Consumer Startups

Jot makes an ultra-concentrated coffee that lets people brew cafe-style black coffee, lattes, and cold brew at home by mixing a tablespoon with water or milk, plus a protein coffee with 25g of whey protein. It sells directly to consumers through a subscription model, with beans sourced from farms in South America, Central America, and Indonesia.

2 investors

Journee is a travel service that matches users to personalized trip recommendations based on a Travel Profile built from a short questionnaire. It focuses on offering non-touristy, personally vetted destinations and itineraries explored by its own team.

2 investors

Joxko is an online service and mobile app for topping up prepaid mobile phones, letting users send airtime, internet data, and communication packs to over 550 operators across 125 countries. It also offers European prepaid recharges, gift cards, and food vouchers, and is used mainly by people abroad who want to recharge phones of family and friends in their home countries.

2 investors

Joytunes offers mobile apps that teach music and drawing through interactive, adaptive lessons with real-time feedback. The platform serves learners of all ages across 180 countries who want to learn creative skills like piano, guitar, voice, and drawing.

2 investors

JubileeTV offers a TV-based device and companion app that lets adult children remotely support and stay connected with aging parents through video calling, TV control, and activity monitoring. The system works with an existing TV and provides features like a full-room camera, routine alerts, and simplified remote controls for seniors.

2 investors

JustSext is an AI platform offering adult chatbots for interactive, explicit role-play, sexting, and on-demand custom image and voice generation. It targets adult (18+) consumers seeking pleasure-positive AI conversation experiences, positioned as the successor to Slutbot and operating without Discord or Telegram.

2 investors

JUMP offers electric-assist bikes for shared urban commuting, with an app to locate and unlock bikes that lock to existing bike racks and designated hubs. The service operates in U.S. cities including San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Providence, RI, in partnership with Uber.

2 investors

Jump.ca is a Saskatchewan-based retailer and service provider selling wireless devices, internet, accessories, and home and business security, operating 18 locations across six cities. It is the province's largest SaskTel Authorized Dealer and largest Apple Authorized Service Provider, and the only dealer authorized by both SaskTel and SecurTek.

2 investors

Junglee Games is a technology-led gaming company that builds online platforms for competitive and social games including Rummy, Poker, Ludo, Carrom, Solitaire, Teen Patti, Pool, quizzes, and fantasy sports. Founded in 2012 and part of Flutter Entertainment, it operates independently in India serving millions of players.

2 investors

JUNIQE is an online shop selling wall art, prints, and framed pictures, along with personalizable home decor and gift items such as photo collages, notebooks, mugs, cushions, and towels. It offers curated designs across themes and rooms for consumers looking to decorate their homes or buy personalized gifts.

2 investors

Just Enough Wines produces premium wines from grapes sourced from sustainable vineyards, primarily located along the California Central Coast. Its vineyards are certified by Sustainability in Practice (SIP) and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA).

2 investors

Just Salad operates a restaurant chain offering fresh salads, bowls, wraps, soups, and smoothies with an emphasis on healthy, affordable, and climate-conscious dining. The company serves consumers seeking nutritious meals with minimal environmental impact, utilizing a reusable bowl program and sustainable packaging practices.

2 investors

Just Spices produces pre-blended spice mixtures for home cooking across various cuisines and dishes, designed by in-house chefs. The company emphasizes natural ingredients without artificial additives or flavor enhancers.

2 investors

Just Vertical manufactures vertical hydroponic growing systems for home use that enable consumers to grow produce indoors in urban spaces. The company focuses on improving food accessibility, reducing food insecurity, and promoting environmental sustainability through local food production.

2 investors

JustGlide helps users discover and organize travel destinations they save from social media and other sources. The platform addresses the common problem of accumulating numerous bookmarks and saved content about places without being able to effectively retrieve or use them.

2 investors

JYP is a South Korean music entertainment company that produces and releases albums and singles for K-pop artists and groups such as DAY6, 2PM, NMIXX, NEXZ, and KickFlip. It manages artist releases and music production across its roster.

2 investors

K18 develops biotechnology-based hair care products designed to repair and strengthen hair for consumers. The company's patented molecular technology targets hair damage across all hair types through both professional salon and at-home product lines.

2 investors

Kabata builds AI-powered smart dumbbells and connected fitness products aimed at making workouts more engaging and consistent for consumers. The company positions its offering as a community-oriented fitness ecosystem sold direct to consumers.

2 investors

Kaged is a sports nutrition brand that makes third-party tested supplements such as hydration powders, pre-workouts, creatine, protein, and vitamins, using disclosed patented ingredients at clinical doses. Its products are marketed to athletes and health-conscious consumers, and it carries Informed Sport certification.

2 investors

KaiOS develops a mobile operating system for smart feature phones and offers related financial services products, working with telecommunications and business partners globally. The company serves carriers and partners through its sales, product, and operations teams.

2 investors

Kairo is a mobile app that guides athletes through mental visualization exercises to build confidence, resilience, strength, and motivation. It targets athletes across sports such as running, tennis, and basketball as a mental training tool.

2 investors

Kaizntree provides operational infrastructure and automation software for consumer brands, centralizing inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, and reporting workflows. The company serves growth-stage CPG and consumer brands across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

2 investors

Kala is a fintech offering payroll-deduction ("libranza") loans through a fully digital application process supported by independent advisors. It provides fast credit decisions and disbursement to individual borrowers.

2 investors

KalaGato acquires mobile apps and games from developers and entrepreneurs, offering app valuation, exit planning, and growth optimization services. It connects app owners with a network of buyers and investors and facilitates secure escrow-based transactions to help sellers exit their digital assets.

2 investors