From outdoor dog-parking stations to boat-sharing services, the March 2016 new ventures prove that there's plenty of room for those with entrepreneurial mindsets to innovate.
One of the key themes in many of these new ventures is that it's now possible to outsource everything and have just about anything ordered on-demand. This includes ordering massage therapists and yoga teachers to your home, as well as homecooked meals made by others, a tank of gas or even someone to do your chores. This is an indication of how P2P services and marketplaces are just beginning to give traditional businesses a run for their money.
Some of the biggest new ventures from monumental brands include McDonald's introducing a kale caesar superfood salad, Visa Developer and Amazon launching seven private label fashion brands.
Top 50 New Venture Ideas in March
From Motorcycle Taxi Services to Personalized Makeup Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 25, 2016 — Business
50
Shopping Smart Lockers
QikPod Lets Indian Shoppers Pick Up Packages With Ease
49
Private Co-Working Communities
The Neuehouse Los Angeles Recently Opened in Hollywood
48
Pooch-Parking Services
These Sidewalk Dog Kennels Allow Consumers to Temporarily Park Their Dog
47
Velomobile-Sharing Services
The Veemo Bike Share Service Would Cost About $0.20 Per Minute
46
Personalized Makeup Apps
MATCHCo Provides Custom Foundation Makeup from Selfies
45
eCommerce Clothing Lines
The Private-Label Fashion Lines from Amazon Cater to Men, Women and Kids
44
Local Manufacturing Platforms
This Store Connects International Designers with Local Artisans
43
Fresh Food Delivery Services
This Service Now Delivers Fresh Food Along with Other Groceries
42
Anonymous Cologne Deliveries
The 'My Friend Smells' Service Sends Cologne to Foul-Smelling Friends
41
Organic Tampon Subscription Services
This Company Provides an Alternative to Synthetic Tampons
40
Motorcycle Taxi Services
UberMOTO Adds Motorcycles to its Uber Services Lineup
39
Junk-Selling Concierge Services
This Company Helps Consumers Sell Unwanted Items
38
Restaurant Management Platforms
SaaS Startup Growgram Builds Responsive Restaurant Websites
37
Snack-Based Care Packages
This Service Helps Customers Create Personalized Care Packages
36
Product Recommendation Marketplaces
Startup Shelf Helps You Discover Products People Like and Use
35
On-Demand Fuel Services
Booster Fuels Fills Your Car Up Without the Trip to the Gas Station
34
On-Demand Laundry Services
'Simply Laundry' Improves Dry Cleaning, Washing, Folding and Delivery
33
Sustainable Flower Subscriptions
UrbanStems Offers a Three-Month Bouquet Subscription in NYC & DC
32
Superfood Fast Food Salads
The McDonald's 'Keep Calm Caesar On' Offers an Alternative to Burgers
31
On-Demand Car Boosters
Boostmi Connects Drivers With Car Troubles to Experienced Jump-Starters
30
Small Business Discount Apps
This App Helps Small Business Owners Offer Exclusive Deals
29
Entrepreneurial Story Digests
StartupWatching is About Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Story
28
On-Demand Gas Deliveries
The 'WeFuel' App Allows Consumers to Request Gasoline on the Go
27
Messenger Software Services
Startup SendBird Offers App Developers Messaging Software as a Service
26
Freelance Management Apps
The 'WeLancer' App Helps Freelancers Manage Client Relationships
25
Delivery Software Services
Delivery Service Software Platform Bringg Helps Companies Compete
24
Celebrity-Owned Cafes
This New York City Cafe is Owned and Inspired By Martha Stewart
23
Chilled Food Delivery
On-Demand Food Delivery Startup Deliverd Brings Meals That Need Heating Up
22
Video Product Feedback Platforms
dscout Sprint Gets Company Video Feedback on New Products
21
Boat-Sharing Services
This Service Allows Boat Owners to Share Their Boat with Others
20
Sustainable E-Retail Platforms
The 'Buy Me Once' Website Sells Consumers Viable Products
19
Occasion-Specific Clothing Subscriptions
This Service Takes the Stress Out of Outfit-Planning
18
Multi-Person Meal Deliveries
The 'Caviar for Teams' Service Facilitates Group Meal Deliveries
17
Multinational Payment Platforms
Visa Developer Lets Companies Tap Into Visa's Infrastructure
16
Healthy Meal Delivery Servies
This Service Delivers Organic Meals Made from Nutritious Ingredients
15
Experiential Personal Shopping Services
This Company Sends Personal Shoppers Directly to Customers
14
On-Demand Wellness Services
'Namaste New York' Brings Massages, Yoga, Mediation to Your Home
13
Startup-Assisting Startups
Houston Helps Startups Launch Confidently by Focusing on Early Adaptors
12
Next-Day Flower Deliveries
This Startup Delivers Beautiful Bouquets in Less Than a Day
11
Online Apartment Rental Platforms
This Website Facilitates Group Apartment Rentals Online
10
Mover-Booking Apps
The Zootly App Lets You Easily Book Movers At Short Notice
9
Loyalty-Rewarding Taxi Apps
The Gata Hub App Lets You Order Taxis, Food and Dry Cleaning
8
Members-Only Drinking Apps
'Hooch' is a Cocktail App That Gives Members One Free Drink Per Day
7
Micro-Survey Software
This Startup Survey Service Makes Collecting and Contributing Data Quicker
6
Shift-Swapping Apps
The Shyft App Enables Retail Workers to Manage Their Work Schedules
5
Chauffeured Ride Apps
The iCars App Offers Rides Within San Francisco For $50
4
Comprehensive Chore Services Apps
'Alfred' Lets You Hire Someone to Do Your Groceries and Laundry
3
Binge-Flight Subscriptions
OneGo Allows You To Fly Major Airlines With a Fixed Monthly Fee
2
Subscription Management Services
Startup Truebill Helps You Find, Track and Cancel Subscriptions
1
Childhood Investment Programs
Sesame Ventures is Offering to Fund Start-Ups that Support Learning
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Gamified Fast Food Challenges
McDonald's Side Missions Encourage Fun, Spontaneous Detours
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
AI Startup Planning Tools
Startup Strategy Hub Provides AI-Driven Insights And Strategic Guidance
Vertical Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut UK Paraded a First-of-Its-Kind Pizza Box on the Streets of London
Green Tea Pizza Doughs
Pizza Maru Features Menu Items Made with 'Green Tea Well-Being Dough'
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
AI Startup Resources
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Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Marathon Supporter Survival Kits
The Uber Eats x Boots Supporter Survival Kit is an App Exclusive
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Luxury Mobility Platforms
Karma Automotive Launches On-Demand Luxury Driving Experience
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Collaborative E-Bike Designs
Dott and Segway Introduce a New Bicycle — Urban B200
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Expanded Automotive Dealer Listings
Amazon Introduced New Brands on its Automotive Storefront
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Startup Assessment Tools
Pitchago Provides AI Venture Scoring And Growth Insights For Startups
Electric Outdoor Grills
Current Launches Plug-In Grills Designed for Urban Living
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Local Delivery Robots
DoorDash Dot Was Specifically Designed for Neighborhood Trips
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Restaurant Meal Drone Deliveries
DoorDash and Wing Partnered for Drone Deliveries
Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Premium Roadside Cafe Partnerships
Pret A Manger and Roadchef Partnered on Two New Locations
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Embedded Lending Platforms
Adyen Launched SMB Financing Through Platforms
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Healthy Eating-Focused Franchises
Project LeanNation is Actively Expanding in the United States
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Dapper-Themed Group Motorcycle Rides
Movember and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Partner
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Private Company Financial Tools
Yahoo Finance, EquityZen & Forge Global Debut Private Markets Hub
AI Product Strategy Platforms
Rocket Launches Rocket 1.0 as a Strategy Engine
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Personalized Beauty Platforms
IEVA Group Launches the myIEVA Platform on Euronext Growth
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Micro Camper Concept Vans
Toyota Kayoibako-K Envisions Self-Driving Mobile Storefront & Adventure
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Extraordinary Rentable Venues
Peerspace Announces Its 2026 Open Door Awards
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces
Life4Rent Emphasizes Efficiency and Trust with Its Platform
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
E-Commerce-Like Healthcare Platforms
General Medicine Has Secured $32 Million in Venture Funding
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Pet Services Platforms
Petset.Life Helps Users Launch and Share Petsitting Profiles Easily
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Pet-Pleasing Delivery Menus
Deliveroo and French Bandit Collaborated to Delight People & Pets
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
AI-Powered Ventures
LeanAI Ventures Builds AI-Driven MVPs In Under Two Days
Idea Discovery Tools
PainPointFinder Identifies Market Problems And Suggests SaaS Ideas
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Accessibility Infrastructure Enhancement Partnerships
SMILE Mass and Volunteer Ventures Partner
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Community Investment Brand Initiatives
Self Space is Running a Community Investment Round
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Meatless Innovation Platforms
Beyond Test Kitchen Invites At-Home Cooks into Product Development
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Market Demand Checks
Buildpad Helps Validate Business Ideas Using Real-World Reddit Data
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Instant Branding Tools
Brandest Provides Exclusive Ready-Made Logos And Domains For Fast Launches
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Mobile App Studios
Developer On Wheels Builds Family And Travel Apps From A Campervan Office
Conversational Booking Assistants
The New Yelp Assistant Helps Consumers Go Beyond Discovery
VC Job Finders
Job Search by GreenRobot Lists Opportunities At VC-Backed Companies
Inaugural Pizza Food Trucks
The Via 313 Food Truck Will Be at the 512 Brewing Company
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Service Business Platforms
Queue Helps You Launch and Scale a Productized Service Business
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
CPG-Focused Service-For-Equity Models
Crave Ventures Has Formally Commenced Operations
Marketing Resource Directories
Viral Marketing Lab Curates Growth Tools And Resources For Founders
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Private Car Pickup Options
Airbnb Launches a Private Car Service with Welcome Pickups
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Business Planning Tools
Business Propel Builds Custom Business Canvas For Growth Planning
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Experience-Based Support
RVezy Expands Roadside Services to Cover Full Travel Disruptions
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Personalized Income Guides
Money Map Provides Tailored Ways To Monetize Skills And Passions