New York City, known for its dynamic and innovative business environment, (and tons of hit records!) has been the birthplace of numerous successful startups. Here’s a list of 30 awesome startups founded in NYC, showcasing a diverse range of industries and their achievements:
- Squire (Founded in NYC 2015): A platform streamlining the booking and payment process for barber services nationwide, facilitating easy discovery and appointments for users seeking quality barber services.
- OpenSea
- (Founded in NYC 2017):
- The world’s largest marketplace for NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), OpenSea has become a significant player in the blockchain market, raising a total of $427.2 million to expand its platform.
- Cleerly
- (Founded in NYC 2017)
- A healthcare company focused on preventing heart attacks through digital care pathways, integrating clinical science with AI to offer actionable insights for heart care.
- Fireblocks (Founded in NYC in 2018): Provides secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets, leveraging MPC (Multi-Party Computation) technology for asset security.
- Ramp (Founded in 2019): A finance automation platform that helps businesses manage expenses and automate financial operations, aiming to reduce time and money spent on financial processes. Check out NYC startup funding options here.
- Capchase
- (Founded in NYC in 2020):
- A fintech startup offering financial solutions for SaaS companies, allowing them to access cash tied up in future payments without resorting to debt or equity sales.
- Ribbon Home
- (Founded in 2017):
- A real estate platform enhancing the buying and selling process with a unique showcase link for listings, simplifying the transaction experience.
- Attentive
- (Founded in 2016):
- A mobile messaging platform offering personalized communication tools for brands to maintain customer engagement through custom campaigns and analytics.
- Cityblock Health
- (Founded in NYC in 2017):
- Uses a tech-driven approach to healthcare, focusing on underserved communities with the aim of providing high-quality, affordable care through mobile technology and data-driven decision making.
- Wonder (Founded in 2017): A food delivery startup operating truck-based restaurants, allowing customers to order fresh, healthy food through a mobile app at competitive prices compared to traditional dining options.
- CertiK (Founded in the Unknown Year): Specializes in blockchain security, utilizing AI technology to monitor and secure smart contracts and blockchain protocols, a venture by professors from Columbia University and Yale University aiming to enhance Web3 security.
- Tarci (Founded in 2019): Focuses on big data, predictive analytics, and software, offering a continuous intelligence engine for SMBs to capture and use data effectively, leveraging AI for real-time B2B prospecting.
- Bravo Sierra (Founded in 2018): A performance wellness company that collaborates with over 1,000 active US military members to test and develop goods, dedicating 5% of sales to support the military community.
- Public.com (Founded in 2019): An investment platform enabling fractional ownership of assets like stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, committed to educational content without selling trade data.
- Spotnana Technology
- (Founded in 2020):
- Provides cloud-based software solutions for the travel industry, offering a “travel-as-a-service” platform to facilitate global travel management.
- Mesh Payments (Founded in NYC in 2018): A fintech startup offering cardless corporate payments solutions for SaaS companies, enhancing financial management and visibility for businesses.
- Talos (Founded in 2018): A cryptocurrency trading platform offering comprehensive digital asset trading and management technologies for various market participants.
- Regal.io (Founded in 2020): Develops software for SMS and outbound phone sales solutions, aiming to increase customer engagement and sales through direct communication.
- Esusu Financial (Founded in an Unknown Year): Targets the financial services sector with a focus on improving financial inclusion and eliminating the racial wealth gap.
- Rocean (Founded in an Unknown Year): Aims to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles by offering a device that filters, flavors, and carbonates tap water, reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with bottled water.
- RealBlocks
- (Founded in 2017):
- Utilizing blockchain technology to simplify access to alternative investments, RealBlocks focuses on enhancing liquidity and offering diversified products for investors.
- Revel (Founded in an Unknown Year): Offers on-demand electric moped services, allowing users with a valid driver’s license to explore New York from Queens to Brooklyn and beyond on two wheels.
- SHOWFIELDS
- (Founded in 2017):
- A retail experience company that transcends traditional shopping by integrating narrative storytelling with physical spaces, offering immersive experiences that bridge art and retail.
- Soundmind
- (Founded in NYC 2020):
- Partners with Amazon’s Alexa to provide seniors and other users uncomfortable with technology a user-friendly interface to access services and communicate with loved ones through voice commands.
- Speak It Yourself VR
- (Founded in NYC an Unknown Year):
- Aims to revolutionize language learning through virtual reality, offering immersive experiences for users to learn English with 360-degree videos and interactive tools.
- Stoop (Founded in NYC an Unknown Year): Addresses New York City’s challenging rental market by offering flexible living arrangements through an all-inclusive monthly price for private rooms, simplifying the moving process.
- Supergreat (Founded in NYC an Unknown Year): A community-driven platform where users share honest reviews and beauty tips, fostering a space for genuine feedback on beauty products.
- Surgarai (Founded in an Unknown Year): Developed by surgeons to enhance patient care in operating rooms by combining preoperative and intraoperative information for up-to-date patient insights.
- Taskade (Founded in NYC an Unknown Year): A digital coworking space that facilitates real-time collaboration, project visualization, and team management across calendars, promoting productivity and organization.
- Tend (Founded in NYC an Unknown Year): A dental care platform that aims to alleviate the common fear of dentist visits by offering a more pleasant check-up experience, including the ability to continue watching Netflix during appointments.
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