Consumer Startups

App-CM Inc. is a company that develops and publishes mobile applications, including several branded consumer apps.

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Appalachian Botanical produces lavender distilled to emphasize aromatic terpenes for relaxation and wellness uses, along with a line of beard and scalp care products. It also offers Due South personal care essentials such as deodorants, cleansers, and anti-chafe products formulated without harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances.

1 investor

Appjection is a Dutch legal-tech service that lets people contest traffic and parking fines (Mulder fines and municipal parking assessments) by uploading a photo of the ticket, after which its lawyers handle the objection. The service is free to the user, funded by government legal-cost reimbursements.

1 investor

Applecrumby is an e-commerce brand selling organic and natural products. The company offers an e-gift card option for customers to gift to others.

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Apple Montessori Schools operates a chain of early childhood and elementary schools serving families with children from 6 weeks through 18 years old, using the Montessori educational approach. The organization has provided accredited Montessori education since its founding in 1972, emphasizing child-centered, hands-on learning and individualized development.

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Apply Stickers sells stickers online and collaborates with artists and brands to create and personalize sticker products. It operates as a direct-to-consumer ecommerce store shipping domestically and internationally.

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AppMiral provides a white-label event app platform that enables festivals, tournaments, and venues to manage ticketing, schedules, maps, and attendee engagement through a single branded mobile application. The platform serves event organizers and venues that need to deliver attendee experiences without requiring development resources.

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APQS manufactures longarm quilting machines designed for quilters of all skill levels. The company has been handcrafting machines in Iowa for over 40 years with a focus on simplicity, accuracy, and customer support.

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Apriwell offers a bundle of digestive and wellness supplements including a fiber complex, probiotic capsules, and a vein-support formula; the company targets health-conscious consumers seeking preventive nutrition products.

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APUS is a mobile internet company that develops a lightweight operating system and related products serving global users across emerging markets. The company targets users in developing regions with products designed for efficient internet access on smartphones.

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AQUA develops and sells original merchandise and goods themed around animals and nature, based on experiences at facilities such as zoos and aquariums, and operates directly-managed retail stores, e-commerce, and product planning. It works with facilities, producers, and local communities in Japan to turn learning and encounters with wildlife into products and events.

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Aqua Expeditions operates a fleet of luxury small-ship expedition cruise vessels serving high-end travelers in destinations including the Galapagos Islands and South American river routes. The company emphasizes personalized service, expert-led excursions, and sustainable travel experiences in culturally significant and natural environments.

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AquaViteA produces authentically brewed kombucha beverages made with premium ingredients and live probiotics, offered in inventive flavors that are lower in sugar and calories and verified non-alcoholic (below 0.5% ABV). The drinks are sold through retail stores.

1 investor

Aqua Voice is an AI-powered voice-to-text application that converts speech into refined text in real time for use across apps, from coding to writing and team communication. It serves developers, content creators, and professionals seeking faster typing alternatives with accuracy optimized for technical and natural language contexts.

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Vienna Hypertext is a private, networked canvas for collecting and connecting notes, photos, videos, code, music, files, and text. Positioned as a "tool for thought," it supports brainstorming and idea development for individual creative and intellectual work.

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AquaSprouts manufactures a tabletop aquaponic garden system that combines a fish tank with a hydroponic grow bed, enabling users to grow herbs and vegetables while maintaining an aquarium through a self-sustaining nutrient cycle. The product is designed for home gardeners and educational use.

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Aquatein produces a protein-infused water beverage designed as a convenient protein consumption option for fitness-focused consumers in India.

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Aquis makes hair-drying tools built with technical fabrics and its proprietary AQUITEX hairtech, aimed at consumers seeking gentler hair care. The products are marketed as reducing hair damage compared with traditional drying methods.

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Spatial builds interactive virtual worlds using spatial computing and AI, operating a gaming studio focused on immersive multiplayer VR experiences. Its flagship studio, Wooster Games, develops original IP including the multiplayer VR title Animal Company for Meta Quest.

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A specialty coffee brand operating cafes and roasteries across Asia-Pacific, known for premium bespoke coffee and design-focused retail locations. Founded in Kyoto, Arabica operates flagship stores and franchise locations in Japan, Hong Kong, mainland China, and other markets.

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Arby's is a fast food restaurant chain known for its meat-and-cheese sandwiches, including roast beef and Angus cheesesteaks. It serves quick-service meals to retail consumers.

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Arc is a web browser that organizes online activity through features like Spaces, Profiles, Split View, and themes, with a focus on privacy and security. The company also offers Dia, a newer browser building on Arc's design, aimed at general consumers browsing the internet.

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Arcade.ai is an online gaming platform offering games, cosmetics, and community features for players. Users can discover trending and new games, browse cosmetics, and create content.

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Arcade is a platform where users create interactive worlds and games by describing ideas to an AI companion, then play and build them together with friends. It offers user-generated, shareable worlds spanning genres like racing, survival, and exploration.

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