operating in the country to be “secure and reliable.”

97

5 years ago

A startup that enables customers to pre-order any kind of product and get it shipped to their house in just 3 days. It’s currently been used to pre-order 500 products.

96

5 years ago

A platform that aims to improve the quality of data in health and education, by using AI and machine learning. A result is a platform that makes data “actionable” so it can be used to simulate outcomes and make predictions.

96

5 years ago

Pint is a voice-controlled home assistant meant to help users keep track of things like what’s in the fridge and the weather. The startup aims to have a voice assistant that can understand what you mean and act on your behalf, with a smart speaker also available.

96

5 years ago

Spots are a blockchain-based social network powered by artificial intelligence. The company lets users create and manage their own chat groups, with each group being able to run a mini-economy.

96

5 years ago

This startup is building an app that enables workers to schedule tasks via a mobile app instead of an email. They’re currently working on a version for freelance workers, but they’ve also written a book on how to run your business without a web presence.

96

4 years ago

This is a not-for-profit that provides a global marketplace to sell and buy durable goods. The marketplace is meant to help reduce the environmental impact of consumer goods, especially in developing countries.

96

3 years ago

A platform that enables companies to manage their customer relationships on the Internet, making it easier to collect and analyze data and provide better customer service.

96

2 years ago

A health insurance startup that wants to help people get affordable coverage without the hassle of being online all the time.

96

5 years ago

OpenTable was ranked the #1 startup in the category of “Food and Beverage” in the Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest growing private companies in the US in 2018.

95

5 years ago

A platform that enables vendors to manage their inventory by connecting them to a network of marketplaces and selling through them.

95

4 years ago

The idea is to provide a home base for travelers, since many are uncomfortable with the idea of being fenced in.

95

3 years ago

A platform that enables a “one-click” process for nonprofits to raise donations, and for donors to get credit for their donations.

95

3 years ago

A software platform for managing the health of your physical body. The startup aims to give you insights into your body’s health, and the results of your sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. A subscription-based service will be available in 2019.

95

3 years ago

This startup is aiming to use artificial intelligence to help people find affordable housing in their area. It can help with the search, but also with the negotiation of the price and credit checks.

95

3 years ago

A startup building a system of “lenses” that allow users to scan their own eyes at home and then have a doctor prescribe the right medications. The technology is already available to consumers, and they are taking pre-orders with the goal of launching in 2017.

95

5 years ago

A startup that wants to enable hoteliers to build their own room-by-room marketing campaigns.

94

5 years ago

This blockchain-based protocol enables the creation of new digital assets that can be traded on a peer-to-peer basis. It is designed to support the issuance of new assets and the transfer of value between existing assets, and can be used to provide financial access to unbanked individuals.

94

5 years ago

A startup that provides on-demand access to a local barista. The concept is similar to Uber Eats, except these “district kitchens” are meant to be in neighborhoods that don’t have their own cafes. The service is currently only available in one city, but plans to expand to others in the near future.

94

5 years ago

A startup that seeks to help people with chronic pain by enabling them to connect their mobile device to a wearable device to track symptoms and manage pain.

94

5 years ago

Dedicated to helping tech companies build more sustainable products, it’s a platform for tracking products’ carbon emissions and life cycle, and helping companies figure out what to do to reduce them.

94

4 years ago

A platform to help people in South Korea manage their own medical records in a more secure and reliable manner.

94

4 years ago

A way to find cheap, reliable electricity, with solar panels on the roof.

94

4 years ago

A cloud-based tool for sales teams to manage their campaigns and follow-up tasks. What’s unusual is that it’s cross-platform, available on desktop, mobile, and web.

94

4 years ago

This mobile app enables you to get your car washed at a time that works for you

94

3 years ago

A wearable device that helps runners track and improve their runs. Currently focusing on the US.

94

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help large companies cut down on the time it takes to build apps. It wants to bring a SaaS-only tool to the table that will allow companies to build apps in a few weeks, compared to the months it takes now.

94

5 years ago

A company that wants to “create the next generation of architecture” with “sustainable, sustainable” buildings. The company uses the idea of “architecture as a verb” to help people think about their buildings as the sum of the parts, not just the whole.

93

5 years ago

A company that helps users make the most of their commercial parking spaces with a customizable experience that includes payment and, uniquely, a concierge-like experience for their visitors.

93

4 years ago

A Wi-Fi-enabled fitness tracker that allows the user to measure their body fat percentage. When paired with Omron’s blood pressure monitor, it can also provide access to one’s general health history.

93

4 years ago

This startup is building an AI tool that helps in-home care providers monitor and log their work while still being able to be hands-free. Caregiversoft currently has a small contract with a big company for $50k.

93

4 years ago

This company helps consumers compare credit cards, and also helps retailers understand the costs of credit cards on their in-store cards. The company charges an annual fee, but it’s so far been able to build a strong network of merchants and credit card issuers.

93

4 years ago

A startup that makes a wearable device for on-the-job pain relief.

93

4 years ago

The company wants to build a global wholesale platform that enables small businesses to trade cash in and out of their digital wallets.

93

4 years ago

A global network of local markets, with local farmers who are able to sell their produce directly to consumers. The company’s customers are typically top-tier restaurants and grocery stores.

93

4 years ago

A designer’s app for creating custom, on-trend, responsive, personalized and customisable websites.

93

3 years ago

A tool that enables users to change their Facebook profile photo on-the-fly, using a text-to-speech app.

93

3 years ago

n’Awlins, a software company that provides a platform for cities to manage parking, is looking to make parking more efficient and more affordable for customers.

93

2 years ago

A tool for companies to understand and communicate with their customers in a more scalable way.

93

5 years ago

A company that wants to build a set of tools that enable teams to work together more efficiently across projects.

92

5 years ago

A startup that aims to connect the world through the Internet of Things at a global scale. It aims to use the Internet of Things to enable the connected devices in homes and businesses to communicate with each other and the world while offering new services for consumers.

92

4 years ago

A company that helps people keep track of their health, fitness, and medical records by offering a scheduling and appointment system within the iPhone app. It’s been available since March but has only recently started gaining traction.

92

4 years ago

A startup that is building a marketplace for real estate agents in India. The startup wants to prove that since agents can create more leads for potential sellers, they should be able to charge more for their services.

92

4 years ago

A system for managing supply chain operations. These systems are often too expensive for small businesses to afford, and IAC is aiming to make it affordable.

92

4 years ago

A startup that allows people to schedule or “book” housing for future events. The startup lets users find available apartments, book them, and pay for them ahead of time.

92

4 years ago

This startup is building an online marketplace for car rentals in Malaysia to help users find the lowest rates available.

92

4 years ago

A programmable robot that can be programmed to do things like inspect machinery and equipment.

92

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform that’ll enable you to give a speech, or even just share your thoughts with the world, without ever having to write something down.

92

4 years ago

A simple, flexible, and scalable platform to help companies manage operations and communicate with customers.

92

3 years ago

A startup that aims to create a “social security card for the blockchain era”, that powers a suite of services that enable customers to prove their age and identity, and allows them to control their own personal data.

92

3 years ago

About a dozen startups are working on a shared infrastructure to help companies reduce their energy bills. Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) is designed to help companies cut their energy bills by 30%.

92

3 years ago

Building a digital service that supports local community centers and government agencies to create and share printable, searchable digital maps.

92

5 years ago

Non-profits in the U.S. and abroad rely on donors and volunteers to get their work done. Unfortunately, they aren’t always able to rely on these people to do what they promise. BitGive is a platform for non-profits that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. The platform lets non-profits raise money through cryptocurrency and use those funds to make donations to the causes they care about.

91

4 years ago

The founders of this company started it to help people in the US and UK keep track of their medication. It’s currently available for iOS.

91

4 years ago

A web-based platform for organizing your life, sharing with friends and family, and managing your daily activities. Notable for its “paperless” interface, which lets you create to-do lists and share them with others.

91

4 years ago

The startup wants to build a marketplace for the next generation of employees, where companies can sell affordable part-time and contingent labor for tasks like cleaning, deliveries and other services. It wants to build a company that will be able to create a network of “micro-employers”, who can offer cheap labor, solve for the “short-term inconvenience of an extra employee,” and scale quickly.

91

4 years ago

A long-form podcasting app that allows users to record their thoughts and to be able to edit and create a podcast without having to upload each individual episode.

91

4 years ago

A new way to help people stay accountable for their food. The company wants to help people keep track of their meals with a graphing platform.

91

4 years ago

The following are notable U.S. venture capital firms that invest in or work with startups in the areas of healthcare:

91

4 years ago

A startup that pairs a user’s phone number with a set of features that are only available during a certain time of day. It’s meant to help users fill out surveys faster by making the process more convenient.

91

4 years ago

A startup with a camera that allows you to snap a photo into a virtual world. This lets you snap a photo of your friend’s room, for instance, and then walk into that room in VR and be able to explore it.

91

4 years ago

This company is looking to make booking flights easier, especially for people with frequent international travel. The startup is currently only available in the UK.

91

4 years ago

A tool that enables design teams to build websites and apps without worrying about the backend.

91

4 years ago

A small team of developers who specialize in both front-end and back-end development. The startup is looking to build a web platform to integrate data from other sources into Tableau. They’re currently $5,000 in debt.

91

4 years ago

The company says they’re able to help developers build AI into their apps without requiring a PhD in computer science.

91

4 years ago

A software platform that broadcasts live video over all kinds of networks, and enables “interactive” on-demand video.

91

3 years ago

A digital currency for underbanked Singaporeans. The startup builds a platform that enables individuals to join the mainstream financial system. Right now, it’s restricted to Singaporeans, and the founders are working on getting it to the wider Southeast Asian and Indian markets.

91

3 years ago

A company that creates and sells beautiful, fashionable articles of clothing that come in both casual and formal styles.

91

2 years ago

A startup with an app that claims to be able to map the best routes for drivers to get to places in the U.S. based on real-time traffic conditions.

91

5 years ago

Music-streaming service for small independent bands and musicians. The startup is looking to be a competitor to sites like Pandora, but with a more customizable sound. It’s currently in beta.

90

5 years ago

A platform that helps companies find and hire talent. The company wants to be the LinkedIn for the hiring process, allowing companies to do a search for their needs and then being able to find candidates who match the roles easily.

90

5 years ago

A digital assistant that helps you manage your personal, family, and professional life. It’s a skinnable interface that can be used by any age, and is designed with a focus on helping people “navigate their lives without distractions.”

90

4 years ago

To help the fresh produce industry, which is worth $100 billion in the US, Farmako hopes to build a “smart warehouse” that uses artificial intelligence to track when and where fruit and vegetables are grown, to help ensure they’re grown locally.

90

4 years ago

“A social life-tracking app for the digital age.” Users will be able to share and manage their social calendars as well as their personal goals and activities.

90

4 years ago

A tool that helps businesses with accounting, payroll, and HR tasks, now available in the UK.

90

4 years ago

A project management and time tracking app that allows users to track time from multiple devices, while also converting time tracking data into a single, searchable spreadsheet.

90

4 years ago

This startup is building an e-commerce platform that allows customers to buy products from their favorite artists. Users can purchase items that are currently available for pre-order, or items that are available for sale but are still in production.

90

4 years ago

An API that enables apps to tap into Facebook’s Newsfeed to give users a better idea of what their friends are reading

90

4 years ago

A platform to help the homeless apply for jobs, find housing, receive health services, and ultimately live a more stable life.

90

3 years ago

A solution for tailoring the way your website looks based on the device and browser type. The startup says it can make websites look better, especially on mobile and tablets.

90

3 years ago

A company that’s building an API for the cyber security industry. The startup claims to be able to see what attacks are ongoing against your company, and how to stop them.

90

2 years ago

A company that aims to improve the design of the physical world by creating a digital blueprint of the world that enables anyone to 3D print anything.

90

4 years ago

A function that can be applied to any type of email. The goal is to be able to remove and manage spam and reduce email volume.

89

4 years ago

A company that aims to make affordable internet for the poor in India, from a base in Delhi. They plan to provide a complete bundle for under $20 per month.

89

4 years ago

A product that helps clients stay compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

89

4 years ago

The Y Combinator-backed startup is building a tool to help people buy affordable healthcare in the US.

89

4 years ago

A startup that helps companies make their salespeople more efficient. First, they build a sales enablement platform that helps salespeople process leads, and then they train salespeople to make use of it.

89

4 years ago

A startup that lets users book medical appointments, with the ability to track where a medical professional is and when their next available appointment is.

89

4 years ago

A tool that tracks when your products are available for delivery

89

4 years ago

A tool for easily building and sharing custom styles for your Google Sheets. Available on Windows/Mac.

89

2 years ago

A startup that helps disabled people find their voices. The app helps users choose what voice they use in different situations, and then re-enacts their daily activities to help them find their voice.

89

5 years ago

A white-labeled tool for restaurants to manage their online ordering. The startup wants to help restaurants build an online ordering feature that integrates with their existing website. The product is built for restaurants, but the company imagines that it will be able to be used by other companies as well.

88

5 years ago

A sales collaboration platform that helps companies with salespeople communicate better, run more profitable sales meetings, and close more deals.

88

4 years ago

Everyone is doing it: Amazon, eBay, Walmart, then you have Home Depot and Lowe’s. But Meijer, a Midwest-based retailer that operates grocery stores and a number of other retail chains. Meijer is looking to use the e-commerce trend to stay ahead of its rivals and has begun selling products that haven’t been available in stores in the past, like wine and cheese.

88

4 years ago

A startup that enables users to create a ‘vision profile’ and share it with friends. Created by a couple in their twenties who wanted to know how other people were making it in the world.

88

4 years ago

A tool to help employees track their time on site and manage their overtime. Available on iOS and Android.

88

4 years ago

A platform that enables journalists to “do journalism by postcard” by sending a link to a story to a friend, who then comments on the story and sends a link to a friend, etc.

88

4 years ago

Web-based software that gives restaurants a way to track guests from table to table, and find out how much money they spend.

88

4 years ago

A low-cost, high-speed, high-capacity network for manufacturing. Each hub is designed to be small, modular, and scalable.

88

4 years ago

A startup that enables more people to take part in crowdsourced science

88

4 years ago

A startup that wants to make all the tools for product development and marketing available, right on your phone.

88

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform to connect users with affordable health insurance products in India.

88

3 years ago

A startup that makes a wearable device that can detect the slightest inkling of a heart attack and call 911 immediately.

88

3 years ago

A company that acts as a broker for small business loans that get them the cash they need. They claim to be able to offer small business owners a “safer, more efficient loan process”.

88

4 years ago

A startup that helps people find free or discounted parking. The startup says it’s been profitable in the last year.

87

4 years ago

A startup that helps users organize photos in a way that makes them easier to find and more searchable.

87

4 years ago

A platform that helps businesses create customized shopping lists. It’s free for early users, with a premium option available.

87

4 years ago

This startup is building an automated, scalable social network that lets employees communicate, share files, and work together.

87

4 years ago

The California-based company, which previously had raised $16 million, is selling custom-designed power banks, which are basically portable chargers for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. The company is selling them through its website but is also looking to partner with retailers to sell them in their brick-and-mortar stores.

87

4 years ago

A platform that helps users find nearby ping pong tables, buy tables, and host matches.

87

4 years ago

A ping-pong robot that can play table tennis at a fast pace.

87

4 years ago

A group of engineers building a “scalable, secure, and private” platform that allows developers to build applications that run on a personal computer, a group of devices, or a network of devices.

87

4 years ago

A new way to make custom 3D printable accessories. The startup makes parts for consumer electronics and is looking to make a new business out of selling them to users of its existing apps.

87

4 years ago

Viable is a health insurance company that provides a 10th of the cost of other plans but covers primary care and urgent care. It’s currently profitable and the product is available in the Philadelphia area.

87

4 years ago

A digital storage locker for media and files, available for download on the iOS or Android apps.

87

4 years ago

A system for identifying fake news that is accurate and reliable.

87

4 years ago

A company that aims to have a tool to help companies like Uber and Lyft with their onboarding process. The startup wants to gain insights on their new drivers and riders that are more valuable than other data points.

87

4 years ago

IPFS, the protocol powering the immutable web of the Internet, allows users to store and share files across the Internet without a central server and without relying on the permanence of a file's contents.

87

3 years ago

A company that builds software that lets companies make online stores that are searchable and have a shopping cart

87

3 years ago

This is a list of selected notable companies in the Startup Battlefield. The list is made up of the companies that have been most successful in winning the Battlefield.

87

3 years ago

A mobile-first personal finance app meant to help users manage their finances, available on iOS and Android.

87

2 years ago

A group of friends, who used to be engineers at a Fortune 50 company, wanted to create a new startup. They wanted to build a SaaS-based platform that could help companies do more with less. The company has a $1.2 million seed round and is planning to have a platform available for companies to use in the first quarter of 2018.

87

5 years ago

The company’s first product is an AI-enabled conversational assistant, available in the US and spoken in English, Spanish, and French. It turns a user’s smartphone into a virtual assistant, with text-to-speech capabilities, a voice dialer, and other features

86

5 years ago

A startup that helps businesses to do more things with their data, including extracting actionable insights and analyzing their interactions with their customers.

86

5 years ago

The following is a list of notable consumer product startups in North America that have raised venture funding, according to Crunchbase and its sources.

86

4 years ago

A company that enables online stores to have a “dashboard” for viewing deals and keeping track of their inventory.

86

4 years ago

A tool for managing the wearables that companies are using to track employee performance, and their data. The tool is for big companies, but the company says its goal is to make its platform for small businesses as well.

86

4 years ago

A company that provides a service for businesses to be able to book private gigs with musicians, comedians, and artists.

86

4 years ago

A platform that combines the best of human and machine intelligence that allows you to create your own visual voice and chatbot. The idea is that your chatbot will be able to learn from your interactions and start to learn from your friends and family.

86

4 years ago

A product that helps companies and individuals track and control mobile phone and tablet usage through location and mobile network data, with a focus on consumer safety using data from apps and websites.

86

4 years ago

This startup is making a sleek, wearable bottle opener as a way of extending the life of a beer bottle.

86

4 years ago

A portable, solar-powered “newsroom” for journalists covering breaking news.

86

4 years ago

The startup is designing and selling a wearable device that tracks one’s hydration and heart rate to help athletes get a better exercise plan.

86

4 years ago

A global, affordable, and easy-to-use online document-to-evidence service.

86

4 years ago

A group messaging app that gives users of all ages the ability to text and call their friends, including the elderly and the disabled.

86

4 years ago

A startup that wants to optimize workflows for video and photo editing by ensuring that the right tools are available for the right task at the right time. The company, which was founded in May, has worked with partners including Adobe and Apple.

86

4 years ago

A company that offers credit to disabled vets.

86

4 years ago

The startup has a new way to make a product that is more sustainable, less toxic, and less expensive. Instead of using the same old tools and materials,

86

3 years ago

A dating app for the elderly, for the first time giving older adults a way to look for love in their own neighborhood. The app is designed to be easy for the elderly and disabled to use, and have a handy feature that lets them order from their favorite restaurant.

86

3 years ago

A startup that claims to offer a more affordable version of some of the DNA sequencing services that are available in the US.

86

3 years ago

A mobile-first productivity solution for both small and medium-sized businesses that wants to make the idea of using a computer to get work done more enjoyable.

86

3 years ago

A company that helps companies develop the “next generation of customer experiences”, through an analytics suite that “gives you actionable key insights to help you drive and grow your business”.

86

3 years ago

This startup is building a text messaging platform that’s more secure, faster, and more reliable than other messaging apps.

86

3 years ago

A platform that helps connect workers and jobs with the right skills, background, and experience to help them find the right job, at the right company. Companies are able to use this service to find talent and reach out to their best candidates.

86

4 years ago

A platform to enable companies to sell tickets to their employees, giving them a chance to invest in their own brands.

85

4 years ago

A sports tech startup that makes a platform that combines wearable technology with data to help athletes improve and improve their performance.

85

4 years ago

A tool for marketers to collect customer feedback across multiple channels (web, email, phone, social media, etc.) and turn it into actionable data. The tool is meant to be used by marketers to help them improve their marketing strategies.

85

4 years ago

A company that makes customizable “smart” athletic apparel.

85

4 years ago

A fashion e-commerce startup that sells affordable fashion with an emphasis on sustainable fashion.

85

4 years ago

A decentralized prediction market, looking to use the power of the blockchain to bring more transparency to public wagers. The startup already has a partnership with the NBA to use data on player performance to create more stable markets.

85

4 years ago

A startup that helps people manage their credit card debt, manage their finances, and stay on top of the things they owe. It claims to have helped over 1 million people, and is profitable.

85

4 years ago

A startup that provides a platform for farmers to manage their crops and sell produce in a more efficient and sustainable way.

85

4 years ago

The startup’s software enables users to track and report on their time and productivity more accurately and efficiently, and is currently being used by 100,000 people at more than 1,000 companies.

85

4 years ago

Portable Wi-Fi that can be used to power routers for internet.

85

4 years ago

A group messaging platform for professionals, which uses a native iOS and Android app and a web site to enable messaging, file sharing, and a unified inbox.

85

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform that enables companies to manage, track, and give feedback on their employees’ social media posts.

85

4 years ago

A platform for student loans, with no upfront fees. They’re currently in talks with over 100 banks to make it available to their customers.

85

4 years ago

A startup aimed at making it easy for regular people to take a vacation. The startup aims to make travel less expensive, more accessible and more enjoyable.

85

4 years ago

A digital store for renewable energy equipment, which the founders say is the only one of its kind in the US.

85

3 years ago

A company that sells a series of “smart” tables, with a companion app that lets you create and manage schedules, while allowing you to send out notifications to everyone in your group.

85

3 years ago

A software platform designed to enable retailers to drive more sales and make more money.

85

2 years ago

Launched in May, the company’s mission is to bring the benefits of public transportation to the Indian market in a way that’s affordable and fun.

85

2 years ago

A platform for trading digital assets, working with exchanges and trading bots. The company is offering a software development kit (SDK) that lets developers build trading apps for iOS and Android. A beta version is available for download.

85

5 years ago

A company that helps students pay for tuition with a prepaid debit card, available to any in the US. The startup has built a “pay to school” system that works with any college, university, or trade school. The startup doesn’t operate in Brazil.

84

4 years ago

A new way to make mobile payments with no fees and no limits. It’s only available in the US and is in the process of getting a $5 million seed round.

84

4 years ago

A financial services company that provides loan payments and collection services. The startup is now profitable and has a $4.5 million valuation.

84

4 years ago

A micro-insurance company that works via an app. The startup wants to offer affordable auto insurance to small businesses.

84

4 years ago

A platform that helps people find and book home services, like cleaners and handymen. The startup currently has 30 employees and is profitable.

84

4 years ago

A company that helps companies enable “pay it forward” and other charitable and social giving programs and enable them to get tax benefits for donations.

84

4 years ago

A tool for small businesses to manage and secure their data. Founded in 2015, QuickBooks.com is a subscription-based solution and is available online and through a mobile app.

84

4 years ago

This app, which is currently only available in the US and Canada, uses a mobile app to help provide customer service to restaurants and other food and retail suppliers.

84

4 years ago

a startup building a search engine that crawls the internet for duplicates, then presents a list of options to the user. They’re building a free version that’s already available in the Chrome store, and a paid version that’s not yet.

84

4 years ago

Computes a person’s carbon footprint, and shows how to reduce it through a series of actions. The company wants to enable people to see what they’re doing to benefit the planet and how they can do more.

84

4 years ago

Customer support software, aimed at wearable tech and health care providers.

84

4 years ago

A startup for workers to schedule and pay for their cleaning services. The startup says the service is currently only available in San Diego, California.

84

3 years ago

Not all of these companies are live, but they’re the most notable of Y Combinator’s startups.

84

3 years ago

A startup that is meant to improve the efficiency of businesses in their hiring process. The startup takes a process that colleges use to rank applicants, and makes it more efficient and trackable.

84

3 years ago

A video chat for two (or more) users, with a built-in sharing feature and a chat app that's free and available for download.

84

2 years ago

A company that helps remote workers improve their product quality by making them more accountable and more productive.

84

4 years ago

A company that links employers with unemployed workers, helping the unemployed find jobs and employers get a reliable pool of workers.

83

4 years ago

A company that makes software that helps people find lost items. They’re also developing a wearable device that will help people find their lost items.

83

4 years ago

A startup that helps you create “gorgeous, shareable video stories” with just a smartphone.

83

4 years ago

A company that helps all types of companies improve their mobility, building cloud-based solutions that are simple, intuitive to use, and affordable.

83

4 years ago

A tool that helps athletes monitor and track their training with an app and wearables.

83

4 years ago

A platform that enables real estate agents to see what real estate can be used for in their towns.

83

4 years ago

A startup looking to automate the process of scanning and converting hundreds of thousands of documents into a searchable database for the legal industry. The company hopes to be the go-to resource for legal teams, with their proprietary technology that allows for text-searching and intelligent summarizing.

83

4 years ago

A company that helps you organize your books, documents, and other media into an easy, searchable library.

83

4 years ago

A mobile payments service for senior citizens in the U.S. available on iOS and Android.

83

4 years ago

A marketing platform for products that are only available in selected stores.

83

3 years ago

A tablet-based, subscription-based reservation system for restaurants. The service allows restaurants to book tables by text, mail or phone.

83

3 years ago

A startup that enables you to “stop your thinking, just listen” and collaborate on ideas. It encourages you to “try a thought experiment” and think through how it would change your life.

83

3 years ago

A way for people to earn money from their old electronics, with an app-based marketplace for selling phones, tablets, and laptops.

83

3 years ago

A software platform for athletes to manage their training and be able to see the best workouts of the day.

83

5 years ago

An AI-based platform for managing and improving product lifecycles, the company wants to enable manufacturers to make their products safer and more reliable.

82

4 years ago

Being able to use the online marketplaces to sell items that are in short supply, like books, graphic novels, or various collectibles.

82

4 years ago

A startup that helps installers of solar panels and other renewable energy systems find each other, so they can compare their experience and make more money.

82

4 years ago

This company aims to create an ecosystem that enables people to earn money by connecting their social networks to their bank accounts.

82

4 years ago

This is a wearable for women that helps them track the menstrual cycle. The company aims to create a cheaper alternative to other wearable products.

82

4 years ago

A startup that wants to take the pain out of booking a flight. The cofounders, who hail from three different continents, say they’ve been able to eliminate the pain in booking a flight by combining the data from various travel sites.

82

4 years ago

A live performance app that lets people stream their performances. A new app called LiveStream lets users stream live video online for free. LiveStream is free to use with up to five people in the same room, available in 24 languages, and it has 10,000 users.

82

4 years ago

A company that wants to help employees get more comfortable using video for work.

82

4 years ago

A group of app makers, including a former YC batch, started a startup to enable broadcasters to promote their content through Snapchat.

82

4 years ago

A company that makes a nearly-unbreakable, bendable charging cable. The company says they’ve seen their cables get dropped, stepped on, and run over multiple times by cars and trucks and they’ve never snapped or even bent.

82

4 years ago

A SaaS offering that helps you cut down on the number of times you dig out your phone to make sure you’ve logged out of your social media accounts. The system is meant to make the account management process faster, more reliable, and less work.

82

4 years ago

The startup is looking to build an app that enables customers to buy pre-made meals (think take-out) within a few minutes.

82

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a game-like platform for people to play table tennis against each other in real time.

82

3 years ago

An organization that helps finance professionals in developing markets establish upstart businesses using the same financing tools as larger companies in developed markets. The company’s clients have access to the same loans as big banks, but at a lower rate. The company is profitable and plans to expand to other developing markets.

82

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for consumers to buy fruits and vegetables online. It’s like Google Express of fresh produce — the startups wants to get fresh produce from farm to refrigerator.

82

3 years ago

A health insurance startup that claims to be able to give a 10% discount for people who are willing to use the service over the phone and take some time to find their own doctor.

82

2 years ago

A personal assistant that can be used with Alexa-enabled devices, and has the potential to become a virtual concierge.

82

4 years ago

A B2B service that’s been in beta for over a year that helps restaurants manage their finances. The service helps restaurants manage their business from a single location and get a better sense of how they’re doing and where their money's going. The company was founded in 2013 and is profitable and growing.

81

4 years ago

A project from a hardware engineering company, which wants to make a programmable, modular robot with an open source hardware ecosystem.

81

4 years ago

CoffeeScript is a JavaScript compiler that allows developers to take advantage of a subset of the JavaScript syntax that is more concise and readable.

81

4 years ago

A way for people to make money by sharing the things they already own. The founders say that with the average American household owning over 70% more items than they actually use, this is a $130 billion market that enables people to make money from the stuff they already own by selling it to others.

81

4 years ago

This B2B software company aims to make the retail space more predictable. They’re using machine learning to help retailers predict sales by combining a customer’s purchase history with weather, seasonality, and other factors.

81

4 years ago

The company is building a platform to track the performance of cable workers in the US and Europe. Customers include utilities, telecom companies and insurance companies.

81

4 years ago

“We're building a platform for hosting, connecting and monetizing all types of users. Our focus is to enable the most innovative entrepreneurs and brands to build unique applications with our tools."

81

4 years ago

Designed for dinnertime conversations, the app allows users to see what their friends are talking about and brings some of Facebook’s features to dinner table discussions.

81

4 years ago

This startup wants to make it easier for people to store and find their important documents, and make them available on their phone. The startup also offers remote storage as well.

81

3 years ago

Is building a database for small businesses to help them become more profitable.

81

4 years ago

A startup that connects farmers with buyers. The startup helps farmers find buyers with the goal of making agriculture more profitable and sustainable.

80

4 years ago

A platform to enable building and sharing of home automation systems using an open, open source platform.

80

4 years ago

A startup that allows companies to deliver a customer service experience that is both efficient and personable. The startup is a spinoff of a company called Customer.io, where the founders had to implement a customer service software for a customer support company.

80

4 years ago

A wearable device that allows people to control their smart home devices with their movements without having to go hands-on.

80

4 years ago

A startup developing a “mobile-first” platform that allows people to search through publicly available data about the world. One example is a tool that uses machine learning to find your address by looking at where you are based on Google Maps.

80

4 years ago

This is a new way to sell your stuff on an app. Founded in January, Papago helps people sell their items on its marketplace. The marketplace has four categories: stuff, collectables, household items, and vehicles. Members can post their items on the site for 24 hours, and if no one buys it, the item goes back to the seller’s inventory. If someone buys it, the seller gets paid in bitcoin.

80

4 years ago

A startup that allows companies to build and manage their own apps, shipping software as executable code on a USB drive.

80

4 years ago

A platform for using the cloud to host and share content, including music, photos and videos. The company wants to be a place where people can upload, edit and share their own content in a way that isn’t controlled by one single entity. It has 9,500 users and is profitable.

80

4 years ago

A platform that lets freelancers buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act, then pay monthly premiums that are deducted from their paychecks.

80

4 years ago

A software-as-a-service platform for insurance companies to manage claims, claims payable and collections.

80

3 years ago

A startup in the blockchain space that makes tools to help developers build smart contracts on their own. They are also building a sidechain, a private blockchain, to be able to integrate with other blockchains like Ethereum.

80

3 years ago

A wearable device that alerts you when your oven is on, or when a door or window is opened or closed. The company, which was founded in May, also lets parents monitor children’s activities.

80

3 years ago

A company that has created a large, affordable 3D printer for the masses.

80

3 years ago

This is a mobile app that analyzes and organizes restaurant reviews, with the goal of simplifying the notoriously impenetrable world of online restaurant reviews.

80

3 years ago

They want to build a platform that gives people a fair market valuation for their digital properties, in order to ensure that when they die their websites are still valuable and their social media connections are not lost.

80

4 years ago

A startup that helps business development teams build and maintain their relationships with customers by offering a direct line of communication that is always available.

79

4 years ago

This startup makes software for a company that makes custom parts for cars. CNC Solutions creates parts for specific cars, like a wheel hub for an Audi R8. The startup claims that if a company has a client they can't make a part for, they'll be able to turn around an order in six hours.

79

4 years ago

A startup that wants to build a social credit system in China. They say that if you’re the type of person who might not be able to get a loan in China — like someone living in a rural village — then your credit score will be pretty low. The startup wants to build an online platform to expand the reach of credit scores to everyone.

79

4 years ago

The startup aims to build a new kind of “smart” light bulb that’s dimmable and can be controlled by voice.

79

4 years ago

A Chicago-based startup that helps companies build employee wellness products. It’s a way for companies to create wellness programs that are sticky and profitable.

79

4 years ago

A startup that allows anyone to rent a table at popular festivals at a discounted rate.

79

4 years ago

A company that makes subscription-based graphics for web, iOS, and Android. They make their graphics available for free for non-commercial use, but charge for commercial use.

79

4 years ago

This company is looking to disrupt and democratize real estate. It wants to make it easy and affordable for people to buy and sell houses and apartments.

79

4 years ago

A company that builds a personal and professional portable credit score for people who have an unsecured credit card (UCC) and don’t have the equipment to install a credit card reader. For the most unsecured credit card holders, commonly known as under-banked, the company will build a simple and secure online credit application.

79

4 years ago

A “work from home” app that allows the user to access their employer’s office remotely via a tablet or a PC. The startup wants to remove the barriers that exist between employees and their work.

79

4 years ago

Using the security of its mobile app, Zipwhip enables merchants to offer better credit options for customers.

79

4 years ago

A startup that enables users to find the best deals on home improvements, by aggregating data from local stores.

79

4 years ago

The startup is building a product that helps people pay for their next drink with a tap on a table or a QR code. The startup’s founder, Rajan Rajan, was the founder of the popular brunch spot, The Blind Barber.

79

4 years ago

A startup that helps people find affordable housing, which they can learn about through a hands-on exercise that teaches how to get the best deal on an apartment.

79

4 years ago

A startup that enables banks to use a single system for their consumer and commercial lending.

79

4 years ago

This company wants to power the next generation of music distribution, allowing artists to sell directly to fans through a customizable iOS app.

79

4 years ago

Programmable, open-source home IoT platform.

79

4 years ago

This company helps restaurants and hotels to automate their email marketing campaigns. They want to make email marketing easier and more scalable.

79

4 years ago

A digital marketplace for local services aimed at helping customers find reliable services at a fixed rate, allowing them to compare prices and quality.

79

3 years ago

A software platform that helps SMB’s and teams in their B2B sales process by offering a seamless user experience, a centralized view of sales pipeline and appointment management. Everything is available in the cloud and is at the speed of a real-time CRM.

79

3 years ago

A cloud-based document management system that allows users to store, share and access their digital documents from anywhere and at any time. The B2B business currently has a customer base and is profitable.

79

5 years ago

Idea: A more sustainable and affordable apartment building for college students

78

4 years ago

A tool to help create video magic effects like fire effects and text on images. The startup wants to enable content creators to create better results with more limited tools.

78

4 years ago

A platform that enables small businesses to create effective, attractive marketing campaigns with a single platform.

78

4 years ago

“The world's most powerful way to compare health care plans.” The startup wants to be the Google of health insurance with their free platform, which covers most people under the Affordable Care Act.

78

4 years ago

This product enables grocery stores to take in-store photos of their products, which are then uploaded onto a centralized platform. The startup takes a small percentage of each transaction.

78

4 years ago

The startup is building an app that will enable people to find out the best time to take their medication.

78

4 years ago

It’s an AI-powered app that lets you make low-cost, sustainable, end-to-end custom versions of your favorite products at home.

78

4 years ago

A startup that helps those who can’t afford to buy a home take out a mortgage. The company serves people in the top 1% of wealth in America, who can afford to purchase a home but might not be able to afford one outright.

78

4 years ago

A $2.5 billion a year market for the healthcare industry to move from paper to digital, but the current player, a paper based system, is not scalable. This startup is building a digital system that promises to get patients faster, cheaper, and more secure information for everything from appointments to lab results.

78

4 years ago

A startup for selling and buying real estate. The startup has broken into the US market and is now available in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Montreal

78

4 years ago

A company that creates a platform for small businesses to interact with Amazon’s Alexa-enabled retail devices, at least in the US.

78

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI to help companies with their HR processes. They want to be able to help firms streamline processes by detecting signals and patterns in data, then generating recommendations on the best course of action.

78

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help doctors capture the real-time state of the body at all times. The goal is to enable doctors to diagnose and treat illnesses faster and more accurately while reducing costs and improving outcomes.

78

3 years ago

The idea is to create a marketplace to get small companies to share office space and enable them to grow

78

3 years ago

A micro-lending platform that uses blockchain to enable loans to people who don’t have traditional credit scores.

78

2 years ago

A digital marketing agency, the company claims to be profitable.

78

4 years ago

On 2 June 2015, an app called "YouNow" was released by a team of developers from the University of Southern California. The app allows users to broadcast live videos to their friends, and allows viewers to tip the broadcasters. The video is only viewable for 24 hours, but viewers can re-watch them at any time.

77

4 years ago

A platform for the entertainment industry to create, manage, and monetize its content. The startup says it will help artists “pivot to new business models, stay profitable, and expand their business”.

77

4 years ago

A startup that helps a customer create a sustainable business model, and a product that helps a company sell a sustainable product.

77

4 years ago

Connects with a user’s Evernote account to create a pivot table, with a map or a list.

77

4 years ago

In this partnership, the startup will create a “pay-to-play” service, which will enable users to pay for online gaming and other entertainment without having to play the games themselves. The startup will then gain access to the user’s data.

77

4 years ago

A startup that makes software that enables employers to monitor their employees in a way that allows them to dictate the hours they work, the type of work they do, and when they need to take a break.

77

4 years ago

A “sales platform for developers,” allowing them to sell directly to customers. It’s available on the web and on iOS/Android apps.

77

4 years ago

A wearable that helps people with diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels.

77

4 years ago

A startup that helps people build virtual reality experiences and help create immersive experiences for brands. Notable for its location-based VR hardware for gaming and entertainment, the company is building a virtual reality platform for malls and shopping centers.

77

4 years ago

A startup that uses artificial intelligence to direct users to the cheapest and most reliable oil prices offered at the pump.

77

4 years ago

A chatbot that will be available in ten languages and can recognize over 500 “emotional states” through facial expressions, tone of voice, and other factors.

77

4 years ago

A startup that allows you to keep track of your billable hours on every project.

77

4 years ago

Free daily newsletters with actionable information to help users live better and be healthier.

77

4 years ago

A startup that makes a high-tech paper tablecloth that can be used to protect a dining room table and also to track how often a table is used.

77

4 years ago

A platform for self-service cloud storage that’s available on the web and mobile, and is backed by $8.2 million from investors including Sequoia.

77

4 years ago

A machine learning tool that helps people get a better understanding of their data, using machine learning algorithms to spot patterns in data and provide actionable insights.

77

4 years ago

A way to enable co-working spaces with a layer of social data

77

4 years ago

Amped is a personal assistant platform that aims to help people “get unstuck” and get back to doing the things they love. Amped helps people make phone calls, book restaurants through OpenTable, and book other things that help them get back to doing the things they love.

77

3 years ago

A platform that specializes in “insurance for the uninsurable”, or people who aren’t in major risk pools but can still get coverage.

77

3 years ago

A supply chain management service with a focus on the food industry, enabling customers to track and manage the movement of goods from farmer to table. The startup was founded in April, and has been growing rapidly.

77

3 years ago

Riders are able to opt into a premium service that provides drivers with a car, insurance and savings on every ride. The idea is to create a community of drivers and riders that share in the cost of car ownership.

77

3 years ago

A platform that enables restaurants to quickly and easily build their own website. The company says their software saves restaurants an average of $2,000 annually in web design and development costs.

77

2 years ago

Assuming that the government has to build a massive amount of housing for its citizens, we should be able to use technology to build a better, cheaper, more efficient, and more user-friendly solution.

77

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that wants to build project management applications that are smarter and easier to use than what’s available today

76

4 years ago

A ride-sharing service that uses algorithms to match drivers with customers, as an alternative to the taxi companies that dominate the market. The drivers are paid when they’re matched with customers with a ride, and the startup is profitable.

76

4 years ago

A platform that gives users the ability to share their photos on an Android phone, tablet, or computer. The company wants to become a one-stop solution for sharing photos and videos.

76

4 years ago

Ink is a platform for live events, with a focus on music. Users are able to create and manage their events within one platform and then broadcast these events to the world. Ink also offers a community feature, where users can share content with each other. The company raised $12.5 million, with 23,000 users in 50 countries, and is backed by Lightspeed and Greycroft.

76

4 years ago

This app lets users create customizable timelines for their future, with the goal of helping people make decisions about careers, relationships, health, and life.

76

4 years ago

P2P insurance for small businesses, which claims to be able to get the same coverage at lower rates than insurance provided by large companies. The startup plans to provide coverage to half a million businesses in its first three years.

76

4 years ago

A content marketing platform that enables users to create content marketing campaigns. The startup has raised $1.4 million in funding in the past.

76

4 years ago

An online marketplace for buyers to sell items, with sellers able to set their own prices.

76

4 years ago

A new way to pay for groceries, with an app that allows customers to scan their items. The app will be able to take payments using cryptocurrency, and use machine learning to predict what customers might buy next.

76

4 years ago

A startup that helps people discover the top producers and the best music for streaming. The product is based on Spotify, and is available on Android and iOS.

76

4 years ago

A company that offers a way for employers to connect with potential employees and vice versa, building a platform that enables employers to identify and connect with prospective employees that match their needs.

76

4 years ago

“I thought it would be cool to be able to tell my parents, ‘Hey, I’m going to do this.’ And they could say, ‘Oh, well, I’ve heard that, you know, it’s not good to eat that.’ ”

76

4 years ago

A search engine for TV shows that they say will be a “Netflix in a box” for cable customers.

76

4 years ago

A startup that helps consumers shop for affordable products and services. As a consumer, you can search for products and services and make deals with the businesses.

76

4 years ago

People in the US are getting older, but the cost of healthcare is rising faster than the CPI. This startup wants to make healthcare affordable for everyone by merging technology with universal healthcare.

76

4 years ago

A platform that connects the right people in the right places for a roomier, more comfortable vacation.

76

4 years ago

A platform that allows companies to run affordable, virtual office meetings with their employees, without having to spend money on an office.

76

4 years ago

A startup that hopes to use AI to find gaps in the market, allowing people to make more profitable investments.

76

4 years ago

A company that’s building a technology platform for insurance companies that enables them to automate the most labor-intensive parts of their claims and billing processes.

76

4 years ago

A B2B startup focused on bringing global payments to the last mile. The startup wants to enable the last mile payments for businesses with a focus on developing markets.

76

4 years ago

A solution for managing restaurant wait times. The startup is one of the few in this space, and is focused on being a single number that shows how long a customer can expect to wait for a table.

76

3 years ago

A mobile app that connects housemates with roommates who need a place to stay. The company says it’s been able to reduce the number of empty houses in the US by 20%.

76

3 years ago

A software platform designed to enable data scientists and AI experts to run real-time experiments.

76

3 years ago

This startup is building a “scavenger hunt” game where players have to use a wearable device to find clues and solve puzzles.

76

3 years ago

The team launched a new version of their app that enables users to get credit cards with no need of a bank account.

76

3 years ago

$1,000 non-refundable application fee to offset the cost of processing a credit application and notifying creditors of the loan. The company takes a 5% cut of the amount borrowed and a 1% fee on the total amount borrowed.

76

3 years ago

A digital platform for non-profits to raise funds for causes. The startup wants to build a platform for charitable giving that’s decentralized and automated.

76

3 years ago

An online platform for charitable donations

76

3 years ago

A crowdfunding platform for non-profits, which enables donors to give money to causes that are both local and global.

76

2 years ago

A company focused on providing “farm to table” produce delivery services in the US.

76

5 years ago

Idea: A programmable hardware add-on for Raspberry Pi

75

5 years ago

This is a tool that helps businesses in the US comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The startup helps companies perform a self-assessment on their health insurance plans to see if they comply with the rules of the law. The code is open source.

75

4 years ago

A startup that enables people to track their vacations, including the cost of flights, hotels, and rental cars.

75

4 years ago

A digital library for videos, books, and other media that are available to students at any time.

75

4 years ago

A company looking to build the ultimate medical-grade exam table. The startup has built a prototype that can raise and lower patients in ways that medical professionals often describe as “magical”.

75

4 years ago

This company wants to make it easier for companies to get funding by letting them create a crowdfunding campaign with a single click. As of now, it’s only available in the US.

75

4 years ago

A SaaS tool that enables a user to create a profile of their health, including medical records, insurance, location, and allergies. The startup is trying to make it easier for consumers to get health care.

75

4 years ago

A platform that enables online retailers to determine the best fit of their products for each customer.

75

4 years ago

SaaS that makes it easier for companies to manage their receivables. The company provides tools for over 60 companies, over 3M+ accounts, and over $550M in receivables.

75

4 years ago

A tool for managing real estate leases. The startup wants to make it easy to update properties and automates renewals. The idea is that the service will then be able to sell that data to other companies.

75

4 years ago

A social app that lets you set up groups of friends and family to help you out with tasks at times you’re not able to do them yourself.

75

4 years ago

A startup that wants nothing more than to help consumers get their hands on a healthier, more sustainable, more convenient alternative to bottled water.

75

4 years ago

This company is building a file storage software for the cloud that is easier to use, more secure and more affordable than the competition.

75

3 years ago

A startup that wants to connect your phone or tablet directly to your TV, eliminating the need for a cable box.

75

3 years ago

This is a platform that manages your data, allowing you to make all of your data available to your customers. Currently in beta, the company is focusing on the healthcare industry.

75

3 years ago

Social networking for the disabled, with a focus on helping them find employment.

75

3 years ago

A company that provides a powerful digital platform to manage and automate accounts receivable and collections.

75

3 years ago

A tool for companies to manage their HR processes, and help employees provide feedback to the company. The company says they’ve been profitable since they launched in March.

75

4 years ago

A company that helps doctors handle the immense volume of patient data to improve patient care and lower costs. It’s first product is a “data lake” that aggregates patient records and makes them searchable.

74

4 years ago

A fintech company that is developing a platform that enables an automated corporate bond issuance.

74

4 years ago

A software platform for companies planning to do an IPO. The company provides pre-IPO planning tools for companies to enable them to do an IPO more efficiently.

74

4 years ago

A small wearable device that fits comfortably on your wrist. The company wants to build a health-tracking device that tracks your activity, sleep, and heart rate, and syncs with your phone to show you personalized stats.

74

4 years ago

A social network that facilitates peer-to-peer insurance brokering to help people get affordable health insurance.

74

4 years ago

A startup that aims to be a hybrid of Slack, Gitter and Discord, featuring a notification system that lets you know when a team member is available, or if they’ve left the room.

74

4 years ago

This business is building a system that allows buyers to choose and track the most reputable and reliable retailers, and helps them avoid fraudulent sellers.

74

4 years ago

A platform that helps farmers sell excess agricultural produce, through an AI-enabled marketplace.

74

4 years ago

At the end of the day, most of us want to be able to sleep well. But sleeping well can be complicated, as many of us have trouble sleeping on planes, in unfamiliar beds, and with new roommates.

74

4 years ago

A company that wants to make the growing trend of shopping with your phone more seamless and enjoyable.

74

4 years ago

A startup that helps children with autism, who often struggle with handwriting, to be able to write more easily.

74

4 years ago

A modular, customizable, turnkey store for brick and mortar retailers. The startup is building its own e-commerce platform to allow customers to build their own stores.

74

4 years ago

A platform that allows stores to use GPS to track shopping carts, pay for parking, and more. These features are now available on more than a dozen Android devices in the US.

74

3 years ago

A smart, secure wearable that tracks how often you're sleeping, how much you're moving, and what you're doing in bed. The wearable is meant to track data like heart rate, movement, and sleep quality, while also helping users set goals and track progress.

74

3 years ago

A startup that enables people to share their ideas with each other. The platform is in private beta and is looking for users to test it out and share feedback.

74

3 years ago

A “startup for the people, by the people” offering a “new way to travel”. The company’s platform aims to bring together all of the travel options a user has into one dashboard. The idea is that it will be like an UberEATS dashboard for travel, and users will be able to instantly compare prices and options.

74

3 years ago

Social networking for people with a disability. The startup is building a social network for the disabled, targeting people with autism, and people who are wheelchair-bound.

74

3 years ago

A startup that aims to turn any website into a social network, using a customizable experience to foster invite-only groups that can be shared with friends and family.

74

3 years ago

A startup that helps farmers in Japan make more money from their crops by helping them get better prices for their vegetables.

74

3 years ago

Building a community of creators to help build 3D models and 3D printables.

74

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make ride-hailing more convenient for people who don’t want to own a car. It’s available in 10 cities, with plans to expand to other U.S. cities.

74

3 years ago

The company’s founders say they are trying to build an affordable solution for people to pay for their dentist and doctor visits in the US.

74

3 years ago

A startup that wants to bring a “digital concierge” to hotels, where clients can ask for a concierge to book them a table at a restaurant or for a specific room, in exchange for a small fee.

74

3 years ago

A smart and flexible data platform for self-driving cars. Their proprietary technology and algorithms enable cars to understand the world around them. Through a combination of sensors, machine learning, and computer vision, the platform provides a level of situational awareness that’s currently only available to humans.

74

3 years ago

Coupons for consumers, available on their mobile phones.

74

3 years ago

A startup that’s working on a GPS-powered wearable assistant, which will allow people to speak and send text messages to their devices in order to get notifications, check out weather, and find their location.

74

2 years ago

A company that helps restaurant owners book quick, reliable delivery services.

74

5 years ago

Idea: A customizable, machine learning-driven planning engine for autonomous vehicles

73

4 years ago

A company that promises to make owning a house a more transparent and understandable process for consumers via their online platform known as RealtyShares. The company is a real estate marketplace that uses blockchain technology to help potential home buyers and sellers compare properties to find the best deals on the market.

73

4 years ago

A tool for finding and reporting on all the relevant information about any country, including the government, economy, and culture. It’s available in English.

73

4 years ago

A tool for people buying homes that allows the buyer to see the price of a house in relation to rent and other similar properties within a couple miles. It’s built on the premise that anyone buying a home should be able to see how much rent it would take to pay off the mortgage.

73

4 years ago

A company that offers a closed-loop technology for managing real-time customer service representatives. Unbounce’s system enables companies to manage customer interactions in real-time, and give back control of the customer’s experience to the organization.

73

4 years ago

A software company that wants to build a “one-stop shop for out-of-the-box, customizable content”. The startup wants to make it easy for brands to create and distribute custom content.

73

4 years ago

A company that provides an online profile management tool. The startup is also working on a beta version of a layer of security around user data. The company's founder originally pitched the idea at Y Combinator in 2014, but the founders decided to pivot to a more stable revenue stream.

73

4 years ago

A start-up that is building an app that enables people to share their needs for local services with local businesses. Users can drop a quick note on the app about their services-related needs, and the app uses the data to create a personalized job board.

73

4 years ago

A platform that enables users to buy and sell tickets for events. The startup wants to make it easy to sell tickets for acts like musicians, DJs, comedians, etc.

73

4 years ago

A data pipeline for data scientists, letting them turn data from a variety of sources into a cohesive and actionable product.

73

4 years ago

A wearable, solar-powered device that makes it easy for people to send money to one another

73

4 years ago

A legal services startup that wants to provide a fee-based, automated legal service for small businesses. They want to be able to help small businesses with their day-to-day legal needs and help them on the path to compliance.

73

4 years ago

The startup’s team of three has been building a tool for small businesses to manage their Facebook pages, and plans to expand into other social networks like Instagram. The app is available for iOS, Android, and Web browsers.

73

4 years ago

A web and mobile app that aims to make it easier for people to find affordable housing. It’s meant to help people in their “We’re building a team to help more people find the right home at the right price.”

73

4 years ago

A startup for renewable energy that allows users to create custom energy portfolios.

73

4 years ago

This startup is trying to figure out how to make a good clickable button, which has proven to be a difficult task.

73

4 years ago

A platform that lets you build custom quizzes, sortable by question difficulty, time and topic.

73

3 years ago

This is a startup that makes a trendy but durable accessory, the thobe.

73

3 years ago

A cloud-based platform for financial professionals. The startup aims to make the process of managing large investments simpler and more affordable, starting with a $1,300 annual fee.

73

3 years ago

A company that enables the comparison of the quality and cost of different, local delivery services.

73

3 years ago

A machine learning company that helps people analyze their music listening habits to figure out what kind of music is going to be most enjoyable to them.

73

3 years ago

This is a service that helps you train one of your employees, so they can learn on their own and become a valuable asset to your business.

73

3 years ago

A company building a “digitally-enabled” grocery store in which you can order your groceries on your phone and they’ll show up at your home instead of having to pick them up in store.

73

3 years ago

A platform for online artists to be able to post their work for sale and for promoters to find it.

73

3 years ago

A startup that has developed software to help small firms coordinate their billable tasks and automate their invoices.

73

3 years ago

The startup aims to create a network of talking AI bots that can be used to enhance communications for everyone from teenagers to seniors to the disabled.

73

5 years ago

A digital locker that lets users give personal keys to their valuables to family, friends, and other trusted people, and have them get access to the item in their personal account. The service is still in beta testing and has yet to be released.

72

4 years ago

This little wearable sensor makes it easier to find your phone when you lose it. The device is supposed to vibrate if it’s within a certain radius of your phone.

72

4 years ago

A startup that’s working on a new way to connect startups with investors. The startup is building a marketplace where startups will be able to connect directly with VCs without having to go through a middleman.

72

4 years ago

This startup is building a chatbot that can help you map out your home renovation or design project. It's available in English and Spanish.

72

4 years ago

The first platform for wholesale drug purchasing, connecting drug companies with distributors. The startup is already profitable and has 1,000 customers.

72

4 years ago

A “pay as you go” media model, allowing content creators to provide a service they provide a portion of the revenue from, allowing them to build a sustainable business

72

4 years ago

An AI that helps companies discover and understand meaning in text and voice. The product is used by companies like Duolingo, and the startup says it’s profitable and growing.

72

4 years ago

A platform that provides real-time data to enable machine learning

72

4 years ago

A healthcare company that makes a portable smart home oxygen monitor for patients at home. The startup wants to make it easier for patients to track their oxygen levels.

72

4 years ago

A startup that enables people using the iOS operating system to integrate their voice, touch and facial recognition security features into their devices.

72

3 years ago

A way to save money on growing herbs and vegetables. Users take a photo of a plant, and the app can determine the optimal conditions for growing it.

72

3 years ago

A startup for fast, secure and reliable payments.

72

3 years ago

A digital, fast-growing portfolio of tools that enable a more streamlined life for people who have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

72

3 years ago

The Startup Visa allows founders of startup in the U.S. to be able to work in the country for up to 2 years, and is funded by the National Science Foundation.

72

3 years ago

A tablet-based virtual classroom for kids.

72

3 years ago

A programmable lock that can be used by consumers and businesses to control access to their homes, offices, and cars.

72

3 years ago

A startup that combines artificial intelligence with a patent-pending web-to-mobile translator. The team thinks that it can enable more people to speak English.

72

3 years ago

A startup that solves the problem of people who want to invest in their favorite games but don’t want to be the ones to make the money or run the game. Players will be able to invest in pre-release games, and will get a share of the profits based on how much they invested.

72

3 years ago

A company that enables people to rent out their spare bedrooms. They charge a small monthly fee to rent out a room, while keeping the majority of the rent.

72

3 years ago

A content management system that enables small businesses to use their own custom backend. It’s a simpler way for small businesses to run their sites, and is also a cheaper alternative to using something like WordPress.

72

3 years ago

A tool for converting spreadsheets into easily searchable tables.

72

4 years ago

A tool for businesses to create and share content using a drag-and-drop interface. It’s currently in beta for enterprise clients, and is also available as a mobile app.

71

4 years ago

A platform that allows users to see how much they are being charged for cable, phone, and Internet service. The startup plans to build a cable TV-like platform, including a searchable database of prices, but built with a startup budget.

71

4 years ago

A digital health startup that wants to put a wearable sensor on a patient’s finger to detect a variety of biometric markers. The startup will use a combination of machines learning and a human expert to make the system more robust.

71

4 years ago

A tool for creating customizable branded email templates, with themes and templates for emails for all sorts of businesses.

71

4 years ago

A startup that makes a shared, portable USB charger that’s small enough to fit in a wallet, but can still power smartphones and tablets.

71

4 years ago

A smart lock system that can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet

71

4 years ago

This startup provides a way for educators to set up a private Facebook group for their students to discuss problems and solutions in their field, with the private group being able to take part in online discussions.

71

4 years ago

A 3D app that allows users to scan and digitize old books, turning them into searchable, accessible PDFs.

71

4 years ago

A platform that helps users find and book affordable healthcare service providers in their communities.

71

4 years ago

An ad network for the ad tech industry. The startup is working to make the industry more efficient and more profitable. They’re hoping it will work with publishers as well as advertisers.

71

4 years ago

A company that is building a “micropayment” system for mobile games, which allows players to “purchase” virtual resources without having to go through a full transaction. The idea is that it could help games that otherwise wouldn’t be able to monetize with the current payment systems.

71

4 years ago

A platform that helps small business owners book affordable group reservations, cutting their cost from 25% to 10%.

71

4 years ago

Ease is a mobile app that allows users to rate, or “like” brands, websites, and products. Customers then receive a notification when the product is available for purchase.

71

4 years ago

A platform that enables retailers to grow their business, build a community and be profitable. The company is backed by True Ventures, Amazon, and Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield.

71

4 years ago

A “private social network” with a “pay-what-you-can membership” that’s meant to be a more private and fiscally sustainable alternative to social media sites like Facebook. The company is growing quickly and currently has 30,000 members.

71

4 years ago

A platform that connects TV networks to content creators in order to monetize their content. The company says they have $30 million in funding, and are already working with networks from around the world. It’s available on the web and on iOS.

71

3 years ago

A startup that raises money for startups that are already viable, but can’t get seed funding because of their stage. The company does this by selling “Seed Equity” to customers pledging to invest in startups with certain characteristics.

71

3 years ago

A company that helps the military build and maintain their own private data networks, providing secure, reliable connections.

71

3 years ago

A startup looking to build the most comprehensive website for pro-wrestling fans, available on all major social media platforms.

71

3 years ago

Building a platform for educators to create their own online course and make it available to their students.

71

3 years ago

A small startup with a big mission — to make the best possible phone for the most people possible. The company has built a device which it says is in-line with the best of the best, but still affordable to use.

71

3 years ago

A real estate brokerage software startup that enables brokers to work with multiple listing services (MLSs) without having to manually enter each property into multiple systems.

71

2 years ago

A startup that helps home buyers find homes that are available for sale within the next few months.

71

2 years ago

A startup that helps help people save money on cable bills. The startup lets people bundle multiple services into a single monthly bill, including internet, phone, TV, and even Spotify.

71

2 years ago

A small business loans company that helps businesses get loans from banks and credit unions. They’re profitable by using data and automation to make loans more efficient.

71

2 years ago

A startup that lets you create personal, disposable credit cards, which are then used to buy things online.

71

4 years ago

A platform that uses AI to determine the most profitable items to sell on your e-commerce site.

70

4 years ago

This healthcare startup wants to help employees avoid the cycle of health insurance premiums and high deductibles. They send a monthly debit card to employees, and can be customized to cover a certain amount of money per month for a certain service, ranging from life insurance to primary care to dental. They’re profitable and growing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

70

4 years ago

A startup that has built a hardware-based IoT sensor that is able to wirelessly and privately track and share your health and fitness data. The team has built a prototype and hopes to bring it to market in the next few months.

70

4 years ago

A group messaging app that uses artificial intelligence to make group calls more efficient, offering suggestions on topics to discuss. It’s currently available in beta.

70

4 years ago

A company that makes stuff for people to wear that are healthier, more stylish, more durable, and more comfortable than the current crop of options.

70

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a subscription service for which tech-savvy people share their homes for short periods of time to help make them more affordable for other people. The founders already have over 1,000 customers.

70

4 years ago

A software that enables the user to make an ICO (initial coin offering)

70

4 years ago

This startup is building a management app for restaurants, allowing managers to see which tables, employees, and guests are on the premises and track their purchases.

70

4 years ago

A startup that enables parents to record and share their kids’ development and play. The app is based on a few different ideas: First, it’s a video game that you can play with your kids. Second, it’s a way to record and track their development. And third, it’s a way to celebrate their accomplishments.

70

3 years ago

This startup is building an app for communicating with other people with Parkinson’s Disease, which enables users to create “scripts” with their movements for specific tasks.

70

3 years ago

This startup is building an open-source, open-access platform for large-scale data pre-processing, making large data sets more readable, usable and beautiful.

70

3 years ago

A company that helps users access their cable TV bill information online and pay their bills in real time.

70

3 years ago

A system that monitors and controls the airflow in buildings and rooms, allowing them to be more energy-efficient and comfortable.

70

3 years ago

A company that aims to make corporate communications more efficient and less paper-heavy, giving employees the ability to communicate with their teams in a visual, shareable manner in real time.

70

3 years ago

This startup is building a simple, reliable text-based messenger.

70

3 years ago

A way to help people find and sell good-quality used phones and tablets.

70

3 years ago

A solar-powered furniture startup that makes furniture that’s both fashionable and environmentally friendly.

70

3 years ago

A platform that allows companies to quickly create a customized credit card and begin accepting money from new customers. The card is only available in the US, and is only good while the company is paying it off.

70

3 years ago

A company that focuses on B2B e-commerce for services, helping them build scalable and engaging e-commerce platforms

70

3 years ago

A startup that owns and operates an offline library, which will soon be open to the public. It’s the world’s first library of digital books that can be made available in a physical space.

70

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to give consumers a simple way to create a virtual shopping cart via their mobile device. Users can scan products from a catalog and immediately order them. The app is currently available on iOS and Android.

70

2 years ago

A startup that provides employees with a way to manage their time so they can get paid for their time using the company’s payroll system. Currently profitable, growing slowly but steadily in Philadelphia.

70

4 years ago

Provides a way for landlords to rent properties from a portfolio of available properties without having to call each individual landlord.

69

4 years ago

Tired of setting up a ton of services on your new Mac ScreenGuru is a startup that enables Mac users to have a single login for all their apps, which aren’t designed to be set up separately. It’s a new way to think about how you use a Mac.

69

4 years ago

a Pinterest-like social network for interior designers, with users being able to share photos of their work and sell it within the app

69

4 years ago

A Slack-like platform for online chat rooms and one-on-one messaging using customizable avatars to represent each user.

69

4 years ago

A software development platform for crowdfunding campaigns, customizable for any campaign type.

69

4 years ago

A hardware wallet for bitcoin. A recent redesign has brought in some features that were previously only available for the Ledger.

69

4 years ago

“The most affordable and fully featured machine learning platform on the market, from the creators of the world’s best-selling machine learning book,” the startup says.

69

4 years ago

“A platform that enables real time collaboration to drive innovation, efficiency and sustainability.”

69

4 years ago

A software-as-a-service office-wide calendar that lets employees see their schedule, see which colleagues are available, and easily see the status of projects.

69

4 years ago

A solution for monitoring the health of a baby, with a wearable sensor that can also generate alerts for parents and clinicians.

69

4 years ago

This startup is building an automated sales tool that helps you find your most profitable deals, track their progress and communicate with vendors. The startup has two customers so far, but plans to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area in Q3.

69

3 years ago

A startup that uses artificial intelligence to create “magic” applications that can read and interpret data in multiple formats and present it in visual and understandable ways.

69

3 years ago

A startup that provides an insurance-like product for construction companies, which helps them track and manage their risks. It’s a “smart” insurance product that uses data to help track and manage risks like weather, equipment failures and employee performance. It’s already profitable.

69

3 years ago

The startup was started by a group of ex-IKEA designers and engineers after they saw the retail giant’s ability to sell furniture online cut into their ability to sell products. It’s available in the US and UK markets, with plans to expand to other countries soon.

69

3 years ago

A startup that helps whitepapers go viral by building a social network around them. WhiteHat Hacker has already had a 100,000 users sign up to its platform, and plans to release an app that lets a user make a white paper available to everyone they share a public email address with.

69

3 years ago

An online platform for people to buy, sell, donate, and recommend used books. The startup is focused on books that have not been published yet, but are already available as ebooks.

69

3 years ago

A group email app that enables you to set rules for who can see what.

69

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a data analytics platform that can help retailers determine the most profitable locations to open new stores.

69

3 years ago

A platform for purchasing generic drugs online, which then enables the patient to build their own medicine. The company is based in India.

69

3 years ago

A company that builds and deploys drones, using a proprietary hardware/software platform. The company claims to be profitable, with plans to be cash-flow positive by the end of 2019.

69

3 years ago

A digital platform that helps employers and candidates get matched with each other, via the platform. The company can also aggregate data from other sources and use it to find trends in the workforce. The company claims to have $10 million in funding and is profitable.

69

3 years ago

In need of business solutions that are more flexible and adaptable than the other “unicorns” of the Philadelphia tech scene This startup is changing the way that businesses track their expenses, and it has a solution for firms of all sizes.

69

3 years ago

This startup is building a “utility-style” credit score, combining three common traditional credit scores into one. It’s meant to be a “definitive score” that’s transparent, easy to understand and is suitable for non-traditional credit.

69

3 years ago

This company is building a network for local jobs boards. The startup is focused on creating a platform that allows users to find available jobs in their city and across the U.S.

69

3 years ago

A tool that aims to help companies make their websites less vulnerable to phishing attacks.

69

3 years ago

A customizable credit card for businesses to help them track costs and know what things are costing in real-time.

69

2 years ago

A wearable device that uses the gyroscope to track the movement of the wearer, helping them to sleep better.

69

4 years ago

An enterprise-grade video conferencing platform for business. The startup is already profitable and is looking to double its 50 employees over the next year.

68

4 years ago

A platform that enables teams to build and deploy their own software and services, taking care of all the back-end and infrastructure.

68

4 years ago

A group of investors in Turkey who are looking to provide a central platform for venture capital investment. They want to help connect investors with startups and help investors feel more comfortable with the market and process.

68

4 years ago

A new kind of online sales platform for small businesses that’s built around a mobile channel. The startup wants to help small businesses build their own mobile app sales channel in two hours, with a demo version available now, and a full version launching in mid-2020.

68

4 years ago

This startup aims to become the Airbnb for Healthcare. The company wants to help patients manage their healthcare costs and make healthcare more affordable by allowing people to share their medical expenses with other patients.

68

4 years ago

A hybrid of Yelp and OpenTable that allows you to order from a restaurant, but pay a la carte rather than getting a set meal.

68

4 years ago

A platform that enables people to pay their bill online, skipping the need to go to the store to pay.

68

4 years ago

A medical device that can detect breast cancer, in a more affordable and less invasive way than current tools. It’s not FDA approved yet, but the founders say they have been talking to a number of medical companies that have expressed interest.

68

4 years ago

A startup that wants to use a combination of machine learning and AI to help you better manage your health data. The startup is looking to take a similar approach to a product they previously released, the AmpedSense wearable device.

68

3 years ago

A startup that helps build more affordable, modular homes in places that have historically been difficult to build. The company has built affordable housing as part of the Green City Solutions program in Philadelphia.

68

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to make virtual reality more accessible by creating a portable VR headset with a built-in camera.

68

3 years ago

A security camera startup that claims to be able to detect a burglar in real time and send alerts to your phone.

68

3 years ago

A company that makes it easier for companies to share their products on Facebook and Instagram. Notable for its $4 million in seed funding.

68

3 years ago

A personal assistant that keeps track of when a person is available to work and then schedules meetings as needed.

68

3 years ago

A tool for building data visualizations from your raw data in the form of charts, maps, and tables. PQR is currently available for Mac, Windows and Linux.

68

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies better attract and onboard talent in order to build more scalable teams.

68

3 years ago

A tool that uses data analytics to help companies predict how many customers they’ll be able to retain, allowing them to make decisions before they hit a point of diminishing return.

68

3 years ago

This application is an AI-based chatbot that uses the context of a conversation to figure out what data you need and can provide. It has been active for over a year and is available on Amazon’s Alexa platform.

68

3 years ago

A company that works with universities to improve student outcomes and career outcomes. A student facing a financial crisis might get a loan from a university, in order to help them pay tuition. But if their grades don’t improve, they might not be able to pay it back. The startup’s platform helps universities track their students and make sure they’re on track to graduate and are actually paying back their loans when they graduate.

68

3 years ago

A mobile app that enables people to share their kid’s homework with their parents, providing a virtual notebook.

68

3 years ago

A company that tracks older people's daily activities by tracking and analyzing their wearables.

68

3 years ago

A startup connecting people who have valuable skills (such as finance, health, marketing, etc.) with companies that need those skills.

68

3 years ago

A wearable healthcare device that tracks stress and heart rate and syncs with a smartphone app to help users manage their stress and anxiety.

68

3 years ago

A tool for recruiters of the future by helping them find the right candidates. Currently available as a web app.

68

3 years ago

A content management platform for restaurants. It lets restaurants segment tables, order catering, and pull up menus for delivery.

68

3 years ago

A free app that enables you to stay up to date on the latest news, sports and other events in the Philippines.

68

3 years ago

A startup that is building a platform that allows users to manage their investments in a way that they’re comfortable with. The founders say they want to help people invest in stocks without having to think about it.

68

2 years ago

A company developing a predictive analytics tool that aims to help hospitals mitigate the risk of expensive, preventable medical errors.

68

2 years ago

The Protein Bar is a meal replacement shake that has a protein bar inside. The product is available in two flavors, Chocolate Sea Salt and Cookies and Cream, with the company planning to expand to other flavors

68

4 years ago

Making payments easier for the unbanked, this startup says it is building a crypto-enabled, off-the-grid payment system that will let users send and receive money to their phones.

67

4 years ago

A tool that enables employers to give workers a percentage of their salary for a certain period of time, allowing them to build a sustainable business.

67

4 years ago

A startup that enables the design of 3D printed prosthetics. The company wants to provide 3D printing for prosthetics as a service, by offering it as a service, and partnering with 3D printing machines to print them.

67

4 years ago

A company that helps people pay their bills, offering a more simple and affordable alternative to the existing systems that charge users too much money for complex and unneeded features.

67

4 years ago

A startup for freelance work, available for both employers and employees.

67

4 years ago

A desktop application that allows you to easily create custom, clickable images for social media platforms, which you can share out to the web or your email or SMS.

67

4 years ago

Helping online retailers and brands sell “non-perishable products”.

67

4 years ago

A tool to help nonprofits offer more flexible and affordable services to low-income populations.

67

4 years ago

This is a service that helps businesses identify their most valuable clients in order to better understand what they want and need.

67

4 years ago

A consumer-focused fintech product that combines BitGold, mobile payment, and cryptocurrency. It’s available on iOS and soon to be Android.

67

4 years ago

This group of investors is working on a new kind of credit score that factors in a person’s ability to pay back a loan. The startup aims to help borrowers quickly understand and compare the information available to them in order to make their own credit decisions.

67

4 years ago

A platform for on-demand laser hair removal that uses infrared light instead of lasers, making it a more affordable option.

67

4 years ago

A compliance tool that enables companies to comply with the new GDPR regulations.

67

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform for people to share their housekeeping services to other people in their area, letting them find and hire someone to clean their house when they’re not available.

67

4 years ago

This startup is building an app that helps local governments work with recyclers to bring recyclable waste to buyers at a price they can afford to pay.

67

3 years ago

The startup wants to build an automated system that enables retailers to deliver goods to consumers faster and more efficiently.

67

3 years ago

A global social network for musicians, musicians will be able to connect with and sell music to fans, build a following, promote their music and sell tickets to their shows

67

3 years ago

A “hotel concierge” that enables guests to book the rooms they want without worrying about the hassle of dealing with the front desk. The startup’s flagship product is “Rooms”, a website that allows users to book rooms at hotels around the world.

67

3 years ago

A startup that helps users track their fitness and nutrition using a mix of wearable data and AI. The startup says it’s already begun to reach over 150,000 users.

67

3 years ago

A startup that lets users pay for their parking via a mobile app. The company says it’s currently working with over 1,000 parking lots and is profitable, in part because it cuts out the

67

3 years ago

A software company that enables a group of people to build a website or a mobile app, with a single platform.

67

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build an app that helps you save money on your insurance and financing. Customers would be able to compare cars, get quotes and pay for car insurance all in one platform.

67

3 years ago

A task scheduler that enables users to create “micro-tasks” that can be scheduled and completed at a time of their choosing.

67

3 years ago

This is a digital assistant that claims to be able to answer questions and perform tasks on your behalf.

67

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for anyone to access inexpensive and highly profitable lending.

67

3 years ago

The startup is building a platform that helps you find the nearest babysitter, and it’s already working with more than 100 cities. They’re profitable and expect to be profitable by the end of 2020.

67

3 years ago

A company that’s built a real-time marketplace for used cars in Australia where buyers can find cars to buy at great prices, with sellers making money from the variety of cars available to buy.

67

3 years ago

A bike sharing company that offers dock-less bicycles, where users can pick up an available bike with a smartphone and leave it anywhere. Based in Vancouver.

67

3 years ago

A system that gives you a “whole-body photo” like a 3D scan of your skin. The startup sells this to hospitals and clinics that want to be able to see how your body heals after surgery or how different types of wounds heal differently.

67

3 years ago

A mobile app that helps people discover and book private health services. The startup is starting with physiotherapy and claims it is profitable.

67

2 years ago

A tool for data scientists to be able to share their work with others in a way that’s not bogged down in a bunch of graphs, tables, and formulas.

67

2 years ago

Startup is building a platform that helps unprofitable retailers get by. Currently focused on the luxury segment.

67

2 years ago

A tool to help employees organize their to-do lists so they can focus on the important ones. It’s currently available as a Chrome extension.

67

2 years ago

Ideas are scarce and valuable, so they are traded for money, equity, or services.

67

2 years ago

A startup that wants to create a set of simple, customizable, and fun online tools that map out the steps to becoming a full-time entrepreneur.

67

2 years ago

This is a tool for local governments to create and manage sustainable development plans.

67

2 years ago

A startup that enables organisations to create micro-jobs to manage small-scale projects. Typically, the company will manage tasks on an as-needed basis.

67

4 years ago

A company that just launched in August, is building a service that enables brands to sell their products on Instagram.

66

4 years ago

A subscription-based service that enables you to access a database of maps and information on things like nearby restaurants, hotels and attractions, and sends you hyperlocal recommendations based on your location.

66

4 years ago

A startup that helps brands create campaigns that are more shareable.

66

4 years ago

A company that provides on-demand web design and development services for small and medium sized businesses. They say their tool is affordable for businesses and their customers.

66

4 years ago

A platform that helps small businesses and individuals identify and develop contractors and freelancers. The platform is available in the US, Canada, and the UK.

66

4 years ago

A startup that aims to make student loans more affordable through peer-to-peer lending. They’re making a loan from a pool of other students.

66

4 years ago

This company is building a platform that enables sales reps in India to take orders via text message and then send them to back-end sales reps who are working on an individual transaction.

66

4 years ago

This startup makes it easier for companies to have a centralized, secure place to store and share articles, videos, and other digital content—particularly for content that’s both time sensitive and highly valuable.

66

4 years ago

A software platform that serves as a middleman between businesses and their customers. The startup enables businesses to send messages to customers via text, email, or text-to-speech. It says it has monthly recurring revenue of $45,000 and has onboarded 150 businesses in the past year.

66

4 years ago

A company that is building a service that takes your current job title, cross-references it with your LinkedIn profile, and gives you suggestions on how to make yourself a more valuable employee.

66

4 years ago

The startup wants to make all forms of real-time data actionable by creating a platform that makes it easy for companies to make sense of their data.

66

3 years ago

A software startup helping operators with their voice over IP (VoIP) systems. The company is working to make their system easier to use and more reliable, with the goal of helping small businesses and home users to keep costs down while they build their customer bases.

66

3 years ago

A B2B platform that helps people decide what to do with the Amazon Alexa-enabled devices they already have at home.

66

3 years ago

A distributed insurance platform for people to self-manage their health care. The startup offers a way to buy and sell affordable insurance, and also offers a way for people to pay for individual health plans with their own funds.

66

3 years ago

A messaging app to help with the reporting of sexual harassment. Currently only available in the UK.

66

3 years ago

This startup is looking to create a mobile-enabled micro-insurance product for people who wish to buy more personal insurance without the hassle of dealing with a human being.

66

3 years ago

Eclipsum is a startup that is making it easier for users to create visual presentations with the use of “smart” software. The software runs on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and allows users to create and share interactive graphs, charts, and maps.

66

3 years ago

The app helps find the cheapest gas station in a given area. The service is built on the idea that gas is perishable, and stations need to be re-stocked as often as possible.

66

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform that helps users track how much they spend on social media and how much they spend on other parts of their life. The startup says that one of its users is able to save $300 per month on their social media bill by tracking expenses.

66

3 years ago

A platform that enables consumers to easily find, purchase, and securely receive the products they want

66

3 years ago

A company that wants to help banks and credit unions manage their client data, and make it available to other businesses.

66

3 years ago

A way to increase spatial awareness using a wearable.

66

3 years ago

A startup that provides an API for access to scientific research for free. It’s currently available for the life sciences, but eventually hopes to expand to other disciplines.

66

4 years ago

Not only does this startup make a cheap, disposable pen that works like a ballpoint, its CEO is also a pen manufacturer. The startup sells its pens for $5, and are made in China similar to Apple products.

65

4 years ago

A to-do list app for teams, available on iOS and Android. The app uses a collaboration model, where people can sync their lists across devices, and can edit others’ lists.

65

4 years ago

This personal finance app is meant to help you save money and get into the best financial products. It’s currently only available in the U.K. The app also claims to have access to the UK’s highest interest savings accounts, so it may not be available in the U.S.

65

4 years ago

A cloud-based service that helps teams creating apps in different languages or platforms to be able to test things together.

65

4 years ago

A management platform for connecting sales reps with clients, currently only available in the UK. The company’s co-founder was previously the CEO of the UK’s largest recruitment search engine.

65

4 years ago

An adtech company that enables brands to reach the most relevant people on social media. The company is working on the front end of how social media ads are shown and paid.

65

4 years ago

A startup looking to use artificial intelligence to turn irregular data into usable knowledge.

65

4 years ago

A startup that helps local governments and real-estate developers build affordable housing. The company allows them to do real-time analytics on the volume of transactions in their neighborhoods, helping them figure out where to build new housing.

65

4 years ago

A company that creates custom-designed, pre-packaged, monthly subscription boxes of healthy snacks. The boxes are meant to be tasty, portable, and affordable, but also good for you. Customers can customize their boxes with additional ingredients, and can track their consumption on a website. The boxes are available on subscription, as well as individually.

65

3 years ago

A push notification system that alerts users to things like a lost phone, nearby deliveries, and more. The product is only available in the UK right now, but the team says they’re adding US and Canada to their list of countries soon.

65

3 years ago

A wearable device that tracks sleep patterns and helps people wake up more refreshed

65

3 years ago

This app helps small businesses find a reliable service animal partner.

65

3 years ago

A tool for managing your own collection of audio and video interviews, which are then made available to your clients.

65

3 years ago

A platform that enables employees to manage the benefits they get from their companies.

65

3 years ago

A mobile app for tracking pain and quality of life for patients with an incurable condition, like cancer, that can be tracked easily and with minimal cost.

65

3 years ago

A startup that automatically creates and saves content from your phone's camera and gallery to your Dropbox account and automatically syncs to your computer. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android.

65

3 years ago

The founders of Zapier want to make it easy to set up a set of apps to automatically trigger each other. They say they have over 35,000 users and are profitable.

65

3 years ago

A startup for providing a stable of freelance workers who can do things like data entry, research, or video.

65

3 years ago

Startup that focuses on the needs of people with disabilities in the developing world, especially in India. The company wants to build a digital library of books and apps for the blind, deaf and disabled in India.

65

3 years ago

The startup is a “social network for books”, which it says is currently being used by over 1,000 libraries and over 100,000 readers. It’s built around a system that “enables people to discover, share, and discover again”.

65

4 years ago

A startup that helps customers track bills from the end of the month to the end of the year. It counts Comcast, AT&T, and Time Warner Cable among its customers.

64

4 years ago

This startup is building a wearable wristband that measures blood glucose, giving patients a better idea of how they’re managing their diabetes.

64

4 years ago

A wearable device designed for women to track sleep. The founders say their design and concept is inspired by the experience of their own mothers, and specifically the struggles they had with sleep disorders.

64

4 years ago

This startup aims to bring access to credit to the estimated 2 billion people without it. In countries that have traditionally had difficulty accessing credit, the startup has been able to build a credit scoring model, and is now looking to bring that model to places with more need.

64

4 years ago

A $3.5 billion market, Hopper aims to make it easier and more affordable for consumers to buy products on a digital platform, with a service that helps retailers track inventory and a system that lets consumers buy online and pay in-store.

64

4 years ago

A way to get someone’s attention through a wearable device, such as a bracelet. The startup wants to make it easier for fashion designers to communicate with their customers.

64

4 years ago

A startup that helps users find nearby, affordable healthcare. Users can search by location, specialty and whether they are on Medicaid or not, and get access to a network of healthcare providers.

64

4 years ago

A company that wants to help you find things you’d like to buy online, helping you shop better and more efficiently. The startup wants to build a better way to search and compare products, get suggestions from places you trust, and be able to buy from the site without an account.

64

3 years ago

A company that helps businesses make customer feedback more actionable.

64

3 years ago

A protocol that helps create custom experiences for wearable devices

64

3 years ago

A delivery service with an app that helps you find an available driver for your package.

64

3 years ago

A product that helps small businesses track their inventory across all their different platforms, like online shopping cart, their own website, and local retail stores, to ensure they are able to track inventory across all their sales channels at all times.

64

3 years ago

A customer service platform for home builders. Home builders want to be able to track the progress of their projects and be able to visually see that they are on track. It’s a B2B business.

64

3 years ago

A tool for news junkies that helps you quickly find and follow your favorite journalists. It’s available on iOS and Android.

64

3 years ago

A Boston-based startup building an iPhone app that will enable users to record their driving/riding behavior and then analyze it to help them make better decisions

64

3 years ago

A wearable device that monitors body movements to help fight cancer

64

3 years ago

Personalized, on-demand pharmacy service, available in the US.

64

3 years ago

A connected, customizable headband that tracks a user’s sleep patterns and offers feedback on how they can improve them.

64

3 years ago

A B2B company that aims to “enable people to build a more sustainable lifestyle.”

64

3 years ago

A tool that enables users to buy/sell/rent housing through their mobile phone.

64

3 years ago

A startup creating an online platform that allows women to find high quality and affordable health and beauty products.

64

3 years ago

This startup is building a bike share that’s only available in cities where it’s legal to ride bikes on the road.

64

3 years ago

A startup that wants to create a platform for people to make money using their skills and talent, with the goal of creating a sustainable path for the next generation of entrepreneurs in the US.

64

3 years ago

A platform that allows people to sell their old cellphones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices online.

64

3 years ago

A mobile app for farmers that lets them monitor their crops and the weather all from their smart phone or tablet.

64

3 years ago

A system for getting energy from renewable sources like solar, wind, or waste. The company is working on a product that could generate power from thin film batteries, enabling the devices to be used in cars, buildings, and other contexts.

64

3 years ago

A startup that converts digital health data into tangible, consumable things like pills, devices, and other medical treatments.

64

4 years ago

The startup aims to develop a new way for people to buy and sell cars, which would be comparable to the local car buying experience, but with a few key differences.

63

4 years ago

"A new platform for making your company's software more accessible to the world. Your software's code will be available for anyone to see, download, copy, and run without the need to sign up for anything."

63

4 years ago

A startup that helps users find and book childcare online, helping parents who work full-time or who can’t find a sitter at a reasonable time.

63

4 years ago

A company that makes reusable plastic shopping bags that are 100% compostable.

63

4 years ago

A tool that provides a way to keep track of your books and movies in the cloud. Given an ISBN, users can scan the book or movie into the app and it will notify when it is available for purchase.

63

4 years ago

Starting with the forest industry, a startup is developing machines that can read and process the wood of a tree to make it more economical and sustainable.

63

4 years ago

A startup that builds a hub that connects multiple companies’ point-of-sale systems in one location for faster payment processing. It’s available to companies with less than 5 employees

63

4 years ago

A platform for selling digitized books, with a focus on textbooks. The company currently has 1,000,000 digital books available for purchase.

63

4 years ago

This Seattle-based startup is building a software platform that enables “secure, instant and reliable payments over the Internet.”

63

3 years ago

A startup that helps consumers save money on their car insurance by comparing insurance quotes online. It’s currently available only in California.

63

3 years ago

A 3D virtual reality headset company that wants to make the world’s most comfortable VR headset. The company is trying to solve the “over-customization” of the current Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets.

63

3 years ago

The startup’s goal is simple: to create easy-to-use, stable and secure messaging infrastructure.

63

3 years ago

Young people will be able to use blockchain to help them share data and communicate.

63

3 years ago

A platform that connects members with a community of other reporters, able to share news and maintain a social network.

63

3 years ago

A tech-enabled financial advisor, allowing customers to communicate with their advisor via email, text, chat, and phone. The startup is a spin-out from the University of Texas and is currently focused on the US market.

63

3 years ago

A platform that allows farmers to monitor and manage their crops, with a focus on data collection and analytics. The startup is currently in a pilot with a leading fruit and vegetable producer in the UK.

63

3 years ago

A health insurance for those that don’t want to use the Affordable Care Act, but still want its protections.

63

3 years ago

A startup and web service that enables people to create, share, and schedule a virtual personal assistant. It’s meant to scale to multiple users, with more complex requests and more functionality built-in.

63

3 years ago

A startup that lets small businesses take a picture of an invoice and have it automatically sent to the debtor’s email inbox, or printed out if they’re unable to copy and paste the email.

63

3 years ago

A startup that helps drive more progressive, sustainable, and profitable energy choices.

63

3 years ago

This is a subscription-based content platform for web developers. The company claims that their content is the “best in class” for developers and is available at no extra cost for developers with “standard” subscriptions.

63

4 years ago

This startup is building a vision-enabled augmented reality tracking tool for wearables. The product, which launches this year, will be able to track eye movements, and allows users to see through the lens of another person’s smartphone.

62

4 years ago

A startup founded by several ex-Adobe employees to develop a creative suite for mobile and tablet devices. It has raised $26 million in funding.

62

4 years ago

Filmmakers want to keep track of their own costs while they’re making a movie. They wanted a way to track what they’re spending on equipment and how long things take. They also wanted to be able to follow their work in real time. They’re both very common problems, and the startup helps solve them.

62

4 years ago

A tool for building and scaling events for schools, sporting events and similar. It’s built on top of the same chat and to-do list features of Slack, but is designed to be more scalable.

62

4 years ago

The startup has built a product that enables brands to send targeted ads to a specific group of consumers. The startup says it has already sold over $100 million of its software to a number of companies.

62

3 years ago

A toolkit for educators that enables anyone to create their own virtual classroom.

62

3 years ago

A replacement for the ubiquitous coffee maker. The startup wants to reinvent the coffee experience, creating a device that is as reliable as a Keurig but with the option for different-strength coffee, and with the ability to serve coffee to different people.

62

3 years ago

This startup is building autonomous delivery drones for Amazon, which will be able to deliver items to your doorstep within 30 minutes. The end goal is to replace the UPS and FedEx guys.

62

3 years ago

A social networking app for people with intellectual disabilities. Notable for being the first app to be accepted into the Google Play for Accessible Apps program.

62

3 years ago

A platform to enable the creation of virtual credit cards that can be used to pay for goods and services online.

62

3 years ago

A new technology that enables a 3D printed object to be “printed” onto a different object without the need for assembly.

62

3 years ago

The company wants to build robust biometric tools for use in retail and banking. It’s building technology to identify and authenticate people on mobile phones and tablets.

62

3 years ago

A tool for converting Excel documents into a more usable format, allowing professionals to share and collaborate with colleagues more easily.

62

3 years ago

A way to share music with your friends, and be able to easily buy new music. Available for Android and iOS.

62

3 years ago

A company that develops and manufactures smart devices, including a voice-enabled robot that can make purchases and get service information, which they’re hoping to sell to big box retailers.

62

3 years ago

The startup aims to help teams communicate with each other during a shared, distributed, or remote project. Viable has closed a $1.6 million Series A.

62

3 years ago

A US-based startup that helps students get the best deals on laptops and tablets to help them get ahead in their education

62

3 years ago

A platform for online businesses to quickly launch a store without the need for a huge marketing budget. Users can quickly build a store without the need to learn HTML, to learn a shoppable UI, or to manage a complicated payment system.

62

3 years ago

A company building an online platform that enables a caregiver to monitor a patient’s care and activity.

62

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make the process of buying a house easier and more affordable. The company says they’re “building a national marketplace for homeowners to find and buy real estate properties.”

62

3 years ago

Transcriptionist software that turns your phone or tablet’s microphone into a dictation tool.

62

3 years ago

This startup is working on a device to measure air pollution and alert people to unhealthy levels. It’s currently only available in India.

62

2 years ago

Building a portal that lets users enter their available time and then matches them with service providers.

62

2 years ago

A product that allows publishers to make their content more discoverable to users.

62

2 years ago

Hire a farmer, a farmer-to-farmer platform that helps farmers meet and connect, with an emphasis on sustainable farming.

62

4 years ago

A startup that arranges bookings for table tennis clubs, school gyms, or snooker clubs. The startup connects people looking for table tennis, snooker, or other sports to people who would like to host them.

61

4 years ago

A database of information about corporate decision-makers and where they work, with a database of people who are available to work for them. The startup aims to help recruiters find the right people for certain roles, without having to go through the recruiting process themselves.

61

4 years ago

A startup for booking a doctor's appointment for a specific patient in a specific location. Doctors and patients can both create and track appointments online, with the idea being that patients will be able to call in for an appointment from anywhere at any time, and doctors can only book appointments on the site.

61

4 years ago

A 3D-printed gadget that looks like a baseball cap that can be used to store and carry your phone in your pocket. The company calls it the “Portable Pocket”.

61

4 years ago

A shopping platform that helps users find things they need online and has them delivered to their door. It’s available to members in Paris, London, Hong Kong, New York, and Amsterdam.

61

4 years ago

A tool for helping people manage their tax filings by seeing who’s owed what and for what. The company tracks nontaxable income and credits, and helps you fill out your tax returns.

61

4 years ago

A team of students from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center have created a 3-D printed, low-cost, wearable camera that can “see” in the infrared spectrum and uses a thermal-sensing camera to detect objects.

61

3 years ago

A clothing subscription service that uses a tech-enabled sizing system to fit their clothes in the mail.

61

3 years ago

A platform for marketing professionals to be able to more easily build and manage their own email lists, with a modern, simple interface.

61

3 years ago

A way to help HR departments put their job postings into a searchable database. The company has multiple contracts with employers, and is focusing on shift workers in the US.

61

3 years ago

A social enterprise that provides equipment and support to the developing world for the production of sustainable, high-quality, locally-sourced products.

61

3 years ago

This table summarizes the news stories from each of these companies that have been covered by nationally syndicated outlets.

61

3 years ago

A company that makes a high-end smartwatch, the Guess Connect, which it says is the first smartwatch that enables users to “live a more connected life.”

61

3 years ago

A personalized, gamified tablet game that teaches science concepts and helps students better understand the world around them.

61

3 years ago

A startup focused on the “hyperlocal” food delivery market, available in the US and Canada.

61

3 years ago

A plastic surgeon’s dashboard that enables him or her to schedule and manage appointments, track financials, and view patient progress throughout the procedure.

61

3 years ago

A tool for managing and organizing events, from planning to cash flow. The startup claims to be able to help event planners with business planning, a CRM tool, and a way to help your event generate cash.

61

3 years ago

a startup that wants to tap into the “tens of billions of images available across all devices” to build a platform that helps people find and create high-quality photos.

61

3 years ago

A startup that helps businesses cut down on the cost of managing their rental properties by building a customizable database.

61

3 years ago

An AI-powered platform that enables customers to compare loan options and choose the lowest monthly payment, with a focus on student loans.

61

3 years ago

Idea:This company is building a tool that provides companies with the ability to create their low cost, customizable, and branded workwear.

61

3 years ago

A company helping the elderly and disabled to stay in their homes, instead of nursing homes

61

3 years ago

A company that works with brands to create custom content that is shareable across social media platforms.

61

3 years ago

This startup is building a “blockchain-enabled” supply chain logistics platform to enable companies to “tap into commerce with the world”.

61

3 years ago

This platform allows people to put their money where their mouth is, but it's also a platform for people to do charitable work, too.

61

3 years ago

A platform that enables you to get paid for your content, such as blog posts, videos, photos, etc. from their website, blog, and social media accounts, providing an avenue for publishers to get paid for their content.

61

3 years ago

This startup is developing an AI-driven, machine learning-based system that uses data from users’ social media profiles to match them with their ideal matches in a market where black swan events like the US election created a shortage of marriageable men.

61

3 years ago

A wearable device to monitor and control blood sugar, with a simple interface that is not only less obtrusive than a smartphone, but also as easy to use as a watch.

61

2 years ago

A project management platform that helps companies manage tasks and projects. It’s trying to bridge the gap between the often disparate tools available to businesses.

61

5 years ago

Idea: This startup helps restaurants streamline operations through an app that lets customers order their meals on a tablet and then pick them up at a counter inside the restaurant

60

4 years ago

A hybrid of Slack and Telegram, where users can chat with each other and their channels on the platform, and the company’s bots can do more dynamic tasks on the side. It’s currently available for beta on iOS.

60

4 years ago

A 3D design tool for printable circuit boards.

60

4 years ago

The startup is building a platform to allow small business owners to keep track of their inventory, and make it available to their customers via online ordering. It’s currently testing a free app for iOS and Android.

60

4 years ago

A system for sending digital payments to someone else’s bank account, but still being able to track it in real time.

60

4 years ago

A startup that wants to be the most “reliable” and “secure” platform for the internet of things. BitClave’s platform is built on blockchain, and wants to be a way to trust the internet of things.

60

3 years ago

A company that creates a software system to manage physicians’ office visits and “create a more efficient, effective, and measurable healthcare experience”.

60

3 years ago

The company that makes the app for all students to be able to learn about, organize and access their purchasing power.

60

3 years ago

The startup is building a digitally-connected community for young professionals, with the goal of helping them get and keep jobs. The idea is that the startup will be able to offer its services to companies that aren’t able to offer labor to millennials, like construction companies.

60

3 years ago

A startup building a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects people and cars. The startup is building an app that connects those two, with features like showing the most recent model car available and storing cars in a secure database.

60

3 years ago

A startup focused on making the process of hiring more efficient and scalable. It helps employers find new hires and employees identify potential employers worth applying to.

60

3 years ago

A self-serve restaurant where customers order from a menu of pre-made meals that’s delivered in 30 minutes. By using robots to prepare meals in advance, the company is able to offer a consistent menu across its locations.

60

3 years ago

A startup that makes long-term care a bit more affordable.

60

3 years ago

A customer service platform for restaurants. The startup is building out a service that helps restaurants easily manage a reservation system by making it easy to create and assign a customer service agent to a table based on availability.

60

3 years ago

A startup that helps startups find reliable legal and accounting advice, taking a different approach to the digital consulting space.

60

3 years ago

A company that helps people figure out where their homes are in relation to more affordable new ones in their market.

60

3 years ago

A business that enables users to create a customised cryptocurrency portfolio with an algorithmically-developed asset allocation.

60

2 years ago

A payments platform that lets anyone make payments with cash, cash equivalents, or cryptocurrency. It’s available in India, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.

60

5 years ago

A startup that helps people find affordable housing and makes money by charging rent (like airbnb does)

59

4 years ago

A platform that aims to make it easier to get tax-deductible money from your medical savings account each year. The startup wants to make insurance more affordable for patients.

59

4 years ago

A shopping site for food from local vendors, currently available in the US, UK, and Canada

59

4 years ago

A wearable device for the elderly that serves as a companion to help them live independently.

59

4 years ago

An algorithm that helps companies find the cleanest and most sustainable ways to generate electricity. It’s a way to use the power of AI to help companies at the 1MW to 100MW range, like power plants and chemical plants, use less energy.

59

3 years ago

A platform that focuses on building products that are sustainable and help save the environment.

59

3 years ago

A SaaS platform that enables companies to track, monitor and analyze their investment performance.

59

3 years ago

A next-generation digital library that integrates content from public and private sources into a single searchable interface.

59

3 years ago

A tool for creating personalized videos for social media. The startup says they have 20 employees and are profitable and growing in the US, with a 10% conversion rate.

59

3 years ago

“The most important thing we do is commercialize our research and enable companies to build on top of it.” This is the second year they’ve won the Thiel Foundation award and their prize was $100,000 to help them “accelerate commercialization” and hire a new team member to help bring their product to market.

59

3 years ago

A startup that allows the programmers of a community to build a better, faster and more stable website for their online community. The company is developing an API for community sites to integrate into their own.

59

3 years ago

A startup building a “reliable and secure” virtual private network for businesses in need of quick secure access to the internet.

59

3 years ago

The startup is building what it calls an “AI platform for the internet of things (IoT)”. It aims to digitize and make programmable the world of the internet of things, which is fraught with security issues, power consumption issues, and the need for ultra-low cost.

59

3 years ago

A tool to make freelance work more predictable, with an admin dashboard that allows companies to quickly track their freelance’s schedule.

59

3 years ago

A way to help small businesses manage their inventory data, analyze it and make it available to all of their employees in a single platform.

59

3 years ago

A platform for peer-to-peer lending that enables lenders to invest in the loans themselves, not just collateralized debt obligations. The company provides the capital, and the seller gets the loan with a simple interface.

59

3 years ago

This startup lets people unlock the Internet with the wave of their hand. It’s like a WiFi-enabled and Bluetooth-enabled pair of glasses, but instead of tracking your eye movements, it tracks your hand movements.

59

3 years ago

This startup is building a tool to help people determine which loans they could get and where they’re available. The company counts Bank of America, Wells Fargo, HSBC, Capital One, and Citibank among its customers.

59

3 years ago

Health apps are usually available on smartphones, tablets, and computers. Haze is building a smartphone app that helps patients monitor their health and stay in control of appointments.

59

3 years ago

A software company that wants to enable your employees to do their jobs better.

59

3 years ago

A company that will help you compare quotes on appliances, including a plan to make it available in Canada

59

3 years ago

A startup that enables developers to build apps that automatically manage their marketing and sales efforts.

59

3 years ago

A startup that has a digital library of teaching materials for US schools, including lessons and quizzes. The startup is looking to improve the quality and quantity of content available, and they’re hoping that teachers and students will use the platform as a resource.

59

3 years ago

A toolkit for making websites that looks like they were built in the 1990’s. The startup developed this software to make programmers feel more comfortable writing in C, a programming language that hasn’t been updated since the 1990’s.

59

3 years ago

A “clean-tech software company” that provides a platform that helps companies diversify their energy portfolio. They work with companies to offer a variety of green energy options, and offer regular consulting services to companies that want to be more sustainable in their energy usage.

59

3 years ago

The founder of B2B startup, which is building a texting app for the B2B space, gives the startup a lot of credit for the fact that it was able to raise over $30 million in funding in less than a year.

59

3 years ago

The impact of the tech industry on San Francisco is notable, and often it is not positive.

59

3 years ago

Cloud-based accounts receivable and cash management services.

59

3 years ago

A startup that wants to eliminate the need for farmers to use pesticides in the growing of fruits and vegetables. The startup wants to use its own patented technology that can eliminate pests without pesticides, and is currently looking for seed capital.

59

3 years ago

A startup that wants to change the way people buy and sell their homes. It’s currently only available in the Bay Area.

59

2 years ago

A platform designed to make it easier to develop apps for wearables and connected devices, including mobiles and tablets.

59

2 years ago

A SaaS startup that aims to help SMBs manage their businesses. The startup helps companies “accelerate the growth of their business by providing a scalable, comprehensive software suite that helps their employees collaborate and automate business processes.”

59

2 years ago

A platform for hiring and managing large teams, built around “micro-tasks”, and available on the web or on mobile.

59

4 years ago

Most of the world’s money is stored in centralized banks, but these institutions are often unreliable. This startup wants to build a decentralized banking system that is as robust as the banks themselves.

58

4 years ago

A startup that helps people organize their online data in an easy, searchable manner. Available for both desktop and mobile.

58

4 years ago

A platform that enables businesses to use a single dashboard to manage all their customer service interactions, including Twitter, email, web, phone, and in-person interactions.

58

4 years ago

“a mobile software application that enables users to create, manage and share their virtual avatar, and communicate with others through text, voice and video”.

58

4 years ago

Builds a platform that enables people to build their own apartments and sell them to renters.

58

4 years ago

A startup that’s building an app to give people in developing countries access to the same funding options available to people in the US.

58

4 years ago

A platform that lets a brand manage their marketing, social media, and search on one platform. It’s available as a hosted service, or on the IBM Cloud as a managed service.

58

4 years ago

A startup that connects American consumers to global brands that are no longer available in the US. It’s available in the US, UK, and Canada.

58

3 years ago

A company building a programmable, modular “smart” house. The company is currently building a smart-grid home in Portland, Oregon, and designed to be highly energy efficient and modular. The idea is that by building this type of home, the owner can install or upgrade the systems as she sees fit.

58

3 years ago

In their first year, people were able to book a total of 3,000 rides with this startup in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

58

3 years ago

The startup is building a tool that makes it easier for people to find and investigate which loans are available to them. It also matches potential borrowers with lenders and helps them navigate the loan process.

58

3 years ago

This startup is building a “digital kitchen” that enables chefs to make and review recipes on the fly.

58

3 years ago

A company that makes health insurance coverage more affordable for people with preexisting conditions. By partnering with online retailers, customers can purchase health insurance from providers of their choice. The startup plans to launch in the US in early 2016.

58

3 years ago

An AI-enabled messaging app that helps users track who they’re communicating with, and to whom they’re sending messages. The startup is unusual in that it’s a messaging app, not a social network. It is also similar in some ways to the messaging app Telegram.

58

3 years ago

A B2B software company that works with companies to manage their sizeable legacy software deployments across large numbers of systems. The startup wants to help companies take advantage of open source and cloud infrastructure to reduce costs and scale.

58

3 years ago

A free social networking app where users can connect with people and businesses they trust, with the goal of building relationships that could help them in the future. The founders believe their social network will also become a valuable tool for salespeople.

58

3 years ago

A startup that enables customers to buy, sell, and share their unused apps through a new app called AppShare. AppShare will help developers and app owners get more money out of their apps, and would be a one-stop shop for app users to find, download, and sell used apps.

58

3 years ago

A pay-as-you-go delivery service that brings groceries straight to your door. Its founders say they’re currently profitable, but the plan is to raise more capital later this year.

58

3 years ago

A simple way for people who use a wheelchair to move around with their phone. The startup wants to build a Bluetooth-enabled wheelchair that can be controlled with a smartphone. The wheelchair will come with a suite of sensors that will allow users to walk and even hop over obstacles.

58

3 years ago

A platform to enable and automate video calls.

58

3 years ago

A delivery platform for healthcare and medical devices that is currently available in Philadelphia only.

58

3 years ago

A “simple, secure, and non-invasive way to deliver health care”, including an in-home device to monitor sleep and wakefulness, a wearable device to track activity, and a connected thermometer.

58

3 years ago

A platform that links local, sustainable farms with restaurants and grocers.

58

3 years ago

A company that helps organizations quickly turn unstructured data into usable information.

58

3 years ago

Known Medicine is building a tool to help doctors grow and study their own tumors. Known Medicine is using a disposable micro-tumor for testing, taking them out of the patient’s body and into the lab.

58

3 years ago

A startup that helps people with spinal cord injuries receive a second way to communicate with the outside world. When users are able to communicate through a device, they’re able to send $15 to a researcher in the US, who uses the money to purchase a device to make the communication possible.

58

3 years ago

This is an algorithmic company that claims to be able to predict whether an investment will make money. They’re not in the business of selling, but of helping investors make better decisions that can help them get a better return.

58

3 years ago

This startup is building a small, portable device that can help small companies with security. It’s a camera that plugs into an electrical socket and serves as a video monitoring system.

58

2 years ago

A startup that lets you buy, sell, or trade in-game items quickly and easily. It currently has over 500,000 users, and is profitable and growing.

58

2 years ago

A company selling affordable and customizable graphing calculators. It’s currently in the pre-launch stage. The startup is targeting schools and young people in the US.

58

4 years ago

A credit card that offers free flight insurance, free baggage insurance and free lost luggage insurance. The startup wants to build a stable of partners for the service, and plans to start in the US and UK.

57

4 years ago

A software-as-a-service, or SaaS, startup that enables companies to utilize software as a service. The company, which was founded in 2013, is building a platform that allows companies to build and deploy cloud-based applications with a drag-and-drop interface.

57

3 years ago

A company that assists small, local businesses obtain loans. The company doesn’t lend money itself, but instead works with other lenders to provide them with the data they need to be able to make their own loan decisions.

57

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build a full-service, for-profit “Hotel of the Future” that is both a hostel and a small, boutique hotel. The company’s goal is to help youth find more affordable places to stay while they work on their career.

57

3 years ago

Take a service that makes it easier to cancel cable and satellite TV and put it in a bundle with other services (like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime)

57

3 years ago

A company that makes a portable, minimalist wallet.

57

3 years ago

A health and wellness company that partners with health companies and helps them create products and services that are easily consumable.

57

3 years ago

Google’s self-driving cars aren’t ready for the public yet, but that hasn’t stopped some people from building their own. The startup, which is based in San Francisco, is helping others build their own self-driving car kits in the hopes of creating a viable alternative to the Google car.

57

3 years ago

A customizable subscription box for people that use the platform.

57

3 years ago

A “Social Wallet” that works like Venmo combined with an online bank account. With so many online banking options available, why would a startup want to create a “Social Wallet” Because it’s easy to use and they can get a lot of money from small companies.

57

3 years ago

A company that manufactures reusable plates and cups that are used once and then recycled

57

3 years ago

A startup that enables people to go to their nearest Whole Foods and order groceries online and pick them up in-store.

57

3 years ago

A company that makes an iOS app that enables companies to send payments to and from any point of sale in the world.

57

3 years ago

A platform for selling and buying flash drives, through a single web site. The company is looking to enable content-sharing and product discovery.

57

3 years ago

A tool to help companies record and share the most valuable moments of a trip and plan better for the next time.

57

3 years ago

A platform for government services that enables people to apply online for and track the status of their social services applications,

57

3 years ago

A smart wearable for children that monitors for signs of possible abuse, then sends a phone call to parents.

57

3 years ago

A platform for small businesses to learn about their competitors and get valuable insights about the competition.

57

3 years ago

A company that makes heavy machinery that’s capable of moving larger loads, like concrete, gravel and sand.

57

3 years ago

A digital assistant for the convenience store. The company makes a point of selling products it says are not available elsewhere.

57

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to stream live TV to your computer screen, adding the capability to pause and rewind. It’s a way to watch live TV on a computer, a feature that hasn’t been available until now.

57

2 years ago

A machine learning platform for the finance industry to predict suspicious transactions. The company claims to help banks cut down on fraud, but its pitch is a bit more vague. It aims to make machine learning data available to other startups to use to build a similar service.

57

2 years ago

An insurance company that will let workers buy into a plan at the same time as their employer, but it’s only available to workers who are already employed.

57

2 years ago

A wearable that measures blood pressure and heart rate at a user's fingertips. The startup’s co-founder and CEO is a former Apple employee with a Ph.D from Harvard; they’re looking to raise $100,000 on Kickstarter.

57

4 years ago

A startup that helps you find the right supplier in a given category, with the ability to see what other customers have paid and what they’ve paid for. It’s able to find suppliers in the US and Canada, and is currently testing in the UK.

56

4 years ago

A machine learning-based chatbot that offers live chat session support and will eventually be able to chat with customers via social media platforms like Facebook.

56

4 years ago

An open-source, community-driven distributed ledger system that’s designed to enable companies to cut down on large amounts of paperwork and paperwork fraud.

56

4 years ago

Pop-up retail, specializing in customizable boxes that can be delivered to the customer in 30 minutes.

56

3 years ago

A startup from China that builds video games around a concept called “social finance” where the players make bets with their friends and the company that the outcome of the game will influence. For example, the company could build a game where the company that wins the bet could lobby for laws favorable to them.

56

3 years ago

The startup aims to create a more reliable way to check on the accuracy of data from polls and surveys. Right now, the polling industry is rife with inaccuracies: misreported data, false positives, and false negatives.

56

3 years ago

This company is developing a new way of generating electricity from water, with the ability to generate large amounts of clean and sustainable energy.

56

3 years ago

This startup is building a service that builds applications and makes them “distributed” to the cloud, and then makes them available to anyone of the app’s users.

56

3 years ago

The team behind mobile health startup, MintMD, is launching a new company called Nanograph to develop the first full-spectrum digital X-ray system. The startup says the system will be able to use a digital camera to capture and display an image in real time, with the ability to zoom in on a specific part of the body, and will be able to show the same image to a physician, who can review it with a phone.

56

3 years ago

The startup offers a white-labeled version of their existing software to businesses with different needs. The version is meant to be more affordable and more suitable for small businesses.

56

3 years ago

A maker of personal protective equipment for people who work with hazardous chemicals. The startup aims to create a more affordable and accessible alternative to the typical high-end PPE.

56

3 years ago

This startup aims to help customers of the public transit network in Brazil. In order to provide a better experience, users will be able to use their phone to pay for tickets, track their transit schedule, and request rides.

56

3 years ago

A tool that allows organizations to keep track of their data and employees, with a dash of gamification to keep them accountable.

56

3 years ago

A company that builds an ordering platform for farmers to get their vegetables and products to market faster.

56

3 years ago

An online tool that helps journalists find accurate and reliable information about current events without sifting through tweets, Facebook posts, and other unreliable sources.

56

3 years ago

A way to rent apartments, houses and other homes via a website that enables users to book and pay for the space at their own convenience

56

3 years ago

The company is building a way to make it easier for people to donate their time to charitable organizations.

56

3 years ago

A startup that provides a single feed of all the available data an organization needs to make better decisions, in the same way that a company’s CRM tool can show all the various options it has at its disposal.

56

3 years ago

A platform for linking employees with HR data and other information, then making it available for independent contractors.

56

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make affordable access to medical records a reality.

56

3 years ago

A wearable device that listens to noise and activity levels and sends alerts to the user’s phone when they are too quiet, which they say can help the hearing impaired get a full night’s sleep.

56

3 years ago

Company that automates customer acquisition and retention by serving up valuable content and promotional offers, while also tracking and analyzing each customer’s behavior.

56

3 years ago

This startup, which was founded in March, is building a way to organize the world’s massive amount of health and fitness data into a more actionable format.

56

3 years ago

OkPay is a way to use credit cards that works for small businesses in the Philippines. The startup wants to enable small businesses to give out credit cards for small purchases and payment, and allow the users to pay back the money in time.

56

3 years ago

A startup that enables you to pay what you want for a digital magazine (think e-zines) without having to go to a publisher.

56

2 years ago

A startup that creates “edible, actionable and contextual” data for app developers to better understand how their apps are being used.

56

2 years ago

A virtual assistant that uses emails to identify the most important tasks and deliver them to the right people, and also consolidates emails to make a single inbox more manageable. The company wants to eliminate inbox clutter and manage email better.

56

2 years ago

A tool to help people who are blind or visually impaired find their way around the world. The startup’s CEO, who is blind, says that her son was lost in a mall and was able to use the startup’s product to find his way home.

56

4 years ago

A simple way for companies to get timely news about their key metrics, possibly available through push notifications.

55

4 years ago

A startup that aims to solve the problem of “reputation” for people, who will be able to manage all of their information on one platform, as opposed to multiple.

55

3 years ago

A shopping app that allows you to search for local stores that sell what you’re looking for and send them a request. When you receive a notification, you’re able to go directly to the store.

55

3 years ago

A hardware startup that aims to enable more automation and less manual labor in the home.

55

3 years ago

This startup is focused on helping teachers find the right school for their kids. The company says most parents are using apps like Zillow and Homeschool Planet to find their kids the right school. However, they point out that these apps have a lot of limitations, like not being able to help parents find everything from the school’s name to the school’s PTA or its approach to discipline.

55

3 years ago

A B2C app that enables consumers to create a shopping list using an app and then intelligently fill it.

55

3 years ago

A startup that uses a combination of AI and machine learning to help companies make sense of the growing amount of data they are trying to collect, and come up with actionable insights. Currently working on a pilot in the UK.

55

3 years ago

A platform that enables cars to give rides to the elderly and disabled.

55

3 years ago

A tele-medicine company that builds tele-presence technology to allow doctors to treat patients remotely with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They want to bring together the data they collect while treating patients and share it with hospitals, insurance companies, and other health providers.

55

3 years ago

A platform that helps online retailers elevate their brand by creating personalized marketing campaigns and creating a more enjoyable shopping experience.

55

3 years ago

A tool that combines a content management system with a CMS-like editor. The tool, which is open source and available at no cost, is aimed at the smaller web builder who wants to build a web site quickly.

55

3 years ago

A digital health startup that is developing a wearable device that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other degenerative diseases. The startup is looking to raise $100,000 on Indiegogo.

55

3 years ago

A company that helps people find the most affordable healthcare options. The startup, which launched out of Harvard, is trying to convince the insurance and healthcare industries to include more transparency into their services.

55

3 years ago

A startup that’s building hardware that enables and tracks connected objects to collect statistics automatically. The company wants to make the world more “smart”.

55

3 years ago

Build a customizable, simple digital assistant for your business, working through the phone

55

3 years ago

This startup has developed a system that can be used by the military or a company to monitor their assets, from the price of a single barrel of oil to the temperature of a factory. They’ve been able to use the system for a car dealership to monitor the condition of their cars, for instance, and more.

55

3 years ago

A company that enables fast, secure, and reliable payments for online retailers.

55

3 years ago

Nivi is an online marketplace for buying used cars for under $10,000. The startup is based in San Francisco and has been operating in the US market for the past year. It’s profitable, and wants to expand to other markets.

55

3 years ago

This startup is building a home security platform for families that can be used with a smart phone, tablet, or computer.

55

3 years ago

A technology-enabled startup helping with the massive, messy task of commercial real estate financing.

55

3 years ago

A company that helps people book their travel using a mobile app to access a database of available flights.

55

3 years ago

A home security system for the elderly, which uses live video and sensors to track and monitor elderly members when they leave the house. The startup is pitching as a way to help people feel safe and be able to live independently in their homes.

55

3 years ago

A digital concierge service whereby contractors bid on a project, and the winner gets paid. The startup has been running for two years and is profitable, working with over 1,000 contractors in the US.

55

3 years ago

An insurance company for students, which helps students with affordable rates on insurance that provides up to $10,000 in coverage for unexpected costs.

55

3 years ago

A tool that helps users apply their own keyword filters to any pre-existing website and organize their content into spreadsheets to make them more searchable. Just as Google can find your search history and make predictions about what you’re looking for, the tool analyzes your website and makes predictive suggestions.

55

3 years ago

HeadSpace is a device that helps people deal with the stresses of daily life, like getting back to work after a long vacation or losing a loved one. It's been around since 2016 and is currently only available on iOS.

55

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help you be more productive with the help of a “smart, lightweight wearable” that doesn’t take up space in your bag.

55

2 years ago

A platform that helps farmers sell fruit and vegetables in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

55

5 years ago

Idea: A remote digital marketing agency for high-growth tech companies The startup has worked with a few dozen clients since launching last year, and is currently available to startups that are a $1 million in revenue or less

54

5 years ago

Idea: A startup helping businesses in emerging markets manage inventory and orders using a mobile app and a desktop dashboard. The founders say they’ve already signed more than 50 customers in the past month (and have been accepted to Y Combinator,) and that the business has been profitable since it launched at the end of May.

54

4 years ago

A web app that helps people find joy in the everyday. You’ll be able to build a home page or blog, then use it to share content with friends, or invite others to join in.

54

4 years ago

A tool for users to create and manage unique, customizable, animated GIFs by picking from a set of templates. The GIFs are then published to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

54

4 years ago

A pitch for a robot that builds things. At the moment it’s just a prototype that looks like an industrial robot and has the ability to build a table.

54

3 years ago

A calendar app for iOS, launched in early 2017, that enables users to share notes and other information about their day with their friends. It’s said to have over 500,000 users.

54

3 years ago

A startup that lists all the things you’d like to buy, but haven’t been able to find. The startup’s founder says his product is like a “Netflix for Amazon” and that it earns him around $10,000 a month.

54

3 years ago

A startup that’s launched in the U.S. and Australia and is launching in the UK, Singapore and Singapore. The startup, which has over 10 employees, is meant to replace the hiring process with a more efficient “hiring in a box” model. The startup also aims to provide a more complete and detailed profile for candidates, as well as be able to match people to jobs based on their skills and experience.

54

3 years ago

A tech-enabled solution for the back-end of a recruitment-focused startup for employee onboarding and management.

54

3 years ago

CollaborateLive is a platform for video conferencing and screen sharing that allows businesses to conduct video interviews with customers and prospects. It’s also a way for startups to hold virtual events, with one-hour slots available for $15.

54

3 years ago

It’s an online account management tool that helps users manage their household’s paper bills. It’s only available in the UK as of right now.

54

3 years ago

A platform that allows people to share their photos, videos, and stories in a more social setting. The startup is meant for people who want to share their stories but aren’t comfortable with the “traditional” media.

54

3 years ago

This startup, based in the Netherlands, builds a method of 3D printing that they claim is “environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.”

54

3 years ago

A robotics company building a machine to help build and repair houses. The company wants to make construction faster, more efficient, and more affordable.

54

3 years ago

A startup that makes online-only courses available to enrolled students, who can watch them during a class or at their own pace.

54

3 years ago

A smart, affordable, and easy-to-use healthcare service for the under-served in Africa. Their goal is to build infrastructure that is sustainable for the long-term with a focus on sustainability, and to make it affordable for everyone.

54

3 years ago

A tool that allows your phone to be a remote control device for your TV. Built on Node and Electron, the app is available on iOS and Android.

54

3 years ago

Founded in 2017, this startup aims to help people with mental health issues sort their thoughts and writings. The app allows users to take screenshots from their notes and, in response to these notes, the app allows the user to write on top of the screenshot. It’s a tool that’s meant to help users articulate thoughts that they would never be able to articulate otherwise.

54

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a “psychographic” screening system for digital ads. The system will be able to determine a user’s gender, age, and even their preferred color.

54

2 years ago

A startup that’s building an enterprise-grade video conferencing solution. They say they’re all about offering “the highest quality video in the industry” at a price point that’s “competitive with Skype but still affordable for business.”

54

2 years ago

A startup that turns data into actionable intelligence quickly.

54

4 years ago

A startup called Vostu is building a tool that helps users translate and interpret data into more accessible formats. The current service runs on Slack, but is also available as a standalone product. Vostu also offers a translator for users to translate into other languages, and plans to launch an AI-powered translation service in the future.

53

3 years ago

A wearable that helps people with disabilities to perform everyday tasks like getting dressed and walking.

53

3 years ago

A “simple, secure, and customizable” solution for tracking and keeping an eye on employees.

53

3 years ago

This is a game-like tool for creating, connecting, and interacting with users in a group. Users can create their own rooms, and can invite others to join. The founders want to find a way to enable users to create and moderate spaces that are unique to them, and that can help them to connect with people in a larger community.

53

3 years ago

A Bitcoin-based micro-loan startup, which aims to change the way the global $300 billion micro-lending market works by focusing on unbankable borrowers.

53

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a decentralized system for digital advertising, which they say is able to reach nearly a billion users without paying any fees.

53

3 years ago

A company that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of cities by using drones to deliver people small packages of fruit and vegetables.

53

3 years ago

A startup that enables workers to submit time sheets from any device, then complete their tasks.

53

3 years ago

A web-based platform that allows users to take pictures of their items and then automatically price them against other markets. The startup plans on using the data to build a price engine to help consumers compare prices on items they may not be able to find locally.

53

3 years ago

Notion is a portfolio manager for web startups, which it says is in beta. The startup is backed by a few notable angel investors and is based in San Francisco.

53

3 years ago

A startup that enables online students to do homework over Skype.

53

3 years ago

A startup that wants to use machine learning to help people who don't have access to medical care to see doctors by monitoring data from the hospital, like how long the patient has been there, how long a doctor has been available to see them, etc.

53

3 years ago

A subscription-based platform that enables people to buy and sell weight loss products online.

53

3 years ago

A software company that lets companies manage their own “probation periods” for employees, meaning they’ll be able to take paid time off to go through a process of reinstatement after they’ve been fired, but they’ll have to prove they’re back on their feet before they’re reinstated.

53

3 years ago

A partner marketplace for freelance software developers. The startup is a marketplace for software engineers that helps connect companies with software developers who can make their apps even more valuable.

53

3 years ago

This is a real-time marketplace for barbers, similar to services such as Uber and Lyft. The startup wants to make getting a haircut as easy as ordering a ride, but with the added benefit of being able to share photos of the finished product.

53

2 years ago

The startup is looking to develop a “tech-enabled career center” for students, with an app that connects students to employers, giving students an opportunity to learn about the industry before they start their first jobs. They currently have $1.3M in funding.

53

2 years ago

This startup is building an AI that runs software on an employee’s phone and takes care of things like calendar sync, email, and other work-related tasks. The AI is also able to respond to requests from employees when they’re not at work.

53

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to be the Open Table of the cannabis industry, creating an online directory of marijuana dispensaries and delivery services.

52

4 years ago

A startup that wants to replace the static, static-y nature of HTML with a dynamic, collaborative interface that allows you to write web pages with a visual dynamic editor that also enables you to work collaboratively with others. The startup is using the same tech they’re using to build the editor to create a mobile app that’s also dynamic and collaborative.

52

4 years ago

The startup is building a marketplace for artisans to sell their goods online. The goal is to build out enough consumer demand to build out a sustainable model for farmers.

52

3 years ago

A payment processing platform for the cannabis industry that brings in more than $3 billion per year. It’s able to process the massive volume of payments without slowing the checkout process.

52

3 years ago

A web-based marketing platform that helps companies take a customer’s digital presence, like email, and make it searchable, ranking it as high as possible.

52

3 years ago

A messaging app that lets you send money to friends and family, even if they don’t have a bank account. Pudding lets you send US dollars to people using your phone number, and it’s available in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.

52

3 years ago

A company that wants to make wearable tech more accessible to customers who can’t afford or don’t want to purchase it

52

3 years ago

An online service that enables professional agents to sell more tickets to their clients

52

3 years ago

This startup is building a time tracking tool for freelancers and small businesses. They say they have over 2,000 paying users and are profitable.

52

3 years ago

The idea is to make all of the data collected by a hospital’s nurses and doctors, regardless of the specific instrument or technology used, searchable by nurses and doctors for the purpose of better patient care.

52

3 years ago

A tool for helping freelancers manage their expenses and plan for taxes. The startup has built an app that makes it easier for freelancers to track the money flows from their business, and provides a “tax your business” tool to help them calculate their taxes. They’re profitable and growing in the San Francisco area.

52

3 years ago

The brainchild of two former Facebook employees, Yerdle is a next-generation market for goods and services. Yerdle has an app that allows merchants to list goods and services available for sale and to buy and sell their own goods and services.

52

3 years ago

A virtual assistant for medical billing and coding. The startup wants to become “the first AI-powered, cloud-based, and machine-learning enabled billing platform”.

52

3 years ago

A tech-enabled culture of service that helps the millions of people who wash plates to do so more efficiently.

52

3 years ago

A startup that’s trying to expand the AdSense network so publishers have access to more ad inventory. As an advertiser, you’d be able to select from a variety of ad sizes and formats to maximize your campaigns.

52

3 years ago

A way to send content from a phone to the TV, like a cable box. On the TV, viewers watch it on their edgeless screens.

52

3 years ago

A digital assistant that allows you to ask your Alexa-enabled home device to do things like send a text message (for example, to someone with a mobile phone), set an alarm, or set a reminder.

52

3 years ago

A wearable that allows users to track their heart rate and blood pressure.

52

3 years ago

Ploom wants to be the answer to the “unbanked”. A cannabis product, available in pre-rolled joints and cartridges, cartridges can also be used to charge mobile devices.

52

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help make bus rides more comfortable for disabled passengers, including wheelchair riders.

52

3 years ago

A team working to create an API that enables people to build software that can be deployed on any cloud hosting provider.

52

3 years ago

A company that’s building a search engine for shopping carts. The startup says they’re able to save companies 40% on their cart management costs.

52

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for consumers to find and buy affordable, high-quality handcrafted products from home

52

2 years ago

A social network that encourages users to share digital goods and experiences, and allows their followers to share them with their friends. The goal is to make digital goods more social and monetizable.

52

2 years ago

A startup that wants to turn old pallets into high-quality, sustainable, and inexpensive shipping cases using an innovative plastic injection process.

52

2 years ago

A startup that takes the power and reliability of clinical trials to the next level by making them available online, in real time, and to a global audience.

52

4 years ago

This is a startup that teams up with restaurants to build a shared table that customers can reserve. The tables are in a different part of the restaurant, and the customer can reserve them via their phone. It has a very interesting model, but the market it’s targeting is sticky, and they’re looking to expand past the pilot they’ve begun.

51

3 years ago

This startup is building an app that helps people and businesses sell or rent their vehicles in a more direct way. Users can post cars online, and Uber can take a cut, while people looking to buy or rent out a car can contact and find the cars available.

51

3 years ago

A way to better track patient’s progress from the time they receive a diagnosis to the time they’re able to leave the hospital.

51

3 years ago

A team of engineers working to bring affordable, quick and easy child care to new parents.

51

3 years ago

A startup that wants to change the way we earn money through automated investing. The startup says it wants to bring the same kinds of automated investing technologies to the world of charitable giving.

51

3 years ago

A startup that’s building a “Netflix for movies”. It’s an online service that offers instant streaming of hundreds of thousands of movies, and is currently only available in the US.

51

3 years ago

A platform that helps people build and manage their own organically-grown gardens. The app is free and available in the US, Canada and Australia.

51

3 years ago

A hardware company that wants to build a hardware-based receipt printer that can produce receipts on demand. The company wants to use the same materials as the paper industry, which is more sustainable than inkjet.

51

3 years ago

A startup that built an AI-enabled email bot to help you manage your time and get things done.

51

3 years ago

A platform that makes it easier for companies to manage payroll, benefits, and retirement. The startup has 100 customers and is profitable.

51

3 years ago

The Center for Humane Technology was an initiative started by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who was a founding organizer. The center's mission is to research and devise ways in which technology can be used to help people, with a particular focus on children, refugees, and the disabled.

51

3 years ago

We’ve talked before about Airtable, an app that lets you organize your data and share it with teams. They’ve recently launched a new feature that lets you share spreadsheets with a link for copying and pasting.

51

3 years ago

A company that enables the sharing of pictures, videos, and plans to help people better manage their health.

51

3 years ago

A B2B company that helps companies manage their investments and achieve a holistic view of their portfolio. It’s led by former startup employees at Betterment, Upromise, and Investable.

51

3 years ago

A startup that is building a platform to help airlines and travel agencies find reliable and trustworthy vendors, who can also provide ancillary services like catering and airport car rentals.

51

3 years ago

A personal finance management tool for children. The company’s product, called “I Can Be Millionaire” is available in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

51

3 years ago

A company that enables people to see what products are in stock at their favorite stores, as well as provide them with the gas/car service necessary to pick them up.

51

3 years ago

A real estate platform that allows users to make offers on their own houses and apartments directly from their mobile phone. It is currently available in 13 cities across the US.

51

3 years ago

A platform that helps restaurant clients build and maintain detailed menus, which are then available for delivery to customers through a delivery app.

51

3 years ago

A company that enables businesses to send runners to pick up a quick order when they’re not available to accept them in person. They’re looking to build their customer base in the NYC area.

51

2 years ago

a way to connect with people you’re interested in and who are interested in you. Based on your Facebook data, Bumble is able to tell you who’s single, who you should message, and who’s interested in you.

51

2 years ago

An API that gathers and displays data on a particular city, then makes it available to developers as a series of maps and charts.

51

2 years ago

The list is based on data curated by Crunchbase, which has been a source of inspiration for other lists like the 10 most valuable startups in Africa.

51

2 years ago

A way to receive money from friends and family across the country using a phone call. The founders say it’s a bit like Venmo but with US banks available for people to transfer funds to.

51

2 years ago

A program that lets you pay for your cable or Internet bill, and even set up recurring payments, with a minimum amount each month. The app is designed to be as simple as possible to use, with only a few buttons.

51

2 years ago

A tool for sales people, which helps sales reps manage their time by automatically generating a schedule based on their goals and the time they have available.

51

2 years ago

A startup that wants to connect the physical world to the internet of things. The company aims to create a system where wearable devices can communicate with each other to let you know when your neighborhood is not as safe as it should be or if your car is running low on gas.

51

4 years ago

A dashcam startup that wants to make insurance affordable for drivers.

50

4 years ago

A “very simple and very affordable” tool for sharing photos, videos, and audio files among multiple users.

50

4 years ago

A technology that enables a team to evaluate potential customers in order to gauge the value they could bring to the team.

50

3 years ago

A B2B company that’s building a platform to help companies identify and manage the best people and content for different jobs in different industries. They work with recruiters and hiring managers to comb through hundreds of candidates and their portfolios and create a single searchable database of the best candidates possible, then present those candidates to companies in real-time as they fill open positions.

50

3 years ago

This startup is building a smartphone app that aims to help people reduce their use of disposable plastic. The startup has been operating in the UK since 2013 and is now operating in the US.

50

3 years ago

A new way to pay the bills with digital currencies, not tied to a bank or credit card. The company’s digital wallet currently has over 1,000 users and is available in Germany.

50

3 years ago

A startup for hotels and other businesses that need to keep track of complex, manual processes for accounts receivable.

50

3 years ago

A 3D design app for online advertising, available in beta

50

3 years ago

We are an on-demand car service that makes it easier for you to get around the city. We’re a technology company, which means we’re building the tools that enable people to get around and save time.

50

3 years ago

A social network that allows users to exchange data between their phones, phones, and tablets with one another.

50

3 years ago

The idea is to create a “one-stop shop” for people who want to buy and sell used goods on the internet. The founders say that their software, which is available on Android, will become the first place for people to discover and buy used goods on the internet.

50

3 years ago

Self-service catering for restaurants in Europe, developed by the co-founder of OpenTable.

50

3 years ago

A platform that allows restaurants to book and manage tables, and then provides a window into the performance of each table.

50

3 years ago

A startup for keeping an eye on things like construction projects and tax liabilities. It’s in the very early stages, but is still profitable.

50

2 years ago

A startup that helps users find the best deals on airline tickets and hotel rooms at a price they’re comfortable with, based on a $30 per month subscription.

50

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps people determine if their app or website will be profitable before they spend time and money on it. The startup is still in its early stages, but its founders have built a number of successful iOS apps, including one for Puma shoes.

50

2 years ago

A startup that’s taking on the task of keeping track of the more than 300,000 currently inactive credit cards in the US, allowing people to see how much credit they have available and buy gifts.

50

2 years ago

Android users are often told to delete the app to fix a bug or to update it. But this startup aims to make keeping an app on your phone more manageable. Instead of just deleting the app, what if you could just set it to “do nothing” That way, you can still use it but it won’t be draining your battery or sucking up data.

50

2 years ago

A software company that helps doctors use their smartphones to help them get paid for their time. The startup is now offering a service to help doctors submit their time for payment in the same way they submit billable services.

50

4 years ago

A startup that makes a tool to help people with visual impairments view and manipulate digital content, by creating a 3D representation of images and text. The goal of the startup is to give the blind access to the same content that is available to sighted people.

49

4 years ago

A startup that’s building a way to manage a business’s money without having to worry about banking. The company wants to help businesses manage their cash flow and overall financial health. It’s currently available in the UK, Canada, and the US.

49

3 years ago

A startup that helps those who are unable to access their paychecks or bank accounts in the US send remittances.

49

3 years ago

An easier, more cost effective way to manage family health records, which are usually stored in a single place and difficult to find. HealthMap is building a searchable database that allows you to look up information about family members who have certain conditions.

49

3 years ago

Aquent is building a device which allows people to dehydrate fruits and vegetables, and then reconstitute them into the original form.

49

3 years ago

Bingo is a new way for people to watch live programming on their phones, without paying for a cable subscription. The app works with a subscription to the streaming service Hulu.

49

3 years ago

A wearable device that tracks a person’s activity and sleep patterns to create a “personal daily fitness coach”.

49

3 years ago

A relatively new startup, Peoplo is building a “bot-free chat platform that can be used by anyone, anywhere”. Peoplo users will be able to chat with their friends and family, and the company is looking to sign up up to 5 million users by the end of 2019.

49

3 years ago

The startup aims to be the first platform for personal development that is scaleable in a way that allows for individuals to participate in the development of the platform.

49

3 years ago

A “smart ring” for the elderly, built on a similar model to the Fitbit. They’re not yet available.

49

3 years ago

A startup that wants to take the best features of Siri and Alexa, and make them available to your car. The startup says that it has over 100,000 users on its platform and has added over 4,000 new users in the last month.

49

3 years ago

A tool that enables users to compare and request quotes from insurance companies without leaving their current application. The startup is in an early stage of its funding.

49

3 years ago

A company building an artificial intelligence chatbot, which is able to simulate the human voice, and engage with users to answer questions and resolve issues.

49

3 years ago

A startup that enables employees to build their own private Slack channel. It’s a Slack channel for employees to communicate internally, with features like real-time chat, file sharing, and video conferencing.

49

3 years ago

This mobile application helps restaurant owners make better decisions about what to order when. The app makes it easier for them to order based on factors like the last time a dish was ordered, a chef’s recommendation, and what ingredients are available in the kitchen.

49

3 years ago

A "disposable" product that can be used once and then disposed of. By supplementing the current garbage system, this startup aims to save the waste disposal industry $3.3 billion per year.

49

3 years ago

A decentralized protocol for automated machine learning, designed to be scalable and perform well on mobile devices.

49

2 years ago

A tool to help you get your car to the same place that you take it to get serviced. It combines a GPS-enabled tracker and a mapping application to show you the shortest distance to your destination and then help you navigate there.

49

2 years ago

A food delivery startup that is building a platform to enable food delivery through everyday foods. This is a startup with an interesting business model: instead of going after restaurants, the startup is focused on delivering to people’s homes.

49

3 years ago

A group of friends launched a startup racing to build a go-anywhere, accessible, and affordable modular electric car. The car is a lightweight, urban electrical vehicle, with a range of about 500 miles, a top speed of about 70 mph, and a starting cost of $10,000.

48

3 years ago

This app is a digital diary for kids, and the founders say that it’s only possible because of the way the app’s parental controls work. The app asks for the child’s age and gender, then shows a picture of the child and asks for a voice recording of the child’s voice. The app then classifies the voice recording and shows them on a map. The founders say that this is an important distinction, as it allows parents to be able to see which kids are in which areas at any given time.

48

3 years ago

A startup that wants to enable the growth of physical retail businesses through online marketplaces.

48

3 years ago

A startup that assists small businesses in optimizing their advertising budgets, and helps them create more profitable ad campaigns

48

3 years ago

A bank for the underbanked, targeting those who don’t have bank accounts, who typically live in rural areas, and are just too poor to be able to afford a bank.

48

3 years ago

A portable DNA sequencer that operates using a phone battery. The startup plans to launch in 2020 with a test kit that costs $150 and will work on any smartphone.

48

3 years ago

Since the economic crisis, companies have been struggling to find the best way to track their internal performance. HR software company TheWorkPlace has launched a new product that turns spreadsheets into actionable information, presenting managers with data on employee performance in real-time.

48

3 years ago

A company that sells modular, inexpensive, and durable solar panels, designed to be used in developing countries.

48

3 years ago

A company that wants to help people learn about the science of aging. More on the science of aging: The idea is to help people understand the science of aging, and make that knowledge actionable.

48

3 years ago

An email service for businesses with a more direct approach to customer service. It’s available for free, and offers a number of features including customer support, sales tracking, and analytics.

48

3 years ago

A new digital currency that’s designed to help people and businesses in developing countries. The digital currency is designed to be more stable than Bitcoin and with a lower transaction fee.

48

3 years ago

A wearable that tracks how you walk to help with weight loss and health.

48

3 years ago

A startup that enables small business owners to develop and publish their apps.

48

3 years ago

A subscription for business software, with a customer service team available to help with any issue or issue a customer has. The startup is also selling services to other businesses who want help with their sales, marketing, or customer service.

48

3 years ago

A platform that helps people find coaches or trainers, while also helping them coach or train others. The platform is designed to enable a person to use their expertise to help others.

48

3 years ago

Providing a new market for people who want to refinance their debts but can’t get bank loans. The company is able to diversify and refinance the loans of people with bad credit, helping them out at a significant rate.

48

3 years ago

A product that helps organizations keep track of their medical bills, receivables and payables, and the status of their patients or customers.

48

2 years ago

Nervana is building a platform that lets people install custom data-intensive applications on their phone or tablet.

48

2 years ago

An AI-based health insurance company that allows you to buy a monthly plan that’s “as simple as one-click”. The startup is currently available in the UK, with plans starting at £2 per month.

48

2 years ago

The founders say they have a “machine learning approach,” but claim the service has been able to help companies manage their website’s security and performance by identifying and fixing faults and nagging bugs within their software.

48

2 years ago

A startup that looks to make online ordering for groceries in the U.S. as reliable and easy as ordering pizza. The startup’s founders say the startup has already tested its service in over one hundred U.S. cities, and is out in San Francisco now.

48

5 years ago

Idea: A 3D audio startup that is trying to make podcasting more immersive by using binaural audio. The app has a pretty strong take on the future of podcasting, and its founder says that the company is profitable.

47

3 years ago

A platform that digitizes video and makes it available on YouTube. The company is also working on a way to monetize the videos (which they say is not hard to do.)

47

3 years ago

An enterprise-grade chat client for businesses, targeting the enterprise market. At launch, the app enables real-time collaboration across teams and includes an integrated salesforce.com, so customers can send and receive emails, use Slack, and manage contacts all in one place.

47

3 years ago

The founders of this marketing startup say they’re building a Facebook for blimps. Their goal is to fuel the growth of a new kind of “social blimp” that’s valuable for businesses and pro-social.

47

3 years ago

Viable is building a platform for employers to manage their employee health plans. It’s a B2B operation, with its first customers being large employers like the Department of Defense and United Parcel Service. Viable is profitable and growing in the Philadelphia area.

47

3 years ago

A startup that helps people get better at their jobs by giving them access to a “digital coach”, or a coach that’s always available via text, email, or video chat.

47

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help businesses implement artificial intelligence into their operations and get insights on how it’s working. The startup has a tool that allows businesses to predict the impact of AI solutions by analyzing data that is already available.

47

3 years ago

This company is working to build a platform that is able to automate the process of scheduling and planning events.

47

3 years ago

This startup is building a product that claims it will allow food trucks to fulfill orders in less time and with greater accuracy than traditional delivery services, which is important for food trucks as they are often less profitable.

47

3 years ago

The goal of this startup is to provide the most accurate, transparent and decentralized credit scoring platform. In the future, users will be able to access their credit scores in one easy-to-read dashboard.

47

2 years ago

A platform for making special flights available to a select group of customers. The startup’s founder says that the goal is to decrease business travel in general.

47

2 years ago

“CrowdCurating” allows users to crowdsource video production through a video editing app. The startup is already profitable and has over 1 million users.

47

2 years ago

A tool to help startup founders build their startup vision. It’s a virtual printer that allows you to build a full-scale prototype of your product with a few clicks of your mouse. The startup is looking to make prototyping a viable alternative to using physical models.

47

2 years ago

A company that is helping to steer the evolution of the HR tech market with a suite of HR technology products that are customizable and can meet the needs of any size organization.

47

2 years ago

A company that wants to help people who’ve been the victims of human trafficking, not only by making it possible to report instances of human trafficking online, but by tracking down the perpetrators and holding them accountable.

47

2 years ago

An online platform that enables customers to compare prices on local goods, then order them directly from their phone. The startup is launching in India and the UK.

47

3 years ago

A payments-focused startup that’s working on a way to make payments more affordable for underbanked customers, including those in the US, Philippines, and Brazil. It’s working with existing banks and partnered with technology companies to make payments easier.

46

3 years ago

Working with Y Combinator alum Moovit, which provides navigation to public transportation, the startup is building a platform that enables businesses to automate their commute using public transportation and mobile apps.

46

3 years ago

A recruitment platform for small businesses where employees are given the flexibility to choose their hours and when they work, but are also able to receive paid time off and benefits.

46

3 years ago

A subscription model for healthcare professionals in select countries. Doctors will be given access to a set quota of tests per day from a pool of tests that are available on the platform.

46

3 years ago

A tool that enables companies to manage their inventory and track shipments with a mobile app. It’s a more direct competitor to tools like ShipStation and Shipt.

46

3 years ago

A wearable that tracks your sleep and lets you know when it’s time for a nap.

46

3 years ago

A charter bus company that provides affordable transportation options to underserved communities in New York City

46

3 years ago

A startup that will help companies deal with the pain of reconciling their sales and accounts receivable databases.

46

3 years ago

It’s a SaaS service that helps restaurant chains close more of their sales and get more orders on the table. The startup has already signed up a few big-name restaurant chains.

46

3 years ago

A startup that covers the world of business and self-improvement, and enables users to earn money for their posts.

46

3 years ago

This startup is building a tool to help lawyers draft documents and agreements in a way that’s clear and concise, but also in a way that’s legally precise. The founders created their own law school in 2014 and now run the firm as a for-profit business, but they plan to eventually make the tool available to all lawyers.

46

3 years ago

A company that helps companies manage their accounts receivables and payments. The founders say that their platform is used by major Fortune 500 companies.

46

3 years ago

A startup that enables financial institutions to create more effective and efficient loan products.

46

2 years ago

A company that makes 3D printing and 3D scanning affordable for home users.

46

2 years ago

This company aims to make specialized types of products, such as gaming consoles or power tools, much more affordable.

46

2 years ago

A platform that helps users buy and sell secondhand goods, the product of a collaboration between serial entrepreneur and the cofounder of Urban Outfitters. The CEO says the company has 3,000 users, and is profitable.

46

2 years ago

A startup that’s helping people find apartments that are affordable and within their budget.

46

2 years ago

A startup that enables financial institutions to give their customers access to “money movers”, aka the people you need to find for a variety of tasks, like moving money.

46

2 years ago

A platform to sell physical goods and services online, available on the web or on mobile.

46

2 years ago

A startup that helps you buy cheaper and more sustainable food in bulk.

46

5 years ago

Idea: This startup helps small and medium-sized businesses automate their accounts receivable, allowing them to focus on their core business

45

5 years ago

A software company that provides a platform for banks to use to enable e-commerce payments on their sites.

45

4 years ago

A SaaS platform for creating, managing, and selling e-books. The startup wants to make publishing easier, and by working with publishers, it can make the process more profitable.

45

3 years ago

This is a platform that allows people to build a custom social network with a wide range of different types of users, like families, groups, or people of a particular interest, like the board game Risk. Eventually there will be a “universal” platform that allows people to build a custom social network, which will be valuable because custom social networks can grow faster.

45

3 years ago

IoT company that wants to create a system for direct labor tracking and productivity optimization through wearables and biometrics

45

3 years ago

A platform that connects food companies with restaurants and caterers to enable providers to accept payments online and track spending by diners.

45

3 years ago

A platform that helps employers find hireable talent and then manage their time better. They’re currently in active talks with large companies in the US and Europe.

45

3 years ago

A startup in San Francisco that wants to help you track your data on your phone, through a “personal dashboard” that helps you understand and use data to improve your health. The startup’s primary goal is to build an app that will help people decide what medical procedures they want to have done today and in the future, and then be able to track the status of those procedures through an app.

45

3 years ago

A tool for building sales strategy to determine how to best coordinate advertising, marketing and sales. The startup is pitching to companies that sell a single product and want to be able to increase sales by targeting different groups of customers at various times of the year.

45

3 years ago

New York-based startup is building an app that allows users to post and exchange photos and short videos together. The startup is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures and other notable venture capitalists.

45

3 years ago

A “social network for the most interesting, beautiful, and valuable things in the world,” according to the company.

45

3 years ago

A real estate-specific platform that helps people find homes that are more affordable than they’d find on their own. The startup is based in San Francisco.

45

3 years ago

Selling off-the-shelf parts to connect any e-cigarette to a USB charger, meant to make the product more affordable and more available to smokers who don’t want to buy their own parts.

45

3 years ago

A startup that provides the ability to set up your own version of OpenTable, so that you can order food from the app, while still paying a set rate.

45

3 years ago

A simple, self-hosted WordPress site for small businesses. It will be made available for free for businesses with fewer than 10 users.

45

3 years ago

A startup that enables restaurants to create a “pay-as-you-go” or “membership” model, offering a stream of customers who pay a monthly fee.

45

3 years ago

A startup that connects restaurants with customers to create better deals and new business opportunities. The startup allows restaurants to post deals and promotions that are available only to customers who use the app.

45

3 years ago

We’ve seen a number of startups that help people track their health using wearables, step trackers and other data they collect. Now there’s a startup that wants to let people track their health using color-coded stickers.

45

3 years ago

A tool that enables people to request products from a variety of major retailers. The startup has $78,000 in monthly revenue and 4,000 monthly users

45

3 years ago

A wifi-enabled smartphone that makes it easy to receive calls, texts and other notifications while you’re out and about. The startup is currently focused on the US and the UK.

45

2 years ago

This startup wants to help Americans in their retirement savings by giving them an online investment platform they can use to invest in index funds and ETFs. The company wants to be a “tech-enabled advisor” that can help people better manage their investments.

45

2 years ago

Cupcakes has created a way to allow customers to order their cupcakes by the hour, with a $3 delivery fee. Founded in 2015, the startup has more than 1,000 customers in New York City and says it is on track to be profitable by the end of the year.

45

2 years ago

A mobile phone app that lets you set up a private listening room in your home. Available on iOS and Android.

45

2 years ago

A startup offering more than 100,000 free and customizable designs of cars, trucks and boats to help people customize the look of their vehicles.

45

2 years ago

A company that aims to create a more affordable, user-friendly and general purpose wireless sensor platform. The platform, which is in early stages, is designed to be as flexible as possible so that it can be used in a variety of ways.

45

2 years ago

A sustainable and affordable home that can be assembled in a few days. The founders say the market for these structures is worth $100 billion.

45

2 years ago

A platform that enables businesses to give discounts to people who wear red or green on certain days

45

2 years ago

A “self-driving, affordable, solar-powered, all-electric delivery van” for food deliveries.

45

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that helps enterprises retain their most valuable employees, by providing a third-party system that handles internal communications across teams

44

5 years ago

Idea: A B2B startup that provides a tool for logistics companies to sync their backend systems like their ERP and supply chain management, and make their shipments more readable (for example, by adding barcodes)

44

3 years ago

A platform that enables people to build and sell products, such as digital goods and services, through a marketplace.

44

3 years ago

The company’s app will launch in 2018 and will give users who have identified as a person of color, or as a person with disabilities, in the past three years a platform to be able to meet like-minded individuals and have a safe space.

44

3 years ago

A startup that is creating a new type of screen that allows users to interact with their TV as if it were a tablet, as well as other devices, without needing to turn off the TV.

44

3 years ago

A startup for companies that wants to know how people are using their products, but doesn’t want to pay for surveys or other data. The service uses Alexa data to track usage of their products, and gives the data in a way that’s more actionable than raw statistics.

44

2 years ago

A software platform that allows you to receive a payment in one currency and spend it in another. It’s designed to enable instant international money transfers.

44

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a SaaS product that enables self-storage facilities to access their data in a centralized dashboard to improve operations and increase revenue

43

3 years ago

Activity Charts is a project management tool that aims to help people stay on top of their work, while being able to see how they spend their time.

43

3 years ago

"We are a company that believes that people should be paid fairly, but we also believe that they should be able to save a little money to be able to afford that," said CEO and co-founder Chris Harvey. "We’re creating this technology that allows people to be able to save a little bit of money in the form of a small credit for the time that they are working."

43

3 years ago

A payments company that enables businesses to accept payments through their phone bill. Naturally, it’s also a handy tool for consumers too.

43

3 years ago

A startup that lets users create and manage virtual “second lives” for their photos, allowing users to upload and stream their photos to Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks as well as searchable online databases.

43

3 years ago

A startup that aims to provide better analytics for online production. HowStuffWorks is a video production company, but up until now it was only able to track a handful of metrics, like views and shares, to get a vague sense of what was working. Now they have a full analytics suite that they said gives them a much more accurate picture of whether they’re on the right track with their content.

43

3 years ago

A company that builds a direct-to-consumer platform for buying and selling goods online without having to navigate the online marketplace as a consumer. The company says they’re profitable, with a range of clients including Microsoft.

43

3 years ago

A way to track where your deliveries are coming from and when they’ll arrive. The company is using information from GPS and other sensors to enable its customers to track their delivery status in real time.

43

3 years ago

A company that’s building a “simple, secure, and affordable” system for people to open bank accounts. Their goal is to make it easy for people to open a bank account without having to deal with a third party.

43

3 years ago

A medical device that uses an algorithm to help doctors find the best available insurance plan for a patient.

43

2 years ago

A platform for cities to be able to connect with and offer services to businesses that want to do things like automate parking spaces or provide trash collection. Cities will be able to reach companies that have the ability to collect data, but don’t have the infrastructure to receive it.

43

2 years ago

A startup that aims to improve the experience for users of OpenTable by creating a more private way for restaurants to communicate with guests.

43

2 years ago

A player in the audio streaming space that’s natively able to record, upload, and stream audio and video.

43

3 years ago

A startup that helps you get the most out of your commute. TransitHero tracks your commute and shows you where you should leave based on time and time of day. It then helps you find out how to get to your destination, with an app that shows you alternative routes and timetables.

42

3 years ago

A video conferencing platform that is SaaS-based with a fully customizable toolkit. The startup is building out a full-stack video conferencing and collaboration tool for companies, with a focus on the enterprise, especially for remote workers.

42

3 years ago

The founders of Fundable are building an app that lets small businesses manage their business expenses in one place. They’re funded by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management.

42

3 years ago

A tool that helps people implement the “5-5-5” approach to their to-do list, which consists of “small, specific, measurable, time-bound, realistic and doable” tasks.

42

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for people to share their homes and apartments with friends and family by providing a solution that lets people access their space and control their systems with a smartphone or tablet.

42

2 years ago

A company building a SaaS version of Microsoft Excel, which is available for free to customers.

42

2 years ago

A way to talk to your car and get it to tell you when to do maintenance. The company’s founders say their technology will be able to detect when a car is losing its battery’s ability to hold a charge, and alert a driver to have its oil changed or brakes checked.

42

2 years ago

A mobile app for agricultural workers in developing countries that helps them find jobs and learn skills in the workforce. It also helps businesses find workers and enables them to learn about labor laws and safety.

42

2 years ago

A tool to help businesses collect and analyze feedback from their customers. The company focuses on having a process in place so that they’re able to ask for feedback, track it, and react to it in a way that makes sense for them at the time.

42

3 years ago

A London-based startup that’s building a new kind of currency that is designed with the goal of being able to be used globally (currently in beta). The company is working with Mastercard to implement a new type of currency that can be used anywhere in the world.

41

3 years ago

A marketing platform that helps brands to drive more effective, targeted, and measurable in-store marketing campaigns. The startup is based in San Francisco and has been running since 2017.

41

3 years ago

This is a startup that’s focused on building a platform that has data on all of the free/low-cost healthcare options available across the country. They’re building a platform that aggregates this information in a way that’s easy to use, so people can find the right plan for them.

41

3 years ago

A startup that builds and distributes modular, affordable drones for everyone.

41

3 years ago

A platform for community and social events, with an API for developers to build new tech-enabled features.

41

3 years ago

The company is a free software project that helps people maintain their health by giving them access to a large, searchable database of medical information. It was started around a decade ago as a personal health web site, but has since evolved into a global health information platform.

41

3 years ago

This startup wants to bring small businesses in the US more affordable access to health insurance by giving them a way to pay for their coverage via a small savings account.

41

3 years ago

A group of companies with a shared goal of changing the world through IT automation. The companies use different technologies (like chat bots, AI, and machine learning) to automate many of the steps in business tasks and make them faster, cheaper, and more accurate. They’re all profitable, and they’ve turned down a bunch of acquisition offers like Slack’s because they want to keep their autonomy.

41

3 years ago

A tool for CFOs, CEOs and controllers to manage a company’s cash flow and payables. The startup looks to compete with tools like Citrix’s Acctiva and QuickBooks’ Xero.

41

3 years ago

A system that allows remote workers to store, organize and share files, photos and documents across their desktop, laptops and tablets.

41

3 years ago

For the last 40 years, a startup without a clear exit strategy has been a rare breed. But today, one in five startups are bootstrapped, and it’s become a viable strategy for founders, who argue that if you find a product that people love, you can always charge for it and if it works, you won’t need to raise funding. Spredfast wants to make this the norm.

41

2 years ago

A way to help you make home repairs with your smartphone. The app works in tandem with a smart device that can monitor and record problems and will eventually be able to give you a quote and let you order materials from your phone.

41

2 years ago

A platform for health conscious restaurants to share menus and nutrition info with customers. The startup wants to help restaurants grow their business and make them more profitable

41

2 years ago

This startup aims to help brands and retailers sell their products via social media. It’s a customer-relationship management platform that helps marketers manage customer service inquiries and customer service and technical support. It’s currently profitable and has $3 million in monthly recurring revenue.

41

2 years ago

A startup that enables local agents to sell their homes while they’re away.

41

2 years ago

An AI-driven data science platform that helps companies use data to build more scalable, efficient, and profitable products.

41

2 years ago

A company that sells pens with a click-and-snip sensor that allows people to pay for their coffee without actually leaving the table.

41

2 years ago

Two brothers, both from the same village of Puducherry, are building a profitable business providing an integrated platform that connects the entire supply chain of a product from a farm to a retail store to a warehouse.

41

2 years ago

This is a smartwatch for seniors that helps them stay actively engaged in their daily lives. The company currently has an open beta and says it will be available to seniors in the U.S. by the end of 2019.

41

2 years ago

A company that makes flexible plastic “honeycomb” solar panels that are durable, rigid, and cheap.

41

2 years ago

Yuppie, a service that gives people with little disposable income the opportunity to spend money on experiences instead of things.

41

5 years ago

A startup that enables businesses to manage energy consumption, meant to save customers money on their utility bill.

40

3 years ago

A software product that connects salespeople to prospects and enables them to follow up after the sale.

40

3 years ago

A way for doctors to build online relationships with patients in order to make the patient feel more comfortable and to recruit new patients.

40

3 years ago

A $100 wearable computer designed to help the visually impaired see at night. The idea is that it’s supposed to work both as a watch and a headset.

40

3 years ago

A platform for small-scale farmers to market their goods to large buyers. It enables small-scale farmers to sell their products on a global scale and get paid in cash.

40

3 years ago

A startup building a new kind of collaborative software, called a “collaborative operating system”, that can be run on desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smart phones. The startup’s first product will be a $20 software download that can be used to build and deploy collaborative apps.

40

2 years ago

Web-based software that helps with hiring new employees. The company works with potential employees by finding the right skills they need and matching them with the right job. The startup currently has 40 employees and is profitable.

40

2 years ago

A virtual assistant for the Amazon Echo that enables the smart speaker to control Samsung Smart TVs via the SmartThings hub.

40

2 years ago

A developer of wireless and wireless-enabled software to make it easier for developers to create wireless technology for their apps

40

2 years ago

A financial services company that helps corporate clients with their cash flow problems. Their product, Premia Capital, is a simple and affordable way for companies to get what they need to survive, like a short-term loan with low interest.

40

2 years ago

This startup helps people who don’t have health insurance buy health insurance. It’s currently available to people in California, and is working on expanding into other states in the coming months.

40

2 years ago

A hardware and software startup that is aiming to help manufacturers of the world’s most expensive cars develop and test their vehicles. The startup is working with Audi and Ferrari to make their cars more reliable.

40

2 years ago

Web-based, cloud-based, and mobile-ready accounting software for small businesses that wants to be able to use Quickbooks but doesn’t want to be locked into that software.

40

2 years ago

A startup for home cooks that helps them keep track of ingredients that are on sale. It’s currently available in seven cities across the US.

40

2 years ago

A platform that helps make managing email inboxes manageable again.

40

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that’s building a tool for online tutoring, but its focus is on the digital-first approach it’s taking: the startup sees the future of education as a lot more digital, and so it’s building a teaching platform that works with students’ tablets and phones.

39

5 years ago

Idea: A startup for hand-made products. The startup is looking to disrupt the marketplace business by focusing on a niche of handmade goods. The startup claims it can make handmade goods more profitable for producers and more affordable for consumers.

39

3 years ago

A student-first, customizable, open-source learning platform that creates custom learning paths for K-12 students.

39

3 years ago

A data science platform that enables people to simplify and visualize data, with a focus on AI for data science.

39

3 years ago

A new way to find a doctor, through a website that matches patients and doctors based on their preferences. For instance, if you want a doctor who’s available on nights and weekends, then you can search by location and hours in advance.

39

3 years ago

A startup that enables video game developers to create and distribute their own titles. They say they work with over 50% of the top grossing developers in the world.

39

3 years ago

This company is developing a “Mission-oriented AI”, which they claim is capable of “seeing, listening, understanding and acting like a human”.

39

3 years ago

A company that provides a “collaboratory” for businesses to collaborate with students and students with businesses. The startup claims to be able to bring in $250 in revenue per student per month.

39

2 years ago

A mobile (Android) app that runs on its own server, and runs on any device — be it a phone or a tablet. It’s meant to help keep track of locations, people and things, acting as a simple game of “everyone places a marker on a map”.

39

2 years ago

A platform that allows users to make their music available to stream in-app to Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other services.

39

2 years ago

A tool for turning unstructured and unclassifiable video into human-readable text.

39

2 years ago

A rental company that allows customers to book tables and chairs on demand.

39

2 years ago

A solution for restaurants and other businesses to get their payment to customers faster. The startup is currently only available in the UK, and is partnering with local delivery services.

39

2 years ago

A startup that enables users to add a relative in India with an iPhone. It’s built for people in India who don’t have access to the internet, but also for Indian families who are looking to send money abroad.

39

4 years ago

A San Diego startup is building a platform that helps make insurance more affordable for certain patients.

38

3 years ago

Shopify’s first acquisition, Blinkist is a tablet app that allows users to listen to any book in the world, in real time, for free.

38

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to make recycling food waste a more efficient process. It’s taking waste materials like potato peels and turning them into a drinkable, nutritionally-rich, high-protein powder.

38

2 years ago

A company focused on helping people build a business that can sustain itself for the long term in the face of rising costs and unstable internet connectivity.

38

2 years ago

A startup that is building a platform that helps people use their smart phones to manage their finances, including an app that is available on iOS and Android.

38

2 years ago

A startup that helps business solve their legal issues in the workplace with a legal assistant who can research and give legal advice. The service is available in all 50 states.

38

2 years ago

The list is not comprehensive. The above startups represent some of the more notable applicants that have been accepted into Y Combinator's Summer 2019 batch. For a full list of all the startups accepted into Y Combinator's Summer 2019 batch, see here.

38

2 years ago

A B2B company that provides the ability for businesses to have a more flexible and customizable in-person conference call experience.

38

2 years ago

A luxury concierge service for shopping. The company’s same-day delivery service will be available to the public.

38

2 years ago

A startup that enables companies to pay employees with digital currency for services or goods, taking out the need for transaction fees and the possibility of fraud.

38

2 years ago

An API to help dating app creators and service providers make money on the free part of their apps, with paid options available for premium users.

38

2 years ago

An easy and affordable on-demand ride service provider, for both employees and the general public.

38

2 years ago

A company that makes a chatbot that aims to help people find affordable healthcare coverage options. The startup is meant to compete with the likes of Oscar.com and HealthSherpa.com for the same market.

38

2 years ago

A startup that lets people know how much their car insurance is going to cost for the next year. It builds a quote to make sure it’s accurate, and is available to users in a few states including Texas.

38

2 years ago

Swift is a startup that wants to help teams of people collaborate on the same project via a chatbot. The startup is currently only available in Spain, and is in the process of expanding to other countries.

38

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help companies get their data from the cloud in real-time and make it immediately actionable.

37

3 years ago

This startup’s goal is to get people to provide more feedback to their employers and help them get better at what they do. The startup has been around for three years and is profitable, working with over 200 companies in the US.

37

3 years ago

A company that makes “actionable recommendations” for companies to “manage the people and processes that drive engagement”.

37

3 years ago

An iPad app that helps disabled people shop online.

37

3 years ago

A platform that helps companies run events in-house. This is a company built on the premise that the event industry has been the victim of commoditization from companies like Eventbrite and Ticketmaster, and that event producers who work with companies skimp on costs to try to compete. Instead, Eventbrite should be able to offer a more powerful and flexible platform for people to book events.

37

2 years ago

A customizable origami robot. The startup’s first product is a 3D printed robot that folds origami to create the shape. The startup’s second product is an app that allows users to play around with the robots.

37

2 years ago

RFID-enabled parking meters in Dubai, built by a startup that’s received $2.5M in seed funding.

37

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies buy and manage their data. The company is looking to tackle the $2.2 trillion market for corporate data and the $1 trillion market for customer data, aiming to make data a valuable asset for companies to own.

37

2 years ago

The idea behind Fold is that you would be able to “fold” an email and send it to a friend without having to write it out. The startup wants to build an email app that lets you “fold” emails and send them through a variety of platforms like Gmail and Slack, and then have the recipient open the message with a link to a PDF or video.

37

2 years ago

A startup that helps people figure out if they can afford a home in a city. The company says that in cities where a lot of people are renting, it’s hard to find out which ones you can afford because the data isn’t readily available. So it’s building a tool that will show you what neighborhoods are affordable in a new city and help you figure out if you can afford to live there.

37

2 years ago

A fitness wearable that tracks heart rate and movement, with a built-in speaker that allows users to listen to music or podcasts.

37

2 years ago

A tool to help pull information from your website’s data tables into a spreadsheet or database.

37

2 years ago

It helps you create a portable WiFi hotspot in your car.

37

2 years ago

A startup that sells a programmable button that connects to a home automation system, allowing people to control their lights, thermostat, TV, etc from their mobile phone.

37

2 years ago

A startup that enables companies to build, test, and deploy new features on a feature by feature basis.

37

2 years ago

A platform that allows restaurants to serve customers at their own convenience without having to wait on tables. The startup also helps restaurants capture the data and metrics of their operations.

37

2 years ago

A motorized wheelchair, which is able to be controlled from the phone and delivers custom maps and navigation.

37

2 years ago

A wearable device that can detect motion and is electronically programmed to respond to that motion.

37

2 years ago

A “shoppable” API for businesses to create custom, online-only marketing experiences. Users can buy anything from a cup of coffee to a car on the platform.

37

2 years ago

A startup that helps you sell your old furniture, whether it’s a couch with a few tears in the fabric or an antique table.

37

3 years ago

The company is a pioneer in the field of payment-as-a-service technology. TAPAS is a cloud-based payments service which brings payment and commerce to the world of mobile handsets, tablets, wearables and even smart-phones via a fast, secure and simple to use interface. TAPAS currently supports online retail, online games and online banking platforms. TAPAS is being used in more than 500 companies in over 40 countries.

36

3 years ago

A software platform that enables businesses to create, edit, and share their video content. The startup is collaborating with social media stars and influencers to drive engagement.

36

3 years ago

An on-demand software platform for SAP. The product is made up of a set of component tools that developers can buy or create themselves. The company’s pitch is that this is the first time a SAP component product has been made available outside of SAP, and that its offering will be the right fit for other SAP developers.

36

3 years ago

The founders of this startup say they’re building software that better enables companies to maximize their Facebook and Twitter campaigns.

36

2 years ago

Using an app to let people find and hire babysitters for children and dogs. They’re profitable and have $500,000 in monthly recurring revenue.

36

2 years ago

A company offering video services to hotels and resorts. The startup wants to create a suite of services that helps make hotels more memorable and efficient.

36

2 years ago

The startup wants to create blockchain-enabled game assets, or digital assets that can be used to make games. The idea is to make digital assets cheaper and easier for developers to use. They’re also exploring ways to use the blockchain to make game assets tradable once they’re built.

36

2 years ago

This software startup is building a programmable “personal assistant” that lives in the cloud, and is accessible by multiple devices.

36

2 years ago

A cloud-based scheduling solution for employers, currently available in trials with many large companies including BlackRock and Dropbox.

36

2 years ago

A community of local businesses in NYC that are looking to hire people. There’s a pool of over 200 companies that are available for hiring, with over 200 openings in total.

36

2 years ago

The company is working on a 2nd-generation smart condom that is waterproof, has full-color display, and is able to track a user’s movements during sex.

36

2 years ago

A platform for merchants to create and sell their own fashion/lifestyle accessories, with a focus on selling “more affordable, but still unique” products.

36

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is making a new type of surface that feels a bit like paper but is actually a plastic material This material can then be molded to make all types of different things, like a fridge that can be rolled up The surface is also programmable, so it can be made to change color or texture when a button is pressed

35

3 years ago

A 100% web based accounting app with a focus on payroll and taxes. They’re profitable with $25k on the books after launching in January 2019.

35

3 years ago

Tango helps manufacturers and retailers identify and create branded merchandise on demand. It’s an online platform that facilitates customizable merchandising solutions. Founded in November 2017.

35

3 years ago

A new kind of credit card that can be used at a wide variety of places, including restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. The startup wants to use a digital card with a mobile application that syncs to the card’s information, so that users will be able to see their bills and make smart spending decisions.

35

2 years ago

An affordable plan for restaurants to offer delivery.

35

2 years ago

A company that makes smart pens that can record everything you write and draw. The pen is an integrated camera, microphone, and speaker. A company press release described it as “the world’s first smart pen that enables you to capture the world around you.”

35

2 years ago

Hackable street light that lets people monitor it from their phone. The startup says they’ve had several businesses in the San Francisco area interested in a prototype.

35

2 years ago

A startup for buying and selling used phones online. One of its business models is a “gifted” model that gives “reputable” users the ability to gift other users with phones. Called "Gifted,” it's a free app for iOS that lets you buy and gift phones to your friends, family, or strangers.

35

2 years ago

A video streaming service focused on Hollywood content that’s not available on Netflix. The startup is already working with studios like MGM.

35

2 years ago

The startup is making a product that’s a sort of programmable thermostat, allowing consumers to control their heating and cooling through an app, and then selling it to other people who want to have it.

35

2 years ago

This Y Combinator startup wants to build software that allows people to capture their surroundings, and make those memories available on the web. The startup, which was founded in May, is based in Montreal.

35

2 years ago

A platform for retail investors that helps them track stocks and exchange-traded funds. The company is working on a new product for financial advisors to be able to request and track rebalancing orders on their behalf.

35

2 years ago

A company that offers a range of online services for growing companies. The company is focused on helping small businesses scale, and also wants to enable mobile apps.

35

5 years ago

Idea: A company that wants to help freelancers and remote workers without access to healthcare manage their health. Users take a quiz to determine their health needs, and then the company helps them find affordable ways to take

34

3 years ago

A company that aims to help manufacturers develop and customize their own customizable product and packaging designs. The company is building a platform to do the design work, while the customer is able to create their own design and change it however they want without the hassle of contracting with a third party.

34

3 years ago

A team of developers and designers are building a new platform that enables developers and businesses to quickly set up and use live webcams.

34

3 years ago

Powerful, flexible, and affordable medical devices for implantable therapy. The company aims to build devices that are modular, flexible, and affordable.

34

2 years ago

A market for airplane tickets that has been around for a while, but this is the first company to be able to offer a product that takes into account the last few days of weather in a city to predict how bad it's going to be.

34

2 years ago

This startup is building a way to track your data and find what information is most valuable to you. It aims to use machine learning to help you understand your data, and easily export it into other tools for analysis.

34

2 years ago

A platform that enables monthly payments for a user’s monthly expenses for things like rent, utilities, insurance, etc. Users set up a recurring payment plan and a payment schedule and the app will automatically deduct the scheduled amount from the user’s bank account.

34

2 years ago

A company that uses artificial intelligence to help a customer find a product they’re looking for on Amazon. The startup has already built a tool that helps people find a product, then automatically sends them an email notification when it’s available to buy.

34

2 years ago

This startup is building a “smart” elevator that can help elderly and disabled people navigate the world around them.

34

2 years ago

A platform that helps companies get their logos online with a simple and affordable toolset.

34

2 years ago

A startup that collects and distributes ad content for Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter. The company is profitable and growing in the New York area.

34

2 years ago

A mobile-first exchange app meant to help people find and buy durable goods by leveraging social data.

34

2 years ago

An AI-powered app that helps you find the best, most affordable, or most convenient car rental companies in metros near you.

34

2 years ago

A neural network that generates text from images, which the founders say is able to create text that’s more “natural” to its speech-to-text domain.

34

3 years ago

A platform that automates the discovery and management of customer orders. The goal is to make the process of order fulfillment more predictable and transparent.

33

2 years ago

A startup that helps businesses in emerging markets get the most out of their mobile networks and save money. The company says 65% of the world’s internet traffic is mobile, but developing countries are only able to access 20% of that.

33

2 years ago

A SaaS startup working on a platform for scheduling and managing healthcare appointments. The startup is growing fast in Boston and is now profitable.

33

2 years ago

A startup that enables small businesses to pay their employees in bitcoin, while avoiding the high fees of credit card payments.

33

2 years ago

A six-month pilot project in Puerto Rico that tests a set of microfinance loans for people affected by Hurricane Maria. The idea is that small loans can help people get back on their feet and be able to repay them later. Vantage Labs is partnering with the government to provide the loans.

33

2 years ago

A custom credit card for people who can’t get approved for one from a bank. Available through partnerships with banks and card issuers.

33

2 years ago

A start-up that seeks to provide utilities to the world’s poor and remote with an affordable system that would allow customers to pay a small monthly fee and have access to light, gas, water, and electricity 24/7.

33

2 years ago

A startup that aims to provide more accessible, affordable and regulated credit to the unbanked in emerging markets. The founders say they’re aiming to close the gap between the poor and the middle class which in some countries is as much as 20 percentage points.

33

2 years ago

An AI-based platform for helping businesses understand the impact of their marketing spend. The company says its AI-powered algorithm delivers “more actionable insights than any other marketing intelligence platform”.

32

2 years ago

A platform that enables businesses to offer their customers the ability to pay in a variety of cryptocurrencies.

32

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easier for small businesses to collect payments and manage receipts, letting them organize their finances, track expenses, and save time. They started a kickstarter campaign in July to fund the company’s first hardware product, a connected tablet.

32

2 years ago

A company that helps people with physical disabilities to be more active. The startup gives users with disabilities a GPS-enabled device to help them track their movement and provide them with tools to track their fitness and health goals.

32

2 years ago

A company that creates secure credit cards to help people build credit, and not be punished for being unable to pay off their balance.

32

2 years ago

A startup that helps immigrants find affordable dental care when they’re not covered by their insurance.

32

2 years ago

A modern, social, mobile-centric take on the traditional paper notebook. The company claims the notebooks are more durable, have more space, feel more natural to write in, and also have a quick-access “diary”, “brainstorm”, or “to-do” section to keep track of notes.

32

2 years ago

A startup that wants to make college more accessible and affordable to the middle class. Students can make payments on their own terms, using the startup's online platform that converts student loans into a line of credit for monthly payments.

32

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to connect travelers with locals The idea is to enable people to go on trips and connect with locals who can show them the top things to do in a given city

31

2 years ago

This is a company that has a mobile app that helps people find parking spots in the city, connecting drivers and drivers with open parking spots. It’s currently in beta, now available in San Francisco.

31

2 years ago

A startup that’s building an AI that is able to read and understand medical images like CT scans and x-rays. They want to use it to bring diagnoses to people faster than they can get to the hospital.

31

2 years ago

A way to sell tickets in the UK, but with a focus on selling secondary tickets, or tickets for future concerts. The startup wants to sell tickets as soon as they are made available.

31

2 years ago

Startup that puts a portable, battery powered, slanted mirror in the driver's seat to allow drivers to check their makeup and hair while driving.

31

2 years ago

A startup that takes the idea of a good-looking and functional smartwatch and turns it into a fundamental way to keep track of your life. The startup is building on the idea that we all have our own style and should be able to wear what we want, where we want.

31

2 years ago

A company that’s building custom wearables for people with disabilities, such as a wheelchair or a wearable for someone with Parkinson’s. The company’s first product is a wheelchair, which it started selling in April 2019.

31

2 years ago

A data intelligence platform that enables clients to “see their data at a glance” through graphs and charts.

31

2 years ago

A platform that enables investors and developers to get access to private data from private companies. The company’s CEO is a former lawyer and the Chief Data Officer, having worked at companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter.

31

2 years ago

An AI-enabled recruiting platform that helps companies find the right talent for a job by analyzing a candidate’s social media posts and other data.

31

2 years ago

A wearable sensor that measures glucose, blood pressure, and heart rate, and is controlled by an app. The startup has priced the product at $6.99, and promised to ship by the end of 2016.

30

2 years ago

A platform for monitoring infrastructure, built for internet-enabled devices and sensors. The startup says it can monitor the health of a city’s mass transit system and alert authorities when something goes wrong.

30

2 years ago

A startup that wants to create a database for all of the books in the world, and make them all easily searchable and available online. By the time the startup succeeds, the founders say that there will be 12 million books available online.

30

2 years ago

The company is building a new kind of user interface that is built around a concept called "pull-to-refresh". The idea is that you are able to pull down the keyboard to refresh the content and pull it back up to go back to the previous page. This is one of the biggest innovations in the startup space today.

30

2 years ago

A startup that provides an AI platform to enable teachers to quickly create interactive content in order to help their students learn.

30

2 years ago

A platform that helps you take a picture of an article or page, then find the original online and make it available for you to view at your convenience.

30

2 years ago

A company trying to help companies make money from the mountains of data they’re collecting. DataLake is using machine learning to turn it into actionable insights.

30

2 years ago

B2B startup that provides web design services for small businesses. The startup helps small businesses create a custom, easily navigable website for their customers.

30

2 years ago

A mobile phone that looks and feels like a game console, but enables users to play games on an Android device.

30

2 years ago

A company that makes information on blockchain technologies available in the form of educational guides, infographics and videos.

30

2 years ago

Tendermint is building a new, proof-of-stake consensus algorithm to replace the existing one. Their goal is to make it usable in real-world systems like the cryptocurrency space.

30

2 years ago

This video game startup is headed by former Telltale Games employees. It has a game in the works that serves as a “digital board game”, and has a playable demo that lets players design their own board game.

30

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a real estate investing marketplace where individual investors can connect with each other and do deals together. The company charges a fee on each transaction, and says it is profitable.

29

2 years ago

A wearable that can measure, analyze and monitor your health and fitness.

29

2 years ago

A startup that lets people use a single phone number for multiple apps, and for multiple purposes. It’s currently available in beta in the Philippines, and plans to expand to the U.S. and Europe soon.

29

2 years ago

The company says the platform will enable “personalized investment recommendations to be delivered in the form of a digital investment portfolio, which will help investors in managing their investments and live out their goals.”

29

2 years ago

This startup’s goal is to make the customer experience more predictable, helping customers know what to expect so they can better plan their day. It’s a personalized concierge, which helps people check in with companies like AT&T, Venmo, and Square to get customer service questions answered.

29

2 years ago

A tech company that enables you to chat and schedule with your coworkers via messaging, “like a text-messaging app on steroids”, with a few features to make it more useful for your team.

29

2 years ago

A platform that helps companies in Europe and Latin America manage their expenses in a way that’s more efficient. The platform is built to help companies track and manage their expenses, and the company aims to make that data available to other businesses.

29

2 years ago

A platform that tracks performance and creates actionable insights for business leaders, allowing them to manage all their teams more effectively.

29

2 years ago

A startup that enables people to financially support their favorite podcasts by paying a monthly subscription.

29

2 years ago

A startup that aims to make it easier for people to cancel their cable subscriptions. The team is currently focused on developing a customer engagement platform that allows them to build individual and group campaigns.

29

2 years ago

A startup that helps you find a space to study at and find the most affordable place to live (based on a user’s location, time of day, and budget constraints).

29

2 years ago

A company that aims to make it easier for restaurants to import ingredients from abroad, and with that offers a platform for small business to make their products available to consumers

29

2 years ago

A platform that enables publishers to quickly scale their user base by connecting their website with user data from Facebook.

29

2 years ago

This startup wants to help people and companies to power their devices off the grid, with a device that gives them the ability to charge phones and tablets off solar power.

29

2 years ago

Deeply interactive, customizable, and interactive visualizations for organizations.

29

2 years ago

A customizable, “smart” contractor

29

2 years ago

The startup is building a marketplace for “buyers” to get the best prices for the off-the-shelf products they’re buying. The company wants to build a platform where customers will be able to browse products and find the best deals, which will help the company generate revenue from those transactions.

29

2 years ago

A business that helps people protect their “personally identifiable information”, or PII.

28

2 years ago

A cloud-based data analytics company that focuses on helping people identify the most relevant and highest-value data points to turn into actionable insights

28

2 years ago

A security system that enables people to use their existing security cameras as a security system

28

2 years ago

A startup building a way to enable people to buy and sell goods, with all transactions going through a platform that is hosted by the consumer and controlled by the seller. The startup’s technology provides a way for people to accept payments with the click of a button.

28

2 years ago

The app helps employees to create and manage their workflows for tasks that need to be done. It’s currently available as a Chrome extension and is based on a similar tool called Todoist.

28

2 years ago

A startup that helps freelancers build a portfolio of services that they’re able to offer to potential clients

28

2 years ago

A startup that helps retailers turn shoplifting into a profitable endeavor by creating a smart cart software solution that helps retailers identify shoplifters through cameras on the cart.

28

2 years ago

Embotics is building a tool that allows companies to take portable equipment with them as they travel, so they can use the company’s equipment anywhere.

28

2 years ago

A startup that has built a tool that allows people to create personalized social media profiles that are more valuable than the default Facebook profile.

28

2 years ago

A wearable device that can detect if a person’s heart rate is speeding up due to a panic attack and then send them an SMS message to let them know they’re having a panic attack, or even give them a breathing exercise to help calm down.

28

2 years ago

This startup is bringing a business intelligence toolkit to small and medium-sized businesses, letting them get insights from their data in ways that are more relevant for them than those available from their traditional sources.

27

2 years ago

A startup of prepaid credit card accounts, available through a mobile app.

27

2 years ago

A company that allows users to book commercial flights online. It’s now available in 50 cities in the US, and has 20 employees.

27

2 years ago

This is an app to help you make the best of your downtime by tracking the time you spend on your phone and other devices. The startup says it has around 20,000 users and is profitable.

27

2 years ago

Smartphones are getting more powerful and more capable, but developers are struggling to find ways to put them to good use, with a lot of mobile apps having been written from scratch instead of reusing existing code.

27

2 years ago

A platform that connects on-demand drivers with people who need rides. The company offers a phone app and website for finding drivers, and the business says it is profitable.

27

2 years ago

A research hub that pulls all the scientific research and makes it available to all on a private blockchain.

27

2 years ago

A startup that develops tools to help restaurants keep track of their waiters, and helps customers get a better sense of the wait time for a table

27

2 years ago

An easy-to-use and customizable way to create a website.

27

2 years ago

A company that wants to grow the world’s most valuable urban farm. They’re a customer acquisition platform that helps businesses find customers.

27

2 years ago

A company making a tool that helps companies implement supply chain and other logistics solutions. They already have a revenue run rate of $5M, and plan to be profitable by 2020.

27

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies and brands grow sustainable food sources and crops, connecting buyers with farmers. It’s using a model that’s a cross between Etsy and Amazon to connect people with food and farmers.

27

2 years ago

An “AI-enabled” HR tool that will allow companies to more easily hire new employees, and help companies have “active conversations” with employees. The company cites Salesforce as a giant customer.

27

2 years ago

Getting food to the table is an essential part of social justice movements.

26

2 years ago

A startup that enables companies to communicate with customers on their terms, including the ability to send and schedule messages, tickets, and make payments.

26

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies be more efficient and accountable for the money they spend on marketing. The startup is focused on mastering both the marketing technology and legal aspects of marketing.

26

2 years ago

A ride-sharing company designed for small businesses who want to be able to take a group of employees or clients to a meeting, on very short notice.

26

2 years ago

Apollo is an enterprise-grade, hosted, private cloud for developers. It wants to be a cloud that enables developers to build critical software, and has even made an API available to anyone. It helps businesses save money on cloud-based infrastructure.

26

2 years ago

A two-sided marketplace where employers are able to find employees in need of temporary workforce.

26

2 years ago

Ideas are the most valuable thing startups have.

26

2 years ago

A device to help manage sustainable farms by automating the water supply.

26

2 years ago

A startup that has developed a grid-enabled system of smart water sprinklers that can be networked together and water your garden automatically.

26

2 years ago

The startup’s technology enables users to download their own music and listen to it on their private headphones. The idea is that they can find their music on a playlist of known Spotify playlists. The company takes a small commission on each track, which is used to pay artists for their work.

26

2 years ago

A cloud-based, self-service platform for handling customer service. Available as a web-based app or a SaaS version.

26

2 years ago

A tool that helps you browse and save movies, and learn about the different formats available to watch them on.

26

2 years ago

A startup that wants to connect farms and slaughterhouses with people who want to buy their products in a more sustainable way.

26

2 years ago

A way to allow families to freeze their investments while still being able to access their money when needed. The company plans on making this a part of the IRA.

26

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps online businesses understand how their product is interacting with the real world It’s like an interactive version of Google Analytics The startup’s software is built on top of a distributed programmable database called BigTable and is currently selling to a handful of enterprise clients

25

2 years ago

Nevergo is building a way for people to put their keys and other valuables in a “smart locker” that’s accessible through an app, so that if they’re at home but forget their keys, they can get them back.

25

2 years ago

A software suite that enables small businesses to deliver digital services through an app, while also helping to manage inventory, payments and more.

25

2 years ago

The startup is developing technology to help people find and purchase the most affordable healthcare option.

25

2 years ago

The technology company is developing a way to detect when a text is disposable and lets the user know it’s time to delete it.

25

2 years ago

A tool that allows users to track their real-time financial moves. The startup is currently only available in the San Francisco Bay Area to early beta participants.

25

2 years ago

The cofounder of a company called Too Good To Go is opening a new business that delivers groceries and other essentials in reusable boxes.

25

2 years ago

A company that rents wearable tech to workers, helping them wear them at work through a subscription service.

25

2 years ago

A startup that is building a 3D printer designed to be used by disabled people. It’s also trying to solve the “other” market problem that 3D printers are expensive and hard for non-disabled people to use.

25

2 years ago

A startup building a platform that helps people monitor their travel and hotel expenses. It takes a simplified approach to tracking expenses and making the data actionable.

25

2 years ago

A startup that allows you to turn your phone into a portable kiosk, giving you access to your bank account, set up a customer loyalty account, or pay bills.

25

2 years ago

A tool for monitoring and troubleshooting IT infrastructure, built in the cloud and available as a SaaS.

25

2 years ago

The company’s co-founder, who has been running a successful events business for the last two years, says he wants to create a platform that helps small businesses like his make their events a little more profitable.

25

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies do “global sourcing”, and which enables them to predict where their products will be manufactured

25

2 years ago

A company that wants to manage all financial transactions for the companies it works with. It aims for the startup to be able to handle everything from payroll to invoices, and eventually wants to introduce new services like tax services.

25

2 years ago

A non-profit focused on using technology to create food that’s both healthy and affordable for everyone.

25

5 years ago

Idea: A B2B company that helps pull financial data from multiple sources and makes it available inside a CRM-style interface. The founders say they’ve already worked with a few dozen companies.

24

2 years ago

Equipped with AI, the robot promises to be able to diagnose 3,000 medical conditions for free.

24

2 years ago

A company building an open-source solution for managing digital assets in a secure and auditable manner. The platform includes a digital signing protocol, a digital asset registry, and a secure digital asset management platform.

24

2 years ago

A startup that enables users to “create a website in minutes, for free.”

24

2 years ago

This is a platform that enables a company to automate social media marketing and optimize their ad spend.

24

2 years ago

A way to plan and track your health by tracking and analyzing all of your data in one place, from wearables to fitness apps to sleep data.

24

2 years ago

A startup is looking to use the internet of things to help improve the quality of people’s sleep. The startup is working on a “sleep circuit”, which detects sleep data from wearables and other devices and makes sleep feedback from the internet of things a possibility.

24

2 years ago

A startup that is building an AI-based system that automatically detects and reverses “missteps” on an investment portfolio. They say the startup is able to detect and correct for a handful of common mistakes 80% of the time, and that it doesn’t require any human involvement.

24

2 years ago

A company building a new kind of payment card that builds on the mobile wallet paradigm that exists today. The company is building a card that can hold all of your bank card data. Instead of having to manually enter your 12-digit number every time you use the card, the card will be able to pull up your recent transactions and automatically pull in your bank card number.

24

2 years ago

A startup that allows users to create and publish a virtual “book” of story ideas, which they can then delegate to creative professionals to turn into a reality. Upload your idea, and it’s instantly available to a team of creatives around the world.

24

2 years ago

A 1500 square foot, affordable home design studio, along with an online catalog of affordably designed homes. In addition to the online catalog, they also publish a monthly print magazine.

24

2 years ago

A startup that enables people to build and manage private groups and events.

24

2 years ago

A customizable software platform that allows smartphone-based game developers to quickly build 3D games. People want to play games that are fun and engaging, but often a high barrier to entry means people will not invest the time to learn how to program in 3D, and need to find games that are already made (often with less than stellar results).

23

2 years ago

A company that helps companies create and deliver digital marketing campaigns, social media and email campaigns. The startup’s founders say that they have been able to help companies save $2 million on their marketing budgets.

23

2 years ago

A company that provides tools and services for companies to host their offices. The company allows users to book conference rooms and pool tables, and also offers specialized services for clients like 24/7 security and white-glove cleaning. The company is backed by $65 million from investors.

23

2 years ago

WePower is a renewable energy marketplace. The company wants to help its clients operate more efficiently by allowing them to trade electricity, and, eventually, tokens back and forth as a means of payment for energy.

23

2 years ago

A “GPS-enabled” app that connects riders to nearby bikeshare stations, giving them access to bikes and unlocking a whole new world of transportation options.

23

2 years ago

A platform to help brands determine the best voice to use on their social media. The startup says they are able to "connect a single tweet with a person's voice."

23

2 years ago

A startup that hopes to generate electricity from waste materials. It’s first product is a portable generator that converts waste into energy through a catalytic reaction. The generator is designed to be used in the home, in the field, and in developing countries.

23

2 years ago

A free and open-source tool that helps users organize their digital collections. This tool helps you find, organize, and review the content in your library, while also providing you with a searchable database.

23

2 years ago

A company that wants to help save the world by making more efficient use of water. It’s taking a similar approach to companies like Nest by offering up a system that’s able to sense when your faucet has been left on for too long and automatically turns it off.

23

2 years ago

A web-based tool that helps users share and access information in the cloud. It helps users organize files from their computer, phone, and tablet.

23

2 years ago

A Facebook-like chat app for organizations, focused on the enterprise market, that aims to be able to run multiple channels of communications by using one app. After Facebook’s recent scandals, the startup says it is ready to start conversations and make its platform more transparent.

23

2 years ago

A startup that aims to transform the way people pay for health insurance. Instead of paying for a single healthcare plan, people will be able to pay for the health insurance they want in monthly installments.

23

2 years ago

A company that has created an app to help people find a babysitter — though it’s not available in all cities.

23

2 years ago

A device that allows people to convert any smartphone to a standalone camera and make it into a virtual, portable studio. Available on iOS.

22

2 years ago

Building a “modular, scalable, networked architecture to serve mobile device users across different internet-connected networks”.

22

2 years ago

This is a location-based app for finding and booking off-street parking spots that is free for commercial vehicles and available in the UK and US.

22

2 years ago

A startup that looks to improve the way urban planning happens worldwide by using data analytics to reduce traffic jams in cities. The founders have the firm belief that traffic jams make cities less livable.

22

2 years ago

A company in the midst of building what they call “the world’s first decentralized, trustless, and scalable blockchain.”

22

2 years ago

A startup that combines algorithms to predict the value of real estate using publicly available information.

22

2 years ago

A company that lets users cancel their cable or satellite TV service and send their bill to a different provider.

22

2 years ago

A project management tool that uses SMS to let you know when your employees and contractors are available.

22

2 years ago

A startup that is building a system for people to be able to have a car come pick them up when they’re not at home.

22

2 years ago

A tool for companies to make their customer data available to multiple services, including marketing, sales and IT teams.

22

2 years ago

This startup is building a tool to help people with physical disabilities, like the elderly or the disabled, manage their utilities.

22

2 years ago

A startup that claims to be the first to help plant managers manage their crops. They’re building a software solution with a hardware component that’s supposed to be able to monitor plant growth, disease, and pests on a real-time basis.

22

5 years ago

Easily accessible credit. The idea here is to enable people to set up accounts and be able to borrow money for things like furniture, or home improvement. So far, they’ve raised $5.2 million.

21

2 years ago

A startup that lets users set up notifications for their favorite brands, so they never miss a sale. The app is currently only available for Android but plans to expand to iOS as well. The startup says that it’s already built out a team of top-tier talent, and the company expects to raise $1 million in its Y Combinator class.

21

2 years ago

Kineo is a startup that focuses on making health care more affordable and accessible while also improving quality of care.

21

2 years ago

An iPad app that helps you create and share 3D-printable designs.

21

2 years ago

A software company that aims to help businesses process invoices and bills, with a focus on Southeast Asia. The app provides a single place for all bills to be paid and tracked through the company’s accounts receivable process.

21

2 years ago

A content marketing automation tool that helps companies scale their content marketing into the right channels, with a team of content marketing experts and software engineers that offer “customizable, human-powered” content marketing. They’ve got a $1.5 million seed round, and are on track for a $5 million series A.

21

2 years ago

A front-end SaaS company that wants to enable companies to build apps with the same UX and features as their competitors’ products, to avoid vendor lock-in and costly updates.

21

2 years ago

A B2C online organization for restaurants to track how and when they should be cleaning tables, and who should do it.

21

2 years ago

A subscription-based service that helps people find affordable health and wellness care across the country.

21

2 years ago

A wearable that measures personal health conditions and generates a report that can be shared with a doctor in real time.

21

2 years ago

A platform for tracking all of your relationships in a way that can be used for data analytics and actionable insights.

21

2 years ago

A company that enables merchants to connect their apps to their website without having to design their own website.

21

2 years ago

An API for managing payments on a cable TV service.

21

2 years ago

Using portable cameras to help special needs students learn to read and write. The startup is currently working with a few dozen schools in the UK.

21

2 years ago

A platform that brings social networking to the employees of a company. It’s only available for startups at the moment, but it’s meant to bring the spirit of Facebook to the employees of a company.

20

2 years ago

It looks to provide all the things that a personal assistant like Siri or Alexa does, but in a more personal way. In the future, the company says it wants to be able to talk to users, schedule appointments, and manage users’ work calendars all with the same assistant.

20

2 years ago

A startup that wants to improve the efficiency of the real estate industry. RealEstateX is a software platform that helps seamless real estate agents with various tasks, such as signing documents and managing their clients’ relationships, and is available in beta in the Bay Area.

20

2 years ago

A social media platform for employee engagement. It’s only available to large companies, and it’s free for up to 100 employees.

20

2 years ago

The app that helps people stick to their fitness goals. The company has been profitable since it launched in March 2018 and has plans for a public offering.

20

2 years ago

A smart “digital locker” for people to keep their valuables safe. They want to make it easy for people to keep their belongings in a centralized place while still having access to them from any device.

20

2 years ago

A software company that helps companies get affordable insurance quotes and communicate with insurance companies.

20

2 years ago

A digital assistant for people who have a lot of health or financial data that they want to keep track of. The startup is only available in the US.

20

2 years ago

A startup that provides “hippie-style” living to people looking for a more sustainable lifestyle. It provides a studio apartment with a studio bed, desk, and a kitchen that lets people live in a “micro-home” with their roommates.

20

2 years ago

A secure, scalable, and automated data center for startups.

20

2 years ago

A company that wants to help farmers track production and sales of their fruits and vegetables, and optimize production.

20

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help customers buy and sell used smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and store them in a decentralized cloud.

20

2 years ago

A company that helps improve the speed and quality of internet-enabled traffic. The startup works with cities to optimize traffic with software that can cut speeds in half.

20

2 years ago

Perpetual, a startup that works with the homeless in San Diego, California, to connect them with resources like furniture, clothing, medical care, and job-placement services. The startup is also working with local non-profits to connect the homeless with these available resources.

20

2 years ago

A team of coders are building a platform to allow companies to deploy their own apps on top of a secure, distributed, immutable blockchain.

20

2 years ago

Users can buy accessories for their smart devices, like a ringtone, sticker, or watch band. They’re currently available for Samsung products.

20

2 years ago

A medication delivery robot. The startup is working with the FDA and other agencies to get its AI-enabled robot through the regulatory process.

20

2 years ago

A startup that is building a database of all the items ever produced in the world, using a theory that companies should be able to search the database to understand where to find the right-sized parts to build something.

20

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that is building a platform for providing medical care in developing countries Their technology makes it easier to find and train medical staff who are willing to work abroad, and more affordable for the organizations that need them

19

2 years ago

A SaaS that enables running a company from a phone app. It’s basically ordering food from an app and tracking it to your fridge, or ordering from a restaurant from a phone.

19

2 years ago

A three-year-old startup that’s working to build a “worldwide, interoperable, decentralized, secure and privacy-protected digital identity system”.

19

2 years ago

The startup is building a tool for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help aid in the process of categorizing the data available.

19

2 years ago

A medical device company that makes a wearable that helps detect and treat respiratory illnesses.

19

2 years ago

The startup is building a virtual assistant that uses machine learning to help you book your next vacation. It’s available in the US, UK, and Brazil.

19

2 years ago

Y Combinator has funded over 1,150 startups since 2005. Notable startups that have come out of Y Combinator include:

19

2 years ago

A tool for consumers to see the environmental impact of their purchases and to find sustainable options.

19

2 years ago

This startup is building a mobile app for people who are chronically late. Its goal is to help people, especially delivery people, manage their time, and make more money, to ensure that they’re on time more often and are able to get more work done.

18

2 years ago

A startup meant to help people with hearing loss and other impairments read. It’s a tool that will work with a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, and TVs.

18

2 years ago

A startup that wants to change the way people think about shopping for lingerie. Its goal is not to sell lingerie, but to make shopping a more enjoyable experience. It does this by taking models on a virtual shopping trip through its website, sending them clothes to try on and vote on. Consumers can also make suggestions based on clothing they see.

18

2 years ago

A seed-to-sale software and hardware platform that enables seed-to-sale tracking and compliance for cannabis growers and sellers.

18

2 years ago

A platform that enables users to buy and sell real estate online by allowing them to create virtual homes and listings. The startup claims to have nearly $100 million in annual transactions.

18

2 years ago

Another startup that involves a hardware-enabled experience. The company has a partnership with the Ritz Carlton, and offers an immersive experience of the hotel’s rooms.

18

2 years ago

A company out of Canada that builds tools for people who are making handmade products. It’s meant to help people with smaller runs who want to be able to produce their own products.

18

2 years ago

WeWork is looking to make an impact in the solar energy market. The company hopes to make solar power more accessible, affordable and profitable by building a platform for small businesses to get access to solar panels.

18

2 years ago

Notable was a student-run startup that built an app that helps you keep track of out-of-town friends and family while you’re on the go.

18

2 years ago

Uniti is a community-powered mobile app that helps members find and book local, affordable childcare.

18

2 years ago

This startup is building an AI-powered assistant that helps users understand where their data comes from and why it’s valuable.

18

2 years ago

Creating a platform for businesses to package services and make them available to be called on by customers. The startup’s services could be used by a company like Uber, which is looking to build a platform for businesses to become a sort of call center for customers.

18

2 years ago

Greenhouse is a health insurance startup that offers high-deductible plans. The startup is approved to offer coverage in the US but is still waiting for the go-ahead from the Department of Health and Human Services. The startup has plans to be profitable in 2020 with plans for up to $250 million in revenue.

18

2 years ago

A product that helps people set up their own email address with tech support that is available 24/7

18

2 years ago

A startup that wants to be the Amazon of consumer packaged goods. The company says it has signed a bunch of customers, and not just fast food chains. Notable customers include Papa John’s and Dunkin Donuts.

18

2 years ago

Zappos, the online shoe retailer, doesn't allow customers to return products if they've changed their minds and don’t want them anymore. But that’s a lot of wasted returns. Zappos is now testing a product that will enable customers to return products that are more personalized, and Zappos will try to re-sell them.

18

2 years ago

A company that makes an app that helps users find out how much parking is available at the closest parking garage and how much it will cost.

18

5 years ago

Idea: A programmable, micro-controller chip for industrial automation.

17

2 years ago

The startup is building a platform that enables self-storage facilities to let customers book online on their own terms, removing the need for phone calls and manual bookings.

17

2 years ago

A startup that matches up companies with the right business partners, and enables them to pay for services in cryptocurrencies. The company is currently in the sales process with a few different companies.

17

2 years ago

A startup that helps businesses understand what’s happening on their website, and then helps them make it profitable. It has about 1,200 businesses signed up, with the company’s first two customers being Levi’s and Cisco.

17

2 years ago

A startup that wants to take the “click to call” feature of online dating apps and make it available to anyone with an internet connection.

17

2 years ago

A product that helps people set up and automate their home’s lights. It’s available in an app for your phone, or as an app for your smart lamp.

17

2 years ago

A cheap, open source, and hackable version of Google’s Nest thermostat, which serves as a control hub for the internet of things in a home.

17

2 years ago

A startup making high-quality and affordable custom-made furniture

17

2 years ago

A system that enables corporations to buy technology using a new form of short-term borrowing. The company has a partnership with Microsoft which allows it to provide a large amount of cash at a low rate of interest.

17

2 years ago

A startup that enables the banking industry to convert payments from credit cards into bitcoin and back.

17

2 years ago

A new way to buy and sell domains that is cheaper and faster than the traditional method, with sellers able to see the daily list price of the domain they’re selling.

17

2 years ago

A platform for sellers to turn their untapped data into actionable information, helping to improve their business.

17

2 years ago

This startup wants to connect retail outlets with their consumers in ways that will make both parties more profitable. It’s a startup that builds personalized shopping experiences on the fly, and has so far built a prototype for department stores with an eye toward expanding to other markets like Target.

17

2 years ago

A tool that helps small businesses make their websites more searchable and discoverable. It’s a “human-powered” way of helping a business search for the right keywords to describe their products.

17

2 years ago

A company that makes a free, durable and accurate distance measurement device for robots.

17

2 years ago

A company that makes loans for small businesses, with loans ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, with minimums starting at $1,000. The startup uses algorithms to make the loans much more affordable than banks.

17

2 years ago

A company that wants to make dairy products and plant-based products easier to share. Nestlé is interested in the startup’s technology to help make its products more convenient and sustainable.

17

2 years ago

A platform that lets people save medical data from their wearable and mobile devices so they can share it with physicians on a platform that can be used by a physician’s office or hospital.

17

5 years ago

Idea: A software company that enables companies to sell their products through women’s clothing retailers

16

2 years ago

A tool meant to get people to fall in love with their new city. Glimpse is a mobile app that helps users find things to do in their new city, along with a visual of where they are in the city and what they can see from that location. It’s available for iOS and Android.

16

2 years ago

The pay-as-you-go model of mobile phone ownership means that people who don’t have a contract with a carrier can get stuck with a phone they don’t want. Notable is a startup trying to change that.

16

2 years ago

A $50 device aimed at allowing workers to be more productive, and potentially giving them a leg up on their competitors. It helps them get tasks done quickly by using a combination of voice control, gesture control, and a retractable stylus.

16

2 years ago

Built on a Facebook Messenger chatbot, but with a focus on helping disabled people apply for jobs and services, and helping employers understand their applicants’ disabilities.

16

2 years ago

A data visualization tool for supply chain managers, providing a way to visualize and understand data in a more visual and actionable way.

16

2 years ago

A company that makes travel data, such as airfares and flight durations, more actionable for businesses. The startup is using its data to power travel apps and is looking to expand to other markets with similar data.

16

2 years ago

A global lending and financial services company that enables international businesses to raise capital and expand operations across international borders.

16

2 years ago

A startup for finding a doctor nearby that is also affordable and available for sick days.

16

2 years ago

A company that allows you to stream video from a web browser and listen to it on your phone or tablet.

16

2 years ago

A startup that helps you build and connect a community of customers by helping you export your data and personalize it to make it actionable.

16

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a magnetic-levitation train capable of speeds of 200 miles per hour. The company’s CEO says that it’s necessary to “address the mobility problems of all the world’s cities”.

16

2 years ago

This company is building a “brick and mortar” version of the popular messaging app Slack. It’s currently working on a beta version of its app, which is available to invitees.

16

2 years ago

This startup is building a “digital wallet” for healthcare. The startup doesn’t want to replace a wallet, but rather wants to make it easier for patients to manage their health and insurance. The startup says it has $1.8 million in revenue and is profitable.

16

2 years ago

A software company that wants to create a voice-enabled home assistant for the home.

16

2 years ago

Web-based accounting software built for small businesses to manage their payroll, accounts receivables, and customer payments.

16

2 years ago

A security camera company that aims to make connected cameras more affordable.

16

2 years ago

This startup is trying to build an AI that is able to listen to the way people speak and understand what they’re saying. The company says that its technology is able to understand the context of a conversation faster than a human can.

16

2 years ago

A startup that enables people to find and connect with others who share their love for a particular food.

16

2 years ago

A startup that collects emails from around the world, and makes them available to anyone with an email address. The startup says it can help people discover new friends, gain access to new skills, and connect with potential customers or partners.

16

5 years ago

xtractor is a platform for helping publishers convert their subscriptions into recurring revenue, which is often more profitable. xtractor’s pitch is hyperfocused on their customers’ business needs, like improving reader retention and increasing subscription and recurring revenue.

15

2 years ago

A mobile-first data visualization tool for companies with a lot of data to visualize, which can also do things like add tables and graphs to an email.

15

2 years ago

An AI-enabled platform that is helping businesses build better products. It’s a toolset that gives businesses access to machine learning and data science to build better products, such as a better web page than a human could.

15

2 years ago

A new type of health insurance that combines traditional health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and tax subsidies into a single plan. The startup wants to help people with pre-existing conditions find affordable insurance options.

15

2 years ago

An on-demand delivery service for the 3.5 million US renters, who often struggle to find nearby restaurants and clubs, not to mention reliable delivery times.

15

2 years ago

A company that enables consumers to send their questions to experts online via text message

15

2 years ago

This build-it-yourself startup is looking to build a toolset that helps small businesses design and install their own 3D printed parts. Their vision is to make 3D printing easy and affordable for small businesses.

15

2 years ago

A startup working to make health insurance more personable, helping individuals get in touch with a health care advisor for a personalized quote. It’s a long-awaited product from the company that was first founded in 2010.

15

2 years ago

A free product that helps people find the best hospital for their child, based on their medical history. The app enables users to search for hospitals by their specialty, location, and other medical information.

15

2 years ago

An email platform for rentable space in apartments.

15

2 years ago

The startup is a “human resources technology company that enables companies to manage their talent and people data in one place – and to do so from any device”.

15

2 years ago

The company is building a wearable sensor that can track heart rate and activity, making it easier for people to track their health.

15

2 years ago

A small-business lending platform that helps businesses borrow $10,000 to $500,000 on reasonable terms.

15

2 years ago

This company helps lawyers create legal documents in video form. They see potential in creating a fully customizable platform for legal documents that can be used by lawyers and legal professionals to create their own on-demand legal documents.

15

2 years ago

Civic is a digital identity platform that enables users to store, validate, and verify their identity information online. It is developing Civic's core technology, a mobile-first identity wallet, and a secure know-your-customer (KYC) system.

15

2 years ago

A platform that helps people find, review, and book local, affordable, and reliable rides at the tap of a button.

15

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps you find a restaurant that serves the kind of food you like and then automatically checks into that restaurant using OpenTable so you can get a meal during your trip.

15

2 years ago

A startup that helps on demand customers know what's available at their location before they arrive.

15

2 years ago

A new way to play video games. It’s a room-scale controller that allows for table-top and living room gaming.

15

2 years ago

This is a home security startup that offers a cloud-based security system that tracks your kids, pets, and valuables.

15

2 years ago

This startup will use blockchain to simplify and standardize the production of and trading of commodities. The startup’s first customer is a Brazilian importer that will use the service to import coffee beans in a more reliable and cost-effective way.

15

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy to get an affordable credit report, and then use that to apply for a loan. The startup argues that credit reports are full of errors, and the resulting loans are overpriced.

15

2 years ago

A “reliable, scalable payments platform for businesses” that allows companies to collect invoices and payments from customers, and then split payments among each other so each party gets their fair share.

14

2 years ago

You can now book your flights for free with the new “Airbnb for air travel,” Fliggy. The company is free to sign up, offers features like free upgrades and free baggage, and is also available on iPhone and Android.

14

2 years ago

A platform that connects small businesses with a network of manufacturers capable of producing unique products. The startup is launching in Canada on a trial basis.

14

2 years ago

A team of four people, based out of Philadelphia, that wants to make in-game advertising in mobile games easier and more profitable

14

2 years ago

A software startup that builds smart, programmable robots.

14

2 years ago

Financial technology startup with a goal of “making the financial system more equitable, transparent and efficient.

14

2 years ago

The company sells an app that uses a combination of augmented reality and AI to help people develop their photography skills. Now available for iOS and supported with Daydream.

14

2 years ago

The company would like to help businesses keep their data safe by being able to access their computers remotely.

14

2 years ago

A hackathon for building solutions that enable better emergency response for natural disasters. The company’s mission is to “help communities build back better.”

14

2 years ago

A digital tool for managing and tracking your life insurance benefits. It was founded in 2015 and has been profitable since inception.

14

2 years ago

A company that makes software that lets people log into emails and other apps from their desktops and phones, allowing them to more quickly access and act on information. The company also wants to build a healthy, sustainable, and profitable data product.

14

2 years ago

TrueCar is an online car buying service that sells what it says are the best deals available. The company tries to be transparent about their pricing, but has been called out for some bait-and-switch tactics.

14

2 years ago

A wearable that helps stroke patients regain the ability to walk and move after a stroke.

13

2 years ago

A company that allows people to rent out their empty bedrooms with a few clicks, generating income while their guests sleep. It’s in the early stages and isn’t profitable yet.

13

2 years ago

On-demand, on-demand, on-demand. That is the mantra of a startup called Flexport, which helps companies send cargo across the world on the cheapest available route.

13

2 years ago

The startup’s founders say that they’re trying to “make the experience of owning a car enjoyable again.”

13

2 years ago

A digital healthcare platform that offers a combination of services including a wellness program, an online doctor, and medical ID cards. The company says it is profitable with $2M in monthly revenue.

13

2 years ago

An online platform that lets restaurants sell table service online. The product is called Tablezoo and is currently in beta.

13

2 years ago

A local comparison platform for consumers, with a main focus on comparing and choosing between products that are available in the local market.

13

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning and data science to help companies provide better customer service. The platform has already been launched in the UK, and is available in the US today.

13

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform that tracks the cost of starting a business, and provides advice on how to use that data to guide the growth of the business, making it incredibly valuable to anyone starting a business.

12

2 years ago

A company that builds apps for businesses that want to make money in a more sustainable way, such as using a “post-consumption” model for “carbon credits”

12

2 years ago

A startup for indie developers that enables them to test their products and sign up for beta trials to monetize their app.

12

2 years ago

Open source, network-enabled home automation system which allows users to control multiple devices using a single app. The company has launched two separate products: One for fans of Hue, Philips and other brands of smart lights, and one for smart home enthusiasts.

12

2 years ago

A multi-purpose product, designed to be a coffee table but also a standing desk.

12

5 years ago

A startup that provides affordable vehicle insurance to people under 25. The startup wants to become the go-to resource for young drivers and disrupt the current auto insurance industry which targets only the high-risk demographic.

11

2 years ago

An ATM for the blind – a mobile app that enables visually impaired people to carry out simple tasks like scanning and paying for items at vending machines. The cofounders say it’s their first startup and that they’re working on a way to make it more convenient for people who need to use it multiple times a day.

11

2 years ago

A text-to-speech voice that delivers personalized customer service. Zuh is a male voice that customers can choose for their own, with a variety of features like being able to select different accents and voice genders.

11

2 years ago

A campaign that enables voters to provide feedback to the campaigns that they support. The startup is being pitched as a way to help campaigns and their supporters keep track of how their money is being spent.

11

2 years ago

A company that aims to launch a messaging platform that will enable families to communicate through a secure channel.

11

2 years ago

A company that helps companies find the best kitchens through a mobile app that enables users to search a database of past kitchen projects and see what’s working or not working.

11

2 years ago

Using a service from Stripe, this startup allows users to create “pay-per-call” services that aggregate different types of professionals (tax preparers, electricians, lawyers, etc.) and enables them to pick and choose who to call or email with the click of a button.

11

2 years ago

A payroll system that’s designed for companies to integrate with their employee self-service platforms. It offers a quick, pay-as-you-go payroll solution that’s also highly customizable.

11

2 years ago

A dating app focused on the “unpredictable” and “un-romantic” millennial generation.

11

5 years ago

A startup that enables users to create a gift registry service for their weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, etc

10

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps people manage their finances by pulling in all their accounts from various banks and credit card companies. The company says it is profitable and growing quickly.

10

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to help people build and manage their own online magazines. The startup enables magazine publishers to set up paywalls around specific issues.

10

2 years ago

A software company that enables users to buy and sell their content online, using a set of tools to create a curated marketplace for the photos, videos, music, etc. that they own.

10

2 years ago

A bike rental system in NYC that's also a delivery system for food, in which riders receive a smartphone app with menu options and pick up a kiosk to order food. It's available in 40 markets in the US and Canada.

10

2 years ago

Business that wants to be able to easily compare rent, accounting, and other accounting functions.

10

2 years ago

This is a cloud-based app for freelancers that helps them manage their workloads, and shows them the work they have available.

10

5 years ago

Idea: A platform that uses AI to help small business owners scale by building an engine that automatically figures out the most profitable steps to scale a business.

9

2 years ago

A tool to help developers optimize their interfaces for multiple devices, including tablets, smartphones, and computers.

9

2 years ago

Hangar is a private space for coworkers to collaborate, learn, and share knowledge. It’s a secret room that people can log into from their desk at work and use as a meeting space for up to 30 minutes. The goal is to make it more comfortable and productive to work remotely.

9

2 years ago

A tool that helps the self-storage industry better understand its customers to make them more profitable.

9

5 years ago

Idea: A platform for booking medical appointments, similar to OpenTable or Uber. Users can book with a doctor inside or outside of the platform, and it will handle the

8

5 years ago

Idea: A white-labeled version of the video scheduling tools used by companies like Google and Facebook. It also helps companies manage their video ads — and is profitable now by helping companies make native videos.

8

2 years ago

A company that wants to be the Amazon of electronic accessories. It offers a one-stop shop for everything from home electronics to car audio. The startup has been running a profitable business for years, but is now growing rapidly and expanding its market into the European market.

8

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that sells and ships cereal to customers. The startup wants to tap into an underserved niche of customers who want cereal that’s not available in stores.

7

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is a marketplace for wearable companies to hire the same freelance engineers to build apps for their products

6

2 years ago

A digital health and fitness tracker, with a focus on those who aren’t able to get to the gym.

6

5 years ago

Idea: Early stage, VC-backed uBiome is an open source citizen science biotech that makes it easy for anyone to analyze their microbiome The company is profitable and is scaling internationally, but its founders want more funding

5

5 years ago

Idea: This corporate wellness startup is building a platform that lets companies and their employees take their fitness out of the gym and into the world. Their first product, a smart wearable that tracks your steps and other activities, is currently being beta tested in the Bay Area.

5

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to get people off the couch and get them playing table tennis. The startup’s primary focus is on what they call “casual players” — people who play recreationally, but don’t want to spend a lot of time practicing to get better. The startup offers lessons on how to play the game online, as well as in-person lessons in San Francisco.

3

1 hour ago

A startup that uses AI to automatically generate and optimize personalized workout plans by analyzing a user's home equipment, schedule, and biometric data from wearables.

0

5 years ago

A startup that provides a service where you can buy a non-perishable dinner, put it in your freezer and it will cook itself

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5 years ago

A startup that helps people in the Philippines find the best and most reliable nannies and domestic helpers

-1

5 years ago

Idea: Cooking tech products that are affordable and easy to use

-1

5 years ago

Idea: Personalized, affordable health insurance for every American

-1

5 years ago

Idea: This is a mobile app that makes it easy to get a ride using your smartphone Riders can also use the app to manage their ride, directly with the driver, without speaking to a dispatcher It’s currently available in the Bay Area, with free rides during the trial period

-1

5 years ago

Idea: Automated, searchable, and shareable medical records

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A piece of wearable tech that helps with balance and muscle memory

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A software-enabled workforce, where employees can be their own bosses

-1

5 years ago

Idea: The startup wants to help people make sense of their health data (such as sleep, nutrition and exercise) by building a platform for tracking personal health The startup has built a wearable device that tracks heart rate and falls asleep with its users, collecting data that can be analyzed to give insights into sleep patterns

-1

5 years ago

Idea: Resumable file uploads for web apps

-1

5 years ago

Idea: This startup is making a wearable device to help train new drivers The device plugs into a car’s OBD-II port and tracks various metrics like steering speed and braking force

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A web app that quickly creates and tests a usable prototype

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A medtech startup that aims to help people with their insulin needs The company says it’s already working with over 1,000 people and has a real-time insulin dosing calculator for people to use online The company’s COO points out that this is a $7B market and the company is targeting the $45B of people who aren’t able to take insulin as prescribed

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that enables people to automatically record the music they listen to on their phones and stream it to a connected speaker

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that enables people to create an online store for their products with a custom domain, and have the startup built a custom mobile app for it

-1

5 years ago

Idea: Luxe is building a platform for on-demand car service that charges $5 per month for bookings and $150 per mile The company expects to be profitable by the end of the year

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that connects consumers with local, sustainable food products The startup says it’s already working with over 50 local food producers, and has customers in New York City, San Francisco, and Montreal

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A market for people who want to rent their vehicles to others for a few hours or the day The company has grown to 15,000 drivers in the Boston area They’re aiming to be a trusted marketplace that makes it easier to rent cars, and more profitable for their drivers

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to connect freelancers with large companies The company says it has a “sizable pipeline” of customers and has already signed up its first paying client, a “large financial services company”

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that enables people to track and record their eating habits It is currently used by thousands of people around the world

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a platform for shared office space. The company’s founders say that it’s already profitable and has $2.8 million in revenue, with $10 million in annual recurring revenue. The company is installing $10 million in hardware in the next two years. It’s currently profitable.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes a lightweight, packable USB hub with a built-in battery.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A digital platform for physical businesses that enables them to manage their inventory, pricing and promotions in one place and across multiple channels. The company has $1.3M in revenue.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a decentralized version of YouTube. Users of the platform are able to earn money by posting content and advertisers are able to put ads on the content. The startup wants to give people the ability to build up a following without having to go through a traditional platform.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a tool that makes it easier for users to edit 3D models in VR. It’s a combination of a 3D modeling tool and a 3D rendering engine, currently available for Oculus and HTC Vive.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: This is the company behind the Bodega app, which calls itself a “Bodega box that comes with a free human.” The startup is building an app for small convenience stores in order to make shopping for milk, eggs, and other items more convenient. Its founders are betting that by bringing in a human to help customers, they’ll be able to differentiate from other convenience stores.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes a smart, wearable sleeve for injured athletes. The startup is meant to help athletes get back into the game faster after an injury. It is manufactured in the US and helps keep athletes safe from further injury.

-1

5 years ago

Idea: A customizable webmail service, which aims to be a ‘safer’ alternative to Gmail. The startup has seen over $25,000 in monthly recurring revenue since launching in April 2019.

-1

5 years ago

A startup that enables people to create their own branded products, like t-shirts, mugs, and bags

-2

5 years ago

A startup that helps people learn how to play guitar by memorizing songs You will be able to search for songs that you would like to learn and narrow down the results based on difficulty, genre, and

-2

5 years ago

A startup that makes a custom-designed and usable 3D printer

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A startup that’s helping Indian tech startups source cheap and reliable engineering talent.

SITU is building a messaging app to help people connect with their local government. It’s meant to make government more approachable and transparent to the public.

The startup is building a digital platform to enable farmers to monitor and manage the health of their crops.

A startup that makes it easier for people to borrow money from friends, family, and even strangers. The startup is currently only available in the UK, where it’s working with a handful of small businesses.

A company that helps colleges and universities offer affordable, online classes

A software company that works with cities to host apps and build software that can help city governments do things like manage parking tickets, grant utility time to disabled people, and keep track of traffic and parking violations.

A startup that helps the elderly and disabled to communicate with their family

A startup helping small businesses create their own, more profitable, online marketing campaigns. The company helps small businesses with organic content creation, on-page SEO, and paid advertising. It’s currently looking for top-level talent.

A startup to help disabled people find friends who are willing to help them out, and vice versa.

A smartwatch-like wearable that can help people monitor their glucose levels if they have diabetes.

A startup that captures photos and videos of parking spots available at an airport, so that drivers can find them when they return.

A shipping company that wants to help all companies make their deliveries faster and more reliable, working with a bunch of Fortune 500 companies. The founder has 30 years of experience in logistics.

A network of tutors across the world that get paid per student, with students able to take lessons from anyone.

A startup that uses affordable technology to help farmers in India learn to use technology to make better decisions

A startup selling the basics (like food, clothing, etc.) in a way that allows users to add a custom sticker of their own photo to the product. The startup has been operating for a year, and has been profitable since day 1.

A startup that collects data on the world’s 4.5 billion-odd cellphones and builds a giant map of their locations with all the phone data available.

A startup for hotels to fill rooms quickly with the best available rates.

A collection of online educational materials available for free.

Idea: A software company that helps people with disabilities create profiles online and apply for jobs The startup seeks to help people with disabilities find work and give them the tools to make themselves employable

This is a startup that wants to bring restaurant table reservations to the web. The startup works with restaurants and offers a way for them to provide table reservations via the web. They’re looking to partner with companies who have a big customer base but have been slow to adopt technology.

A messaging app for urbanites in India, where the government has banned SMS and WhatsApp, and SMS is often unreliable.

Aspiring to be like Amazon, this startup wants to be the Amazon of the $3.5 trillion retail industry. They say they’re currently focused on a core product that will eventually be able to make recommendations for products to customers, and have already signed up a number of retailers.

A real-time video-based platform that allows businesses to manage multiple clients and workflows simultaneously. The platform is meant to be able to do things like schedule calls with clients, transcribe meetings, and manage client-facing workflows.

An online marketplace for selling used textbooks — a business that’s the only profitable part of the textbook industry.

A company that wants to help members of the LGBTQ community and other minorities get affordable health insurance. HealthForceOne has been in the market for almost a year, with a client list that includes the New York City Department of Health and the LGBT Center.

A highly customizable online resume builder that sorts out what information is relevant.

A platform that helps companies analyze their own data, with a focus on finding ways to make information more actionable.

A company that makes high-end reusable coffee cups.

A portable battery that can charge your smartphone up to 100 times without charging itself. It relies on solar power to charge.

This is a product-tracking app for restaurants, allowing them to track all their orders, send notifications to employees, and manage payments. It’s currently only available in the US but has recently secured seed funding.

A platform that enables local retailers to accept payments from shoppers using mobile phones.

A platform for “pay-at-the-table” service restaurants.

In the past year, there have been a few notable exits from Indian startups and their founders. Vani Kola, co-founder of Zomato, sold her company to local rival Swiggy for an estimated $50 million.

A food delivery startup that wants to take on Uber Eats. The company is currently only available in Seattle and has $3 million in funding.

A startup that wants to build a system that helps patients get more affordable, higher quality, and faster-acting healthcare. The startup is starting in the UK and Ireland.

A startup that’s building an AI-enabled chatbot for legal services. The company has $1 million in seed funding.

A video-sharing platform that allows users to create their own videos, share them and get paid for them. The site is currently available in the UK and Australia and has more than 1 million users.

The first wearable fitness tracking device that’s a 25% slimmer than Apple Watch, with a rotating bezel.

A platform that allows companies to automate the process of hiring freelancers and contractors. They claim to be able to reduce the time it takes to find and hire talent through automation.

A startup that lets people track their food from farm to table.

A startup that enables users to determine the health of an anonymous friend. The startup currently has 70,000 registered users.

A laundry detergent that provides all the benefits of dry-cleaning, in a low-water, low-energy, biodegradable form.

A food delivery service that takes a cut of each order. The startup’s delivery partners are close to becoming available in Brooklyn, with plans to expand to a dozen more by the end of the year. The startup charges a 20% delivery fee.

Bots that make the complex work of managing a home remodeling project more manageable. The company is working with HVAC contractors and property managers to aggregate data from hundreds of homes to help them do a better job of forecasting and managing their projects.

A startup that offers a highly customisable, easy-to-use platform for designing employee relocation packages

A product for people who want to use a tablet for the road for some part of their work

A platform for lending and borrowing money with a goal of reaching 1 million borrowers. Users will be able to search for and compare loans online.

A tool for creating and executing marketing and sales campaigns. Available as a Slack bot and as a browser extension, and also as a mobile app.

A company building a browser extension that adds web-based editing to Microsoft Word, enabling users to do everything from adding images to creating tables and charts.

An AI powered work scheduling app for HR managers, telling them who is available and what their availability is like.

A Web3-enabled P2P marketplace to buy and sell electricity. The company has a white paper in development and a prototype.

A Chinese-language news app. They have about 200,000 users, and are profitable. They’ve already raised $3.5 million.

A new startup that wants to build a “super-headset” with a built-in Spotify subscription. The headset will be a hit with music fans who want to buy the current, highly-rated Apple Beats headphones but want something a bit more fashionable and portable.

A SaaS company that helps other companies in the health industry get and keep medical and dental insurance. The startup is only available in the United States.

A startup that creates low-cost, programmable electronics for the Internet of Things.

Other notable startups in the city include:

A new, blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer lending platform that is targeting the global student debt crisis. The company is expanding internationally and looking for investors.

A company that makes a comprehensive, searchable database of the world’s universities.

A platform that lets people buy, sell, and trade books, with the hope of someday making them readable by machines.

A search engine for fashion companies to find clothes and accessories that go well together, cut for a specific body type, or are made with sustainable materials.

This startup wants to build a new type of credit card for the underbanked, especially in developing countries. It takes the form of a prepaid card and is available in any currency. Given the lack of banking options in many such countries, the startup sees a lot of potential for growth.

A 3D printable gun that allows you to modify the shape of your weapon. The idea behind the technology is that it can be used to make semi-automatic weapons capable of being fired more quickly.

The startup wants to build a “third-party insurance-for-everyone” platform that offers affordable health insurance. The startup has already built a network that serves around 200,000 people in the US and has raised $3.5 million.

A platform that helps people find and book the best available gym memberships, and better manage their fitness routine.

A platform that enables online retailers to offer their customers the option to create their own exclusive in-store experiences.

The startup makes on-demand cleaners available for home services, largely to help cities manage their waste. By putting the service in the hands of users, it helps cities cut costs and be more efficient.

A startup that helps customers book restaurant tables, with a check-in and payment feature. It’s the first startup in India working on a restaurant booking app.

A tool for building custom, customizable, 3D models of things.

A startup that promises to be able to show its customers how to save money by optimizing their home’s energy consumption.

A startup that wants to help you make the most of your digital devices. For example, it wants to help you use your tablet as a digital sketchbook.

A digital wearable designed to help those with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) manage their symptoms.

A startup where you can buy used tablet computers from big retailers like Best Buy and Staples.

The company wants to make negotiating harder than it already is by providing a simple, searchable interface for employees to search the market for best deals on everything from Amazon Prime subscriptions to a new suit.

A tool that builds GPS-enabled maps with crowdsourced data

A platform for sharing and selling reusable office supplies to businesses. The startup focuses on 8 great office supply items that are used a lot, but don’t get recycled as often as they should. They’re currently focusing on the US, but plan to expand internationally and into business software.

A startup focused on the development of specialty plastics. It’s got a factory in the US, and its first product is a sustainable, nontoxic version of the plastic used to make fiberglass.

A wearable device that provides fitness coaching and guidance for people with chronic conditions. The startup wants to use data to make users’ chronic conditions more manageable.