Consumer Startups

Shortbread is a mobile app for reading spicy romance comics and webcomic series. It offers romantic comic series to readers through an on-demand reading app.

1 investor

Shortcut is a mobile app development agency specializing in design and development of consumer and enterprise applications across media, healthcare, loyalty, automotive, and other sectors. The company offers services including custom app development, app store optimization, and app maintenance.

1 investor

Shout operates a marketplace where users can buy and sell tickets and event reservations directly, with an accompanying iOS app that facilitates real-time messaging between buyers and sellers and manages transactions.

1 investor

Shoutfit developed a social network platform centered on clothing, and previously experimented with a clothing search engine.

1 investor

Showdown is an online poker game that adds action cards and blends mechanics from competitive card games, letting players compete for real-money stakes in rank-based matches. It uses smart contracts and a Privy self-custody wallet for settlements, and offers free play with loyalty rewards, with launches planned on Steam and mobile.

1 investor

Showee is a smart shower system that allows users to customize water, soap, and drying phases through a mobile app, touchscreen interface, or voice control.

1 investor

SHOWROOM operates a live-streaming service where viewers interact with performers in real time through gifting and comments, aimed at supporting entertainers and creators. The Japanese company also runs VR live and vertical video platforms and produces entertainment IP and branded content for businesses.

1 investor

Showroomprive.com is a French online retailer that runs flash sales offering discounted brand fashion, accessories, and home goods to consumers. It operates as an e-commerce platform in France.

1 investor

Shred Video provides video and photo production technology to adventure tourism operators, enabling them to automatically create and sell cinema-quality content to customers. The platform serves adventure tour and activity businesses globally.

1 investor

Shuminavi operates a Japanese online marketplace that connects people with hobby and lesson providers, listing classes, teachers, and online lessons/workshops across categories such as music, languages, dance, cooking, yoga, and crafts. It also publishes a media section with guides and reviews on hobbies like Pilates.

1 investor

Sports Illustrated Tickets operates an event ticketing business with a primary ticketing platform (Box Office Enterprise) and a resale marketplace for live sports and entertainment events. It serves consumers buying tickets as well as B2B clients using its ticketing distribution and inventory management technology.

1 investor

Sid's Farm is a direct-to-consumer dairy brand that produces and delivers milk and dairy products such as curd, paneer, ghee, and butter, with an emphasis on quality assurance and testing. Founded in 2016 and operating across cities including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Vijayawada, it serves households in India.

1 investor

Side by Side makes all-natural, whole-food dog food and treats — including freeze-dried diets, toppers, stews, and treats — formulated using Eastern Food Therapy to match each dog's individual nutritional needs. Products are made in small batches in the USA, with no synthetic or artificial additives, and the company offers a "Balance Indicator" tool that recommends recipes based on a photo of a dog's tongue.

1 investor

Sidekick sells the AxisBoard, a physical training and rehabilitation device used to improve foot stability, control, and address issues such as Achilles tendon problems and stiffness. It is marketed to physical therapists and their patients for balance and strength work.

1 investor

Sidelines operates a legal marketplace for sports player props, connecting users with sportsbooks and iGaming brands. It offers a product suite aimed at casual and experienced sports fans across the betting spectrum.

1 investor

SIDIA is a fragrance brand that creates named scents based on emotional states rather than ingredients, positioning fragrances as extensions of personal identity. The company serves consumers seeking intimate, architecturally refined fragrances positioned as personal signatures.

1 investor

Sid Mashburn designs and sells menswear, including jackets, trousers, and jeans, with customization options for fit and fabrics. The company operates physical retail locations and offers styling services alongside its products.

1 investor

Siegelman Stable is a clothing retailer that produces branded apparel including hoodies and other garments, often featuring licensed sports properties like the New York Yankees.

1 investor

Siempre Tequila produces a line of 100% agave tequilas — including blanco, reposado, añejo, and limited high-proof releases — made in Jalisco, Mexico, and sold direct to consumers. The brand emphasizes additive-free, small-batch spirits aged in oak barrels for tequila enthusiasts.

1 investor

Siena on Brendenwood is a senior independent living retirement community offering housing and amenities for older adults. The community is owned and operated by First Midwest Group and provides services including duplex units and apartment-style living.

1 investor

Sienna Naturals makes clean, plant-based haircare products formulated for people with textured hair, including coily, curly, color-treated, and protective styles. Its dermatologist-tested formulas use natural ingredients and a proprietary Rooted Technology to support scalp and hair health.

1 investor

Sidekick is a lightweight clip that attaches to glasses and functions as a personalized smart assistant, enabling hands-free access to AI models, video capture, calls, translations, and reminders. It serves consumers who want to remain present and engaged without relying on their smartphones.

1 investor

Siete Foods is a Mexican-American food brand producing consumer packaged food products. The company emphasizes a family-driven culture and community impact through education, entrepreneurship, and wellness.

1 investor

Siffron manufactures electronic shelf label (ESL) holders that secure digital price tags at retail shelf edges. The product helps retailers improve pricing accuracy and reduce manual labor in store operations.

1 investor