The top November 2017 start-up ideas show the many ways in which previously successful business models must now be tweaked for a new generation of consumers. These forward-thinking new business ventures include everything from dairy-free "milkman" services to ticket sales software backed by blockchain technology. Even the online shopping experience is being updated to provide a more personalized experience with AI.
Over the past few years, crowdfunding has played an immense part in making it possible for the average person with a big idea to see it come to fruition via an online campaign. Now, the leading crowdfunding platforms are introducing new features to empower those who have found success and inspire new creators. Kickstarter launched Commissions as a means of encouraging greater collaboration between creators and backers, while Indiegogo created Marketplace as a convenient place for users to shop for inventive products and support meaningful causes.
Top 30 Start-Up Ideas in November
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Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design
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Crowdfunded Product Marketplaces
'Indiegogo Marketplace' is a Place to Purchase Inventive Products
28
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
27
AR Toy Aisle Apps
Toys "R" Us' 'Play Chaser' App Brings Its Retail Store to Life
26
Online AI Shopping Tools
Net-A-Porter is Building an AI Tool That Makes Personalized Suggestions
25
Boomer-Friendly Entertainment Spaces
Smash Park Combines Food & Drinks with Low-Impact Activities
24
Ridesharing Credit Cards
The Uber Visa Card Appeals to Millennials with Special Perks
23
Convenient Shoe Rental Services
Designer Shoe Warehouse Lets You Rent Shoes for Special Occasions
22
Digitally Focused Airplane Events
FlyingLab Offers Immersive On-Board Events for Passengers
21
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
20
Transparent Lifestyle Goods Retailers
H&M's 'Arket' Website Emphasizes Where Each Product is Made
19
Farm-Inspired Coffee Shops
'Doutor Coffee Farm' is Styled to Resemble a Coffee Plantation Mansion
18
In-Airport Yoga Studios
'Yoga on the Fly' Provides Private "Mini-Studios" and Meditations at DEN
17
Office Space Rental Services
Airbnb and WeWork are Helping Traveling Professionals Find an Office
16
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
15
Single-Estate Cold Brew Teas
Argo Tea and Whole Foods Market are Launching RTD Bottled Teas
14
Collaborative Crowdfunding Platforms
'Kickstarter Commissions' Turns Backers into Creators
13
Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
12
Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U'
11
Lawyer-Replacing Blockchain Ventures
Blockchain Technology Startup Jury.online is Anti-Corruption
10
HIV-Positive Eatery Campaigns
Casey House and Chef Matt Basile Joined Together to Break Stigma
9
Travel Accommodation Loan Services
Airbnb Select Will Offer 'Home Improvement' Loans to Hosts
8
Transport Card Loyalty Programs
Dubai's Nol Cardholders Can Soon Earn 'nol+' Points
7
Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
6
Millennial Finance Education Resources
'Stackin' Helps Younger Demographics Understand Banking
5
Blockchain Ticketing Systems
'Aventus' Makes Ticket Sales More Secure and Less Fraudulent
4
Contextualized Social Media Updates
Snapchat's 'Context Cards' Enable Real-World Discovery
3
Professional Networking Filters
LinkedIn's Geofilters Allow Conference Guests to Illustrate Photos
2
Health-Conscious Halloween Candy
The 'Spookies' Treats are Vegan, Nut-Free, and Kosher
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Sensory Consumer Labs
Eye-Tracking and Biometric Technology at GSK's Lab Determine Preferences
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AI-Powered Patient-Centered Healthcare
Citizen Health Has Been Successful in Raising Funds
AI-Powered Voiceover Apps
The ElevenLabs App Enables Voiceovers from Anywhere
AI Startup Planning Tools
Startup Strategy Hub Provides AI-Driven Insights And Strategic Guidance
AI-Powered Inventory Systems
Iceland Launches invent.ai Platform
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
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
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
Women-Focused Business Grants
Mastercard Opened Its Small Business Fund 2026 to Canadian Women
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Startup Assessment Tools
Pitchago Provides AI Venture Scoring And Growth Insights For Startups
Personalized Cake Pitch Campaigns
The Daymaker Startup Sends AI-Crafted Cake Pitches
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Ai Coding Assistants
Amazon’s Kiro Offers Free AI-Driven Code Generation for Startups
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Kindsight's Fundrising Platform Supports Nonprofits & More
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
AI Experiment Hubs
Google Labs Showcases Early AI Tools And Experimental Features
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Embedded Lending Platforms
Adyen Launched SMB Financing Through Platforms
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Idea Validation Tools
Ideate AI Helps You Validate, Monetize, and Analyze Startup Ideas
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
University AI Startup Pipelines
UChicago Partners with Microsoft and NVIDIA to Support AI Founders
Private Company Financial Tools
Yahoo Finance, EquityZen & Forge Global Debut Private Markets Hub
Startup Investor Databases
Angel Match Helps Startups Find Relevant Investors Quickly
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
AI-Backed Advertising Creative Systems
Strati.ai Expands Beyond Video Generation
AI-Assisted Government Initiatives
ElevenLabs for Government Supports Public Sector Organizations
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Safety-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
Running Mate is Focused on Making Running Safer for Women
Idea Validation Tools
Idea Screening Lab Validates Business Demand Using SEO Insights Before Build
AI-Powered Legal Startups
A Harvard-Trained Lawyer Built Soxton, an AI Firm for Founders
AI-Driven CX Platforms
British Startup 'Serve First' Launches Its AI CX Platform Expansion
Rapid Web Builders
Startupful Offers Ready UI/UX Designs and Code for Fast Website Launches
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Product Idea Validators
Exist Yet? Helps Users Check If Similar Products Already Exist
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Startup Legal Platforms
SeedLegals Streamlines Legal Documents And Fundraising For Startups
Indie Maker Directories
IndieHub Connects Indie Makers With Tools, Experts, And Growth Resources
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
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
AI Launch Pad Programs
NYC Economic Development Corporation Partners with Lightspeed
Idea Discovery Tools
IdeAI Helps You Find, Validate, And Track Unique Ideas In One Place
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
AI-Powered Ventures
LeanAI Ventures Builds AI-Driven MVPs In Under Two Days
Direct Journalism Platforms
Noosphere Connects Readers With Trusted Independent Journalists
Idea Discovery Tools
PainPointFinder Identifies Market Problems And Suggests SaaS Ideas
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Predictive Supply Chain Platforms
Start Up Loop Raises $95M For Its Loop Predictive AI Platform
Startup Asset Marketplaces
SimpleClosure Enables Founders to Sell Company Assets After Shutdown
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Idea Collaboration Hubs
Idearify Helps Users Create, Collaborate, And Protect Their Ideas
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Mobile App Starters
DeployJet Lets You Build And Launch Mobile Apps Fast And Easily
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Balanced Venture Bets
Nexus Venture Partners Splits $700M Fund Between AI and India Startups
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
AI-Powered Procurement Platforms
Voomi Supply Raises Funding for Voomi Platform
Instant Product Publishers
Launch Simple Lets Users Share Digital Products And SaaS Solutions Fast
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Fundraising Intelligence Tools
StartupSnoop Delivers AI-Collected Fundraising Data In One Place
SaaS Idea Validation
Profiolio Analyzes SaaS Ideas to Uncover Market Fit and Gaps Fast
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
Market Demand Checks
Buildpad Helps Validate Business Ideas Using Real-World Reddit Data
Mobile App Studios
Developer On Wheels Builds Family And Travel Apps From A Campervan Office
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
AI Side Hustle Finders
MyHustleAI Provides Personalized Side Hustle Suggestions
Startup Revival Platforms
failedUps Lets Users Discover And Revive Abandoned Startup Opportunities
Business Naming Tools
AI Business Name Generator Creates Names That Match Your Vision
Opportunity Discovery Tools
Problem Pilot Identifies Validated SaaS Opps From Online Discussions
Cash-Prize AI Rewards
KPMG Launches the 'AI Spark Innovation Awards'
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Accelerated AI Funding Platforms
Franchise Now Speeds Up Lending and Onboarding with Automation
User Feedback Platforms
Feedhunt Helps Startups Collect And Prioritize User Feedback
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Targeted Startup Incentive Programs
Sugar Land Launches the 'Sugar Land Starts Up Innovation Fund'
Idea Validation Platforms
Idea Kiln Lets Creators Share Ideas And Gather Feedback Efficiently
AI-Powered Customer Feedback Systems
Sweat & Tonic Partners with Clootrack to Enhance Experience
AI Angel Investors
No Cap Evaluates Startups With Data-Driven AI Investment Insights
Project Idea Generators
Vibe Coding Idea Generator Provides Fresh Project Ideas For Developers
Startup Banking Apps
Mercury Simplifies Financial Operations For Startups With Modern Banking
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Creator Business Platforms
Vonza Helps You Launch, Run, and Scale Your Online Business Easily
AI Feedback Platforms
BuddyStarts Helps Collect, Analyze And Act On Feedback Efficiently
Creative Idea Tools
InspireNote Helps Generate, Capture, And Develop Ideas Effectively
Startup Launch Toolkits
SoloSaas Provides a Next.js Boilerplate to Launch Apps Quickly
No-Code App Builders
Open Idea Turns Concepts Into Android Apps Without Writing Code
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
SaaS Launch Toolkits
Your First Step Helps Solopreneurs Build And Launch SaaS Faster
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
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Startup Directory Hubs
List Your Startup In 400+ Directories With Indie Kit To Boost Visibility
AI Tool Marketplaces
Cornucopia AI Connects SMBs With AI Tools To Boost Growth
AI Marketing Support
FounderPal Helps Founders Streamline Strategy And Boost Performance
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
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
Startup Funding Directories
Credit for Startups Helps Entrepreneurs Discover Funding Opportunities
Peer Feedback Networks
IndieVoice Helps Indie Hackers Share and Receive Product Feedback
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
Automated Distribution Networks
Indie Boosting Automates Distribution So Solo Founders Can Focus
Founder Support Networks
Ramen Club Provides Community And Tools To Help Founders Profit
Product Validation Platforms
Founder Odyssey Helps Validate Product Ideas With Customer Insights
Personalized Income Guides
Money Map Provides Tailored Ways To Monetize Skills And Passions
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface