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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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
Unknown Untitled Proposes an E-scooter Sharing Scheme for Paris
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
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"
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Micro-Mobility Transport Systems
Vaimoo Announced the Forte Evo E-Bike Designed for Public Transit
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Off-Road Campsite Solutions
The Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform is Expansive
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Creative Side Hustle Platforms
The 'Rassa' Platform Helps Users with Creative Ventures
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Bespoke Vehicle-Inspired Partnerships
Can-Am & The Shoe Surgeon Create Bespoke Sneaker Designs
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Startup Bike-Sharing Services
Curve Electric Partners with SSCL to Launch a Public E-Bike Service
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Portable Autonomous Mini Marts
JUXTA's Nomad Offers Autonomous Mini Mart for EV Charging Stations
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Metaverse-Based Dealerships
1Verse Launched the First Virtual EV Dealership in the Metaverse
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
QSR-Inspired Graphic Merchandise
McDonald's and Cactus Plant Flea Market Drop a Capsule
Four-Hour E-Commerce Deliveries
IShopChangi Launches an E-Commerce Delivery Service with FoodPanda
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Indian E-Bike Startups
EMotorad is Expanding Operations into Five Countries in Europe
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Kenyan E-Bike Service Partnerships
Bolt Partnered with Three Brands to Expand E-Bikes in Kenya
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
On-Demand EV Charging Stations
UZE is Emphasizing Convenience with Its New EV-Charging Service
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Companionship-Focused Startups
'Papa' Launched 'Papa Pals' to Connect Elderly People with Students
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Facebook Journalistic Initiatives
Meta Annouced the 'Meta Journalism Project' for Media Startups
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Accessible Charter Booking Apps
Aviation Marketplace FLYJETS Debuts a New Mobile App and Features
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
E-Bike-Booking Platforms
'Free Now' and 'Tier' are Offering E-Bike Booking in Dublin, Ireland
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services
Zomato Introduces the New Pure Veg Mode for Vegetarian Consumers
Expanding Agricultural Ventures
KK Strategies Announced a New Venture in Thailand
Food Delivery Employee Benefits
DoorDash Rolls Out New Employee Perks Plan, 'Merchant Benefits'
News Aggregation Startups
SmartNews Secures $230 Million in Funding to Compete with Apple News
Innovative Activity-Finding Apps
'We Outside' Helps Users Locate the Best Nightlife Activities.
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Electric Ride-Share Partnerships
Uber and Hertz are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible to Drivers
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Retailer Sports Investments
Dick’s Sporting Goods Creates a 'Venture Fund' for Sports Startups
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Dater Dining Guides
OpenTable & Bumble Debuted Three Top 100 Dining Guides for Meet-Ups
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
The InDrive Ride Hail Platform is Now Available in the Us
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Outdoorsy Apparel Resale Programs
Moosejaw's New Marketplace Lets Users Buy & Sell Used Gear
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
UAE-Based EV Apps
EVLAB Launches the New Electric Vehicle App for UAE Customers
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
In-App Pride Menus
Postmates Created the In-App Bottom-Friendly Menu for Pride Month
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations