Consumer Startups

Bachan's makes Japanese barbecue and dipping sauces based on a family recipe, using simple non-GMO ingredients. Its products are sold direct to consumers and in grocery locations nationwide in the United States.

3 investors

Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that connects travelers with shoppers, allowing travelers to earn money by purchasing and transporting items abroad while shoppers access products from overseas at lower costs by avoiding traditional shipping.

3 investors

Baly is an Iraqi technology company that operates a unified application combining mobility, food delivery, and digital services designed for users in Iraq and to support the local private sector.

3 investors

Bare provides end-of-life concierge services for families, offering guidance and support during bereavement. The company helps families navigate the funeral and grieving process through personalized consultations.

3 investors

Basno is a platform for creating and collecting digital badges that recognize accomplishments, skills, commitments, and expertise. Both individuals and businesses can design, distribute, and earn badges, forming communities around shared achievements.

3 investors

BatteryXchange operates a network of portable phone-charging kiosks placed in partner business locations, allowing mobile device users to borrow batteries and return them to any nearby kiosk. The company targets consumers on-the-go and works with businesses to host its charging stations.

3 investors

BAXUS is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying, selling, trading, and storing rare and collectible spirits and wine, serving casual drinkers and serious collectors. It offers vaulting services, real-time pricing data, and portfolio analytics for spirits collections.

3 investors

BePresent is a mobile app that helps people reduce their screen time by blocking distracting apps and offering points, badges, quests, leaderboards, and real-life rewards for staying off their phones. It targets consumers, particularly younger users, and includes accountability features with friends and family.

3 investors

BEAT81 offers group fitness workout sessions, including indoor cycling and high-intensity training, with real-time performance tracking to help participants monitor their progress. The classes are led by trainers in a group setting focused on consistency and community.

3 investors

Beauty Bakerie is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup remover wipes and other beauty products. The Lip Whip Remover is an oil-based, 2-in-1 wipe designed to gently remove long-lasting and waterproof liquid lipsticks while moisturizing lips.

3 investors

Beconfident is an AI-powered English language learning platform that offers personalized tutoring through conversation, real-world scenarios, and multi-platform access including WhatsApp and smartwatch. The service targets language learners globally with features including interactive lessons, real-time feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and AI tutors representing various nationalities.

3 investors

Bemerri offers a 3D visualization and planning platform for designing, booking, and renting event spaces such as venues, tents, and custom setups. It provides a catalog of over 75,000 furniture and decor items, drag-and-drop 2D/3D diagramming tools, and collaboration features for event planners, vendors, and clients.

3 investors

Beni is a search and discovery platform that aggregates 300 million secondhand deals across resale marketplaces, allowing consumers to find used items from their favorite brands at lower prices through web, mobile app, and browser extension.

3 investors

Bewakoof is an online fashion and apparel retailer selling clothing and accessories for men and women, along with lifestyle products. It operates a direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform with a mobile app.

3 investors

Beyond Appliances is an Indian direct-to-consumer brand selling kitchen appliances such as gas hobs, cooktops, and chimneys with features like smart timers and app connectivity. Its products draw on experience from restaurant kitchens and target home cooks.

3 investors

Biocollabs offers the Alcohol Belly Protocol, a plant-based liquid supplement designed to support liver function and reduce visceral fat accumulation in people who consume alcohol. The product targets metabolic health and weight loss through improved liver enzyme activity and fat metabolism.

3 investors

Biryani By Kilo is an online food ordering and delivery service offering dum-cooked handi biryani, kebabs, curries, rolls, breads, beverages, and desserts to consumers across many Indian cities. Each biryani is individually cooked and delivered in clay handi earthenware.

3 investors

BistroCat makes an automated wet cat food feeder that portions and serves meals on schedule, paired with proprietary BistroPods. The system offers subscription-based food delivery with premium wet food at lower per-ounce costs than comparable retail products.

3 investors

Blackbird Foods makes plant-based foods including seitan, crispy tofu, battered wings, and frozen pizza, sold direct to consumers via shipping. Its products are vegan, dairy-free, and cholesterol-free, and its pizza is made in NYC.

3 investors

Blackbox Inc. produces and manages 2.5D intellectual property (IP), bridging 2D and 3D media formats. The company operates in the media and entertainment sector, creating content and IP management services for the creator economy.

3 investors

Bling provides a digital payment card and financial education app for children ages 7 and older, allowing parents to set spending controls and teach money management through gamified lessons and savings tools. The service combines a Mastercard-linked debit card with parental monitoring and budgeting features designed by educators.

3 investors

Blink Eye develops AI-powered eye-tracking technology that enables human-computer interaction through eye movement alone. The company builds machine learning systems for integration into consumer devices and applications.

3 investors

Blinkist transforms nonfiction books into 15-minute audio and text summaries called "Blinks" for busy professionals and learners. The platform distills insights from over 7,500 bestselling books across psychology, management, philosophy, and other categories.

3 investors

Bliq works on driverless mobility, focusing on a scalable approach to autonomous transportation. The company is hiring and positions itself around advancing driverless vehicle technology.

3 investors