Consumer Startups

Arteza is an online retailer of art and craft supplies, selling paints, paint pens, spray paint, drawing supplies, tools, and kits under brands such as Apple Barrel, FolkArt, and Mod Podge. It sells directly to consumers and hobbyist crafters, and offers guided painting classes and project ideas.

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Artifact captures and preserves personal stories and life narratives for families and individuals. The platform allows people to create digital records of meaningful relationships and histories that might otherwise be lost.

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Artifact Uprising manufactures printed photo gifts, books, and similar products using recycled and reclaimed materials with emphasis on design quality. The company serves consumers seeking to preserve meaningful moments through physical keepsakes.

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Artisant Lane designs and manufactures curated high-end custom furniture for residential and contract markets, operating a portfolio of distinct furniture brands with US manufacturing facilities. The company emphasizes made-to-order production, operational excellence using Lean/Six Sigma principles, and sustainable practices.

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Artly builds AI-powered barista robots that use deep learning and computer vision to prepare espresso drinks, and roasts its own coffee beans in-house. The company's robots replicate techniques from champion baristas to serve consumer coffee.

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Art Money provides installment payment solutions for art purchases, allowing collectors to buy artworks from galleries and auction houses globally and pay over time with flexible monthly fees.

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ArtNow Gallery presents and exhibits works by contemporary artists, showing pieces such as paintings and other artworks by named creators.

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Artotel Group operates a portfolio of hospitality brands designed to deliver creative and memorable travel experiences globally. The company focuses on sustainable practices and community engagement within the tourism and accommodation sector.

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Arturel makes acoustic products, including its Wave series of decorative panels, aimed at reducing environmental noise in indoor spaces such as homes, offices, classrooms, and hospitals. The company positions its products around mitigating noise pollution and its associated health impacts.

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Arya operates a subscription app and concierge service focused on intimacy and relationships for couples, offering curated experiences ("Scenes"), tested products, erotic audio stories, and personalized roleplays. It combines sexology and relationship-science expertise to help long-term partners maintain connection and plan intentional intimacy.

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Asarasi produces sparkling water made from maple tree sap, sourced sustainably from living trees as a renewable alternative to groundwater-based bottled water. The company serves environmentally conscious consumers and supports maple farming operations.

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Ascend is a membership-based travel concierge for frequent business and leisure travelers, offering a human team that books and manages flights, hotels, and ground transport end-to-end via WhatsApp. It focuses on securing discounted premium fares, proactively handling disruptions, and serving executives, founders, investors, and their assistants.

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Ascend Wellness Holdings is a vertically integrated cannabis company that cultivates, manufactures, and retails cannabis products through company-owned and partner-operated stores across the U.S., with operations concentrated in limited-license markets in the Northeast and Midwest regions.

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Asia Beverages develops non-alcoholic, health and wellness focused drinks made with Asian ingredients, aimed at a new generation of Asian consumers.

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Aside is an AI-powered browser that enables autonomous agents to complete web-based tasks across logged-in websites without integrations, including payments, messaging, and internal tools. It provides memory of browsing context, secure credential management for agents, and runs locally with hardware-backed encryption.

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A platform for creating and sharing mini-apps and games built by community developers, featuring AI-powered features like video generation and image scoring alongside casual gaming experiences.

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Asius Technologies develops ADEL® (Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens), a patented "second eardrum" technology for professional in-ear monitors and earbuds that absorbs in-ear pneumatic pressure to reduce the risk of hearing damage while delivering higher-fidelity sound. The company also publishes research on AI, quantum computing, and epistemology.

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Ask.com was a web search engine operated by IAC that answered users' questions online for about 30 years. The service was discontinued and officially closed on May 1, 2026.

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Laurel provides recommendations and guidance on air purifiers, focusing on HEPA and activated carbon filter technologies for reducing indoor air pollutants including particulates, volatile organic compounds, and harmful chemicals. The service targets consumers concerned with indoor air quality and health outcomes.

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ÅSKA builds full-suspension speed pedelecs (45 km/u e-bikes) with wide tires, belt drive, gearbox and rear-wheel motor, designed for daily commuting on Belgian roads and rough surfaces. The bikes emphasize grip, braking, comfort and low-maintenance, durable components.

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AskMyGuru provides personalized guidance based on Vedic wisdom through a digital platform for individuals seeking clarity on relationships, career, spirituality, and life purpose. The platform combines ancient Vedic teachings with modern technology to deliver accessible, private spiritual guidance to all seekers.

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ASRV designs and sells technical performance apparel and activewear for training and athletic use, including graphic capsules and women's collections. The brand also offers a mobile app providing early access to product drops, app-exclusive items, and order management.

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Assault Fitness makes human-powered (motor-free) exercise machines such as air bikes and runners for both home and commercial gyms. Its equipment is designed for high-intensity resistance-based workouts where output scales with the user's effort.

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Assisi Pet Care acquires, manages, and grows pet care, food, and related companies, operating a portfolio of pet brands across the European pet care industry. The company emphasizes sustainable production and reducing packaging waste and carbon emissions.

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