Technology Startup Ideas

2 years ago

A company that sells technology to help the elderly maintain their independence.

4,379

2 months ago

A startup that wants to use technology to help retailers manage wasted food. The founders of the company say it’s a $200 billion industry that is growing.

722

3 years ago

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

629

2 months ago

A micro-finance startup that empowers anyone to open a small business, using mobile technology.

574

1 year ago

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

438

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform for American farmers to sell their goods to consumers worldwide. The startup aims to use a mix of digital store fronts and technology to deliver to consumers in countries like India and China, where the rural population has been growing.

436

2 years ago

A technology that offers a way to pay bills online.

287

2 years ago

A platform for keeping an eye on police in your neighborhood. The technology does not yet exist, but the startup is looking to build it and get it to market.

275

2 years ago

This startup is building a startup incubator for technology startups in China.

269

1 year ago

An autonomous electric vehicle technology company.

256

2 years ago

A company that creates smart home accessories and technology for people who don’t want to deal with the technology themselves.

248

3 years ago

A company that helps teachers who don’t have access to iPads and other education technology tools.

224

2 years ago

A startup that helps you find a ride share for a trip by using a variety of technology to help you choose a car that’s right for you. The startup has raised $3.5 million in two rounds of funding.

208

1 year ago

The company that makes the Tiny Guide app is building an app that will help the blind navigate the streets of cities. The app uses a combination of technology and human volunteer navigators to point out street names, traffic lights and other landmarks. It also is likely to be the first app to integrate with the Apple Watch.

195

2 years ago

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

194

2 years ago

A startup that provides professional services for marketing, design, and technology to brands that want to set up their own online storefronts.

193

2 years ago

An eco-friendly conference for startups, focused on innovation, sustainability and technology.

192

2 years ago

The world’s first interactive robot taxidermist. It combines 3D scanning technology and a robotic arm to automatically fuse together a stuffed creature out of real animal parts. The startup says the process is simple for consumers to use, and can be done from their homes.

188

2 years ago

A technology company that offers remote support for small businesses. It has the potential to impact millions of small businesses.

187

2 years ago

A company that uses data and technology to help companies sell to businesses like investors.

187

1 year ago

A technology that helps people in the developing world make full-time travel arrangements for work-related trips.

183

1 year ago

A company that provides hourly workers with technology and training to get their own small business off the ground. Come Up Now has grown from a handful of contracts to 200 employees in the past six months.

182

2 years ago

A platform for mediation of disputes like contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, or employment disputes. The platform is built on blockchain technology.

180

2 years ago

A toolkit that helps people avoid the pitfalls of modern technology and stay connected to their loved ones.

177

2 years ago

A game that uses blockchain technology to make it easier for users to bet on the NFL

177

3 years ago

This company is building technology that combines the best practices of the world’s ride-sharing companies into a single platform.

176

4 months ago

A physical store for buying and selling old technology in New York City.

176

3 years ago

A technology company that helps insurance companies manage claims, follow up with patients and reduce fraud.

173

2 years ago

An e-commerce platform for the fashion industry. They say that their technology can help fashion brands save billions of dollars in handling admin tasks.

173

1 year ago

A Fintech startup that provides technology to help SMBs.

173

2 years ago

Builds a temporary software platform based on Docker container technology for developers.

172

1 year ago

A startup focused on helping Indigenous communities in Canada. The startup aims to build a platform to help Indigenous people unite, and use technology to help them create their own economic independence.

166

3 years ago

A startup that uses a combination of machine learning, chatbot technology, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time intelligence for corporate clients.

165

3 months ago

A cloud-based sales management platform that provides tools for sales management, marketing automation and content marketing, all powered by cutting-edge technology.

165

1 year ago

Having grown from 10 employees to 160 in the last three years, the company is the fastest-growing startup in the city and Pittsburgh's largest private technology employer.

163

3 years ago

A pet tracking technology that lets you see where your dog is, even when they’re asleep

162

2 years ago

A mobile app that uses the same technology as Uber to get you a taxi.

162

1 year ago

A medical technology startup that’s been working on a smart bracelet that tracks the wearer’s vital signs and analyzes that data to help determine the best course of action.

162

3 years ago

A health care technology company that wants to build a device that can measure your body’s cortisol levels to determine your stress levels.

159

2 years ago

A technology platform that helps doctors make more personal connections with patients through a network of “health coaches.”

159

2 years ago

Recode is a project from Cheddar that provides video interviews with the founders of startups in the technology sector.

159

1 year ago

A technology that uses machine learning to create a “next-level user experience” for building and managing applications.

159

3 years ago

A platform for forging relationships between people and businesses through technology and entertainment events.

158

2 years ago

The startup holds a patent on a new type of printing process that uses a liquid to transfer the ink to the paper, eliminating many of the problems with traditional printing. The startup now wants to take that technology and apply it to the production of everything from paper to fabric.

158

1 year ago

A technology startup that wants to use the power of data to make stuff like robot pets and virtual reality games more interactive. It’s currently focused on Pokémon Go, where it is working with Niantic on a new feature that allows users to interact with characters in the game.

158

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help teachers use technology in the classroom

157

3 years ago

This startup has created an out of office messaging app that lets you send all of your team members an email with a message and a URL to a video recording that you’ve made. The app is all about helping small teams manage their in-person workflow and avoid technology-driven distractions.

157

3 years ago

A real estate technology company that helps agents across the country with their home shopping and marketing needs.

156

2 years ago

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

156

2 years ago

A technology that helps employees plan and execute their work better, in real time.

155

3 years ago

A company that uses a patented optical-recognition technology to read barcodes and replace QR codes.

154

3 years ago

A technology that helps companies collaborate and communicate with one another. The startup is currently making $36,000 per month from two customers.

154

2 years ago

A library of community and networking events for professionals in the creative and technology industries, including conference and meetup planning, networking and events

154

3 years ago

A company that wants to make it easy for large companies to take advantage of technology and automation to save money, while still ensuring employees have access to human resources, benefits, and security.

153

3 years ago

This startup, which is a subsidiary of a government agency in Brazil, is focused on building technology to provide transparency into the country’s elections.

152

3 years ago

A self-driving car platform for developers and auto manufacturers. The startup wants to make it easy for carmakers to integrate self-driving technology into their vehicles.

152

3 years ago

A mobile app that connects people to other travelers and hosts. The startup wants to use technology to make the world’s hotels and hostels more efficient and make it easier for people to find a place to stay.

152

3 years ago

This startup is building a way to create virtual reality experiences for brands, using a technology called “phantom display”.

152

3 years ago

A VC-backed startup that is looking to bring financial services to the unbanked in India. The company has started piloting its technology in Chennai and Hyderabad.

152

3 years ago

A platform that allows businesses to send out automated emails from a customer service representative. The company is building the technology to replace the phone call.

151

1 year ago

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

151

1 year ago

A startup that aims to bring more women into technology and tech-interested companies.

151

3 years ago

Media startups are often built on the back of a single product, such as Skype or YouTube. The company’s founders say its technology can help companies figure out whether a new product is worth the investment.

150

3 years ago

A platform for creating individualized content in bulk. It helps small businesses create advertising campaigns through its machine learning based technology

149

1 year ago

This startup wants to build a marketplace for cars that is “like Uber, but with less regulations and more cars”. It’s currently working on those “less regulations”, having driven its first car at the end of May. It’s also working on having a mobile app, working with auto insurance companies, and building out its in-car technology.

149

3 years ago

A company that wants to help hospitals build better technology. It's building cloud software that allows nurses to prioritize patient care, use a shared calendar, communicate with doctors, and more.

148

3 years ago

A technology company providing a way to help companies manage employees’ expenses and track their compliance.

147

3 years ago

A technology that helps companies understand what customers are looking at on their mobile devices.

147

3 years ago

A technology that helps retailers track customer activity from the moment a customer opens the door to the moment they leave.

147

3 years ago

A digital technology platform that helps companies build and manage a single, unified customer database for customer relationship management. The company combines the best features of CRM software with the functionality of a customer relationship management platform.

146

1 year ago

A startup working on a technology platform that helps manage all of the workflows across an enterprise.

146

3 years ago

A financial technology company that helps retail clients with business expenses and operations.

145

3 years ago

An ad tech company that’s building a new technology that they say has the potential to significantly change the way digital advertising is purchased and sold. The company’s technology has the potential to revolutionize the digital advertising market by giving advertisers complete control of their ad campaigns, directly from their desktop and mobile devices.

145

3 years ago

A patent-pending technology that allows companies to build a “firewall” between their corporate networks and the internet, to protect data from unauthorized access.

145

2 years ago

A new financial technology company that’s building a software platform that allows anyone to invest in a new business.

145

11 months ago

U.S. startup that aims to bring rapid, inexpensive, and secure payments to the unbanked. PayMate's blockchain-based payment technology can be used for international remittances and micropayments.

145

3 years ago

"Idea 2.0 is a tool for entrepreneurs to help them learn about new technologies in the market and network together. It’s the Uber of technology conferences. The conference is in its second year and has had over 1,000 attendees and 300+ speakers from 45 countries. The conference’s format is based on the model of Airbnb, where the host gets to pick the guests. The guest list is highly curated and the speakers are handpicked by the company’s CEO. The conference has been very well received by attendees and has been named a Top 10 conference in the US in 2018.

143

3 years ago

A startup that wants to put technology in the hands of complete beginners, in order to teach them how to use the internet.

143

3 years ago

A startup that sells modular smart-home devices aimed at delivering better ‘integrated’ home technology.

143

3 years ago

A digital product that allows users to create, share, and remix their favorite songs. The startup is working on its own proprietary technology that will help music creators and artists track their songs, and manage their royalties.

141

3 years ago

Web-based technology for managing and publishing content across all of a business’s digital channels.

141

3 years ago

An online shopping marketplace that uses mobile payment technology to allow customers to buy and sell items from their smartphones.

141

3 years ago

A company that brings internet of things-style technology to the previously non-internet-connected, like home appliances. It’s a home monitoring hub that allows you to control things like your lights and heating from your smartphone.

140

3 years ago

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

140

3 years ago

A company that creates technology that can detect defects in products before they're shipped to customers.

140

3 years ago

A company building advanced text messaging technology that turns your phone into a series of touch buttons and sensors. It’s supposed to help you take advantage of the latest machine learning and sensor technology.

139

3 years ago

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

139

3 months ago

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

139

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies with their HR technology, from recruitment to onboarding to payroll.

138

3 years ago

A clean water startup that wants to help rural areas access their own clean water. The startup currently has a beta version of their product in the Amazon rain forest and plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign for their water technology in 2021.

138

3 years ago

Founded by two former McKinsey consultants, Talent App is a startup that helps companies find the best candidates for roles using ATS technology. Talent App is a membership-based service that includes features like a powerful candidate analytics tool, a job board, and insights into candidate behavior.

138

3 years ago

Part of a $100 million venture fund that’s investing in food technology startups, including a company that’s building a delivery service for food, and another that’s building a delivery network for food.

138

3 years ago

This is a water filtration system that claims to remove 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses, and cysts, using FOSS technology.

138

2 years ago

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

138

1 year ago

For better or worse, a startup that sells “smart furniture”. The startup is building furniture that works alongside existing home automation technology and also lets you control it with your smart phone.

138

1 year ago

The Startup Grind is a podcast network that highlights the best stories in business, technology and startup news. The podcast is produced by TechCrunch, and features interviews with entrepreneurs, founders and investors.

138

3 months ago

A wireless charging pad for phones, powered by the same technology that powers wireless charging pads for laptops.

138

3 years ago

This startup is building a telepresence technology that allows you to virtually work from home.

137

3 years ago

A startup that conducts research on the effects of technology on society, and then works with companies and government to find solutions

136

3 years ago

This startup is building an app that helps people design their own personalized delivery drones. The drones will be powered by the startup’s own solar-powered drone charging technology.

136

3 years ago

Leading-edge technology company that offers software and services to help Internet companies manage their content, protecting them from copyright infringement and piracy.

136

3 years ago

A crowd-funded project to bring the benefits of underfloor heating and cooling to the underdeveloped world. The startup’s founders came up with the concept for a client-focused project as a way to combine the technology with other humanitarian efforts.

136

1 year ago

A company that helps companies “employ remote workers more effectively,” building out technology that can help teams manage communication, tasks, and team building in a remote environment.

136

1 year ago

A financial software company that works with a lot of banks to provide technology solutions for those banks to use.

136

3 years ago

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

135

3 years ago

A platform that helps improve the user experience of customer support and sales. The company wants to help companies make better use of the technology they have.

135

3 years ago

This startup is going after the $2.5 trillion PBOC, or People’s Bank of China. A financial technology startup that wants to serve the Chinese populace that isn’t as online-savvy as westerners.

135

2 years ago

VR-based technology that lets people experience things like medical and scientific procedures in virtual reality.

135

3 years ago

A technology that helps to monitor the health of workers, including health risk factors and physical activity levels. The startup believes that the technology will be important for companies who want to make sure their employees are healthy.

133

3 years ago

A text-to-speech service for the blind that uses the Amazon Echo to convert written words to audio. WordBlind uses a technology called "on-the-fly" speech synthesis to convert text to audio that sounds like the original.

133

3 years ago

A micro-invention technology startup that lets anyone print 3D objects using simple DIY kits.

133

3 years ago

This company builds technology that allows people to securely and easily send money to and from the Philippines. Their service, which launched in May of 2018, allows Filipinos to send money to family and friends without having to deal with the high fees associated with traditional remittance services.

132

3 years ago

A B2B company that helps banks take advantage of underutilized data in their systems. The company claims its technology can help banks save up to $500m a year.

132

3 years ago

This company, which is now a subsidiary of software giant IBM, is trying to make enterprise software simpler for smaller organizations. They have a new product called “Navigator”, which is designed to help organizations of all sizes (from a startup with 3 people to a Fortune 100 company) navigate the complex technology stack they have today.

131

3 years ago

A startup that builds software for managing technology and data for colleges. The company claims to have over $6 million in monthly recurring revenue, and counts Dow Jones as one of its customers.

131

3 years ago

A company that uses real-time technology to make sure that your home security system is always on, and that it can be accessed by your family members and friends. It’s also a tool to protect against cyber thieves who could potentially hack into your devices.

131

1 year ago

The startup is focused on the global pharmaceutical supply chain, and wants to use blockchain technology to help reduce fraud and improve transparency.

131

1 year ago

A company that seeks to use behavioral science, data and technology to help people with financial and entrepreneurial goals.

131

3 years ago

A mobile payment platform that partners with existing retailers to offer secure, easy payment solutions. Its technology is based on the QR code, and the company says its product is more secure than the current “contactless” payment methods.

130

3 years ago

"Wired" magazine named the list of the "75 Smartest Entrepreneurs in Technology" on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the magazine.

130

3 years ago

A health care startup that aims to make the best use of technology to help doctors and patients manage their health.

130

1 year ago

The founders walked away from their jobs in the technology industry to focus on food, and built a tech app that makes it easier and cheaper for restaurants to source from local farmers.

130

3 years ago

A company that provides AI-powered technology for online retailers, including an AI-powered website that can automatically suggest new products and changes to products based on consumer behavior.

129

3 years ago

The company is pairing the digital technology used by banks to process payments to the physical elements of a cash machine, such as a keypad and a printer, to create an end-to-end solution.

129

2 years ago

A software company that is building a technology platform that helps e-commerce retailers and merchants deliver tailored messages to consumers based on their gender and demographic information.

129

1 year ago

A technology that lets users send their voice messages to their phones. The startup wants to build a platform that allows users to send voice messages to their phones from any device from anywhere.

129

1 year ago

A platform that allows travelers to book airfare and hotels in advance. The startup is building a software platform that will help airlines, hotels and consumers make better decisions on travel with technology that is both predictive and personalized.

129

3 years ago

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

128

3 years ago

A startup that wants to develop a technology that allows cities to track air quality.

128

3 years ago

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

128

3 months ago

A startup that’s building machine learning technology to automatically classify data and detect patterns in it.

128

2 years ago

“The world’s largest decentralized flight management system”, helping pilots and air traffic control systems coordinate location and navigate flights. The startup says that its technology is already replacing “50% of an airline’s total operations” with a fleet of more than 30,000 aircraft.

127

2 years ago

This mobile payments company is building the technology that allows companies to collect payments on their apps through Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or other mobile payment options, instead of sending out checks or cash.

127

3 years ago

A startup that wants to empower employees to make their own technology decisions, rather than giving them a limited set of options.

126

3 years ago

A “smart seating” technology that provides real-time feedback for physical therapists and other health care professionals.

126

3 years ago

A platform that helps developers of internet of things devices get their software into the hands of end users. The startup is focused on the “Internet of Stuff”, or the internet of things — a technology that allows everyday items to be connected to the internet and have their state monitored.

125

3 years ago

A company that makes it easier for businesses to adopt and use technology. They’re currently working with 10 customers, including two large enterprise customers, and offer solutions in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning.

125

2 years ago

Indiagames is a venture backed company that is building technology to help Indian game developers and publishers grow their market.

125

3 years ago

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

124

2 years ago

The startup uses digital technology to help prevent fraud in the food supply chain, essentially helping to prevent food poisoning in a way that’s less intrusive than the E. coli outbreak that occurred in the fall.

124

2 years ago

A podcast that focuses on the intersection of technology and business, including interviews with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

124

1 year ago

A tool for selling tickets to events, where both the buyer and seller can reap the benefits of ticketing technology.

124

3 years ago

A company that will help you “re-purpose your technology,” where you can take old tech and either sell it to someone else, or build something new out of it.

123

3 years ago

A decentralized platform for supply chains. The platform builds on a blockchain technology, which is a way of managing digital assets which is mainly popular in the crypto world. The platform is meant to help companies automate their supply chains and manage their inventory better.

123

3 years ago

A startup that helps developers work more effectively with their code. The startup’s technology is built to help developers more effectively work with their code.

122

3 years ago

A way to track dog and cat behavior. The startup is building a technology that monitors pet behavior, including sleep patterns, mood, and exercise.

121

3 years ago

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

120

3 years ago

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

120

3 years ago

A startup developing a novel technology allowing people to exchange information in a way that is secure and private.

120

1 year ago

A comprehensive technology solution that supports the delivery of video content, from broadcast to pre-recorded video to live event video. The startup provides production services, and is another YC alum.

120

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies learn about the best technology for their business, and then negotiates the best rates for their clients.

119

3 years ago

This app helps employers and candidates find each other in a process known as telecommuting. It uses the same technology that’s used to find talent at LinkedIn.

119

3 years ago

A mobile platform that helps users find nearby parking via mobile device. The startup is building the technology from ground up, with a new API that can be used by parking lot owners and app developers to get parking data.

119

2 years ago

A digital media studio that helps brands create top-quality videos by combining story-telling and media technology. The startup is looking to create a platform that is easy for people to use, allowing for professional-level video production at a minimal cost.

119

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.

118

3 years ago

A company that “helps businesses buy and build from a wider, more diverse set of technology services”. The startup has raised $6 million from investors and says it has already helped companies grow from “the size of a small company to a well-staffed, highly functional team”.

118

2 years ago

A group of startups that help companies manage enterprise technology including support and maintenance.

118

3 years ago

A decentralized communications company with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance. The company is building out its technology to allow lawyers to create and manage documents via a chatbot.

117

3 years ago

A startup that is building a platform to allow high school students to build a career in technology.

116

3 years ago

America’s digital magazine is a digital magazine that is central to its mission is to cover the changing landscape of the media industry, and how technology is affecting it. Since February 2014, it has published a new issue every other Thursday and has a print-on-demand model, so subscribers receive their copy directly.

116

3 years ago

An online platform for retailers to manage the customer experience through technology.

116

2 years ago

A digital library for art and music that’s built using blockchain technology. It’s a decentralized system, built on top of the Ethereum network, that tracks and stores art pieces, but also allows for them to be accessed via a web interface.

116

3 years ago

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

115

2 years ago

A technology platform that helps businesses identify new markets, customers, and business opportunities.

115

2 years ago

A recruiting platform for tech-related positions, which they say is “designed for professionals with a track record of building technology-driven products”.

115

3 years ago

App that helps teachers find and collaborate on common content. The company’s technology works with Google Docs to organize a shared content space and show when content has changed. The product serves over 2,000 schools.

114

3 years ago

A crowdfunding platform for groceries, with a twist. The startup has built a technology that allows customers to scan the barcode of a product and order it for pickup at a grocery store, then pay via the platform.

114

3 years ago

a technology service to make people’s lives easier by letting them manage their health records from a single source. The startup has a partnership with WellPoint to bring its service to hospitals and doctors.

114

3 years ago

An automation platform for recruitment technology products.

114

1 year ago

A startup that wants to make facial recognition technology more accessible. The startup has a software to allow anyone to use the technology to identify faces, and a device to allow anyone to control a webcam and detect faces themselves.

114

3 years ago

Predictive modeling technology that can help marketers understand where consumers are and what they’re interested in at any given time.

113

3 years ago

A company that helps bring back the romance of gardening and growing plants in the age of technology.

113

2 years ago

A company that’s building a technology platform to help the public sector figure out the best way to use technology when it comes to delivering public services.

113

3 years ago

A platform for zero-emission cars, building off the technology that makes electric cars drive themselves.

112

3 years ago

A technology company that makes software for the telemedicine market.

112

3 years ago

A company that helps build technology for banks to provide online banking through telepresence. A few months ago, it was reported that Facebook was looking to invest in VR company Magic Leap to help make this possible.

111

3 years ago

A startup that uses its own technology to construct a new type of credit reporting agency, which will offer credit score and credit monitoring to people who do not have access to traditional credit reports.

111

3 years ago

A technology company that helps doctors manage and teach medical students and residents.

111

3 years ago

A health technology platform that aims to bring together doctors and patients in a single platform.

109

3 years ago

Looking to build the next generation of command-line tools, this startup uses a “push technology” that allows you to push notifications and updates to your phone from the command line.

109

3 years ago

A startup that allows retailers to use existing technology to create a shop-within-a-shop experience.

109

2 years ago

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

109

2 years ago

A startup that wants to use blockchain technology to create an alternative to Wall Street. The company wants to connect investors with funds and manage risk.

109

2 years ago

A startup that aims to be the "Uber of dog walks." The company plans to use the same GPS technology that powers Uber rides for a service that will be more convenient for pet owners.

109

2 years 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.

109

3 years ago

A technology that helps people create and share videos on the web, building a community around their videos.

108

1 year ago

A startup that partners with the National League of Cities to help cities use technology to manage their public safety functions.

108

3 years ago

A real estate technology platform that is a hybrid of Homejoy and Airbnb, letting landlords rent out their properties on the platform.

107

2 years ago

This company builds digital assistants for developing countries, aiming to make it easy for them to get work done while using technology in ways that are not possible when living in resource-limited areas.

107

9 months ago

A startup that wants to use cutting-edge technology to make household chores more efficient. (They are working with AT&T to bring this service to its customers.)

107

3 years ago

A chatbot to help people learn on the fly about deep learning, AI, and AI-driven technology.

106

3 years ago

A B2B company that aims to help B2B brands with marketing and sales by leveraging the power of B2B data and CRM technology. They have customers including Royal Bank of Canada and American Express.

106

3 years ago

An AI-based assist-ive technology for elderly patients. It’s built on Amazon’s Alexa platform and uses artificial intelligence to predict what the doctor will say before he says it, allowing the patient to adjust their behavior based on the doctor’s instructions.

105

2 years ago

A financial technology company that wants an AI-based product that will help users track their spending and help them avoid financial crime.

105

2 years ago

A tool that helps consumers create a budget and track their spending. The startup has raised $12 million for its technology thus far, and is looking to pivot into a basic financial management tool as it grows.

105

1 year ago

A suite of tools for people who are blind or vision impaired that helps them better navigate technology and the web, and access content.

105

3 years ago

An AI-powered platform that helps travel companies and agents book seats and deals on the most popular airline websites. The startup's proprietary technology is a SaaS product that can be integrated with any travel site.

104

3 years ago

This startup wants to use blockchain technology to help companies cancel contracts as efficiently and as cheaply as possible.

104

2 years ago

A digital payments application for small businesses that replaces a bank account, credit card, and direct debit. The B2B business uses the same technology that allows a company to charge purchases to a credit card.

104

2 years ago

A startup that’s building technology that can detect when to deploy new products or features based on data and customer feedback.

103

2 years ago

This is an “automated” loan application process for small business borrowers. The startup says its technology can analyze the financials of a business in minutes and make a quick decision on whether or not to give them a loan.

103

2 years ago

A real estate technology company which provides a technology platform to the home-selling industry.

103

3 months ago

A restaurant management platform for mobile devices, with the goal of making it easier for restaurants to manage all of their restaurant technology from a single app.

103

3 years ago

This company is looking to create a system for building and selling homes that incorporates the latest construction technology.

102

3 years ago

The Startup Grind Philly Meetup is a group of local entrepreneurs, investors, and other startup enthusiasts who regularly gather to talk about entrepreneurship, funding, and startups in Philadelphia. The event is organized by a variety of organizations including the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, The Foundry and the Philadelphia Technology Alliance.

102

3 years ago

While the idea of a self-driving car might look like far-fetched science fiction, the reality is that the technology is already at work on the roads of the United States and Europe. However, it is still too expensive for consumers to access. The startup, which is still in stealth, is working to make the technology accessible at a consumer level.

102

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help reduce the cost of creating and publishing original video content by using Adobe’s technology.

101

3 years ago

An advertising platform for artists that uses blockchain technology to smooth out the payment process. ArtPro is building a DApp on Ethereum that will allow artists to sell their digital work directly to their fans.

100

10 months ago

This startup is building an app that helps people find a place to purchase an item. The app is built on the same technology that allows users to find a movie to watch, or find a nearby restaurant.

100

2 years ago

A technology company that is building a “truly universal” Bluetooth smartwatch for the masses.

99

1 year ago

A computer science degree designed for people in the large, growing Indian market for “robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision”, with a built-in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

99

9 months ago

A 3D printing company that wants to use its technology to build medical devices, with 3D printing helping to streamline the surgery process.

99

2 years ago

A technology that helps people shop and eat healthier by offering personalized recommendations based on their health history.

98

10 months ago

A messaging app that allows users to interact in real-time with voice, video and text. The company launched in 2014, but is now pivoting to private messaging, said co-founder and CEO, who has a background in robotics and robotics technology.

98

10 months ago

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

98

3 years ago

The coworking space is part of a larger effort to help women get into technology, either by connecting them to mentors or allowing them to work at an office without the need for a co-founder.

97

2 years ago

An online marketplace for buying and selling used items and goods. The company is using a technology called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to allow consumers to scan an item and find out what they’re worth on the platform, which they say is a cheaper way to buy used goods, and helps sellers by cutting out the middleman.

97

2 years ago

A company that is developing a technology that uses blockchain to track and trace a product’s journey from the farm to the home, to protect farmers and consumers from pests and contaminants.

97

3 years ago

A group of technology companies that are building a “novel” way for companies to track the progress of their products through the design process.

96

3 years ago

This app is designed for people with mobility issues to schedule and manage their indoor activities. The startup wants to bring technology to a new market of people with mobility issues.

96

1 year ago

A technology company that makes it easier for users to share contents and collaborate with each other in a video platform.

96

1 year ago

A startup that aims to create a more transparent and secure supply chain for the fashion industry, using blockchain technology.

95

11 months ago

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

95

2 years ago

A platform for groceries that uses RFID technology and point-of-sale terminals to track the history of each item in inventory and notify employees when inventory is nearing its expiration date

94

2 years ago

A startup that uses technology to connect the self-employed with customers and clients.

94

2 years ago

A small company focused on building automation technology for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems.

94

1 year ago

A patent-pending technology that turns smartphone screens into touchscreens by projecting them onto any surface.

94

3 years ago

A platform that helps retailers and brands use the right technology to get a leg up on the competition.

93

2 years ago

Once a year, the company hosts a conference to educate its customers about the latest technology and trends in the industry.

93

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.

92

2 years ago

Companies that have benefited from Y Combinator are focusing on the problems of the modern worker not because they’re trying to build the next Klout or IMVU, but because they think these problems will be solved by technology.

92

2 years ago

The startup wants to build a way for people to manage their digital assets via their mobile device. The startup says they’ve built a mobile app that can be used to create a digital presence for local businesses and brands. Co-founders say they’ve been doing extensive research on the best way to adopt blockchain technology.

90

2 years ago

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

90

1 year ago

Founded in 2017, the company is building technology to help people manage the complexities of their finances.

89

11 months ago

“A technology platform that helps businesses drive engagement and loyalty with their customers”

89

2 years ago

The startup founded by a former General Electric executive, wants to use AI and a custom-designed nanotechnology solution to make drinking water taste better.

88

2 years ago

A technology company that helps to keep track of the creative process for artisans.

88

2 years ago

Last year, I wrote about how some of the most successful Y Combinator companies are focused on solving the problems of the modern worker, like home care, transportation, and education. The most successful YC companies are built on the idea that technology should be helping workers, not fighting them.

87

4 months ago

The startup wants to help small businesses, like restaurants, open their own e-commerce website. Using a combination of marketing and technology, they say they can help companies save money on commission and get more visibility to their products.

87

2 years ago

A startup building software to help companies in the US become more energy efficient. The company’s technology is aimed at helping buildings achieve the same level of energy efficiency as a home, but can scale to large commercial or industrial buildings.

86

3 years ago

A voice-activated assistant that uses machine learning and a proprietary technology to identify critical situations and send messages to users’ phones. The app is meant to serve as a safety companion when users are out and about, guiding them through social situations, helping them get home safely, and handling the occasional emergency.

85

2 years ago

A startup that wants to build the next generation of bookstores for the digital age. Using technology like artificial intelligence, sensors, and 3D printing, Bookuality is building the next generation of bookstores.

85

1 year ago

This is a startup that wants to help companies understand and make sense of their data by providing a digital repository of all their data. The company’s technology automates the process of gathering, cleaning, and storing all of the data, which is then accessible to employees through a dashboard.

85

1 year ago

A company that develops technology for private jets and helicopters.

85

8 months ago

This startup aims to help teams stay organized and stay on task, using chatbot technology and a combination of tools like visual task boards, workflows, and reminders.

85

2 years ago

This startup allows people to create green screen videos using their own photos. The technology is used primarily by professional filmmakers, and the company also hopes to tackle the commercial market.

84

9 months ago

A way to track your usage of all the things. The startup wants to make tracking technology easier.

84

6 months ago

A startup that uses facial recognition technology to allow people to search for people in a crowd.

84

3 months ago

A technology that allows for all of the information on a piece of paper to be stored digitally, and for that paper to be ripped out and read on a smartphone. The company has $3.1 million in funding from investors like Y Combinator, Wellington, and others.

84

2 years ago

A platform that connects borrowers with financial services and technology to transform the way they borrow and pay. They have a $2.5M seed round and are close to a round of growth.

83

2 years ago

A tool that helps smaller tech companies understand their technology costs and profitability

83

2 years ago

A startup that’s looking to help the global microfinance community use new technology to reduce losses.

83

2 years ago

A chatbot platform that helps restaurants manage the back of their house. It’s built on top of the same language processing technology that Facebook uses to turn user chat messages into ads.

83

2 years ago

A company that helps doctors use technology to keep track of patients who are already in the hospital and notifying them in case of emergencies

82

2 years ago

A company that’s building machine-learning technology to help train and manage AI-powered chatbots.

82

1 year ago

A real estate startup that uses technology to help all parties involved in a property transaction.

82

10 months ago

A social network designed to encourage female leaders in the technology field.

82

2 years ago

A platform that allows users to host their own events online, using a mix of location-based technology to lure attendees and social media to attract attendees.

81

2 years ago

A sports tech startup that makes a platform that combines wearable technology with data to help athletes improve and improve their performance.

81

2 years ago

A technology that will allow robots to follow human movements and do physical tasks for humans. The startup is getting $1M from the Singapore government.

81

1 year ago

"Personalized video products for customers in the US. The company's technology is focused on making videos as engaging as possible, and it has already built technology to personalize videos for TV channels, but is now bringing it to the world of online video."

81

1 year ago

A startup to help people learn how to use technology, like how to use Google Docs.

81

7 months ago

Build, share and sell your own 3D printer. The product is based on the open source RepRap technology.

81

3 months ago

A startup for hiring and managing employees at dozens of different locations, using the same technology. The company currently has $1.2 million in funding from investors, including Y Combinator, Ledger, and 500 Startups.

81

2 years ago

A new company called Aranner is building a technology platform that helps digital marketers provide better customer-experience-based marketing solutions to clients.

80

2 years ago

A new Uber-like platform for on-demand delivery. The company plans to use the same technology that powers the on-demand delivery app to streamline the process of getting food delivered to your home.

80

1 year ago

A startup looking to automate the process of scanning and converting hundreds of thousands of documents into a searchable database for the legal industry. The company hopes to be the go-to resource for legal teams, with their proprietary technology that allows for text-searching and intelligent summarizing.

80

2 years ago

A payment platform that allows stores to take credit card payments directly from customers. The startup provides technology to stores to collect credit cards and data on customers. It also operates a cashier-less store with integrated technology.

79

2 years ago

A startup that wants to reverse the trend of technology companies closing manufacturing facilities in the US, and instead bring manufacturing back to the US.

79

2 years ago

A startup that lets people book flights, hotels, and events. The startup is building a technology platform that allows people to book flights, hotels, and events together, without the overhead of setting up each separate booking through a separate web form.

79

2 years ago

A startup has built a technology to predict and prevent stock market crashes. The company wants to use its technology to manage the flow of capital into financial markets.

78

1 year ago

A platform that helps students find jobs, with a focus on students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields and veterans.

78

2 years ago

The startup's founders say they help companies in the $50B+ technology industry find top technical talent and make sure they spend the right amount of time and money on the right people.

77

1 year ago

A solution for tracking and managing all your technology purchases, so you know if you’re getting the most value from your IT department.

77

2 years ago

The CEO of the company is a veteran of the automotive industry, and the startup is building a platform to help auto dealers use technology to help them better serve their customers.

76

8 months ago

A startup that helps companies promote their IT products and services to buyers in China. The company’s technology can help a company reach over 100 million Chinese buyers at once.

76

3 months ago

This startup uses blockchain technology and gamification to create a platform to help people get loans.

76

2 years ago

A startup that provides mobile money services for emerging markets. The company has developed the technology for mobile money across Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania.

75

2 years ago

A collaboration between the MIT bionics lab and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology that means that patients can be fitted with robotic prosthetics.

75

2 years ago

A platform for making it easier for people to integrate their health and fitness data into their daily lives. The startup is currently trying to get the FDA on its side to call its technology a medical device.

75

1 year ago

This is a product-based startup with a focus on using machine learning to power the internet. Their early focus is on developing new features for their email service, but they are starting to consider how they can apply their technology to other industries.

75

6 months ago

A technology that uses an algorithm to predict if an employee will leave their job.

75

2 years ago

Has launched in the past year in the US, in areas in which cannabis has been legalized in the past year in states like Ohio, New Jersey, Texas, and California. The company’s founders say they can apply their technology to any state/state-regulated cannabis industry, and are already in business in the US.

74

1 year ago

A startup that wants to make more work for people by replacing the physical backbone of book publishing with technology. The company has declined to give specific details of its business.

74

1 year ago

This startup is building a new type of monitor that can be worn while exercising or working out to help you see the world in 3D. The company says the technology is like a Google Glass or Oculus Rift, but is made out of plastic and has a lightweight frame. It also comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker.

74

1 year ago

A platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses manage and automate their data. The platform automates the tedious work of data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning. A growing number of business software vendors are using technology from this startup to assist their sales teams.

74

3 months ago

Assuming that the government has to build a massive amount of housing for its citizens, we should be able to use technology to build a better, cheaper, more efficient, and more user-friendly solution.

74

1 year ago

A technology platform for managing the “Internet of Things” that connects all devices together into one platform.

73

1 year ago

A company that’s building a technology platform for insurance companies that enables them to automate the most labor-intensive parts of their claims and billing processes.

73

1 year ago

The founders of this startup say their technology will “democratize access to capital”.

73

2 years ago

A technology that helps lower-income people from taking out loans to pay for college

72

2 years ago

This startup aims to help fund the development of autonomous vehicle technology.

72

1 year ago

The technology at work here is a bit obscure, but it’s a patent-pending way of helping schools and other groups create a geographically differentiated curriculum.

72

10 months ago

A smart and flexible data platform for self-driving cars. Their proprietary technology and algorithms enable cars to understand the world around them. Through a combination of sensors, machine learning, and computer vision, the platform provides a level of situational awareness that’s currently only available to humans.

72

2 years ago

A technology for managing pharmacies with AI and machine learning.

71

1 year ago

A line of clothing that utilizes technology to help make wicking sweat a thing of the past.

71

1 year ago

A startup that’s building a technology platform to help smaller businesses grow by providing them with marketing tools and data analyses.

71

9 months ago

The startup is working on technology that helps retailers build their own branded loyalty programs. It’s using technology to create a more personalized rewards program.

71

2 months ago

Gaze, a startup that helps people control their smartphones remotely using eye-tracking technology.

71

2 years ago

A startup that lets users pay for their own ads on websites and social media. The startup is also announcing its first acquisition, a company called ad optimization engine Storefront that has developed a technology to show ads to people based on their demographic profile.

70

2 years ago

A process that makes it easier to ship and track packages, for both consumers and businesses. They aim to use the same technology that's in most FedEx and UPS sorting centers to create a more streamlined process for businesses and delivery agencies.

70

2 years ago

A company that builds a new kind of anti-fraud technology, through the use of machine learning.

70

2 years ago

A startup that builds technology and tools for teams, including a project management platform, a task management tool, and a Slack integrations.

70

2 years ago

A company that helps banks protect their data and helps them maximize their data-driven insights, technology and services.

70

1 year ago

A Seattle-based startup that develops computer vision technology for robotics that can be integrated with industrial systems, like factories and warehouses, to automate and streamline operations.

70

1 year ago

An online platform that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace, increasing the number of women and minorities in technology.

70

1 year ago

A private land registry, which they say is more accurate and cheaper than the public system. They plan to build the registry using blockchain technology.

70

10 months ago

A consumer financial technology company that helps millennials manage all their financial information in one place. The startup knows the power of millennials and is aiming to build a platform that helps them do so.

70

10 months ago

An AI-based technology that figures out what an artist is working on and automatically creates a high quality version.

70

9 months ago

A startup that wants to use technology to help consumers find a great financial advisor. It’s a SaaS-based platform that helps consumers find a financial adviser through a series of questions.

70

2 years ago

A patent-pending technology for making 3D-printed objects from photos.

69

2 years ago

This startup uses technology to help small- and medium-size businesses process credit cards. It’s currently in beta with 100 small businesses.

69

2 years ago

A technology that allows companies to drive better pricing for their customers, and thus increase their revenue.

69

2 years ago

People in the US are getting older, but the cost of healthcare is rising faster than the CPI. This startup wants to make healthcare affordable for everyone by merging technology with universal healthcare.

69

11 months ago

This is a startup that wants to transform the financial industry, with a new way to invest in real estate. They’re using technology and a decentralized protocol to give investors more control over their investments and make it easier to invest in real estate.

69

10 months ago

A decentralized app store that uses blockchain technology to give users more control over their data and a “new type of ad” that uses reputational data to drive the most relevant ads.

69

10 months ago

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

69

3 months ago

A complete food-ordering system for restaurants and cafes, built on technology from Zomato.

69

3 months ago

A startup that aims to use a technology called "Dissociative Inhibition" to turn AI into a tool to help cure psychological disorders. The technology is currently in a clinical trial.

69

2 years ago

A company that offers a closed-loop technology for managing real-time customer service representatives. Unbounce’s system enables companies to manage customer interactions in real-time, and give back control of the customer’s experience to the organization.

68

2 years ago

A software for helping businesses monitor and control their energy use. The startup uses IoT technology to reduce energy use in businesses and ensure that every watt is used effectively.

68

2 years ago

A financial technology company that helps comprehensive research in the world of growth investing.

68

1 year ago

A credit card that pays you back when you pay it back. Cardlytics uses mobile technology to help people manage their credit cards, with a unique feature that helps you monitor your spending and cuts down on the number of times you have to pay off a credit card.

68

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help you run in-person events with “social networking” technology. The company wants to help you plan and sell events, so you don’t have to.

68

1 year ago

A team-based integrator of software that creates a single point of integration for the customer’s business, allowing them to get all their technology installed, configured and working together in one place.

68

1 year ago

Many startups on the list came from India, a country that has been a "fintech powerhouse" in recent years. The country has a large population of engineers and a growing consumer base, and the availability of capital and technology has led to a boom in the number of startups in the country.

68

2 years ago

The Specialized Technology Fund (STF) is a $25 million venture fund hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, where it was founded in 2011. The fund is meant to facilitate the creation of new technologies that can improve the lives of people in developing countries. It is the first university-backed venture fund focused on developing technologies for developing countries. The fund is run by the university's Haas School of Business.

67

2 years ago

“Business Insider” is a U.S. business and technology news website, founded in 2009.

67

1 year ago

This is a “notary” app that combines a notary, a photo scanner, and a blockchain for improved security. The app leverages existing QR technology to give notaries a faster, more secure way to verify documents.

67

1 year ago

A startup that intends to use blockchain technology to bring rewards to the people who work at companies.

67

1 year ago

A startup that wants to bridge the gap between technology and the manufacturing industry, with a focus on 3D printing and the industrial IoT.

67

10 months ago

This company is building technology that lets you control your thermostat from your phone, with a dedicated app. It’s a way to control your heating and cooling from your phone, a convenience for people with seasonal residences.

67

4 months ago

A company that helps companies provide free technology upgrades to employees with just a few taps of their phones.

67

2 years ago

A company that promises to make owning a house a more transparent and understandable process for consumers via their online platform known as RealtyShares. The company is a real estate marketplace that uses blockchain technology to help potential home buyers and sellers compare properties to find the best deals on the market.

66

1 year ago

A startup that launched in India wants to help small businesses create a sales funnel, and their technology is already being used by brands like Urban Decay and Yakult.

66

1 year ago

This startup is building a platform to help cities adopt new technology to improve efficiency and transparency.

66

1 year ago

A new technology for making visual recognition systems, which will be a first use case for “cognitive computing” - a bundle of technologies that use a computer’s ability to learn, as opposed to a good ol’ fashioned camera.

66

1 year ago

A company building an open-source platform for mobile games with a technology called “user-generated content”. The company is building an online platform for mobile games that allows users to create new content and then use it in other games.

66

11 months ago

A healthy and cheap meal service for kids that uses digital technology to deliver meals to their doorsteps. The startup aims to give parents back control of the eating habits of their kids.

66

9 months ago

A company that makes it easier for businesses to use voice-activated technology by giving them a tool that simplifies the process of integrating cell phone apps with voice interfaces. The startup is based in Denver, Colorado.

66

2 years ago

A company that builds technology that helps brands and retailers verify that the products they sell are genuine. The startup helps consumers protect themselves from online scams and helps brands and retailers protect themselves from fraudulent sellers.

65

2 years ago

The startup’s mission is to make the internet as cheap as a phone call. Its technology uses existing cellular networks to make cheap local and international peer-to-peer calls.

65

2 years ago

This startup is building a technology platform that allows customers to connect, share, and sell products from all industries, from apparel to cars to furniture.

65

1 year ago

Creates custom-designed, interactive and high-quality mobile apps for brands and agencies to manage, create and distribute content via their own proprietary technology.

65

1 year ago

A developer of smart thermostats, which work with a series of sensors and cloud technology to manage energy consumption and even improve air quality.

65

1 year ago

“A replacement for the existing marketing technology market, which is not fit for the modern era”

65

1 year ago

A real estate app for buyers and sellers, combining technology and human capital to pinpoint the highest and best bid for a home and help close a deal.

65

10 months ago

A startup that wants to provide AI-powered technology for companies to bring in data from their various cloud sources.

65

1 year ago

A startup that is building a business-to-business model for selling to hospitals and clinics using mobile technology.

64

1 year ago

Technology to help teams in Brazil manage corporate travel more effectively. As travel becomes more important for companies, TriptoHelp wants to help teams book travel, sort itineraries, and manage more efficiently.

64

1 year ago

A technology company that helps make it easier for people to shop at stores that don’t have physical stores. The startup’s customer base is run by e-commerce companies and brands that want to sell to consumers.

64

8 months ago

Intersemi is building a security system for trucks, which uses blockchain technology to prevent tampering.

64

2 years ago

A startup that helps governments issue tax-exempt bonds in an environmentally friendly way. The company uses blockchain technology to track everything from who owns the land to who owns the building to who owns the certificates.

63

1 year ago

The company is building a tool that helps “nonprofits step into the technology age” to help them change the way they use technology and build a better digital future.

63

1 year ago

A Q&A platform that transcribes audio conversations to text and vice versa, so users can have conversations with friends and family over voice technology.

63

1 year ago

A B2B tech and software company that helps businesses automate the adoption of new technology in the workplace.

63

1 year ago

A $10 million dollar fund that’s investing in startups that are developing and commercializing science and technology in India.

63

9 months ago

A technology platform that helps companies drive growth, better manage cash, reduce risks and mitigate fraud.

63

2 years ago

Nonprofits are often the ones using the most outdated technology, which can lead to cost overruns, delays, and ultimately poor results. Eloken helps nonprofits modernize their IT infrastructure by providing them with a cloud-based platform that cuts their costs while providing them with the tools they need to keep their programs running smoothly.

62

1 year ago

A company focused on building the next generation of technology for the core of the hospital. The company is building a new kind of computer that helps doctors and nurses coordinate a patient’s care throughout the hospital.

62

1 year ago

A startup for small and medium-size companies willing to try a technology that can track employee productivity by measuring their social media activity.

62

1 year ago

A startup that helps people with vision loss connect with the growing technology community that helps them. It’s working with the Pentagon on a program to help transitioning service members learn how to use technology.

62

1 year ago

A B2C company that helps home owners improve their homes through the use of smart technology.

62

1 year ago

This startup is building technology for auto repair shops to enter data about customers and repairs into a single, cloud-connected database. The startup is based in New York City.

62

8 months ago

Creates barcode-scanning technology to help businesses keep track of inventory.

62

1 year ago

A startup with a piece of technology that keeps track of every step in a certain process. The technology has been used in a number of industries, including pharmaceuticals, and helps companies track products and processes in real time.

61

1 year ago

A technology that allows businesses to track their supply chain and cut down on logistics costs.

61

8 months ago

A machine-learning driven insights platform for technology firms, healthcare providers and oil & gas companies.

61

7 months ago

A company developing technology that allows non-medical professionals to run patient education and wellness classes

61

1 year ago

A B2B business that helps companies with software development and technology recruitment.

60

1 year ago

A social platform that helps people connect to each other based on their shared interest in science, space, and technology. Curricula, which was founded in October, is an educational platform that lets people who share the same interests build a community and “seek, share and teach knowledge” in their area.

60

1 year ago

The startup is looking to use blockchain technology to help people buy and sell things online with minimal fees.

60

1 year ago

A legal technology company that helps people manage the risk of litigation.

60

9 months ago

A father-son team of developers who want to do something big with technology and education. They launched a free website for K-12 students to learn about programming.

60

2 years ago

This startup wants to use the power of social media to help health care professionals treat depression. It’s a new kind of “social medicine”, using social media and technology to treat depression in a way that is more human and empathetic.

59

1 year ago

A startup that is looking to “reinvent the kitchen” and build a “digital kitchen,” which is a new way of cooking that is based on technology.

59

1 year ago

The idea is to create a product that helps the community of health professionals in a particular area access to the latest research and technology and connect with the world’s leading scientists.

59

1 year ago

A company that’s developing technology to help people with disabilities who rely on electrical assistive devices to communicate with technology. Essentially, the startups is building a sensor that is easily connected to a computer, and when someone presses the button, the computer responds.

59

1 year ago

Startup is building a platform for customers, based on the blockchain technology, to purchase products directly from manufacturers and avoid retailers. The company, which was founded in March, currently has more than 400 brands on its platform.

59

1 year ago

A tool that aims to “bridge the gap between talent and technology” by connecting talent with people who can help them develop their skills.

58

1 year ago

A team of students from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center have created a 3-D printed, low-cost, wearable camera that can “see” in the infrared spectrum and uses a thermal-sensing camera to detect objects.

58

1 year ago

A home inspection app that combines technology with a human inspector, who can take photos and video on the spot.

58

1 year ago

This startup is building AI-based computer vision and deep learning technology for drones.

58

1 year ago

A technology platform for helping businesses manage the inner workings of their supply chain.

58

1 year ago

A texturizing app, which uses the same facial mapping technology that Apple uses for its Face ID to help fashion brands make their products better match the people who wear them.

58

1 year ago

This startup is building a technology for finding spare parts for manufacturing machines, including 3D printing parts.

58

1 year ago

A machine vision startup that is building technology to help autonomous vehicles see and navigate the city.

58

11 months ago

A visual search engine for images, using computer vision technology to scan and match image content, similar to Google Image Search.

58

5 months ago

A tech startup that wants to help technology workers in India get more tech jobs in the US.

58

2 years ago

A network of startups working together to build a new ecosystem around distributed ledger technology. The goal is to build a platform that spurs the creation of startups that can power an ecosystem built around blockchain.

57

1 year ago

A decentralized trading platform for digital currencies, built on blockchain technology. It aims to make the digital asset exchange process easy and secure. The company is currently developing a desktop app for the blockchain and is in talks with the US Securities and Exchange Commission about getting listed on a US exchange.

57

1 year ago

A company that’s building a new way to implement the technology from the behind-the-scenes work of a video game.

57

1 year ago

A company producing a new type of laser technology that can help remove multiple types of stains from clothes quickly.

57

1 year ago

A startup that provides an AI-based technology that matches people with jobs based on their skill sets and location.

57

1 year ago

A new technology that enables a 3D printed object to be “printed” onto a different object without the need for assembly.

57

1 year ago

A company that provides technology to help consumers manage their spend, helping them understand which brands they love and which ones to avoid.

57

2 years ago

MakeMaps helps users create maps from scratch, or edit existing maps. It uses low-cost aerial mapping technology to create maps that are useful for a range of products.

56

1 year ago

A “field guide for the digital age” that helps users decide which technology options to use for their product. They currently have 11,000 customers and a product that’s been used to build over 30,000 products.

56

1 year ago

A startup that will use technology to help companies automate the process of filling out applications for employees. The startup is currently a Y Combinator company.

56

1 year ago

This startup is building a platform of AI, biometrics, and blockchain technology to help companies manage and analyze their supply chains.

56

1 year ago

A way to measure water quality in a complex ecosystem using sensors and cloud technology.

56

1 year ago

A new class of financial technology startups that are creating new kinds of financial products.

56

1 year ago

A digital-only magazine for women, meant for women who are new to technology.

56

10 months ago

A project management app aimed at operations which can be easily streamlined by technology.

56

9 months ago

A cross-functional machine learning company, whose technology can automatically recognize faces (e.g. celebrities) in photos and video.

56

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps restaurants in India optimize their kitchen workflow, and take advantage of technology like smart fridges and credit card processing.

55

1 year ago

A startup that helps real estate agents manage their homes. The startup’s technology aims to eliminate the paper trail of homes, keeping them in one place so agents can easily track and make changes to the house.

55

1 year ago

This company is working on a technology that lets you take a picture of a document, and then run a search across the entire document in a matter of seconds.

55

1 year ago

The company wants to build robust biometric tools for use in retail and banking. It’s building technology to identify and authenticate people on mobile phones and tablets.

55

1 year ago

A smart keyboard for kids based on EEG technology to help kids learn to type.

55

1 year ago

A small coder-owned startup that provides a small monthly subscription to people who feel they're getting ripped off by their technology providers.

55

1 year ago

A company that helps determine if a loan is worth making. Fundera’s technology is based on smart contacts, which match up borrowers and lenders and run predictive analytics to determine if a loan is worth making.

55

1 year ago

A company that helps companies process credit card transactions using an API. It uses a machine learning technology called Credly to integrate the data into their system.

55

8 months ago

A startup that wants to eliminate the need for farmers to use pesticides in the growing of fruits and vegetables. The startup wants to use its own patented technology that can eliminate pests without pesticides, and is currently looking for seed capital.

55

4 months ago

Connecting businesses to the world’s best brands with a “one-stop shop” online platform. The startup is a digital agency with an eye on technology and mobile.

55

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that aims to help companies in the Middle East and India use technology to hire engineers and maintain online reputations.

54

1 year ago

A tool to help companies manage and onboard new hires, with an emphasis on technology.

54

1 year ago

A tool for real estate agents to manage a client’s home from the front desk, using new technology to track who’s in each room, what needs to be done, and how much it will cost.

54

11 months ago

A startup for managing and securing employee benefits that’s designed to help companies use technology to give their employees some control over their benefits.

54

10 months ago

A machine learning platform that help computers detect patterns in images. It’s already being used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

54

1 year ago

A technology that allows you to receive a text message with a code that lets you know when your package has arrived. It’s similar to the Amazon Prime Now service, but for local stores.

53

1 year ago

A company that helps brokerages and banks connect their technology with the Amazon Alexa

53

11 months ago

Remote technology for doctors and nurses to make sure they get paid properly and on time.

53

1 year ago

A software company that offers a technology that helps companies create better and more sophisticated data-driven marketing campaigns

52

1 year ago

A venture-backed startup building a platform to collect and analyze data on healthcare. The startup’s goal is to create a new “emergent” technology ecosystem: a set of technologies that work together to generate new insights and deliver new value.

52

1 year ago

A new way to view ads in the mobile app world. The startup uses a new technology called “visual search” to allow users to swipe through ads, rather than the traditional method of text-searching ads. It’s being tested with a few companies.

52

1 year ago

A company that sells off-the-shelf technology to help modernize smaller cities and villages around the world. They’re currently working in over 70 towns and cities in 15 countries.

52

11 months ago

A startup meant to build out a cross-border payment system using Alibaba’s payment network. It’s currently an internal startup at Alibaba, but the founders have been in contact with several other companies interested in incorporating their technology.

52

10 months ago

A real estate technology platform that helps people buy and sell properties.

52

9 months ago

A collaborative space with a focus on technology. They have a job board, a blog, and a meetup group.

52

3 months ago

A startup that wants to make commerce more efficient for e-commerce companies. The technology will improve the time it takes for buyers to receive the goods they’ve ordered and for sellers to ship.

52

1 year ago

A startup that builds technology to help telecommunication companies manage their networks. They’re looking to partner with large carriers.

51

1 year ago

A digital platform that uses technology and data to help students study better, helping them make better decisions about what to study and when to study.

51

1 year ago

"Idea" is a weekly feature on The Verge's technology podcast, The Vergecast. Every week, we ask a question about a company or a topic at the intersection of technology and culture. You can listen to previous episodes here . You can read more about the show at our dedicated hub . You can reach us at [email protected]

51

1 year ago

A tele-medicine company that builds tele-presence technology to allow doctors to treat patients remotely with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. They want to bring together the data they collect while treating patients and share it with hospitals, insurance companies, and other health providers.

51

1 year ago

A startup in the process of launching a $1 billion new venture fund called the FinTech Fund that will invest in the future of money, especially in the FinTech sector. They’re looking for “unicorns” (startups valued at over $1 billion) in the financial technology sector.

51

1 year ago

An engineering tool for companies with lots of devices, with a focus on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface. That means the tool is used to control devices that are connected in a very similar way. It’s a type of IoT technology that allows devices to work together.

51

1 year ago

A digital news company that covers the world of cryptocurrency, investing, and technology.

50

1 year ago

Builds digital products to help on-demand technology companies and startups build their user base.

50

1 year ago

A SaaS platform that helps businesses adopt, and deliver, digital products. It aims to help companies accelerate their digital transformation while making it easier to adopt and operate new technology.

50

1 year ago

A CPG startup making a product called "Coffee.io" that uses the same smartphone-based sensor technology as Fitbit, but with coffee instead of steps.

50

1 year ago

A startup that is building a way to mine cryptocurrency without using any electricity. The company says its technology is 10,000 times more efficient than that of a traditional bitcoin miner.

49

1 year ago

This is a startup building a tool to help visually impaired people to see the world through their smartphones and mobile devices. The startup is aiming to build into mobile devices some of the technology that blind people use to see and hear.

49

1 year ago

The Center for Humane Technology was an initiative started by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who was a founding organizer. The center's mission is to research and devise ways in which technology can be used to help people, with a particular focus on children, refugees, and the disabled.

49

9 months ago

This startup wants to help HR departments make better use of their technology and handle tasks with fewer errors.

49

1 year ago

A technology that enables a team to evaluate potential customers in order to gauge the value they could bring to the team.

48

1 year ago

Technology for tailoring and sharing educational resources for kids. The company has 8 employees and is initially focused on developing markets in Africa and Asia.

48

4 months ago

The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals is a large annual festival held in Austin, Texas. It is described by organizers as "the world’s premier technology, media, and entertainment festival and a must-attend destination for creative types" and also as a "celebration of music, film, and interactive experiences".

48

1 year ago

A company that tracks the weather for farmers and ranchers in the agriculture industry. The startup wants to bring farmers and ranchers back from the margins of the agriculture industry by using technology to let them monitor weather conditions and optimize their operations.

47

1 year ago

A startup that uses mobile and cloud-based technology to help companies better manage the manufacturing of products and materials. The company’s app allows users to track and monitor shipments.

47

1 year ago

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a technology that has been around for a while. RPA is software that runs the work of a specific job, like a bank teller or a stock trader, instead of a person. The goal is to free up people to do other tasks while allowing businesses to free up IT resources.

47

1 year ago

A technology that helps nonprofits to give donors a chance to support them without charging them.

47

1 year ago

A digital platform for teachers to share how they teach and how they use technology in the classroom.

47

1 year ago

A company that’s building AI-powered technology to make it easier for people to search for, select, and buy the most-used products on Amazon

46

1 year ago

A new way to access research and information from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

46

1 year ago

The idea is to make all of the data collected by a hospital’s nurses and doctors, regardless of the specific instrument or technology used, searchable by nurses and doctors for the purpose of better patient care.

46

1 year ago

Believes it can create an “augmented reality” solution for doctors. The company is planning to use its own camera-based technology to help doctors use special goggles to see what’s happening in a patient’s body in real time.

46

1 year ago

The startup is building a complete container shipping solution, using technology that was originally designed to support a mine-to-rail system in the mining industry. The startup plans to use this technology to build an end-to-end solution for shipping all international goods, from the moment products are picked up from manufacturers to the moment they reach the customer.

46

1 year ago

A company that is building out an autonomous vehicle software platform for companies, to help them test and develop their autonomous vehicle technology.

46

4 months ago

A smart home technology company that’s building a smart lock that can be controlled by an app.

46

1 year ago

Using AI technology, the startup is building a system that lets companies predict software bugs using machine learning.

45

1 year ago

A platform for real-time corporate wellness programs, built on the same technology that powers health and fitness trackers.

45

1 year ago

A startup that wants to add “biometric security” to inexpensive smartphone cameras, so the camera can be opened and the phone stolen by an attacker. The startup is working on the technology, which relies on an in-built fingerprint scanner using a touchscreen to unlock the phone.

45

1 year ago

A startup that wants to use blockchain technology to allow people to quickly and securely track the movement of goods and goods.

44

1 year ago

Building technology to help restaurants manage their customer bills.

44

1 year ago

A team that’s built a technology platform for live streaming events, built on top of a large database of what’s called a “Super Fan Database”. The Super Fan Database is a database of people who are the most loyal to a brand or organization. The application allows for organizers to use the database to reach out to users and incentivize them to attend an event.

44

11 months ago

We are an on-demand car service that makes it easier for you to get around the city. We’re a technology company, which means we’re building the tools that enable people to get around and save time.

44

11 months ago

The startup is building a language course that uses text-to-speech technology and audio technology to teach languages.

44

11 months ago

A technology that aims to help companies manage their supply chains and networks. Its big idea is to target the supply chain for “smart” companies.

44

3 months ago

A “crowd-sourced HR technology” that helps companies hire and manage the workforce in a more efficient fashion.

44

1 year ago

A technology-enabled startup helping with the massive, messy task of commercial real estate financing.

43

1 year ago

This is a startup that’s using technology to simplify a process that plays out every day in retail: sending packages to a customer’s home. The startup is building a team of carriers that can send packages for businesses, in a process that can range from as simple as a drop-off to as complex as a package delivery.

43

2 months ago

This startup is taking the idea of a podcast and applying it to an ongoing series of videos looking at the intersection of large-scale technology and the world.

43

1 year ago

A payments-focused startup that’s working on a way to make payments more affordable for underbanked customers, including those in the US, Philippines, and Brazil. It’s working with existing banks and partnered with technology companies to make payments easier.

42

1 year ago

A startup that wants to use facial recognition technology for security and to help people in the UK and European Union travel more safely.

42

6 months ago

This startup wants to use facial recognition technology to track when your dog is dozing off.

42

4 months ago

A startup that helps cultural institutions be more efficient with their technology investments.

42

2 months ago

A technology platform that allows you to build a website using any combination of content from any combination of sites, and publish it to your own website for free.

42

3 years ago

Idea: A technology company that’s building an API to automatically match parts of a building’s structure with subcontractors. The idea is to help construction businesses better manage manpower.

41

1 year ago

A technology startup that helps companies hire skilled foreign workers. The company’s technology connects with companies that offer IT jobs and provides a simple interface to search and review CVs, the company’s CTO said.

41

1 year ago

"We are a company that believes that people should be paid fairly, but we also believe that they should be able to save a little money to be able to afford that," said CEO and co-founder Chris Harvey. "We’re creating this technology that allows people to be able to save a little bit of money in the form of a small credit for the time that they are working."

41

1 year ago

The tech behind the screen is a company that builds technology that lets people effectively use their smartphones without having to touch them.

41

11 months ago

This startup is building a technology that will allow companies to automatically record and track inventory data across multiple locations.

41

9 months ago

This is a startup that wants to help the legal industry manage the ever-growing volume of litigation, and to do so by using AI technology to understand the law and churn out legal documents to customers.

41

8 months ago

This startup is focused on helping children learn about the world around them, and is a spin-off of a university startup. They are working on a STEAM curriculum, which is a combination of science, technology, engineering and arts, and they have a proven track record of working with both parents and teachers.

41

7 months ago

A subscription-based app that helps businesses save money by using it to pay for a portion of the expense of things like health care, staffing, and technology.

41

9 months ago

The team behind this education technology startup want to help educators learn more about their students through classroom management software.

40

8 months ago

A B2B service to help companies build mobile apps, based on a unique technology that lets companies create applications for multiple platforms at once.

40

1 year ago

This startup is building a network of community centers, but with a twist — they’re using all-online technology to make it easier for users to access services.

39

1 year ago

A specialist in helping startups unify their data. The startup’s technology is primarily focused on helping businesses unify their data, but it also makes it easier for individual consumers to do the same.

39

1 year ago

A startup out of MIT that is building technology to monitor global temperatures to better understand how climate change is affecting the planet.

39

1 year ago

A startup that creates a platform for community-driven “living labs” in developing countries, which use mobile phone technology to help communities make the best of their limited resources.

39

11 months ago

The New York Tech Meetup is a group of New York City engineering and technology professionals that meet monthly to meet, share ideas, and have fun. The group is supported by Inveneo and supported by the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.

39

5 months ago

A startup that is developing a new type of fuel cell that uses water instead of air. The fuel cell will be 58% more efficient than the current leading technology.

39

7 months ago

A company that lets people rent out their extra space. The startup wants to build a technology platform for the underutilized bedroom.

38

2 months ago

A technology company that makes cloud-based software for marketing with a focus on the B2B space.

38

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help people with disabilities make online purchases. The startup wants to automate the manual process of filling out forms by using technology to automate the process.

37

1 year ago

This company is working on a mathematically-based way to improve speech recognition technology.

37

1 year ago

This app is attempting to be an “Apple’s Siri competitor.” It’s built using the same technology as Siri, and allows users to ask questions and get answers.

36

1 year ago

A platform for delivering and managing legal documents, including contracts and leases. The company is backed by Intel Capital, who is helping to build a global legal technology platform that uses the blockchain.

36

6 months ago

A technology platform that allows employers to easily find workers in a given area.

36

1 year ago

The company is a pioneer in the field of payment-as-a-service technology. TAPAS is a cloud-based payments service which brings payment and commerce to the world of mobile handsets, tablets, wearables and even smart-phones via a fast, secure and simple to use interface. TAPAS currently supports online retail, online games and online banking platforms. TAPAS is being used in more than 500 companies in over 40 countries.

35

8 months ago

A $1.3 billion dollar medical technology company. The startup is building a CRISPR-based tool that can identify molecules that are likely to be on the path to becoming cancer drugs.

35

6 months ago

A technology that allows users of a smartwatch to send and receive messages from the watch using the same interface used on their phones.

35

6 months ago

A tool that helps education and educational technology startups get funding.

35

1 year ago

A company that is attempting to create a global marketplace for health data. It’s based on blockchain technology and users can connect with companies to request data access and visualization.

34

6 months ago

“A visual ‘cheat sheet’ to help you learn new technologies and speed up your development”. The company is building a library of technology stacks, and launching a platform for customers to customize a course that will get them ready for new technology launches.

34

7 months ago

A way to talk to your car and get it to tell you when to do maintenance. The company’s founders say their technology will be able to detect when a car is losing its battery’s ability to hold a charge, and alert a driver to have its oil changed or brakes checked.

33

1 month ago

A platform for the global pharma industry that allows them to quickly create, test, and upload clinical trials using blockchain technology.

33

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps retail businesses create personalized images and videos for their products. The company’s CEO says that the startup’s technology has already been used to create over 3,000 videos, and the startup has generated $50,000 in revenue so far.

32

7 months ago

A platform for customer support that combines customer service technology and chatbot technology.

32

15 days ago

This startup is developing a new kind of computer that uses the same kind of chip technology as the human brain, to create artificial intelligence.

32

7 months ago

A developer of wireless and wireless-enabled software to make it easier for developers to create wireless technology for their apps

31

7 months ago

A platform that provides users with a device that manages the electricity usage of their home automatically. The company claims to save up to 80% on energy costs with this technology.

31

6 months ago

A startup that uses facial recognition technology to target ads. The idea is to use the company’s facial recognition technology to predict what a consumer will buy by observing their past behavior.

31

8 months ago

A group of four companies that are all still in stealth mode, all of which are looking to provide encrypted messaging and blockchain technology to the healthcare industry, including pharmaceuticals.

30

7 months ago

A fitness app that lets people track their workouts through a “gym-in-a-box”. It was built by a team of three who, after years of working in the fitness industry, were frustrated by fitness tracking technology.

30

7 months ago

The startup, which launched in May, offers a service for companies to bring remote workers into their office space, giving them access to the same technology as their in-office colleagues. The service aims to help remote workers stay productive by bringing them into daily collaboration, and reducing the strain on their remote team.

30

6 months ago

A startup that helps children in need of therapy and counseling through the power of technology. The idea is to create a web-based, computer-based therapy platform that allows both patients and therapists to discuss issues in real time.

30

5 months ago

A startup that helps businesses establish “smart cities” using IoT technology.

30

4 months ago

A startup that aims to help school districts get more funding from the federal government to support technology in their schools.

30

7 months ago

A startup that lets users sign up to receive the latest news, reports, and analysis on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The site was launched in late 2017 and has attracted a small following of blockchain enthusiasts and investors.

29

6 months ago

A startup incubator that brings technology and business experts together to help startups launch and scale, and help companies build on tech.

29

5 months ago

A global technology solutions provider for the building and construction industry.

29

4 months ago

This company is building technology that analyzes the “viral loop” of social media channels, looking at how a hashtag is used over a period of time and how it changes.

29

2 months ago

A health startup focused on bringing surgical robotics technology to lower-income countries.

29

6 months ago

This startup is building a technology that allows you to test software at the command line, so you don’t have to wait for a developer to build it.

28

4 months ago

A financial technology company creating a technology to help businesses with their day-to-day operations. They want to be the company that makes sense of all the data that companies already have in their systems.

28

6 months ago

A technology company that is building a way for high net-worth individuals to manage their assets and get a second opinion on their investments.

27

5 months ago

A full stack web development and technology startup that wants to help companies launch their products.

27

4 months ago

A technology that “seamlessly” powers the internet of things while keeping the devices secure.

27

2 months ago

A company that is helping to steer the evolution of the HR tech market with a suite of HR technology products that are customizable and can meet the needs of any size organization.

27

1 month ago

A startup that’s building a platform that’ll allow electric utilities to monitor and remotely control their grid. The idea is to help utilities manage smart grid technology and switch loads more efficiently.

27

8 months ago

A startup that uses a technology called “deep learning” to help machines make sense of the “unstructured data” that’s fed into their systems.

26

1 month ago

A pilot project by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to build a large-scale, three-dimensional, computer-rendered model of the universe.

25

6 months ago

The startup is developing technology to help people find and purchase the most affordable healthcare option.

24

5 months ago

A smart, connected home device, enabling technology that automatically adjusts the temperature in your home to match the outside temperature.

24

6 months ago

A decentralized platform for the sharing economy to connect people and transact, using blockchain technology to create trust and a system that is fair for both parties

23

6 months ago

A technology and design company that helps people plan, design and manage events. They’re also building an app to help event hosts fulfill their obligations.

23

3 months ago

A company that builds AI-powered fraud detection technology by mining data from the web.

23

6 months ago

A real estate company in Colorado is offering tools that help people buy and sell homes using blockchain technology.

22

6 months ago

A startup that helps companies be more efficient and accountable for the money they spend on marketing. The startup is focused on mastering both the marketing technology and legal aspects of marketing.

22

6 months ago

A startup aimed at mitigating the need for self-serve gas stations. The startup’s founder says the idea is to make gas stations “a thing of the past”, saying “we have the technology to make that happen.”

22

2 months ago

Focused on the growing technology needs of the health, fitness, and wellness industries.

22

2 months ago

A digital marketplace for buying and selling used cars, with automated pricing and financing options. Its founders say they’re already working with dealers and banks to integrate their technology into existing processes.

22

2 months ago

A “modern day ‘Captain Kirk’,” according to the founders, who want to use smart home technology to make it possible for people to control their homes and businesses using voice commands.

22

2 months ago

A team of developers that has built a technology to help companies build their own branded merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, etc.).

22

1 month ago

A decentralized software platform that will allow for the management of decentralized organizations and organizations using blockchain technology.

22

26 days ago

Biospace is building a data platform that helps identify the types of genes that contribute to cancer. The startup, which was founded in March, has already had applications of their technology in the lab and clinical trials.

22

4 months ago

The startup’s technology enables users to download their own music and listen to it on their private headphones. The idea is that they can find their music on a playlist of known Spotify playlists. The company takes a small commission on each track, which is used to pay artists for their work.

21

1 month ago

A computer vision company that’s developing object recognition and scene understanding AI technology to augment the capabilities of robotics, drones, and other automation systems.

21

6 months ago

A startup that builds technology to make drones safer for first responders and other professionals.

20

5 months ago

A functionality-packed app for tracking your fitness routine. The app is a combination of technology and human interaction. It’s designed to be simple and effective.

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A company that sells technology to help the elderly maintain their independence.

A startup that wants to use technology to help retailers manage wasted food. The founders of the company say it’s a $200 billion industry that is growing.

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

A micro-finance startup that empowers anyone to open a small business, using mobile technology.

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

This startup is building a platform for American farmers to sell their goods to consumers worldwide. The startup aims to use a mix of digital store fronts and technology to deliver to consumers in countries like India and China, where the rural population has been growing.

A technology that offers a way to pay bills online.

A platform for keeping an eye on police in your neighborhood. The technology does not yet exist, but the startup is looking to build it and get it to market.

This startup is building a startup incubator for technology startups in China.

An autonomous electric vehicle technology company.

A company that creates smart home accessories and technology for people who don’t want to deal with the technology themselves.

A company that helps teachers who don’t have access to iPads and other education technology tools.

A startup that helps you find a ride share for a trip by using a variety of technology to help you choose a car that’s right for you. The startup has raised $3.5 million in two rounds of funding.

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

A startup that provides professional services for marketing, design, and technology to brands that want to set up their own online storefronts.

An eco-friendly conference for startups, focused on innovation, sustainability and technology.

The world’s first interactive robot taxidermist. It combines 3D scanning technology and a robotic arm to automatically fuse together a stuffed creature out of real animal parts. The startup says the process is simple for consumers to use, and can be done from their homes.

A technology company that offers remote support for small businesses. It has the potential to impact millions of small businesses.

A company that uses data and technology to help companies sell to businesses like investors.

A technology that helps people in the developing world make full-time travel arrangements for work-related trips.

A company that provides hourly workers with technology and training to get their own small business off the ground. Come Up Now has grown from a handful of contracts to 200 employees in the past six months.

A platform for mediation of disputes like contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, or employment disputes. The platform is built on blockchain technology.

A toolkit that helps people avoid the pitfalls of modern technology and stay connected to their loved ones.

A game that uses blockchain technology to make it easier for users to bet on the NFL

This company is building technology that combines the best practices of the world’s ride-sharing companies into a single platform.

A physical store for buying and selling old technology in New York City.

A technology company that helps insurance companies manage claims, follow up with patients and reduce fraud.

An e-commerce platform for the fashion industry. They say that their technology can help fashion brands save billions of dollars in handling admin tasks.

A Fintech startup that provides technology to help SMBs.

Builds a temporary software platform based on Docker container technology for developers.

A startup focused on helping Indigenous communities in Canada. The startup aims to build a platform to help Indigenous people unite, and use technology to help them create their own economic independence.

A startup that uses a combination of machine learning, chatbot technology, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time intelligence for corporate clients.

A cloud-based sales management platform that provides tools for sales management, marketing automation and content marketing, all powered by cutting-edge technology.

Having grown from 10 employees to 160 in the last three years, the company is the fastest-growing startup in the city and Pittsburgh's largest private technology employer.

A pet tracking technology that lets you see where your dog is, even when they’re asleep

A mobile app that uses the same technology as Uber to get you a taxi.

A medical technology startup that’s been working on a smart bracelet that tracks the wearer’s vital signs and analyzes that data to help determine the best course of action.

A health care technology company that wants to build a device that can measure your body’s cortisol levels to determine your stress levels.

A technology platform that helps doctors make more personal connections with patients through a network of “health coaches.”

Recode is a project from Cheddar that provides video interviews with the founders of startups in the technology sector.

A technology that uses machine learning to create a “next-level user experience” for building and managing applications.

A platform for forging relationships between people and businesses through technology and entertainment events.

The startup holds a patent on a new type of printing process that uses a liquid to transfer the ink to the paper, eliminating many of the problems with traditional printing. The startup now wants to take that technology and apply it to the production of everything from paper to fabric.

A technology startup that wants to use the power of data to make stuff like robot pets and virtual reality games more interactive. It’s currently focused on Pokémon Go, where it is working with Niantic on a new feature that allows users to interact with characters in the game.

A startup that wants to help teachers use technology in the classroom

This startup has created an out of office messaging app that lets you send all of your team members an email with a message and a URL to a video recording that you’ve made. The app is all about helping small teams manage their in-person workflow and avoid technology-driven distractions.

A real estate technology company that helps agents across the country with their home shopping and marketing needs.

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

A technology that helps employees plan and execute their work better, in real time.

A company that uses a patented optical-recognition technology to read barcodes and replace QR codes.

A technology that helps companies collaborate and communicate with one another. The startup is currently making $36,000 per month from two customers.

A library of community and networking events for professionals in the creative and technology industries, including conference and meetup planning, networking and events

A company that wants to make it easy for large companies to take advantage of technology and automation to save money, while still ensuring employees have access to human resources, benefits, and security.

This startup, which is a subsidiary of a government agency in Brazil, is focused on building technology to provide transparency into the country’s elections.

A self-driving car platform for developers and auto manufacturers. The startup wants to make it easy for carmakers to integrate self-driving technology into their vehicles.

A mobile app that connects people to other travelers and hosts. The startup wants to use technology to make the world’s hotels and hostels more efficient and make it easier for people to find a place to stay.

This startup is building a way to create virtual reality experiences for brands, using a technology called “phantom display”.

A VC-backed startup that is looking to bring financial services to the unbanked in India. The company has started piloting its technology in Chennai and Hyderabad.

A platform that allows businesses to send out automated emails from a customer service representative. The company is building the technology to replace the phone call.

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

A startup that aims to bring more women into technology and tech-interested companies.

Media startups are often built on the back of a single product, such as Skype or YouTube. The company’s founders say its technology can help companies figure out whether a new product is worth the investment.

A platform for creating individualized content in bulk. It helps small businesses create advertising campaigns through its machine learning based technology

A company that wants to help hospitals build better technology. It's building cloud software that allows nurses to prioritize patient care, use a shared calendar, communicate with doctors, and more.

A technology company providing a way to help companies manage employees’ expenses and track their compliance.

A technology that helps companies understand what customers are looking at on their mobile devices.

A technology that helps retailers track customer activity from the moment a customer opens the door to the moment they leave.

A digital technology platform that helps companies build and manage a single, unified customer database for customer relationship management. The company combines the best features of CRM software with the functionality of a customer relationship management platform.

A startup working on a technology platform that helps manage all of the workflows across an enterprise.

A financial technology company that helps retail clients with business expenses and operations.

A patent-pending technology that allows companies to build a “firewall” between their corporate networks and the internet, to protect data from unauthorized access.

A new financial technology company that’s building a software platform that allows anyone to invest in a new business.

U.S. startup that aims to bring rapid, inexpensive, and secure payments to the unbanked. PayMate's blockchain-based payment technology can be used for international remittances and micropayments.

A startup that wants to put technology in the hands of complete beginners, in order to teach them how to use the internet.

A startup that sells modular smart-home devices aimed at delivering better ‘integrated’ home technology.

A digital product that allows users to create, share, and remix their favorite songs. The startup is working on its own proprietary technology that will help music creators and artists track their songs, and manage their royalties.

Web-based technology for managing and publishing content across all of a business’s digital channels.