The May 2015 new ventures demonstrate what is new in entrepreneurship and startup companies. This includes unique and unusual business ideas, new partnerships and success stories.
Following 4/20 at the end of April, many enterprising folks decided to capitalize on the marijuana-fueled holiday celebrating Bob Marley's birthday. This can be seen with specially branded product inspired by the late reggae icon. Rebranding medical marijuana and elegantly designed dispensaries are other tactics beyond simple sales increases at venues like Taco Bell or having an optimally timed charity bake sale.
In the food industry, hybrid items that are both savory and sweet are immensely popular. It makes sense that this would now carry over to mashup restaurants and combination cafes that incorporate recording studios, barber shops and a love of cats.
To make things more streamlined for entrepreneurs, May 2015 new ventures ideas also reflect an influx of tools and platforms.
Top 35 New Ventures Ideas in May
From Cannabis Merchandising Firms to Artisan Yogurt Boutiques:
Alyson Wyers — May 30, 2015 — Business
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Metropolitan Cat Cafes
The Recently Opened Meow Parlour is the First NYC Cat Cafe
34
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
The Library Gym is Transforming Training into an Upscale Activity
33
Garage-Grown Produce
Vertical Fresh Farms is an Urban Farming Initiative in Buffalo
32
Financial Startup Stats
This Venture Capital Infographic Asks If You Have Enough Money to Begin
31
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
30
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
Fierce Finds Applies the Food Truck Model to Women's Clothing
29
Mobile Florist Services
The Uprooted Flower Truck is a Full-Service Florist on Wheels
28
Elegant Cannabis Dispensaries
This Albuquerque Dispensary Puts a New Spin on Pot Branding
27
Branded Shipping Boxes
Pakible Offers E-Commerce Solutions for Custom Packaging
26
Recording Studio Cafes
The Songbyrd Record Cafe in Washington Has a Recording Booth
25
Cannabis Merchandising Firms
The High Road Design Studio is Aiming to Rebrand Medical Marijuana
24
Artisan Yogurt Boutiques
The Yogurt Culture Company is a Specialty Shop Located in NYC
23
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform
22
Jewelry Printing Platforms
Trove Facilitates Custom Jewelry Creation In-Browser
21
Gourmet Mayo Shops
The Brooklyn Empire Mayonnaise Store is Definitely Niche
20
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
Blue Apron's Meal Plans Include Those with Dietary Restrictions
19
Native App-Building Tools
The Fuse App Development Platform Will Focus on the Designers' Process
18
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
The Equity Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
17
Musician-Branded Cannabis
Marley Natural Fine Cannabis is a Marijuana Startup with Major Backing
16
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
The Criss Cross Collision Course Game Promises Laughs and Splashes
15
Warm Canned Coffee
HOTSHOT is a System of Portable Heated Java in Aluminum Cans
14
Underground Parcel Deliveries
This UK Company Wants to Deliver Parcels Using Automated Tunnels
13
Effortless Reservation Services
Zomato's 'Book' Improves Restaurant Table Reservation Services
12
SMS-Based Virtual Assistants
GoButler is an App Claiming to Help Users with Anything Legal
11
Social Acquisition Tools
Needls Helps Small Businesses Generate Leads with Social Media
10
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
The Start-Up Polarsteps is Revolutionizing the Way We Track our Travels
9
E-Retailer Travel Sites
Amazon Destinations is the Latest Project from the Online Marketplace
8
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
7
Drone Hiring Platforms
DroneBase Lets Commercial Clients Hire a Drone and Experienced Pilot
6
Collaborative Microblogging Features
The Tumblr App Lets Users Purchase, Pledge and Get Involved
5
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
The Ride App Aims to Increase Ease of Commuting and Carpooling
4
Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
3
Retirement Plan-Enabling Platforms
Honest Dollar Makes Offering Retirement Packages Easier
2
Listenable Concert Listings
'Show Gopher' Allows Users to Stream Samples Before Making a Purchase
1
Hybrid Ridesharing Services
HitchPlanet Combines Carpooling and Hitchhiking
Related Ideas
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Celebrity-Backed Mushroom Mixes
Wiz Khalifa Debuts a Mushroom Brand Called Mistercap's for Cooking
Cannabis-Friendly Golf Accessories
SWAG Golf and Ivy Hall Introduce a Limited-Edition Product
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Playful Cannabis Brand Merch
Stone Road Boasts a Collection of Whimsical Clothing Designs
Exclusive Cannabis-Designed Sneakers
8000Kicks and Nisiseltor Studio Unveil Sneaker Made of Weed
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Munchies Snack Boxes
The Wingstop Hot Box Satisfies Spicy, Cheesy & Salty 4/20 Cravings
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Advocate-Themed Cannabis Branding
Best Blnz's Branding is Created by Design Studio Pentagram
Revolutionary THC Beverages
Cann Social Tonic Enters Total Wine & More Across Minnesota
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Cannabis Store Rebrands
Union Square Travel Agency Has Rebranded as The Travel Agency
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise
Jollibee Launches its New Merchandise Platform for Loyal Customers
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Australian Cannabis Expansions
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Launches Four New Cannabis Products
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Lunar Year-Themed Militaristic Apparel
maharishi Launches the Year of the Rabbit Capsule
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Colorful Cannabis Brands
Cruisers Emphasizes "All Fun, No Frills" in Its Product Range
Cannabis QSR Ketchups
Kiva x Fatburger Ketchup Has 10mg of THC Per Packet
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Affordable Cannabis Brands
Dizzies Boasts Various Cannabis Options & a Vibrant Packaging Aesthetic
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers
Culture House Opens a Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Rapper-Branded QSR Pop-Ups
Snoop Dogg Just Unveiled a Snoopified Dogg in Tha Box Restaurant Pop-Up
THC-Infused Summer Beverages
Tweed's Lemonades and Iced Teas Provide Summertime Refreshment
Macaron-Resembling Colorful Grinders
Sucuk & Bratwurst and Highsnobiety Celebrate 4/20
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Revamped Pizzeria Menus
Pieology Pizzeria Updated its Menu with the Help of Vito Iacopelli
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Ivy Hall Dispensaries Debuts the Ivy Premium Line
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
Opulent Petal Ashtrays
Rogue Paq Transforms Elegant Designs Into Functional Cannabis Accessories
Margarita-Celebrating Snapback Hats
Mexican Sugar is Selling Margarita Merch on February 22
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Mexican-Owned Prebiotic Sodas
Mayawell's Better-for-You Sodas Celebrate Their Heritage
Vibrant Band-Branded Cannabis Vaporizers
G Pen Launches the Grateful Dead Vaporizer
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Fighting Championship-Inspired Partnerships
New Amsterdam Vodka Launched UFC-Inspired Initiatives
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Cannabis Products
Incredibles Launches the Exclusive 50 Shades of Grape
Women-Celebrating Cannabis Brands
Gotham Welcomes Angel Therapy Cannabis to Its Roaster
Smokable Art Pieces
Flower by Edie Parker Announces a Partnership With Sticky Glass
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats
moodRXtreats Invites Cannabis Lovers and Explorers on a Journey
Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Teamed Up with Weedmaps on the THC Sandwich
Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
Zippo Unveils the 20th of April Collection of Lighters
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Tropical Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Vacay's New Hybrid Beverages Play with Tart, Tangy Flavors
Cannabis-Infused Microdosing Sodas
Green Monke's Lightly Sparkling Beverages Deliver a Social High
Collaborative Unique Cannabis Seeds
TYSON 2.0 and Royal Queen Seeds Enter into a Partnerhip
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Plant-Based Picnic Packs
The Shake Shack Veg Out Picnic Kit Includes Food for Two
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Curated Cannabis Subscriptions
HighHello Makes Discovering Cannabis Products Fun and Educational
Juicy Cannabis-Infused Spritzers
CQ Drinks Combine Real Fruit and Terpene-Rich Cannabis
Wellness-Promoting Cannabis Teas
Solei Introduces its New Cannabis-Infused Tea Blends
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Cannabis Delivery Expansive Features
CannSell and Uber Eats will be Launching Cannabis Deliveries
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Nostalgic Cannabis Sodas
Mary Jones' Newest Cannabis-Infused Beverages Boast Old School Taste
Anti-Stigma Cannabis Apparel
The 'Stop the Stigma' Merchandise is Limited-Edition
Boxer-Backed Coffeeshop Expansions
Tyson 2.0 Launches First Branded Coffeeshop in Amsterdam
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
Approachable Cannabis Brands
PHASES is Known for Its Effects-Based Approach to the Cannabis Market
Winery-Made Cannabis Beverages
Sunstone Estate is the First Wine Brand to Offer a Cannabis Drink
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Cannabis Consumption Lounges
The 420 Hotels Launches Crowdfunding Round for Boutique Hotel
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events
MARY Fest To Launch in NYC on April 20 2023
Blueberry Muffin Cannabis Bites
These Edibles Offer the Pleasing Softness Of Morning Muffins
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Inclusivity-Promoting Cannabis Brands
Black and Veteran-Owned Brand Silly Nice Champions Diversity
Remixed Seasonal Cafe Beverages
The New Dutch Bros Holiday Drinks Come in Two Options
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Bali Sun-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
Potato Head and Boiler Room Launch a Joint Collection
Potent Non-Alcoholic Seltzers
Tilray Unveils the New CBG-Infused Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Seltzers
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Reach-Expanding Cannabis Partnerships
The Cannabist Company Partners with Flower by Edie Parker
Equity-Focused Cannabis Companies
Vic Mensa Launches a New Cannabis Brand Called 93 Boyz
Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products
HIGH 90'S is California's Premier Cannabis Brand
Artist-Supported Cannabis Series
Green Thumb Industries Introduces the RYTHM Artist Series
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Collaborative QSR Breakfast Menus
The New Taco Bell x Yeastie Boys Breakfast Menu Has Arrived
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
CBD Beverage Sports Partnerships
Day One Beverages Partners with Phoenix Rising FC
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Plant-Based QSR Collections
Shake Shack Launches the New Veggie and Non-Dairy Menu Items
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Flavored Free-From Yogurt Products
five:am Organic Added Three New Products to its Portfolio
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
THC-Infused Beverage Expansions
Cann Introduces 12oz Hi Boys & Roadies, as Well as a New Flavor
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Mother's Day Pop-Up Events
Robson Street Business Association Teams Up with Inky’s Flower Truck
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Cannabis Brand Expansions
Kushy Punch Expands in the New York Market, in Collaboration with USQTA
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Artisan-Quality Bread Products
These New Warburtons Products Target Consumer Demand
Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Delivery Apps
Yellow Dream Farm Launches WEEL App
Social Good Yogurt Lines
Yogurtland Debuts a Branded Apparel and Accessories Collection
Inclusive Cannabis Investments
Happi Created a More Accessible Way to Invest in the Industry
Festively Themed Cannabis Edibles
These New Insa Products are Arriving for the Holidays
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Collaboratively Crafted Cannabis Cookies
These Cookies Are Laced With Columbia Care's Cannabis Oil
Hemp-Derived Cannabis Brands
Jesse Ventura Announces the Launch of Jesse Ventura Farms
Full-Flavor Preroll Packs
Evermore Cannabis Company is Set to Launch the New 'Happy J's'