On-demand nap bars, dog-friendly cafes and ice cream delivery services are among some of the top August 2017 start-up ideas that are causing change across different industries.
Although select shoppers are drawn to the high price points of luxury items, a growing number of budget-conscious consumers are responding to brands that offer fair price points. Examples of this include Miss A, which prices all of its cosmetics at $1, Twickets, which resells tickets at face value and Brandless, which sells a variety of consumers goods for just $3.
Some of the well-established companies that are offering the ingenuity of small companies include Amazon, which recently launched a variety of new products and services, KFC launching K Pro and brands like London Drugs and Sephora launching small-format retail shops.
Top 70 Start-Up Concepts in August
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All-Day Nap Bars
'Siesta & Go' Rents Beds and Rooms for Catching Up on Sleep
69
Fast Food Salad Shops
KFC's K Pro is a Healthy Remix on the Famous Fast Food Restaurant
68
Female-Funded Investment Firms
'Female Funders' is a Platform Helping Women Pursue Angel Investing
67
Privacy Laptop Cases
Alcove’s Laptop Case Unfolds into a Private Workstation
66
Muted Streetwear Releases
Maylee's Debut Collection Features Refined Silhouettes & Neutral Colors
65
Entrepreneur-Specific Subscription Services
The FEoNA Box is a Service for Female Entrepreneurs
64
In-Car Vending Machines
Cargo Lets Uber Drivers Earn Extra Money Selling In-Car Essentials
63
Vegan Meal Vending Machines
leCupboard Offers a Healthy, Plant-Based Vending Machine for Food
62
Urban Camping Services
Campspace Lets Users Rent Campgrounds in Urban Environments
61
Moving TV T-Shirts
The T-shirt TV Acts as an Unconventional Advertising Medium
60
Bespoke Workout Supplement Platforms
The Scoop Service Lets Users Buy Customizable Supplements
59
Luxury Short-Term Rental Services
Airbnb Lux Will be the Firm's New Ultra-Premium Tier
58
Luxury Furniture Rental Platforms
This Rental Service is Targeted Towards First-Time Homeowners
57
Custom Salad Shops
Vancouver's 'Verdura' is a Fast-Casual Independent Restaurant
56
Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Subscriptions
The 'Leader Ship Box' is Made for Professional Women
55
Affordable Subscription Meals
Dinnerly by Marley Spoon is an Affordable Alternative Meal Kit
54
Robotic Lawn-Mowing Startups
HomeVP Installs Lawn-Mowing Robots In Your Home For a Monthly Fee
53
Rescued Food Restaurants
The Newly Opened Rice Bar Turns Food Waste into Delicious Creations
52
$1 Cosmetic Retailers
'Miss A' Offers All Beauty Products on Its Site for Just One Dollar
51
Small-Footprint Beauty Retailers
'Sephora Studio' is a New Store with Same-Day Ordering
50
Architectural Home Rentals
BoutiqueHomes Offers Holiday Rentals in Design-Focused Homes
49
Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
48
Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
47
Community Dog Cafes
Boris & Horton Hosts Dogs for Coffee and Community Events
46
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Creameries
'Lab Sense' is Toronto's Newest Spot for Nitrogen-Infused Treats
45
Shoppable Storytelling Services
'Amazon Spark' is an Inspirational, Shoppable Platform
44
Working Woman Subscriptions
The 'Mogul Box' is Curated for Female Entrepreneurs
43
Sustenance-Dispensing Fridges
Foodles is a Connected Refrigerator and Vending Machine in One
42
Booze-Infused Jams
'Drunk Jelly' Wine-Infused Jam Elevates Any PB & J Sandwich
41
Vehicle-Branded Bike Sharing
The Ford Gobikes Offer a New Bike Share Program to the Bay Area
40
Ultra-Condensed Pharmacy Shops
London Drugs is Opening a Small Store Called 'LDExpress'
39
Football Stadium Screenings
Pittodrie Events is Hosting Corporate Clients for Outdoor Movie Nights
38
Geothermal Heating Start-Ups
Google's 'Dandelion' Will Use the Earth to Heat and Cool Homes
37
One-Hour Grocery Deliveries
Tesco Now Promises to Deliver Groceries to Your Door Within One Hour
36
Millennial-Focused Pizza Apps
Pizza Hut's Loyalty App Was Designed to Appeal to a Younger Market
35
Artisanal Sandwich Eateries
'PBJ.LA' is a Destination for Crust-Free, Gourmet PB&J Sandwiches
34
Consumer-Led Beauty Product Pitches
Sephora Lets Consumers Pitch Their Own Beauty Product Ideas
33
Codeless Chatbot Software
SaaS Startup HelloBOT Makes it Easier to Connect With Your Customers
32
Spouse-Spying Rental Services
'Ginza Ladis 1' Hires Actors to Stop Your Partner from Cheating
31
Instantaneous Mobile Payments
The 'PayNow' Service Lets Singaporeans Transfer Money Through Phones
30
Retro Alcohol-Infused Sodas
The Pop Shoppe Has Introduced 2 New Alcoholic Flavors
29
Loyalty-Based Coffee Chain Apps
Caffè Nero is the First UK Chain to Offer Straight-Through Payment
28
Universally Priced CPGs
Brandless Offers Common Household Goods Priced at $3 Each
27
Predictive Model-Building Platforms
Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping
26
Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
25
Customizable Eye Shadow Palettes
You Can Build Your Own Eye Shadow Palettes with Bleach London
24
App Review Startups
Telescope Notifies You in Real Time of Your Latest Mobile App Reviews
23
Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
22
Collaborative Team Tools
New Visual Project Management Tool Atlaz is for Tech-Focused Firms
21
Baggage Drop-Off Services
'Knock Knock' Offers Secure Storage for NYC Tourists' Bags
20
Bus-Battery Swapping Startups
This Indian Startup Makes Electric Buses More Convenient To Operate
19
SaaS Spreadsheets Startups
Spreadsheets.site Makes it Easier to Manage and Create Websites
18
Branded Ice Cream E-Shops
Consumers May Now Purchase Ben & Jerry's Online via the Official Store
17
Employee-Focused Travel Platforms
'GoBumpFree' Helps Airline Employees Evade Cancellation Fees
16
Online Automation Builders
New SaaS Venture Omlyx Helps You Build and Manage Automated Bots
15
Healing Herbal Tonics
WanKu's Blend of 20 Herbs is Known as the Andes Mountains Healing Water
14
Trailblazing Weather Forecasting Startups
ClimaCell Offers Ultra-Precise Weather-Tracking Services
13
Revitalizing Hangover Cures
'Morning Recovery' is Based on a South Korean Hangover Cure
12
VR Service Training Programs
This Fast-Casual Restaurant Training Leverages Google Daydream
11
Modular Dart Defense Systems
'Blaster Boards' Click Together to Make a Custom Nerf War Bunker
10
Female-Focused Rideshare Services
The Pink Car Service Caters to Women, Seniors and the Disabled
9
Streamlined App Development Platforms
The 'Cloudflare Apps' Service Helps Boost Market Exposure
8
AI-Fueled Medical Startups
The 'Qrativ' Startup Uses Smart Technology to Find Disease Treatments
7
Private Online Language Lessons
Rype Offers Users Private Virtual Language Teachers
6
eCommerce Messaging Apps
Amazon Anytime Offers Voice and Video Calling, Plus Filters and More
5
Company Password Management Services
Web Dev Startup Passwork is a Password Manager for Teams
4
Face-Value Ticket Resellers
Twickets Caps the Price of Resold Tickets at Face Value
3
Automated Messaging Community Invitations
Startup Community Inviter is for Slack Communities
2
Female-Focused Homesharing Communities
Overnight's 'Girls LOVE Travel' Group Emphasizes Safety
1
Online Invoicing Software
Pi.TEAM Provides Small Business Invoicing and Accounting Services
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Upscale Overnight Buses
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Stretch Mark-Exposing Fashion Ads
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Fast Food Salad Shops
KFC's K Pro is a Healthy Remix on the Famous Fast Food Restaurant
High Design Hostels
'Native Hostel' in Austin Was Designed to Normalize Hostel Culture in the US
Gargantuan Streetwear Collections
Anti Social Social Club Has Unveiled its Largest Drop Ever
Fully Equipped Rental Campervans
'Native Campervans' Let You Explore the Rockys in Total Comfort
Redesigned Fast Food Chains
Subway Stores Will Now Feature More Modern and Health-Focused Designs
Entrepreneur-Specific Subscription Services
The FEoNA Box is a Service for Female Entrepreneurs
Hallucinating Reality Through Consciousness
Anil Seth Shines a Light on Research On Consciousness
In-Car Vending Machines
Cargo Lets Uber Drivers Earn Extra Money Selling In-Car Essentials
Intelligent Vending Machines
Coca-Cola's AI Vending Machine Brings Joy to Purchasing a Drink
eCommerce Meal Kit Services
The Amazon Meal Kits are Available to AmazonFresh Customers
Millennial-Targeted Canned Wines
Underwood Re-Imagines Canned Wines for a Chic Audience
Natural Luxury Handbags
The Linjer 'Tulip' Bag is Made with Vegetable Tanned Leather
Childlike Designer Cosmetics
The Moschino X Sephora Makeup Line is Accessibly Priced
Barbie Streetwear Collections
'BarbiexMissguided' Introduces Empowering, Inspiring Apparel
Luxury Short-Term Rental Services
Airbnb Lux Will be the Firm's New Ultra-Premium Tier
Luxury Furniture Rental Platforms
This Rental Service is Targeted Towards First-Time Homeowners
Modular Gaming Controllers
The 'EXEO' Console Gaming Controllers Let Players Interchange Uses
Imaginative Airplane Beds
The Circu Sky One Plane Bed Lets Kids Pretend They're Pilots
Social Media Sneaker Sales
Nike and Instagram Teamed Up to Sell Sporting Goods to Younger Buyers
Two-Seater Electric Cars
The 3D-Printed TARC Car EV Reduces Environmental and Manufacturing Loads
Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Subscriptions
The 'Leader Ship Box' is Made for Professional Women
Custom Caffeine Level Coffees
The Maxwell House Coffee Max Boost Line Answers Consumer Demand
Meat Dry Agers
This German-Made Dry Aging Fridge Preserves Meat Perfectly at Home
Technological Kitchen Collections
Samsung's New Chef Collection Offers Built-In Appliances
High-End Apartment Concepts
Henry Hall is a Luxury Hudson Yards Rental With an In-House Jam Room
Quirky Packaged Fish Products
The Pepus Brand Offers Modernized Packaged Fish Goods
Magnetic Energy Bike Lights
The Reelight 'CIO' Bike Light Doesn't Require Friction or Batteries
Drone Photography Books
'Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography' Features Bird's Eye Views
Architectural Home Rentals
BoutiqueHomes Offers Holiday Rentals in Design-Focused Homes
Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
Playful Grocer Branding
Soopa's Visual Identity Combines Vibrant Animations and Sleek Iconography
Full-Size Game Console Keyboards
The Cyber Gadget Nintendo Switch Keyboard is Convenient
Shoppable Storytelling Services
'Amazon Spark' is an Inspirational, Shoppable Platform
Sustainability-Focused Milks
The Arla Organic Free-Range Milk is a More Natural Alternative
Sustenance-Dispensing Fridges
Foodles is a Connected Refrigerator and Vending Machine in One
On-the-Go Vodka Cocktails
Vrai is a Collection of Refreshing, Vodka-Based Beverages
VR Oxygen Facials
Natura Bissé’s Mindful Touch Experience Takes Place Inside an Oxygen Bubble
Kid-Focused Flavored Waters
The RETHINK Kids Boxed Water Line Contains No Added Sugar
Celestially Inspired Timepieces
The T-Minus Watches 'Orbiter' Features Orbiting Hands on the Face
Suspension-Locking Cycling Gadgets
The Killswitch Lets Mountain Bikers Enjoy Optimum Suspension
Overnight Creamy Hair Masks
Sephora's Hair Sleeping Mask Can Be Used For All Hair Types
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mister is Serving Smoked Salmon Ice Cream Sandwiches for Canada 150
Picturesque Flour Packaging
The Ryazanochka Flour Branding Highlights Beautiful Scenery
Musical Soda Campaigns
This Musical 'Share a Coke' Campaign Features 1,000 Personalized Jingles
Tampon Delivery Systems
Tampon Delivery Concept 'mCycle' Turns Sanitary Products into Compost
Americana Chocolate Sets
Stateside Treat Emporium's American Chocolates Embrace Classic Flavors
Universal Eye Shadow Shades
The Natural Love Eye Shadow Collection Complements All Skin Tones
Healthy Travel Pop-Ups
'Eat Well. Travel Further.' Lets Travelers Eat Healthy in Transit
Mixed-Reality Board Games
'Echelon' is a Hololens Game That is Like Star Wars' Holochess
Family Friendly Toy Conventions
The Hasbro HASCON Convention will Feature Popular Toys
Revitalized Shipyard Illustrations
Pete Reynolds' Drawings Supply an Old Shipyard with Meaning
AI-Powered Speakers
The Alibaba Tmall Genie X1 is a Small-Scale Smart Speaker for the Home
Male-Specific Color Correctors
FORMEN's Under Eye Concealer + PRO Palette Evens and Brightens Skin
eCommerce In-Store Payments
Amazon Pay Lets People Purchase From Stores with Their Amazon Accounts
Scan-Based Grocery Apps
Coop Denmark's 'Bip & Betal' App Lets Shoppers Scan Items on the Go
Artisanal Vegan Ice Creams
The Häagen-Dazs Non-Dairy Ice Creams Feature Four New Flavors
Fast Casual Marinade Products
This Nando's Peri-Peri Marinades is Part of the Brand's CPG Line
Senior Ridesharing Features
Uber Now Allows You to Request a Ride for Friends and Elderly Family
Mythical Language Lessons
Duolingo Will Offer Lessons in Game of Thrones' High Valyrian Language
eCommerce Wine Brands
King Estate Winery Developed NEXT with Amazon for Amazon Wine
Consumer-Led Beauty Product Pitches
Sephora Lets Consumers Pitch Their Own Beauty Product Ideas
Urban Bicycle-Sharing Apps
The 'Dropbike' App Lets Users Locate & Rent Bicycles Using Their Phone
Brow-Building Fiber Makeup
Topipik Offers a Kit Designed to Enhance Eyebrows in a Natural Way
Zero Waste Breads
River Road Bakehouse's Artisan Bread Reduces Food Waste
Aspiration-Actualizing Journals
The 'CoCoLog' Planner Journal Balances Creative and Logical Ideas
Pirate-Themed Makeup Lines
The LORAC Pirates of the Caribbean Range is Inspired by the New Film
Universally Priced CPGs
Brandless Offers Common Household Goods Priced at $3 Each
Gin-Flavoring Tea Bags
Heathrow's 'G&T-bags' Celebrate the Heathrow Gin Festival
Connected Smart Home Systems
Oomi Boasts Integration with Amazon Alexa, Philips Hue, Nest and More
Vegan Health-Supporting Supplements
GoSimple Offers High-Quality Nutrition-Focused Products
Sumatran Coconut Milk Lattes
The Starbucks Iced Cascara Coconut Milk Latte is Sweet and Creamy
Voice Assistant Alarm Clocks
The 'Sandman Doppler' Alarm Clock Works with Amazon Alexa
Anti-Inflammatory Ice Creams
This Turmeric + Black Pepper Flavor is a Healthy Frozen Dessert
Creamy Satin Lipsticks
The New NYX Lipstick Collection Provides Precise Color Application
Rural Remote Retreats
Airbnb and National Parks Foundation are Encouraging Travel in Rural Areas
Marbled Makeup Sponges
These New Beautyblenders Have Pink and White Swirl Designs
AI-Optimized Social Marketing
Startup Cloud Campaign Improves Social Posts with Machine Learning
Affordable Dual-Purpose Blush Sticks
The Sephora Collection Blush & Luminizer is Great for Travel
Curated eCommerce Apps
The 'Nugget' App Helps You Find the Best Stuff on Amazon
Bag-Borrowing Programs
FRIETAG's Borrow-a-Travel-Bag Program Loans Its Bags For Up To Three Weeks
Baggage Drop-Off Services
'Knock Knock' Offers Secure Storage for NYC Tourists' Bags
Calorie-Controlled Protein Powders
The PhD Supplements Diet Whey Protein Powder is Low in Fat
Specialized Fermented Food Fridges
The Dimchae Kimchi Refrigerator Features Three Compartments
Reusable Makeup-Removing Cloths
Sephora's Black Magic Eye Makeup Cloths Can Be Used on Their Own
SaaS Spreadsheets Startups
Spreadsheets.site Makes it Easier to Manage and Create Websites
Affordable Infused Facial Shimmers
Elf Cosmetics' Facial Whip Comes in a Range of Flattering Tones
Complimentary Sugar-Free Soda Promotions
The Club Zero Super Split is Being Given Away This Summer
Harmonized Streaming Platforms
Reelgood Combines All of One's Streaming Services on One Site
Beetroot Biscuit Snacks
This Beet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is a Healthy Twist on a Classic
Healthy Fast Casual Products
Panera at Home Offers the Fast Casual Chains Food for Consumers
Sustainable Protein Cookies
Oatmega's New Protein Cookies are Made with Grass-Fed Whey Protein
Redeemable QR Code Receipts
'GaGa Rewards' Inspires Loyalty By Handing Out Points Through Receipts
Collaborative VR Studios
Medium's 'Studio Share' Lets Artists Sculpt Together in Virtual Reality
National Coffee Guides
'Garcon Coffee' Give Coffee Ordering Tips for Different European Countries
Sparkling Canned Wines
Ramona Sparkling Canned Wine is Blended with Natural Grapefruit Flavors
VR Physics Games
'4D Toys' is a Physics-Based Puzzler Set in a Virtual World
Cognitive Automotive Ads
The Weather Company Hosts Interactive IBM Watson Ads for Toyota
Long-Lasting Concealer-Foundation Hybrids
The Stila All Day Foundation Covers Up Imperfections
Simplistic App-Testing Sites
Beta Testers.io Lets Techies Try New Android and iOs Apps for Free
Linguistic Heritage Apps
The Nubi Language App Seeks to Protect Ancient Egyptian Heritage
Peanut Butter-Filled Cakes
The Hostess Chocolate Peanut Butter Twinkies are a Tasty New Option
Off-Road GPS Dash Cams
The Magellan TRX7 CS Works in the Car and on Uncharted Routes
Tourism-Focused Meal Kits
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Now Has Meal Kits on Chef'd
Encrypted Ride-Sharing Companies
Ride-Hailing Service ORide Protects the Data of Its Users
Pomegranate Firming Serums
The Body Shop's Firming Serum Targets Aging Skin
Wine-Infused Caramels
These Bissinger's Treats Combine Chocolate and Wine
Dry Blackberry Sodas
Grown-up Soda Offers a Refreshing Soda Beverage Based in Blackberries
Sandwich-Inspired Crackers
Lance's PB&J Toasty Cracker Sandwiches are Made with Welch's Grapes
Virtual Pizza Punchcards
The Pizza Inn Rewards App Gives Frequent Diners Great Deals
Fantasy-Spoofing Restaurant Ads
KFC UK and Ireland's New Ad Features Hodor from Game of Thrones