Over the past several years, the startup industry has been booming like no other. But even with so many being founded on a virtually daily basis, it appears that the market has not yet had enough. We have already talked about well established startups on several occasions, but now it is time to take a look at the new kids in town. Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top best new startups in 2013. Curious to learn more about the latest startups? Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 5: Sonoma Cider
Most of us have gotten accustomed to seeing only tech or software startups hitting it big, but Sonoma Cider is proof enough that anyone can make it. This startup’s product hit the markets around Thanksgiving. Curious to learn how much it made in less than 2 months? An estimated revenue of $300,000. For 2014, company founders Fred Einstein, David Cordtz, and Robert Cordtz expect their startup to make at least $2.3 million.
No. 4: Boxed
Founded in June 2013, Boxed grew more in half a year than other companies in a decade. By August, the startup, founded by Chieh Huang, former employee at Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), had raised over $1 million in seed funding. By the end of the year, the startup that originated in New York expanded its reach to 48 states. So what is Boxed all about? It is a free service delivery for bulk goods which you can use directly from your smartphone.
No. 3: Anki
Anki, a San-Francisco based robotics and artificial intelligence startup, released its first product in 2013 – the Anki DRIVE, which was ranked as one of the year’s best inventions by TIME magazine. The startup, which is currently backed up by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, managed to raise $50 million in venture round funding in 2013.
No. 2: Glow
Glow is your go-to app if you’re trying to have a baby. Using scientific data and an easy to use interface, this app can help you choose the best time to try conceiving. In addition, it also provides you with useful information that can help you take care of your reproductive health. This young startup is nothing if not ambitious and, despite still being in its early days, it has already raised $6 million during its Series A funding in September 2013.
No. 1: Coinbase
With the Bitcoin generating so many headlines in 2013, somebody was bound to take advantage of this frenzy. This is where Coinbase comes in. Founded by Fred Ehrsam, Coinbase’s purpose is to make the Bitcoin a more mainstream payment method, by setting up wallets for people interested in working with this digital currency. Throughout 2013, this startup has raised more than $30 million in funding. Furthermore, it also reached an important milestone earlier this year, when it created a wallet for its 1 millionth client.
