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1 month ago

A platform that helps small businesses expand internationally. The startup wants to provide a full suite of international services, including business banking, e-commerce fulfillment, and international tax structure management.

1,089

2 years ago

A company that facilitates the sale of cars in the US. The startup is in the process of expanding to India as well.

658

2 years ago

This company is building a pipeline connecting the cities that are most in need of food. The company says that it’s selling a food and water delivery system that is working in 12 US cities, and is now looking to expand to China and the Indian Subcontinent.

632

3 years ago

A seed round was raised in 2015 to fund development of the company. The company is now looking to expand into India.

534

3 years ago

A small business marketing strategy and planning tool that lets small businesses measure their marketing performance across all channels. It started by focusing on social media and has expanded to include web traffic and content marketing, email marketing, and paid search.

447

3 months ago

A startup for delivering food. The company is based in Miami but is looking to expand to other cities.

421

3 years ago

A solution for poorly performing government-run schools in India, with plans to expand to other countries in the future.

290

2 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.

227

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make your money work for you, without having to do the work yourself. The company’s first product is a small device that makes it easier for people to open their credit card accounts, and has plans to expand to other financial products like insurance.

225

2 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.

205

2 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.

199

2 years ago

A tool for hotels to keep track of their assets and track down items that are lost, stolen, or damaged. The startup is already working with hotels in Brazil and Colombia and wants to expand to other Latin American markets as well.

198

2 years ago

A tool that lets people “tag” posts so that they can find them later. “Tag” then sends people links to the posts they’ve tagged. Tag is currently focused on the UK but has plans to expand to the US.

197

2 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.

195

1 month ago

A laptop delivery service for people who can’t take time off work to go to a store. The startup currently has a pilot in Mumbai, and has plans to expand to Delhi and Bangalore.

194

2 years ago

A platform that helps small businesses create marketing videos, and plans to expand to other video platforms in the future.

187

2 years ago

An enterprise-focused Slack alternative, with focus on teams that need to collaborate. The company has also been expanding into other areas like marketing, design, engineering, and other business functions.

185

2 years ago

A North American-based women’s health company looking to expand globally, with a focus on finding a way to provide women with a safe and easy way to have regular checkups.

179

3 years ago

A meal delivery service that expands to food trucks

177

2 years ago

The startup is building a platform to help people to buy and sell gently used items, like cars, without having to go through a third party like eBay or Craigslist. They have a plan in place to expand into new categories in 2020.

172

3 years ago

This is an online course platform for language learners. The startup is starting with Spanish, and is planning to expand to Italian and French.

171

3 years ago

A provider of microfinance loans to rural communities in the US. The startup is entering markets in India, Pakistan and Ghana to expand the profitability of its loans.

169

2 years ago

This startup is building an AI-powered customer service chatbot that can help companies do customer service work without a human. Right now it works for customer support, but the company is planning to expand into other areas.

169

2 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.

168

1 year ago

A real estate brokerage that helps people buy and sell homes in Brazil. The startup makes it possible to get an apartment in Brazil in under 30 minutes. It currently has 1,500 agents, but wants to expand to other countries.

168

3 years ago

Ponzi-like investment scheme for the bitcoin community. They are a bitcoin company that offers a service which allows people to invest or lend bitcoins without having to exchange them for other currencies. The startup is currently only operating in India, with plans to expand to other countries.

163

1 year ago

A social network for people interested in a subscription box subscription service. Currently focused on a subscription box for wine, with plans to expand to other categories.

163

3 years ago

Idea: An online platform for verifying resumes for job-seekers The startup is working with employers like Microsoft, with plans to expand to the finance, health, and education sectors

162

3 years ago

The digital version of a pest control service. The startup’s team is small but they’re growing fast. They’ve raised $1.2 million and are looking to expand into the Northeast and Midwest.

161

3 years ago

A platform for connecting ridesharing services along with their drivers. The startup is targeting the US market, but has already expanded into Europe.

157

3 years ago

A way to track and pay for university teaching gigs in India. The company says they already have payment processing partnerships in place in India and are looking to expand to other countries. SENSEI is one of the only companies that offer this kind of service in India.

157

3 years ago

A shopping platform that’s a hybrid between Amazon and Alibaba. The company is looking to expand, with a particular focus on India, South America, and Asia.

156

3 years ago

A company that provides a platform to connect small businesses to vendors, giving them a chance to expand their business without committing to a big purchase.

155

3 years ago

A startup that helps e-commerce businesses expand globally. The company says it has helped over 1,000 merchants expand into more than 60 new countries. The company has already launched its first product, a global e-commerce marketplace, to the public and has launched in six countries.

154

3 years ago

A startup that helps credit unions expand their lending options by lowering the cost and time it takes to get a loan.

152

1 year ago

A “social network for bikers” looking to expand to Brazil.

152

3 years ago

A company that provides a way for users to access health insurance across all markets for a month. The startup is expanding to the US.

151

3 years ago

A $1 cloud-based platform for sharing your music, where friends can listen to it for free. The app is already on the Apple Store, and the company is looking to expand to Android and Windows.

150

3 years ago

An on-demand home health care service, built on the promise that “people don’t want to be dependent on others” and the idea that “your doctor is your friend”. The startup is currently in 10 markets with plans to expand to 10 more markets.

150

3 years ago

This is a chatbot that’s designed to help you work remotely. It’s currently working with one client in the US, but the company plans to expand to Europe in the coming months.

149

1 year ago

A personal care brand that’s starting to expand into other categories, including skincare, makeup, and haircare.

149

3 years ago

A startup that provides people with umbrellas that can expand in diameter if it starts to rain so they don't need to get an umbrella for every rainstorm

148

3 years ago

A social network for the deaf, modeled after its popular iPhone app. The company has expanded its offerings to include audio versions of the app for the deaf and hard of hearing.

148

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for retailers to accept payments from third-party app integrations, with plans to expand internationally.

147

3 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.

147

3 years ago

Y Combinator’s newest batch of companies has expanded the YC Network to over 200 companies, including 50 who’ve raised a combined $325 million in capital.

147

3 years ago

A startup that connects high school students to internships and part-time jobs at startups. It operates in the US, Canada, and the UK, with plans to expand to Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany in the future.

146

3 years ago

A company aiming to expand the college degree market by making an alternative to the traditional college experience.

146

1 year ago

A startup that provides customers with the ability to pay bills, bank transfers, and other expenses with their mobile phones. The company’s founders say they’ve already signed up 300,000 users and are working to expand their service to other countries.

146

3 years ago

A startup focused on expanding the definition of who and what can be a customer

145

3 years ago

A real estate search platform, planning to expand to Europe and the US.

145

3 years ago

A startup for buying and selling used cars online. At the moment, the marketplace offers about 20,000 used cars, but they’re planning to launch into the US in 2019, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia in 2020.

145

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help employers manage the ever-expanding amount of “digital content” they need to produce.

145

3 years ago

A startup that uses facial recognition to identify and tag art pieces in museums. The startup has a $3.5 million Series A to build out its platform, and plans to expand to other museums.

143

1 year ago

Expanding on their existing work with the National Parks Service, Squirrel works with companies to provide historical context for their employees.

143

3 years ago

A startup aiming to make it easier for people to go out and get the medicine they need. They already have a patient app and have built a “pocket pharmacy” pharmacy, and aim to expand to services such as mental health and pharmaceuticals.

142

3 years ago

A startup that connects businesses in China and the US to help them expand overseas.

142

3 years ago

As a person’s social circle expands, it gets harder to keep track of old and new friends. Fellow is a service that helps you keep track of everyone you know, and share them with others.

140

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform for college students to manage their finances. It was built for students at a New York university, but the startup is raising a seed round to expand into more campuses.

139

3 years ago

A company that provides global data analysts with insights into consumer trends in real time. The startup is growing its team and expanding globally. It has raised $2 million to date from O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and CrunchFund. It will be based in San Francisco.

138

1 year ago

A startup that helps brands and retailers manage their inventory. It’s currently focused on the grocery industry, and hopes to expand to other industries.

137

3 years ago

Idea:This is a startup that’s building a Slack app that allows users to collaborate on the design of their physical spaces. The startup has close to 50 employees in the United States and Australia, with plans to expand to the UK and other European countries.

135

3 years ago

Work-at-home tech support for small businesses. The startup is based in the Bay Area and recently raised $3 million to expand internationally.

135

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help people unload the debt they've accrued from student loans. They are currently working with 3,000 borrowers in the UK and hope to expand to the US in the next 12 months.

135

1 year ago

A platform that helps people find small loans to pay off their mortgage, or small business loans to expand, or even individual loans to refinance.

135

3 years ago

A startup that is building a “social to-do list” for small- to mid-sized businesses. The startup is currently working with 250 businesses in San Francisco, and plans to expand to other U.S. cities. It charges $20 per month for its platform.

134

1 month ago

This startup is building a network of “micro-entrepreneurs” to help them expand their businesses.

134

1 year ago

WeWork, which lets you rent out desks and office space by the hour, is expanding its services to include space for meetings, presentations, and training.

133

3 years ago

A company hoping to make it easier for companies to own and manage their IP, bringing a digital licensing alternative to the enterprise. The company is based in NYC, has raised $1.5 million, and is looking to use the funding to expand.

131

3 years ago

This is a software-as-a-service platform that allows members to buy and sell bitcoin with zero fees. The startup currently only works with digital currencies, and only with verified users, but plans to expand its service to other financial instruments in the future.

131

1 year ago

The company announced that it was expanding its operations to a new location in the West Loop at 767 W. Randolph, Chicago

131

2 years ago

A design studio that helps companies create engaging, unique, and user-friendly websites. They have a portfolio of clients, including Liberty Mutual, and are looking to expand their market.

130

3 years ago

The startup is looking to digitize the process of back-office data entry. Based in San Francisco, the startup is currently focused on the insurance industry, though it's looking to expand into the retail and hospitality markets.

129

3 years ago

A platform to help employers find and hire remote workers. The startup has launched in the UK, and is looking to expand to other countries.

128

3 years ago

Startup building software for farmers to help them understand weather patterns and predict crop yields. It also plans to create a bank for farmers, and expand into a larger platform for farmers to exchange information.

128

3 years ago

A startup that wants to replace the need for cashiers at your local grocery store. It’s a kiosk with a full-sized grocery store inside, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. They’re currently in beta in Philadelphia.

128

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies manage their supply chains by automatically matching products in inventory to orders. The founders have raised $1M in seed funding, with plans to expand to Europe.

128

1 year ago

An on-demand software company that helps publishers distribute content via direct selling and third-party platforms. It’s targeting the small business market, but will also be expanding into research, and wants to take on the business of direct selling.

127

3 years ago

An online marketplace for e-commerce merchants to sell their products and services in bulk. The startup is currently focused on the US, but has plans to expand internationally.

126

3 years ago

This is a startup that makes hardware that makes it easier to pick up and carry your coffee without scalding yourself. The company is currently only selling to the US, but they’re looking to expand internationally, and have raised $1.3M in funding from DFJ.

126

2 years ago

The app is currently in private beta, but the startup aims to expand to the US market and other countries.

126

3 years ago

An on-demand gig service that pays users with gift cards to merchants. The startup currently has two pilot customers in the UK, and plans to expand to the US in the coming months.

125

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help businesses automate and expand processes with new tools and software.

125

8 months ago

This company wants to help people buy and sell their cars through an online marketplace. The company plans to launch in India in 2020 and then expand to other markets.

125

2 years ago

A startup that helps you find free and cheap parking in NYC, Baltimore and Los Angeles. It’s already live in NYC, and will expand to LA and Baltimore in the coming months.

124

3 years ago

Say Hello is a video messaging app for the deaf community in the US. The company is looking to expand internationally, and has expanded to Brazil and Germany.

123

8 months ago

Micro-loans to small businesses in India, offering a simple way to borrow $50 to $5,000. The company has already helped over 2,000 businesses, with plans to expand to the US by the end of 2020

123

3 years ago

A startup that helps people in rural areas expand their businesses and access markets otherwise out of reach.

122

3 years ago

A startup for remote work in the US. It’s building a marketplace for remote workers to work together, with plans to expand to other markets.

122

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI to determine which ads and product pages are most relevant to users and then serves those ads to them. The company is currently working with advertisers to build these models and is looking to expand to other verticals.

122

1 year ago

A platform for events to use the blockchain to generate buzz and sell tickets. The startup saw early success in New York City, but they’re looking to expand nationally.

122

3 years ago

The company has a fleet of self-driving delivery vans that can deliver anything from groceries to dry cleaning to furniture. The startup has 100 drivers in its first city of Los Angeles and plans to expand to other cities in the US and abroad.

121

3 years ago

A company that provides a way for people to apply to jobs directly from the phone. It’s currently working in the UK, and has plans to expand to other countries.

121

2 years ago

Jeeves is a service that lets people reserve rooms on Airbnb, post photos, and chat with hosts. It’s currently running in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has plans to expand to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

121

2 years ago

A bitcoin exchange for retailers and small businesses that want to accept the cryptocurrency. The startup is currently focusing on the US, with plans to expand internationally.

121

1 year ago

An HR software platform that aims to become a “one-stop shop for hiring and onboarding”. The startup is currently focused on HR and recruiting, but they have plans to expand into other areas of the business.

121

3 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.

120

2 years ago

The startup is building a tool to help people find the best TV deals in their area. It’s a list of TV channels and websites that aggregate the best prices for TV channels. The startup is based in the UK, and is also looking to expand into Europe.

120

2 years ago

This is a service that lets you order groceries through the phone and text. The startup is working with a chain of grocery stores and hopes to expand to other cities.

120

3 years ago

A digital assistant that helps users book doctors' appointments and communicate with doctors. The startup launched in May in the US, with plans to expand to the UK, India, and Mexico.

119

2 years ago

Social network for content creators that wants to be the next Instagram. It’s already active in France, Spain, and Germany with plans to expand to the U.S. and Asia.

118

7 months ago

A debt-recovery app for India. It claims to have 1 million users and $20 million in assets. The startup started by focusing on debt recovery, but has recently expanded to include asset recovery.

118

3 years ago

A startup that intends to use the momentum of the cryptocurrency community to grow and expand its platform for other crypto-related companies. It’s a tool for users to buy and sell digital assets.

117

2 years ago

A platform that provides an online store for small retailers or artisans, selling products they created themselves. The startup is based in India and is looking to expand to other South Asian countries.

117

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps people track their exercise and lose weight. They are looking to expand into new markets, possibly in New York.

117

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies in the most remote areas of the world expand their operations, and most of all, connect with customers.

116

1 year ago

A startup that helps people find roommates. It’s currently only in San Francisco, but the founders hope to expand to other cities.

116

3 years ago

A startup that builds custom smart shoes for people with disabilities. The shoes use a wireless accelerometer and Bluetooth technology to detect movement and alert a person when they’re about to fall. The startup is currently working with the military, but is looking to expand into consumer markets.

115

3 years ago

A tool to help companies estimate the time it will take to complete software development projects. Currently only for-profit SaaS companies, the startup wants to expand into the nonprofit and hardware sectors in the future.

115

3 years ago

A payment platform for international businesses that make money abroad. The startup wants to help these firms expand their business into new markets without dealing with the hassle of currency conversion.

115

2 years ago

A startup that connects home owners with homeowners insurance. The startup has raised $3 million to expand its product to 43 states.

115

2 years ago

This is streamlining the process of managing employees in-person and remotely by making it much easier to communicate with employees, set up meetings, and review schedules. The company is currently piloting with large retailers, and plans to expand to other verticals in the future.

113

3 years ago

Idea: A company that helps parents keep track of their kids’ activities at school The company wants to use data science to help parents see what’s going on inside classrooms and, as it grows, is looking to expand into other verticals, including medicine

112

2 years ago

A startup to monitor and manage small businesses and their expenses. The company operates in the UK, France, and Switzerland, and is currently in the process of expanding to the US.

112

2 years ago

A startup that helps people experience the city of their choice in VR. The startup has already helped a few dozen people experience the Amazon rainforest, and has plans to expand to other cities.

112

3 years ago

This is a mobile application that helps people find the nearest bus stop for their commute. It’s more than just a tool to find routes, the app also provides real-time alerts to riders who are nearby, letting them know when the next bus is arriving. Founded in June, the startup has plans to expand to other cities and has run tests in San Francisco and Minneapolis.

111

3 years ago

A digital storefront for selling and marketing your art. The company is currently focused on artists whose work is sold by galleries, but it wants to expand into more verticals.

111

2 years ago

A B2B company created to help dog-walkers and pet sitters book their customers’ pets online. They’ve completed a $1.5 million seed round, and plan to expand to the UK and Australia in the coming months.

110

11 months ago

A small-scale, on-demand grocery delivery service with a $25/month membership fee. It’s currently servicing just San Antonio, but is expanding to Austin, Denver, Portland, and Salt Lake City.

109

2 years ago

This company wants to make the process of getting a business loan easier for the unbanked. It’s currently testing in the US, but they’re looking to expand internationally too.

108

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps people find the best deals on local flights. The startup is already seeing 1,000 downloads every week and is expanding nationally with a $500,000 investment.

108

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform for location-based mobile advertising aimed at driving in-app purchases and attracting shoppers. The startup is currently focused on shopping malls in the US, but they have plans to expand to other verticals.

108

1 month ago

A platform for renting out beds in various places in India, with a goal of bringing the rental market online. Currently, the startup has partnered with over 500 hotels and is expanding to over 100 more in the next few weeks.

108

3 years ago

A company that helps small businesses gather data about their customers, and is now expanding to help retailers do the same. The company’s founding team previously worked at Google Analytics.

106

2 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.

106

3 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.

105

2 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.

105

2 years ago

A company that builds a platform that allows consumers to pay for their memberships in advance. The startup is in the US, but has plans to expand to Europe.

105

2 years ago

A digital marketplace for students to buy and sell classes, with pricing based on student demand. The company has piloted the platform with 500 students, and will expand to other colleges and universities next year.

103

2 years ago

A startup that sends flowers to a person's phone. The startup, which launched in May, has partnered with over 50 retailers and plans to expand into more.

102

1 year ago

Team managing the creation of a digital version of a physical game. Started as a team working on video games, it now has a mobile game in production, with the goal of using the startup’s technology to expand into a broader gaming experience.

102

2 years ago

A company that provides “next-generation” insurance solutions to companies with higher liability risks. The company’s approach is a bit atypical, as they say they’re not “selling” insurance, but rather “managing” the risk of the company. The startup says they’re already working with more than a dozen clients with plans to expand to 20 more before the end of 2019.

101

2 years ago

This startup is building an app that helps you browse and buy clothes in a world where it’s hard to find a style you like. At launch, the app will feature over 1,000 brands from across the world, but the plan is to expand to everything.

101

2 years ago

A startup that helps merchants expand their brick-and-mortar locations. It provides a software platform that allows them to easily manage their inventory, pricing, and employees.

100

2 years ago

A platform that helps people ask for things on their phones. The startup has been working with a number of companies and wants to expand their platform into other verticals.

100

8 months ago

A solution for the “hundreds of millions of people who want to buy and sell real estate, but who lack access to a bank account and the cash to close a deal”. The company is based in Brazil, but is expanding to the US.

100

2 years ago

The startup is initially focused on the US, but plans to expand into Europe in the future. It’s a “one-stop shop” for local food, covering restaurants, grocery stores, and specialty shops.

99

2 years ago

A startup that offers personalized workouts based on how your body moves during those activities. The startup’s first clients are in the health and fitness sector, but they hope to expand to other sectors like education or corporate wellness.

99

2 years ago

A platform for low cost college housing. The startup is now working with one university, and plans to expand to many more in the coming years.

99

1 year ago

Capto is a one-stop app that helps connect customers with suppliers and help them find the best deals. The startup says it has a userbase of over 2.5 million, and plans to expand to more countries in Latin America.

99

2 years ago

A tool for companies to use for employee scheduling, with plans to expand to a paid subscription model later

98

2 years ago

A payment solution for contractors and service providers. The company has a base of high-volume users in the US and is looking to expand internationally.

98

2 years ago

A startup that builds robots that deliver groceries. The first robot is going into a store in Berlin in early October, and wants to expand to other countries.

96

2 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.

96

2 years ago

A startup for underwriters of auto insurance in the EU. They’re working to expand across the United States.

95

2 years ago

A few years after launching in NY, the startup has expanded to three conference markets.

95

10 months ago

A platform to sell used clothes, which expands on the concept of “swapping” in online marketplaces.

94

8 months ago

This startup is building a solution that helps users find the nearest dispensary as well as purchase cannabis products. It’s a one-click process that allows users to find a dispensary, create an account, and then browse their menu. The company also plans to expand to Instagram and Snapchat.

94

2 years ago

A new kind of e-banking system for Latin America, which is designed to improve the experience of active bank customers. The company plans to launch in Brazil in the next few months and expand thereafter.

93

8 months ago

A smartphone app that lets you pay for your cab ride directly with a thumb scan. They’re starting in New York City and hope to expand to other US cities.

93

11 months ago

A company that provides software and services for using A/B testing on websites, with a plan to expand into email marketing, Facebook ads, and other marketing channels.

92

2 years ago

A money transfer service for the African market. The startup is launching in Cameroon in August and will expand to other countries as it progresses. The founders say their product is already being used in more than 60 countries.

91

2 years ago

A company that helps recruiters, called “instaCandidate,” compete with LinkedIn by posting candidates in a more fun and unique way. InstaCandidate has a branch in India, and is looking to expand to the United States.

91

1 year ago

A program that brings e-commerce to mom and pop businesses in India. The startup only has one client so far, a mom and pop store in Gujarat, but says it’ll expand to more cities soon.

91

1 year ago

This is a mobile app that allows users to share the results of their home energy usage with other users. It’s currently being used by 2,000 users in the UK, and the founders plan to expand to the US in the next few months.

91

2 years ago

A company that focuses on customer engagement for retailers and restaurants. It’s currently in beta for 10,000 users, and the founders say they’re looking to expand to markets outside the US.

90

2 years ago

A startup for people to buy and sell products directly from their phones, and for sellers to receive payment via Venmo. The company is looking to expand into a marketplace with services like insurance and education.

89

2 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.

89

2 years ago

A startup that’s expanding into the US health insurance and education markets by providing a platform for healthcare providers to manage their patient records.

89

2 years ago

VentureBeat is an American technology news and media company based in New York City. It was founded in 2009 as a print publication, and has since expanded to include a website and mobile apps, and became a venture-backed startup.

87

2 years ago

A startup that wants to build a marketplace where people can trade used computers. It’s already started in Brazil but wants to expand into other countries.

87

2 years ago

A platform for selling and buying used cars, introduced at YC’s Demo Day in 2015. The startup brings a car buying platform to a market where many people don’t have credit or don’t want to deal with the hassle of financing. It’s already in use in the Bay Area, and is looking to expand to other areas of the country.

86

1 year ago

A startup in the social sector, Canvas is applying artificial intelligence to the cause of ending global poverty. The startup already has a pilot in the Indian state of Bihar, and is hoping to expand to other countries.

85

2 years ago

A startup that creates apps for restaurants, choosing to partner with restaurants that have a “local” feel. The startup is currently focusing on the US and UK, but plans to expand to other countries.

84

2 years ago

A company that provides on-demand delivery of grocery items to homes in the US. The startup, which was founded in July, is focused on expanding its brand to other cities.

84

2 years ago

A startup looking to help companies in the telecom industry expand their businesses into new countries. The company is building a platform that allows companies to easily explore new markets.

84

10 months 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.

83

1 year ago

A medical insurance startup that’s expanding to the US.

82

2 years ago

A startup looking to make it easier for companies to hire and fire employees. The system’s algorithms help companies find the best people, and eliminate the high-conflict humans in the process. The company also offers a “health score” for each job candidate. The company says they’ve operated in New York and LA and are now expanding to other parts of the country.

81

1 year ago

This service helps international students apply for visas, complete their medical exams, and file for work permits. They have 2 employees, with a goal to expand to 8.

81

8 months ago

A B2B platform for managing small businesses that want to expand to multiple locations. The startup’s app helps managers manage their employees’ scheduling, book them for shifts, and pay them.

81

2 years ago

A startup that helps health care organizations make more effective referrals to specialists. It’s currently being used by a network of 20 hospitals in Boston, with plans to expand to the rest of the US within the next six months.

80

1 year ago

A company that allows customers to control their home’s temperature, lighting, and other systems using an app. The startup plans to launch in NYC first, but they're looking to expand to other cities soon.

80

7 months ago

A company that rents out space in its facilities in San Francisco and New York to companies who want to host events. The startup recently secured $1.1M in seed money to expand to a larger space in NYC.

80

2 years ago

Tribute functions as a shared custody platform for various family members, allowing them to track spending and keep track of things like medical records. The startup is currently only focused on family members, but is looking to expand to other kinds of multi-family sharing.

79

1 year ago

A platform that allows users to sign up for CB Insights premium and get access to an ad-free and expanded set of reports and data.

79

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help in-home care providers track patients’ needs, be it in the form of groceries or home medical equipment. The startup launched in Brazil, and plans to expand to other countries.

79

1 year ago

The startup is building a platform that helps teachers of all kinds to save time and money on school supplies using an app. They sell to schools in the US, and plan to expand to other countries as well. They have $5,000 in monthly revenue, counting YC as a customer.

79

1 year ago

A social network for parents, with features like group chats and fact-finding on the best places to take kids to eat. It’s already on over 50 college campuses, with plans to expand to over 200 in the next few months.

79

1 year ago

A company that wants to allow consumers to rent out their home or space to earn an income. They’re building out a platform, including a search system for listing, rental rates, insurance, etc. and a platform for decision-making for renters, with plans to expand into other areas.

79

2 years ago

(New Zealand) The startup helps B2B companies expand and grow their customer base. They recently won a R10M contract from the New Zealand Government.

78

1 year ago

A B2B service for CRM, with plans to expand to other businesses in different verticals.

78

10 months ago

A startup that allows you to pay your bills from your phone. It’s meant to be a more cost-effective option than traditional billing software. It’s being built for small businesses, but the founders plan to expand to larger clients in the future.

77

1 year ago

A platform for developing video games and other digital content. They're hiring a CEO to grow the company and have plans to expand from the Bay to LA, New York and beyond.

75

1 year ago

The startup aims to let customers pay for their coffee with a few taps and get a cup of coffee delivered to their door with a few taps. The startup is already operating in 15 cities and has partnered with over 100 merchants and is looking to expand to other cities.

75

1 year ago

One-on-one tutoring for Indian school kids for standardized tests. The startup has a $3,000 monthly price point for up to five students, and it plans to expand to other markets in the next year.

75

2 years ago

Based on the startup’s founder’s work at Kiva, a nonprofit that helps people in poverty create micro loans, the startup wants to expand its service to provide people in the US loans at a lower cost. It currently serves small businesses in 30 US cities.

74

2 years ago

A food delivery startup that only delivers food and drink that’s been on the premises for a couple hours. It’s already expanded into DC and NYC.

74

1 year ago

A company that works with local governments and nonprofit organizations to help them get free, city-wide WiFi for their residents. They have funded and built their own network in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and expanded to New Orleans, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

74

1 year ago

A coffee-making company that wants to be the Amazon of coffee. The company is already in the Philippines and the US, and is looking to expand to Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

74

2 years ago

This startup is building software for businesses to keep track of their expensive items, which they can then take to their local jeweler instead of paying a check out fee. They also plan to expand to offer an app that allows customers to track the location of their purchases, so they can get a full refund if the item is lost or stolen.

73

2 years ago

In August 2018, the company raised a $2.5 million seed round from Right Side Capital, and has since expanded to New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco.

73

1 year ago

A payment processing platform for small businesses. The startup, which was founded in April, has already earned $200,000 in revenue, with plans to expand internationally in the next 12 months.

73

1 year ago

“The Uber of the wine industry”, a wine delivery service for people who don’t have time to sit at a bar and wait for wine to be delivered. It’s currently only in San Francisco, but is planning to expand nationwide later this year.

73

1 year 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.

73

1 year ago

An online payday lender that offers short-term loans of $500 to $2,500 to customers who are struggling to get by. The company is currently in New York City - it is looking to expand to other cities.

72

1 year ago

A platform for buying and selling precious metals in the US, which is working to expand internationally.

72

1 year ago

This startup is building a national database of design professionals. Designers have a habit of being underpaid, and brands are often unaware of who they should hire. The startup is creating a national database of qualified design professionals, and after a year of beta, is planning to expand to other professions.

72

1 year ago

Thinking of building the most advanced and simple way to get customers to pay for their stuff. The company has already sold $1 million worth of credit cards, and they plan to expand to other countries.

72

8 months ago

A news aggregator and content discovery app for the Middle East, pitched as “one place where you can find the latest news, and your favorite articles from across the Arab world.” The startup is working with the Saudi Arabian government and hopes to expand to other countries.

72

2 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.

71

1 year ago

This startup makes a crowdfunding platform for non-profits and non-profits of charities. It’s currently for charities but plans to expand to for-profits in the future.

71

1 year ago

A web-based marketplace for the sale of used goods. The startup wants to expand into the US and eventually worldwide.

71

1 year ago

A startup that allows customers to pay for their purchases with their existing credit cards. The startup is processing over $1 million in transactions a month, with plans to expand to the US.

71

2 years ago

An adtech startup that targets ads to users based on what they’re doing on the web. They’re currently focused on mobile apps and are looking to expand to other platforms.

70

1 year ago

A startup for the exchange of goods and services in developing economies. The startup has launched in Bolivia and plans to expand to other countries.

70

2 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”.

69

1 year ago

It’s a location-based service for ridesharing. The company is currently in beta in the San Francisco Bay Area but hopes to expand from there.

69

1 year ago

Stripe is a payment platform that wants to help e-commerce merchants on smaller margins and those outside the US. The company is looking to partner with other services to help customers in places like China and Mexico expand their customer base.

69

2 years ago

Startups that made the list last year but haven't expanded to the US yet

68

1 year ago

A platform that helps combat counterfeit products, with an API that merchants can integrate into their own e-commerce platforms. It’s mostly for the fashion industry, although it may expand to other markets.

68

2 years ago

A startup that’s creating a digital concierge service for everyday tasks. The company hopes to expand into household services, driving their business model with the same $1 per month fee they charge for their concierge service.

67

1 year ago

A tool that allows employers to expand their hiring by bringing on remote or freelance workers.

67

1 year ago

This startup wants to help small businesses manage their social media accounts. The startup, which launched in May, has customers in the UK and US, with plans to expand to Europe.

67

1 year ago

A platform for building and selling internet of things products, with focus on security and ease of integration. The startup’s founder and an ex-Facebook engineer are both ex-Google employees and are currently expanding to the US.

67

8 months ago

Another startup in the field of machine learning governance, this time with a focus on expanding the scope of what data can be used to monitor the drug supply chain.

67

6 months ago

Perks, a startup that helps businesses improve their HR process, by providing a “single point of contact” for creating professional, flexible job opportunities. Perks is looking to expand into the US.

67

4 months ago

A startup that helps small businesses in India build and maintain their websites, with plans to expand to other markets soon.

67

1 year ago

A search engine for fashion. The startup wants to be the Google for fashion. They’re starting with the New York City market and expanding to other markets. They have a huge library of fashion data and have the reputation of the biggest fashion followers on Twitter and on Instagram.

65

1 year ago

A provider of outsourced IT services, which is expanding into a platform for other businesses to outsource to.

65

1 year ago

Delivery from cafes and bars, with plans to expand to other industries in the future.

65

10 months ago

Shopify is looking to expand in India with the same model that Facebook used to build its business there, which is to make it easy for small businesses to get started.

65

1 month ago

After launching in Mozambique in 2016, the startup is expanding its service to other countries that have high rates of child labor, including Bangladesh, India, and Nepal.

65

1 year ago

A high-end, high-margin business-to-business e-commerce platform for professional services that started off as a B2B tool for lawyers but has since expanded to business-to-consumer.

64

1 year ago

A startup that believes in the power of the individual to make a positive impact. They’re working closely with the United Nations to help deliver clean water to slums, and hope to expand to other areas.

64

1 year ago

A startup that takes the hassle out of buying and selling used cars. The startup, which is currently in private beta, wants to expand in the US, UK, and Australia, and then eventually Europe.

64

1 year ago

An online platform for businesses to sell products to their clients. They’re already in New York, and want to expand to other cities.

64

1 year 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.

64

1 month ago

A peer-to-peer marketplace where people can buy and sell things locally without going through a middleman. Currently, it works with people in New York City, but the startup plans to expand to other cities soon.

64

1 year ago

A way to make it easy for people to send money from their bank account to their friends and family across the world. The startup is only in the US currently, but aims to expand internationally.

63

1 year ago

After school for kids ages 6-12, which combines a social club with professional development and homework help. Following the success of their pilot in Los Angeles, The After School Club is expanding nationally.

63

1 year ago

This is a place for water conservationists to share data, resources, and information. The company says it already has 1.3 million members, and is looking to expand to other countries as well.

63

1 year ago

A startup that helps private investors find startups. The startup says they’ve already helped over 1,000 startups raise over $1,000,000 in funding, with plans to scale and expand internationally.

62

1 year ago

This startup is building an app that helps companies keep track of their inventory. Its architecture is modular so it can be expanded over time to handle other data like product rights, products on store shelves, and more.

62

1 year ago

The idea is to bring together self-employed people under one roof, enabling them to access services like health insurance, taxes, and retirement planning at a discounted price. A&M currently has 10 people signed up and plans to expand to 40 in the next few months.

62

3 months 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.

62

1 year ago

A startup for creative workers, including photographers, videographers, and designers. It’s a bit like Upwork but without the middle man — and is looking to expand nationally.

61

1 year ago

A way to collect feedback from customers in the US, with plans to expand to Canada.

61

1 year ago

A company that helps people find and book flights. The startup is currently focused on the US market and has plans to expand globally. In the past year the company has added features like finding flights from the airport and the ability to book hotels with the same app.

61

1 year ago

A startup that allows people to buy and sell items “in real time” in addition to facilitating peer-to-peer lending. The B2B business has potential for companies looking to expand their lending options.

61

1 year ago

This is a tool for chefs and restaurants to easily create menus from existing files. It’s a way for restaurants to expand their offerings without having to create new menus from scratch.

61

1 year ago

A platform that can help customers find and book home cleaning services, with a focus on cleaning and other domestic services. The company plans to eventually expand it to help them find other services, like babysitting and pet care.

61

1 year ago

A startup that provides a way to buy and sell tickets to concerts and sporting events. The company plans on expanding its ticket site to include more than just music in the future.

61

1 year 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.

61

8 months ago

Smartsheet, the employee engagement and collaboration tool, is expanding into the education market by letting instructors and students collaborate on shared projects.

61

8 months ago

A quick and easy way to design and share interactive charts, illustrations and infographics. Started as a side project in 2012, and expanded its focus to interactivity in 2017.

61

1 year ago

An online clothing retailer that’s already built an online store for its own clothing line. They’re looking to expand their product line with new designers and consumers, who can find their products in the app.

60

1 year ago

A platform designed to bring the best local restaurants to your door in cities across the US. The startup charges restaurants a fee for each meal ordered, with the idea that the startup will eventually partner with restaurants at an increased rate of the fee, expanding their reach and the number of meals delivered.

60

1 year ago

A “transaction-based” social network, where people can follow others and interact with them through messages. The startup has already signed up 500 users in the US and has plans to expand internationally in the coming months.

60

1 year ago

A venture-backed startup that helps companies hire on-demand workers to complete tasks, rapidly. The startup is currently looking to expand to the US.

60

1 year ago

As the name suggests, this is a group of people who want to help you find your best friends in college. The company is targeting colleges right now, but will eventually expand to the rest of the world.

60

10 months ago

A platform for hiring tech engineers, especially in emerging markets. It was built in India and is currently active in Indonesia and Mexico. The startup is looking to expand to the US.

60

6 months ago

A startup that helps you track down and co-host a movie or event with others, using a set of APIs. The startup has launched in 4 countries and is looking to expand.

60

1 year ago

A startup working to help recruiters and HR managers connect with potential hires, avoiding data silos and the time it takes to search for the exact candidate. They’re working in the US, the UK, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand, with plans to expand to Canada and the Philippines in 2020.

59

1 year ago

A company that helps small businesses in Mexico expand their reach and increase their business. The startup curates deals and services for small and medium businesses, including farmers and entrepreneurs.

59

1 year 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.

58

1 year ago

An online marketplace for selling mobile phones, selling existing phones as well as new ones, with plans to expand into refurbished ones.

58

11 months ago

A company that wants to bring health insurance to the world’s poorest. The startup is already in talks with the government of the Philippines about expanding the product, and is sending representatives to India to talk about it too.

58

1 month ago

A real estate app that aims to make buying and renovating houses easier. The company is looking to expand to other areas of the real estate market.

58

1 year ago

This startup, focused on Latinos, began as a translation tool for web and mobile applications and has since expanded to other services. It employs over 100 translators and has over 200,000 active users.

57

1 year ago

This is a software platform that helps real estate agents and landlords manage their properties. The startup is already operating in several markets, with plans to expand globally.

57

1 year ago

A “social network for doctors”. OpenMD currently has about 1,000 physicians as patients, with plans to expand to 10,000 by the end of 2019.

57

2 years ago

A meeting scheduler for small businesses. It’s designed to be easy to use for simple scheduling, and free for five people. The founders say that they’ve got customers in the Bay area, and plans to expand to the East Coast in the next year.

56

1 year ago

This startup wants to build a “marketplace” for the millions of small businesses that are currently operating outside of the US. They support businesses in multiple countries, and would like to expand into the US.

56

1 year ago

A platform that helps people save on utilities by allowing them to shrink the size of their energy usage. It’s currently being used by more than 1,500 people in the US, and is looking to expand to the UK next.

56

1 year ago

A startup that helps developers build apps that sell items in-app. Right now they focus on augmented reality (AR) apps, but they want to expand to VR and other AR platforms.

56

10 months ago

This startup wants to make it easier to deliver food to hungry people. Their service is focused on India, but they plan to expand to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

56

6 months 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.

56

1 year ago

The idea is to expand the number of brands in its platform, from the current 300+ to 1,000+. The company is looking to launch in the US, UK, and Australia.

55

1 year ago

A startup that helps parents track what their kids are doing on social media. The startup is focused on the US market, but is also considering expanding internationally.

55

1 year ago

A startup that connects businesses with people who can help them run their business. The startup provides investment advice, coaching, and other services to businesses that are looking to expand.

55

6 months ago

A product that helps restaurants manage the supply chain and menus of their delivery services. Once launched, the startup plans to expand to other industries.

55

1 year ago

Azumio is building a device that allows companies to manage employees’ phones with just a few swipes. The startup is currently focused on managing Apple users but is working on expanding to Android and Windows.

54

1 year ago

A video-producing app that automatically creates animated GIFs for social media. They’re looking for funding to expand into the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.

54

5 months ago

A startup for consumers to find the best deals for their favorite brands at their favorite stores, including loyalty cards that save them cash. The company is based in India but intends to expand internationally.

54

1 year ago

WeWork is a team of more than 200 people focused on expanding its leasing business, which consists of its office space in major cities. It also has a real estate investment business and a few other initiatives.

53

12 days ago

An online marketplace for buying, selling, and renting tech gadgets. Right now, it’s a platform only for selling gadgets, but the founders say they’d like to expand it to an online store for buying and renting gadgets.

53

1 year ago

A startup that partners with local stores to make a delivery service that can get food to people within an hour. In the past month the company has already launched in London, and is planning to expand to the US.

52

1 year ago

A startup building a cloud-based platform for businesses to manage their supply chains. The company, based in Tel Aviv, has already built a platform for 14 companies and is now expanding.

52

10 months ago

A startup that wants to use machine learning and a “big data set” to help companies figure out where to open new locations. A big focus is on the US, with growth plans to expand internationally.

52

1 year ago

This startup launched in March in the UK and is planning to expand to the US. The company is building a phone app that connects people to someone who can perform home inspections for them, and is currently running a pilot in the UK.

51

1 year ago

A SaaS platform which allows companies to create free online surveys to gauge customer interest in new products and services. The startup is looking to expand its offerings to content, research, and other types of online surveys.

51

1 year ago

A startup that allows users to pay their bills directly from their phone. The startup aims to expand their service to all billers in the US within two years.

51

6 months ago

A P2P ride-sharing app that connects drivers and passengers in the cities of Seoul and Los Angeles, with an eye on expanding to other cities. It’s currently in private beta

51

5 months ago

This startup is working on a solution that helps companies manage their network of employees for human resources purposes. The company currently has five employees, with a plan to expand to 20 over the next few months.

51

1 year ago

A new way to book airfare with a focus on flexible travel options. The startup wants to expand the options to include home-away-from-home programs, and will work with companies to offer payment plans, etc.

50

1 year ago

A consumer-focused delivery app that helps consumers order pizza and tacos directly from their phone. The startup is based in Argentina and says that it’s working on expanding from Buenos Aires to other South American cities.

50

11 months ago

The startup helps businesses get their facilities ready for an influx of new employees, including hiring and training. They’re based in San Francisco, but they’re expanding to the east coast.

50

11 months ago

A Y Combinator alum building a platform that allows healthcare professionals to book appointments online. The startup has launched in the UK and Ireland, and is looking to expand to other European markets.

50

7 months ago

A startup that wants to allow you to run a one-person shop on your phone or laptop. It relies on the fact that any business that allows customers to take payments in person can easily expand to other channels.

50

7 months ago

This startup makes a video platform that has been used by the likes of the New York Times, the New Yorker, Huffington Post, Wired, and more. The company is looking to expand beyond video to audio and still images.

50

3 months ago

Recoon, a next-gen business that wants to help small business owners grow by providing them with data, analytics, and guidance. They are looking to expand across the US and other countries, especially in Latin America and India.

50

3 years ago

Idea: A community directory for short-term housing aimed at tourists and newcomers to a city. The startup is planning to expand to other cities in the future.

49

1 year ago

For people who want to sell and buy data, this is a marketplace for people who have data but don’t know how to properly sell it. The startup is currently focusing on the UK and US, with a plan to expand globally from there.

49

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help customers find the best Uber and Lyft drivers, by letting them track their trips and view ratings and details about their drivers. They’re currently testing with 10 cities in the US, and plan to expand to the UK in the future.

49

1 year ago

A startup for monitoring and measuring the usage of workplace facilities like gyms and bike racks. The startup is based in the US, but is looking to expand globally.

49

11 months ago

An online marketplace for the sharing of cars. Carpool is already in cities in the US and Europe, but the founders want to expand it to Africa and Asia.

49

1 year ago

A company that helps brands maintain their brand personalities across the web. The startup started in 2014 and has had to make some adjustments to its business model after being acquired by Rakuten for $300 million in 2018. It’s now a Rakuten company and expanding from the US to the Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions.

48

1 year ago

Thinking about buying a house Want to know what it’s worth Leave your car on the street overnight Want to know what you’re getting into with a loan The startup has tied up with a few banks to provide information on loan costs and interest, and is working to expand across all banks.

48

1 year ago

A digital movie ticketing service being built in the UK with plans to expand internationally in the near future. The company is building a way to sell tickets online that’s simple and instantaneous.

47

1 year ago

A B2B accounting and finance platform for SMBs. The company currently has a partnership with the New Zealand government and has plans to expand to other markets.

47

1 year 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.

47

11 months ago

Rides, a ridesharing company that focuses on providing a cheaper and friendlier alternative to Uber and Lyft. The company was founded on an idea that the majority of people want ridesharing but don’t want to pay the higher prices of Uber and Lyft. Rides is currently operating in Atlanta, GA, with plans to expand to other cities.

47

1 year 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.

46

10 months 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.

46

1 year ago

This company is trying to make it easier for consumers to get the medical treatment they need from any doctor in a hospital. They’re starting in the US and Canada, with plans to expand to other countries.

45

1 year ago

Improving the delivery of savings products for customers who want to save for retirement. They’re currently focused on saving for retirement, but the founders say they’d like to expand to other areas.

45

10 months ago

A startup that wants to help retailers target the right customers in the right place at the right time. The company says they have grown to over 40,000 customers, with plans to expand to other markets.

45

5 months ago

A startup that helps companies expand their reach on Facebook by purchasing advertising in the News Feed.

45

1 year ago

Health-related non-profits must raise millions of dollars to grow and expand. Loop is building a tool for them to manage daily tasks and keep operations running smoothly.

44

10 months ago

A data-driven app that analyzes your personal and professional data to create a portrait of your strengths and weaknesses. The startup says they’re already doing this for businesses like Cineplex and ACME, among others, and they’re seeking to expand those offerings to consumers.

44

5 months ago

A platform for scheduling remote workers with a focus on on-demand workforce management. Currently focused on the US, with plans to expand internationally. They’re looking for a US-based CEO.

44

1 year ago

A full-service online marketplace for daily nutrients. The startup’s claim to fame is that they’re the first to offer a branded vitamin supplement in South Asia, with plans to expand to other countries in the region.

43

11 months ago

In the spring of 2015, Y Combinator launched a branch in San Francisco as its first outside of Silicon Valley. It also expanded its new branch to Berlin, London, Toronto, and Madrid. By 2017, Y Combinator said it had over 150 active startups on its program.

42

9 months ago

A startup that helps you view your credit history and manage your debt. The company is moving out of the US, and expanding to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.

42

9 months ago

A startup that tracks visitors to a client’s website and helps them improve their SEO. The startup is currently focused on a specific vertical, but has plans to expand to other verticals, like marketing and financial software.

42

1 year ago

A software company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help companies evaluate job applicants and choose the best fit. The startup says they’ve helped hire more than 10,000 people on this platform, and are looking to expand into other verticals.

40

11 months ago

One of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns to come out of China in 2015, this company is focused on helping Chinese companies and individuals get the right financing in the right way. The company says that it has already closed over $1 million in funding, and has plans to expand to the US.

40

7 months ago

A chatbot that makes tipping easy. It’s also a startup that’s already built a chatbot that can talk to people in New Zealand, and is looking to expand.

39

11 months ago

A company that launched in the UK in June 2019, with plans to expand to the US and Europe later in 2019. Their goal is to help “commercial real estate professionals” manage and optimize their buildings.

38

11 months ago

This is a SaaS system that allows retailers to automatically execute marketing campaigns based on the customer’s purchasing history. The startup says it has already signed up 50 retailers and is looking to expand.

38

4 months ago

A company that wants to make it easier for travelers to track their flights, providing tools to help them “track frequent fliers, airport waitlists, and lost baggage”. They’re looking to expand beyond travel to other industries, too.

38

3 months ago

A direct-to-consumer platform for high-end private jet pilots. The company currently has a fleet of 5 planes and is looking to expand.

38

1 year ago

A food delivery app that supports a social contract among its users, which rewards them for sharing their “foodie” data. It’s a SaaS company that serves New York City and hopes to expand to other cities in the next few months.

37

10 months ago

A startup that helps people track their spending, currently only in the UK but planning to expand to other countries in the future.

37

6 months ago

A tool meant to make it easy for people to find the right contractor for specific projects. It’s currently focused on the US, but the startup says it’s looking to expand in the next year. Compared to the current contracting model, it allows users to search for contractors based on skill and experience, with a simple process for project management and payment.

37

11 months ago

A startup that helps customers rent out their places on Airbnb. The startup has already partnered with 50 properties in New York and San Francisco, and is looking to expand in other markets as well.

36

3 years ago

Idea: A co-working space in Colombia that is growing quickly The company is currently in a few pilot locations and is looking to expand rapidly They have a waitlist of over 50 companies

34

4 months ago

A startup that combines an Uber-style marketplace with a “mom and pop” retail store. The website allows customers to buy groceries and household items on-demand, with a built-in rewards program. The founder of the company, who previously worked at Amazon, says the company is on track to expand into 35,000 stores by 2020.

33

4 months 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.

33

11 months ago

Expanding on their existing work in the digital advertising industry, this startup wants to help brands increase their ROI on digital advertising by helping them maximize the leads generated from different ad formats. They’re working with brands like Macy’s, Nissan, and Allergan to increase their online sales.

31

4 months ago

A startup that converts cash into gold, with plans to expand to other metals.

31

3 months ago

This startup, dubbed “the Uber for food”, is focused on helping people coordinate food deliveries from restaurants. The startup is currently focused on delivery in New York City, but it has ambitious plans to expand to nearly every US city.

31

5 months ago

This startup has created a way to customize letters of recommendation for college students. It also plans to expand into hiring letters and recommendations.

30

1 month ago

A travel arranging service that’s similar to Expedia or Hotels.com. The company is currently in a closed beta, looking to raise money to expand to a public beta.

30

10 days ago

A startup that helps companies keep track of expenses and employees. It currently has five enterprise customers, and is looking to expand into multiple verticals.

30

10 months ago

A ticketing system for live events, currently in the UK but planning to expand to other markets.

29

4 months ago

A platform that allows homes to manage their heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This startup is focused on the US market but wants to expand into Europe.

29

1 month ago

A startup aiming to build an “Amazon of home improvement”. The company, which is based in Texas, has grown to 1400 employees, and is looking to expand and expand into the US and Asia.

29

10 months ago

A company that reduces the time it takes to book a hotel room. They’re already live in London and San Francisco, and are looking to expand internationally.

28

5 months ago

A startup launched in March 2017 that is making a universal API and SDK for developers to build smart-device software. The company is currently focused on building an API for the fitness industry, but will expand to other industries in the future.

27

5 months 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.

27

3 months ago

"A company that makes it easy for people to discover, share, and expand their abilities.”

27

3 months ago

A company that connects businesses with subcontractors. Generous is a platform for hiring staff via the internet for short-term work without jobs having to be posted. The company is already working with apparel companies on their seasonal staff needs, and has plans to expand into other fields, including food, medicine and real estate.

27

1 month ago

A luxury travel company, which is looking to expand its international business. The startup is seeking to become the “Airbnb of the hotel industry” and currently has operations in Canada, the US and Australia.

27

3 months ago

A company that helps small businesses get paid, with plans to expand to mortgages, loans, and credit.

26

3 years ago

A startup for freelance designers. The startup has plans to expand to include a wider variety of creative services including programming, video and audio production and web design.

25

3 months ago

A cloud-based platform for ad-hoc translation. The company currently supports the meeting of business and translators but plans to expand to other areas of translation. The founders are also working on translation startups in Russia and Thailand.

25

5 months ago

Co-working space for freelancers, located in New York City. The space is designed to encourage collaboration, with desks scattered around the common areas and a large kitchen. Red Kettle says it’s already hosted over 150 startups, and is currently looking to expand.

24

5 months ago

With high unemployment and a low workforce participation rate, the US needs to expand its workforce by 1.5 million workers per year — but there just aren’t enough people with the right skills to fill these positions. Hubstaff aims to help companies find and retain these employees.

24

4 months ago

A B2B company that helps users manage their business expenses. They launched in August 2018 with a pilot program in San Diego and plan to use the funds to expand to other cities.

24

2 months ago

A digital market for sellers of second-hand goods. It’s currently hiring, looking to expand to 20 cities.

23

28 days ago

The startup is building a “Netflix for education”. It’s a subscription service that allows people to learn things at their own pace from a library of thousands of video lessons. It launched a $US1 million seed round in January, and has partnerships with 3,000 schools and plans to expand beyond education.

23

3 months ago

A company that provides chatbots that can verbally guide you through the steps of a task, like booking a ride, and can even sign you up for things like a gym membership or a subscription. It’s currently in beta for iOS, and the startup is looking to expand to other platforms.

22

3 months ago

A bike dispatch company for San Francisco. The startup has built out a bike-share network and wants to expand to other major cities.

19

2 months ago

A company that allows users to pay for content a la carte on Youtube without having to watch commercials. It was first launched in Turkey and is now expanding to other markets.

19

24 days ago

A digital wallet for people who don’t have a traditional checking account. Users get a Visa debit card that can be used for online purchases. The startup is mostly focused on the U.S. market, but it’s also expanding into Brazil and Mexico.

19

16 days ago

An online marketplace for hair extensions. The startup has signed up 30,000 stylists in the US, but plans to expand internationally in the coming year.

19

2 months ago

A startup that provides a free mobile service for people who want to receive a ride from a human driver. The company launched in San Francisco and is now expanding across the US.

18

2 months ago

A startup that is building a “sharing economy” platform for sharing everything from housewares to cars. The company has a large focus on the sharing economy in the US, but has plans to expand into international markets. It’s also starting to look at logistics and shipping.

18

2 months 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.

17

2 months ago

A digital assistant for recruiters that makes it easier to source qualified candidates and get them to the right stage in the hiring process. The startup says it has $5 million in funding to date, and is looking to expand globally, with its headquarters in the US.

16

2 months ago

A self-driving bus that can run on public sidewalks. The startup wants to use the bus to help expand public transportation and reduce traffic congestion.

14

2 months ago

A startup that makes it easier to sell your house. The startup buys houses outright and refurbishes them, then resells them for a profit. The company also wants to expand into other types of real estate.

14

2 months ago

A “pay-as-you-go” transportation solution for the elderly that is currently working on the UK, with plans to expand to the US next year.

12

19 hours ago

A toolset to help companies connect to their customers, with the goal of making it easier for them to expand their business or to get new customers.

4

3 years ago

Idea: A digital marketing firm building a platform that helps companies target customers through chatbots Their first target market is tech support, but the startup wants to expand into other verticals

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3 years ago

Idea: An online marketplace to trade used and broken smartphones The startup is currently focused on the UK but is looking to expand to other countries

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A platform that helps small businesses expand internationally. The startup wants to provide a full suite of international services, including business banking, e-commerce fulfillment, and international tax structure management.

A company that facilitates the sale of cars in the US. The startup is in the process of expanding to India as well.

This company is building a pipeline connecting the cities that are most in need of food. The company says that it’s selling a food and water delivery system that is working in 12 US cities, and is now looking to expand to China and the Indian Subcontinent.

A seed round was raised in 2015 to fund development of the company. The company is now looking to expand into India.

A small business marketing strategy and planning tool that lets small businesses measure their marketing performance across all channels. It started by focusing on social media and has expanded to include web traffic and content marketing, email marketing, and paid search.

A startup for delivering food. The company is based in Miami but is looking to expand to other cities.

A solution for poorly performing government-run schools in India, with plans to expand to other countries in the future.

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.

A startup that wants to make your money work for you, without having to do the work yourself. The company’s first product is a small device that makes it easier for people to open their credit card accounts, and has plans to expand to other financial products like insurance.

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 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 tool for hotels to keep track of their assets and track down items that are lost, stolen, or damaged. The startup is already working with hotels in Brazil and Colombia and wants to expand to other Latin American markets as well.

A tool that lets people “tag” posts so that they can find them later. “Tag” then sends people links to the posts they’ve tagged. Tag is currently focused on the UK but has plans to expand to the US.

A laptop delivery service for people who can’t take time off work to go to a store. The startup currently has a pilot in Mumbai, and has plans to expand to Delhi and Bangalore.

A platform that helps small businesses create marketing videos, and plans to expand to other video platforms in the future.

An enterprise-focused Slack alternative, with focus on teams that need to collaborate. The company has also been expanding into other areas like marketing, design, engineering, and other business functions.

A North American-based women’s health company looking to expand globally, with a focus on finding a way to provide women with a safe and easy way to have regular checkups.

A meal delivery service that expands to food trucks

The startup is building a platform to help people to buy and sell gently used items, like cars, without having to go through a third party like eBay or Craigslist. They have a plan in place to expand into new categories in 2020.

This is an online course platform for language learners. The startup is starting with Spanish, and is planning to expand to Italian and French.

A provider of microfinance loans to rural communities in the US. The startup is entering markets in India, Pakistan and Ghana to expand the profitability of its loans.

This startup is building an AI-powered customer service chatbot that can help companies do customer service work without a human. Right now it works for customer support, but the company is planning to expand into other areas.

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.

A real estate brokerage that helps people buy and sell homes in Brazil. The startup makes it possible to get an apartment in Brazil in under 30 minutes. It currently has 1,500 agents, but wants to expand to other countries.

Ponzi-like investment scheme for the bitcoin community. They are a bitcoin company that offers a service which allows people to invest or lend bitcoins without having to exchange them for other currencies. The startup is currently only operating in India, with plans to expand to other countries.

A social network for people interested in a subscription box subscription service. Currently focused on a subscription box for wine, with plans to expand to other categories.

Idea: An online platform for verifying resumes for job-seekers The startup is working with employers like Microsoft, with plans to expand to the finance, health, and education sectors

The digital version of a pest control service. The startup’s team is small but they’re growing fast. They’ve raised $1.2 million and are looking to expand into the Northeast and Midwest.

A platform for connecting ridesharing services along with their drivers. The startup is targeting the US market, but has already expanded into Europe.

A way to track and pay for university teaching gigs in India. The company says they already have payment processing partnerships in place in India and are looking to expand to other countries. SENSEI is one of the only companies that offer this kind of service in India.

A shopping platform that’s a hybrid between Amazon and Alibaba. The company is looking to expand, with a particular focus on India, South America, and Asia.

A company that provides a platform to connect small businesses to vendors, giving them a chance to expand their business without committing to a big purchase.

A startup that helps e-commerce businesses expand globally. The company says it has helped over 1,000 merchants expand into more than 60 new countries. The company has already launched its first product, a global e-commerce marketplace, to the public and has launched in six countries.

A startup that helps credit unions expand their lending options by lowering the cost and time it takes to get a loan.

A “social network for bikers” looking to expand to Brazil.

A company that provides a way for users to access health insurance across all markets for a month. The startup is expanding to the US.

A $1 cloud-based platform for sharing your music, where friends can listen to it for free. The app is already on the Apple Store, and the company is looking to expand to Android and Windows.

An on-demand home health care service, built on the promise that “people don’t want to be dependent on others” and the idea that “your doctor is your friend”. The startup is currently in 10 markets with plans to expand to 10 more markets.

This is a chatbot that’s designed to help you work remotely. It’s currently working with one client in the US, but the company plans to expand to Europe in the coming months.

A personal care brand that’s starting to expand into other categories, including skincare, makeup, and haircare.

A startup that provides people with umbrellas that can expand in diameter if it starts to rain so they don't need to get an umbrella for every rainstorm

A social network for the deaf, modeled after its popular iPhone app. The company has expanded its offerings to include audio versions of the app for the deaf and hard of hearing.

A startup that makes it easy for retailers to accept payments from third-party app integrations, with plans to expand internationally.

Y Combinator’s newest batch of companies has expanded the YC Network to over 200 companies, including 50 who’ve raised a combined $325 million in capital.

A startup that connects high school students to internships and part-time jobs at startups. It operates in the US, Canada, and the UK, with plans to expand to Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany in the future.

A company aiming to expand the college degree market by making an alternative to the traditional college experience.

A startup that provides customers with the ability to pay bills, bank transfers, and other expenses with their mobile phones. The company’s founders say they’ve already signed up 300,000 users and are working to expand their service to other countries.

A startup focused on expanding the definition of who and what can be a customer

A real estate search platform, planning to expand to Europe and the US.

A startup for buying and selling used cars online. At the moment, the marketplace offers about 20,000 used cars, but they’re planning to launch into the US in 2019, with plans to expand to Europe and Asia in 2020.

A startup that wants to help employers manage the ever-expanding amount of “digital content” they need to produce.

A startup that uses facial recognition to identify and tag art pieces in museums. The startup has a $3.5 million Series A to build out its platform, and plans to expand to other museums.

Expanding on their existing work with the National Parks Service, Squirrel works with companies to provide historical context for their employees.

A startup aiming to make it easier for people to go out and get the medicine they need. They already have a patient app and have built a “pocket pharmacy” pharmacy, and aim to expand to services such as mental health and pharmaceuticals.

A startup that connects businesses in China and the US to help them expand overseas.

As a person’s social circle expands, it gets harder to keep track of old and new friends. Fellow is a service that helps you keep track of everyone you know, and share them with others.

This startup is building a platform for college students to manage their finances. It was built for students at a New York university, but the startup is raising a seed round to expand into more campuses.

A company that provides global data analysts with insights into consumer trends in real time. The startup is growing its team and expanding globally. It has raised $2 million to date from O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and CrunchFund. It will be based in San Francisco.

A startup that helps brands and retailers manage their inventory. It’s currently focused on the grocery industry, and hopes to expand to other industries.

Idea:This is a startup that’s building a Slack app that allows users to collaborate on the design of their physical spaces. The startup has close to 50 employees in the United States and Australia, with plans to expand to the UK and other European countries.

Work-at-home tech support for small businesses. The startup is based in the Bay Area and recently raised $3 million to expand internationally.

A startup that wants to help people unload the debt they've accrued from student loans. They are currently working with 3,000 borrowers in the UK and hope to expand to the US in the next 12 months.

A platform that helps people find small loans to pay off their mortgage, or small business loans to expand, or even individual loans to refinance.

A startup that is building a “social to-do list” for small- to mid-sized businesses. The startup is currently working with 250 businesses in San Francisco, and plans to expand to other U.S. cities. It charges $20 per month for its platform.

This startup is building a network of “micro-entrepreneurs” to help them expand their businesses.

WeWork, which lets you rent out desks and office space by the hour, is expanding its services to include space for meetings, presentations, and training.

A company hoping to make it easier for companies to own and manage their IP, bringing a digital licensing alternative to the enterprise. The company is based in NYC, has raised $1.5 million, and is looking to use the funding to expand.

This is a software-as-a-service platform that allows members to buy and sell bitcoin with zero fees. The startup currently only works with digital currencies, and only with verified users, but plans to expand its service to other financial instruments in the future.

The company announced that it was expanding its operations to a new location in the West Loop at 767 W. Randolph, Chicago

A design studio that helps companies create engaging, unique, and user-friendly websites. They have a portfolio of clients, including Liberty Mutual, and are looking to expand their market.

The startup is looking to digitize the process of back-office data entry. Based in San Francisco, the startup is currently focused on the insurance industry, though it's looking to expand into the retail and hospitality markets.

A platform to help employers find and hire remote workers. The startup has launched in the UK, and is looking to expand to other countries.

Startup building software for farmers to help them understand weather patterns and predict crop yields. It also plans to create a bank for farmers, and expand into a larger platform for farmers to exchange information.

A startup that wants to replace the need for cashiers at your local grocery store. It’s a kiosk with a full-sized grocery store inside, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. They’re currently in beta in Philadelphia.

A startup that helps companies manage their supply chains by automatically matching products in inventory to orders. The founders have raised $1M in seed funding, with plans to expand to Europe.

An on-demand software company that helps publishers distribute content via direct selling and third-party platforms. It’s targeting the small business market, but will also be expanding into research, and wants to take on the business of direct selling.

An online marketplace for e-commerce merchants to sell their products and services in bulk. The startup is currently focused on the US, but has plans to expand internationally.