Convenience, sustainability and inclusivity are some of the major themes that can be seen across the top July 2018 new ventures. When it comes to making life simpler for consumers, start-ups—and well-established companies that embrace innovation—are turning to everything from autonomous delivery program partnerships to clothing buy-back programs that help to tackle the issue of textile waste.
In order to spotlight the contributions of women in different industries, inclusive comedy clubs and wine bars are being launched to celebrate the important work that they do in male-dominated realms.
With the rise of cashless transactions, a new wave of debit and credit cards are emerging in the form of physical cards made of everything from rare metal to ocean plastic. Some digital wallet providers are even launching their own physical payment cards as a means of offering a transitional product for those who still prefer to carry a physical wallet and plastic cards.
Top 35 New Venture Ideas in July
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Free-From Produce Lines
Eden Green Technology's Crisply Makes Locally Grown, Fresh-Picked Produce
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DIY Produce Kits
'Aggressively Organic' Aims to Make Indoor Farming Accessible & Affordable
33
Convenient Cafe-Style Laundromats
The Celsious is a Laundromat in Brooklyn, Owned by Two Sisters
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Minimalist Leather Card Sleeves
Baron Fig Expanded Its Business to Luxury-Inspired Leather Goods
31
Cosmetic Microtreatment Bars
Alchemy 43 is a Chain Specializing in Anti-Aging Injections
30
Dark-Lit Elegant Restaurant Interiors
Workstead Focuses on Modernity & Darkness for Its Project
29
Same-Day Autonomous Deliveries
Kroger is Teaming Up with Self-Driving Car Start-Up Nuro
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Summer-Ready Flavorful Organic Sodas
Red Bull Organics Has No Artificial Ingredients in Its Recipe
27
Collaborative Subscription Boxes
FabFitFun and Pinterest Teamed Up for a Limited-Edition Box
26
Essential eCommerce Fashion
Amazon's Private-Label 'Meraki' Offers Classic Styles & Quality Fabric
25
Easy Aluminium Recycling Initiatives
Recycling Nespresso Capsules is Super Efficient with This Bag
24
Ocean Plastic Credit Cards
American Express and Parley's New Credit Card Aims to 'Keep it Blue'
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Engagingly Innovative Discovery Groups
VRTO is a Collective That Explores Digital Landscapes
22
Curated Sneaker Marketplaces
eBay is Launching Its First-Ever Community Sneaker Drop
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P2P Residential Buildings
This Airbnb-Friendly Building Benefits Building Owners & Residents
20
Startup-Focused Credit Cards
Brex Has Launched a Startup Credit Card for a New Era of Business
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Business Co-Founder Networks
'coHounder' Helps Entrepreneurs Find Co-Founders for Businesses
18
Hotel-Integrated Home Assistants
The Alexa for Hospitality Program Brings Amazon into Hotels
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Clothing Buy-Back Programs
John Lewis is Testing a Service to Reclaim Unwanted Clothing
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Rare Metal Debit Cards
The Acorns Spend Card is Made from Tungsten
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Cooking Show Host Pizzerias
The Pioneer Woman is Set to Open a Pizza Shop Called P-Town Pizza
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Consolidated Scuba Diving Platforms
The 'Planet Deepblu' Platform Offers Enhanced Booking Services
13
Subscription Flight Services
Teleport Subscriptions Offer Quick, Cheap Flights Between SF and LA
12
Contemporary Bookstore Concepts
Athenaeum is a Millennial-Created Library-Themed Destination
11
Firearm-Free Investment Funds
BlackRock is Allowing Clients to Invest in Gun-Free Funds
10
Free Shipping Commerce Apps
The Mercari App Makes It Easy to Buy and Sell One's New or Used Items
9
Community-Engaging Urban Challenges
Pittsburgh Undertakes Ford's City of Tomorrow Challenge
8
Sports Fan Cryptocurrencies
Havas Blockchain Launched a Cryptocurrency-Based Fan Loyalty Program
7
Inclusive Wine Bars
Lady of the Grapes Boasts a Collection of Female-Produced Wines
6
Payment App Debit Cards
The Venmo Debit Card Gives Users of the App a Physical Payment Option
5
Electric Vehicle Pilot Projects
The Uber Electric Car Project Incentives Electric Vehicle Usage
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Ephemeral App Tickets
SeatGeek Now Sells Event Tickets Directly from Snapchat
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Chat Service Cryptocurrencies
The Kin Rewards Engine is Designed to Keep Users Committed
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Feminist Comedy Clubs
The Ruby LA is a Feminist and Inclusive Comedy Theater and School
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Communal Bicycle Insurance
'Laka' Offers Low Premiums Through "Crowd Insurance"
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Sustainability Starter Kits
This Bagito Kit Promotes More Eco-Friendly Lifestyles
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Interactive E-Waste Billboards
Currys' Cash for Trash Billboards Tackle E-Waste
Upcycled Vegetable Packaging
Anina Packages Plant-Based Ready Meals in Upcycled Waste Vegetables
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Sustainable Circular Pouch Bags
Telfar Launches the Pill, Which is a New Circular Pouch Bag
Cylindrical Boxed Wines
Juliet Offers Sustainable, Elegant Boxed Wine in Eco-Magnum Containers
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Hidden Produce Markets
The Secret KIND Farmers Market Invites Visitors to Shop Free of Charge
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
QR-Coded Reusable Gift Bags
Tokki is Revolutionizing How Consumers Give Gifts
NFT Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam AW23 Fused Physical & Digital Elements
Plastic-Free Material Databases
A Plastic Planet Launches the PlasticFree Subscription Service
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Online Anti-Food Waste Tools
The Premier Foods 'Fresh Take on Food Waste' Tool is Handy
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Eco Luxury Boxed Wines
Juliet Introduces Luxury Boxed Wines in Sustainable Packaging
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Smart Grocery Carts
Amazon Announces the Launch of an Upgraded Version of Its 'Dash Cart'
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Plant-Based Snack Experiences
Real Food From The Ground Up Launches Pop-Up Across the Nation
Sculptural AR Installations
Revolut's Platinum Portal Shares the Benefits of a Luxury Card
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
NFC-Enabled Upcycled Jeans
MNTGE's Fruits & Veggies Edition Links to a Non-Fungible Token
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Single-Serve Sparkling Wines
Wander + Ivy Packages 'Bubbles' in Patented 6.3-Ounce Glass Bottles
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers
MADE Debuts a Series of FIELDBAR-Designed Cool Boxes
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Gen Z-Specific Numberless Cards
Fibe and Axis Bank Team Up to Launch a Numberless Credit Card
Scannable NFC Business Cards
The OVOU Smart Business Card Sends Users to a Custom Link
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
L’Oréal and Meta are Set to Launch a Metaverse 'Startup Accelerator'
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Eco-Conscious Night-Time Restaurants
Vignesh Sankar's Trash Feast Solves Night-Time Food Dilemmas
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Meatless Vending Machines
Meatless Farm's APM Dispenses Free Veg & Plant-Based Food
Playable Luxe Fashion Invitations
Louis Vuitton Delivers a Playful Invite for its SS23 Show
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Plant-Based Picnic Packs
The Shake Shack Veg Out Picnic Kit Includes Food for Two
Actor-Collaborative Debit Cards
Acorns Introduces the Mighty Oak Visa with Dwayne Johnson
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Takeout Box-Themed Bags
Saint Laurent Launches Two Takeaway Box Bags in Black and Brown
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Wellness Credit Cards
The Ness Credit Card Powered by Mastercard Rewards Healthy Living
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Freelance Payment Platforms
Revolt Launches New Finance App Dedicated to Self-Employed Workers
Premium Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mocktail Serves Up the Best Parts of Cocktails Without Alcohol
Peach-Tonal Everyday Bags
Vee Collective and Goop Release a Stunning New Wellness Bag Design
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
In-Transit Entertainment Devices
Lola Bourasseau's Explore is a Way to Pass the Time for Travelers
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Vegan Steakhouses
The Queen Inn Pub is an Entirely Plant-Based Establishment
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Secure Card Recycling Systems
Mastercard and HSBC are Making the Card Industry More Sustainable
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Expanded Cross-Border Payments
Visa Announces the Expansion of its Visa+ Program for US Customers
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Eco-Friendly Meal Kit Initiatives
Blue Apron and Planet FWD Have Partnered for a Net-Zero Goal
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Money Management Subscriptions
Revolut is Set to Launch a New 'Ultra' Subscription Tier
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Community-Building Wine Platforms
Curious Vines Debuts a Support Platform for Uniting Wine-Makers
Delivery Service Credit Lines
India’s Food Delivery Brand Swiggy is Launching a Credit Card
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses