There are many new businesses arising as the era of the entrepreneur is upon us, and as such, it's important for businesses to take note of some of the new venture trends occurring in the marketplace. Kickstarter, Etsy and Kiva have all had profound impacts on business and the world, so to find the next big player in the business space and get a better idea of how your business can get a step ahead of competitors, be sure check out Trend Hunter's New Venture Trend Report.
Many ideas exploded onto the market this year, ranging from talent-bartering e-shops to mainstream supercar rentals (it seems rental culture is still on the minds of consumers). Another interesting idea covered on TrendHunter.com included many viral subscription services and crowdfunding applications that make it easier than ever to get an idea up off the ground.
Top 75 New Ventures Trends in 2013
From Empowering Women Conferences to Talent-Bartering E-Shops:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jan 3, 2014 — Business
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Lounge-Like Laundromats
Wasbar Lets You Get a Haircut and a Drink While Your Clothes are Cleaned
74
Subway Car Grocery Stores
This Subway Grocery Store Lets Commuters Shop While They Travel
73
Floating Smartphone Mounts
The 'nGroove Snap' Mount Makes Your Smartphone Float While You Drive
72
Burger-Customizing Chains
McDonald's is Testing Out Build-Your-Own-Burger Locations in the US
71
Revolutionary Home 3D Printers
BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room
70
Cross-Culture Beauty Boutiques
Jealousy Beauty Delivers Asian Remedies to North America
69
Baking Business Statistics
With Cupcakes Here to Stay It's Time to Open a Cupcake Bakery
68
Effortless Branding Apps
Makr by Ellen Johnston is Geared Towards Creative Entrepreneurs
67
Successful CEO Demographics
The Path of Fortune 100 CEOs Provides Insight into their Genius
66
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
65
Miniature Self Storage
Toronto Start-Up Boxit Modernizes Storage
64
Online Billionaire Startup Infographics
Staff Lays Out the Numbers For the Biggest Online Startups
63
Logo-Creating Design Apps
Jon Cropper Converts Students into Entrepreneurs in Seven Days
62
Wearable Rearview Mirrors
The RearViz Bike Mirror Will Help You See What's Behind You
61
Cozy Retailer Lifestyle Villages
The Urban Outfitters Village is a Town Built by Retailers
60
Self-Starter Career Charts
See How the Entrepreneurial Mindset Impacts Business Decisions
59
Indulgment Sensoring Lingerie
This Stress Busting Bra Detects When the Wearer Eats Too Much
58
Brand Identity Infographics
Discover How Corporate Branding is Essential to New Businesses
57
Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
The Storefront Transformer is a Mobile Space for Entrepreneurs
56
Lucrative Idea Infographics
Grow America Shows That Billion Dollar Ideas Can be Simple Ones
55
Portable Smartphone Laptops
The 'CaseTop' Transforms Your Phone into a Computer on the Go
54
Razor Subscription Services
Club Parker Ships Affordable High-End Razors to Your Door
53
Mainstream Supercar Rentals
The Hertz Dream Car Program Lets Average Joes Drive Supercharged Rides
52
Crowdfunding Apps
SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
51
Revolutionary Mobile Document Programs
The CloudOn Program is the Number One Productivity Program
50
Online Science Portfolio Platforms
The ‘GradFly’ Platform Aims to Help Students Build
49
Bicycle-Repairing Vending Machines
Cyclists Can Buy Bike Parts Using Express Biker's Kiosks
48
Smartphone Smell Senders
The 'ChatPerf' Accessory Can Message Scents Between Phones
47
Customer Loyalty Coffee Cards
The Starbucks $450 Gift Card is for True Java Lovers
46
Iconic Feline Vacation Cruises
The Hello Kitty Cruise is a Fun Getaway for the Holidays
45
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Backpacks
Daniel Eckler Believes the Future Calls for 'A Better Backpack'
44
3D Printing Vending Machines
Customized 3D Printing is in Vending Machine Form Thanks to Dreambox
43
Technological Coffee Brewing
The Blossom One Coffee Machine is Revolutionary in
42
Powerful Gadget-Charging Flashlights
This High Power Flashlight is Also an External Battery Pack
41
Charitable Sock Businesses
Cole and Parker and Kiva Collaborate to Help Entrepreneurs Worldwide
40
Individual Milkshake Makers
Mix Up Delicious Frozen Dessert With a Zoku Shake Maker
39
Social Media-Inspired Shops
The Online Startup 'Keep' Lets You Buy Items You See on Instagram
38
Promotional Tactics Infographics
Become a Marketing Genius with this Content Marketing Guide
37
Futuristic Employment Infographics
Degree Query Provides a Realistic View of Jobs in the Future
36
Protective Parent Smartwatches
AT&T Will Offer a Child-Tracking Filip Smartwatch to Customers
35
Culinery Entrepreneurship Charts
Learn How to Become a Chef and What it Takes to Cook Up Success
34
Cheque Depositing Mobile Banks
The GoBank Platform Eliminates All Traditional Banking Practices
33
CEO Failure-Combating Charts
Learn the Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs to Attain Your Goals
32
Crowdsourced Homework Help Apps
Slader Makes Doing Homework Easier With a Little Help From Friends
31
Customizable Vintage Bicycles
ReCycledride Fixes Up Quality Parts to Make One-of-a-Kind Bicycles
30
Key-Replicating Kiosks
The 'KeyMe' Automated Service Acts as a Quick Locksmith
29
Political Parachute Cord Jewelry
Naimakka Designs Creates Wearable Pieces from WWII Parachutes
28
Convenient Sleep Stations
This Nap Cafe in Tokyo Allows Women to Have Public Naps
27
Food Truck Delivery Hubs
The FoodToEat Service Connects Customers with Food Carts
26
Prison-Simulating Hotels
The Karosta Prison Hotel Immerses You in the Life of a Prisoner
25
Iconic Coffee-Serving Locomotives
The Starbucks Train Serves Coffee with a Side of Comfort & Style
24
Short Stay Luxury Accomodations
The High-End Rooms of Dayuse Hotels are Rented by the Hour
23
Reactionary Bike Lights
The 'Velodroom' Cycling Accessory is a Big Step for Road Safety
22
Crowdsourced Virtual Shops
Shop 'Til You Drop at the Recently Launched Trend Hunter Gift Shop
21
Natural Cosmetic Spas
LUSH Cosmetics is Introducing two LUSH Spa locations to North America
20
At-Home Harvesting Supplies
These Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits Are Economical
19
Social Media Shopping Platforms
Nathan Hubbard is Looking to Introduce Twitter Shopping
18
Luxe Travelling Eateries
The 'Gourmet Bus' Serves Haute Cuisine While You Sightsee
17
Rapidly Changing Furniture Stores
Knoll Will Change its Seasonal Products to Fit Annual Themes
16
Mini Media-Streaming USBs
Chromecast Plugs into Your TV to Stream Media from Your Mobile Devices
15
Chocolate-Infused Tech Products
The Android KitKat Collaboration Creates an Unlikely Partnership
14
Interactive Influencer Marketing
Sean Beckingham Discusses Social Media Branding Strategies
13
Global Gourmet Grub Subscriptions
'Try The World' Ships Out Curated Gourmet Foods Monthly
12
Crowdsourced Detachable Phones
Phonebloks by Dave Hakkens Offers a Solution to Tech Problems
11
Luxe Custom Hair Products
This Custom Shampoo from Concoction Lets You Make the Perfect Mix
10
Smartphone-Inspired Watches
The Google Smartwatch is Rumored to Face-Off Samsung and Apple
9
Time-Saving Laundry Services
The 'Prim' Laundry Delivery Service Does Your Laundry for You
8
Smartphone Hologram Generators
HOLHO Produces Holograms from Your iPhone
7
Online Marketing Media Statistics
Find Out How Organizations Structure Their Social Media Teams
6
Single Dress Retailers
The 'One Dress a Day' Platform Will Sell a New Dress Every Day
5
Dee Poku, Founder of the WIE Network (INTERVIEW)
Women, Inspiration & Enterprise
4
Connected Workplace Infographics
This Visual Shows Benefit of Using Social Technology in Business
3
Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Mealku Works to Let People Barter with Home-Cooked Meals
2
Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
1
Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
Related Ideas
Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Agentic Commerce Networks
Btab Uses AI to Power Ecommerce for Small Businesses
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Blockchain Learning Tools
Web3 Quest Platforms Helps Founders Engage Users and Reward Learning
Gamified Financial Education Initiatives
TD Bank and the Venture Valley Creators Partner
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Marketplace-Based Auto Retail
Hertz Expands Certified Car Sales Through eBay’s Digital Platform
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Stylist-Led Education Platforms
K18 Launches a Pro Artist Program to Empower Hairstylists
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Startup Idea Analyzers
RivalRadar AI Evaluates Startup Ideas and Competitor Landscapes Instantly
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions
ASICS Ventures Introduces Knzen to Support Businesses
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Women-Focused Business Grants
Mastercard Opened Its Small Business Fund 2026 to Canadian Women
Live Streamer Resource Hubs
Twitch Creator Camp Helps Users Learn How to Thrive on the Platform
AI Wardrobe Systems
Vêtir Unites What Clients Already Own and What They Desire
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
UV Protective Lifestyle Accessories
Velvet Eyewear Expands Its Velvet Trends Trademark
Limited Release Selling Tools
Squarespace Launched Its Limited-Release Selling Suite
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Startup Assessment Tools
Pitchago Provides AI Venture Scoring And Growth Insights For Startups
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Digital Game Distribution Platforms
Sony Innovation Fund & London Venture Partners Support VaultN
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
Cultural Heritage Beauty Branding
KATE Blends Kabuki Artistry with Shadow-Enhancing Makeup
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Policy Research Hubs
Think Tank Alert Tracks Research Publications And Global Rankings
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Artisan Fashion Incubators
Ibu Atelier Supports Women-Led Heritage Craft Businesses
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Real-Time Alert Tools
HN Alerts Sends Instant Notifications For Trending Hacker News Posts
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
African Creator Economy Platforms
The Sony Innovation Fund is Supporting the Work of Twiva
AI Product Strategy Platforms
Rocket Launches Rocket 1.0 as a Strategy Engine
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Startup Investor Databases
Angel Match Helps Startups Find Relevant Investors Quickly
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Teen Equity Initiatives
Evereden's Generation E Granted Equity to Three Gen Alpha Creators
AI Startup Finance Platforms
Xendoo and Techstars Expanded Automated Founder Accounting
Equity-Backed Artist Programs
The Elephant Room Launches Its Artist Equity Program
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Market Insight Tools
Valid Spark Analyzes Customer Conversations to Validate Business Ideas
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
AI Startup Builders
TalkToBuild Turns Your Ideas Into Full Startups Through Conversation
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Practical Hospitality-Focused Podcasts
Bielat Santore & Company Debuts New Restaurant Owners' Edge
Startup Equity Tools
EquityCap Simplifies Cap Table Management for Startup Founders
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Supportive Investment Initiatives
The Branded Agency Debuted a New Investment Arm — Snail Ventures
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
Creator-Led Live Commerce
AliExpress Uses Livestreams to Showcase Verified Brands
Idea Discovery Tools
IdeAI Helps You Find, Validate, And Track Unique Ideas In One Place
AI-Powered Ventures
LeanAI Ventures Builds AI-Driven MVPs In Under Two Days
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
AI Expert Networks
Ethos Uses Voice Interviews to Match Companies With Specialists
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
AI Market Research
Rocktangle Provides Fast, Actionable Market Insights for Smarter Decisions
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Launch Timing Intelligence
When To Launch Provides Data-Backed Insights For Product Hunt Success
Founder Marketing Tools
Marketing Toolkit For Founders Helps Create Marketing Content Every Month
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Future Work Blogs
Worqstrap Explores Remote Work, Freelancing, And Digital Nomad Tools
AI-Assisted Preliminary Research Methodologies
Brand Vision Harnesses AI to Enhance Its Offerings
AI-Powered Procurement Platforms
Voomi Supply Raises Funding for Voomi Platform
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Founder Networking Platforms
Founders Match Uses AI And Analysis To Improve Co-Founder Discovery
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Business Naming Tools
AI Business Name Generator Creates Names That Match Your Vision
Investor Relations Tools
Studio UG Provides Resources For Startup Fundraising Preparation
Accelerated AI Funding Platforms
Franchise Now Speeds Up Lending and Onboarding with Automation
Instant Branding Tools
Brandest Provides Exclusive Ready-Made Logos And Domains For Fast Launches
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Startup Marketing Resources
The Marketing Playbook For Startups Breaks Down 80+ Growth Tactics
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
Project Idea Generators
Vibe Coding Idea Generator Provides Fresh Project Ideas For Developers
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Startup Listing Tools
Founder's Directory Helps Startups Distribute Listings Across Platforms
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
Accelerated Design Strategies
Boldcraft By Ash Delivers Fast, Focused Design Sprints For Startups
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Idea Validation Platforms
The Idea Hub Transforms Early Concepts Into Actionable Business Insights
Business Planning Tools
Business Propel Builds Custom Business Canvas For Growth Planning
Breakthrough Development Hubs
Build Y Provides Tools and Insights to Drive Remarkable Creations
High-Profile Festive Marketplace
Naturally New York Launches the Second Annual Holiday Bazaar
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
AI Startup Validation Tools
Ideascan AI Helps Founders Test Demand Before Building
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
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
Search Insight Platforms
Keyword Research Tool Delivers Fast SEO Insights With No Signup
AI Business Planners
Spective Helps Entrepreneurs Refine Ideas And Build Plans With AI Guidance
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub