Wellness-centric travel experiences, cryptocurrency-based alcohol pre-sales and co-learning workspaces are among some of the top September 2018 new ventures that are shaking up concepts that are familiar to consumers.
While wine subscriptions and flower shops are typically targeted towards female consumers, some start-ups are now redirecting their focus, aiming to cater expressly to male shoppers—Bespoke Post's wine club specifically caters to Millennial men and Real Men Buy Flowers offers an ultra-simple web shopping experience for men that helps to dramatically reduce the number of decisions that need to be made before checking out.
When it comes to established brands that are taking on the entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up, consumers will see that a number of favorite products are being remixed in unexpected, inventive ways. While Ben & Jerry's recently rolled out Cookie Dough Chunks, Oreo is introducing experimental Hot Chicken Wing and Wasabi cookie flavors.
Top 40 New Venture Ideas in September
From Student Art Marketplaces to Food-Funding Accelerators:
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Provocative Fully Transparent Fashion
Axel Arigato Teams Up with Samsung for an Alluring Editorial
39
Co-Learning Concept Spaces
'Campfire Campus' Sets Itself Apart as Asia’s First Co-Learning Space
38
Retro Multi-Colored Clothing Designs
Forever 21 and Wilson Partner for a Tennis-Inspired Capsule
37
Daring Unconventional Cookie Flavors
Oreo Cookie Flavors Extend to Spice with Wasabi and Hot Wings
36
Design Studio-Owned Furniture Collections
NIRU Slow Creations' First Line Boasts a Minimalist Lamp
35
Entrepreneurial Concept Shops
eBay's 'The New Stand' Store Spotlights Innovative Small Businesses
34
Youthful O2O Food Halls
VICE's MUNCHIES Food Hall Offers a First-of-Its-Kind Offline Experience
33
Wellness-Focused Flying Experiences
Singapore Airlines Enhances its Ultra-Long-Haul Flight
32
E-Commerce-Friendly Concept Stores
The Batch Shop Aids the Informed Buyer in Online Purchases
31
Affordable European Luxury Brands
Philippe le Bac's Capsules Boast Delicate & Refined Silhouettes
30
Vegan Ice Cream Bars
Magnum Releases a Vegan-Friendly Version of Its Classic & Almond Flavors
29
Straw-Eliminating Initiatives
KFC Hong Kong and Macau Will Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
28
Inaugural Comfort-Focused Menswear
Lolë Launches Its First-Ever Men's Activewear Collection
27
Male-Targeted Wine Subscriptions
Bespoke Post's Wine Club is Geared Towards Millennial Men
26
Cryptocurrency-Centric Distilleries
'Circumstance' Uses Blockchain Tech for Spirit Pre-Sales
25
Football-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
C.P. Company & adidas' Reward Their Fan Base's Loyalty
24
Timepiece E-Commerce Platforms
Tissot Watches are Now Readily Available to the Canadian Public
23
Canadian Cannabis Marketplaces
Lift & Co. Provides Customized and Accessible Information to Users
22
Male-Friendly Flower Webshops
'Real Men Buy Flowers' Simplifies the Flower-Buying Process for Men
21
Minimally Branded Coffee Mugs
Starbucks' New Exclusive Line Has a Different Design Approach
20
Ultra-Minimalist Fall Streetwear Collections
KANCO Launches a Sleek and Slouchy Capsule for FW18
19
Chocolate-Fusion Creamy Yogurts
Milka Launches a Tasty Back-to-School Snack in Germany
18
Apple Cider Vinegar-Based Tonics
Fire Brew Sells Health Shots in a Whiskey Bottle
17
Food-Funding Accelerators
The 'Chipotle Aluminaries' Project Supports Eco Food Ventures
16
Mental Wellness Pop-Ups
'The Bakery' by Lidl Supports Discussions on Mental Health
15
Scaled-Down Beer Cans
Cass Beer is Now Available in Small Cans for Solitary Drinkers
14
Cruelty-Free Beauty Boxes
'KindLook' Offers Affordable Luxury Products by Subscription Service
13
All-Natural CBD Supplements
Healthspan's Cannabidiol Capsules are Beneficial to Human Wellbeing
12
Modern Meditation Studios
'Habitas' is Coming to Toronto to Support Stress-Free Full-Body Relief
11
Serene Fitness Getaways
Classpass Getaways' Beach, Mountain & Lake Workouts Offer a Quick Escape
10
Snackable Cookie Dough Chunks
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Will Satisfy Craving on Multiple Accounts
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Personalized Alcohol-Free Fragrances
'Hermetica' Helps to Match Consumers to Their Perfect Scent
8
Food Delivery Subscriptions
DoorDash's 'DashPass' Offers Free Delivery on Orders Over $15
7
In-Store Cosmetic Procedures
Superdrug is Offering Botox & Filler Services at Its London Flagship
6
On-Demand Companionship Services
'Papa' Connects Senior Citizens to "Grandkids on Demand"
5
Sock-Replacing Guarentees
Bombas' "Laundry Back Guarantee" Ensures Buyers Never Have Solo Socks
4
Guided Photo-Editing Phone Tutorials
Apple Offers Users Free 30-Minute Photo-Editing Sessions
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Crowdfunding Investor Cryptocurrencies
Aspen Coin Lets Investors Purchase Parts of an Aspen Hotel
2
Student Artwork Marketplaces
ArtStartArt Helps to Support Burgeoning Young Creators in University
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Music Streaming Service Podcasts
Spotify is Launching Its Own Branded Podcast, 'Ebb & Flow'
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Streaming Service Restaurants
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Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
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
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Decadent Ice Cream Launches
Mars Kicks Off 2023 With Three Delicious New Ice Cream Flavors
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Alcohol-Free Festival Bars
The New Bar is Coachella's First Official Nonalcoholic Partner
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Single-Serve Sparkling Wines
Wander + Ivy Packages 'Bubbles' in Patented 6.3-Ounce Glass Bottles
Mushroom-Enhanced Coffee Collections
Wunderground Boasts a Slew of Functional Mushroom Coffees
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Genderless Self Care Lines
Prohibition Wellness Offers Premium Wellness Products for Everyone
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Retail Sexual Wellness Expansions
Sexual Wellness Brand Tabu Launches at Sephora Stores
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats
moodRXtreats Invites Cannabis Lovers and Explorers on a Journey
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Vintage Women's Sportswear
Sporty & Rich Partners with adidas to Launch New 'Campus 80s' Capsule
Movie-Inspired Popcorn Products
Popcorn Shed Launched Seven New Product Flavors
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
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Ranges
The Latest Peet's Fall Menu Includes New and Returning Favorites
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Modern Alcohol Collection Platforms
Unicorn is a Next-Gen Platform for Collecting Spirits & Wines
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Limited-Edition Beverage Blend Bundles
Blume Offers Three Health-focused Blends, Inspired by Fall
Premium Snack Bar Companies
Get Golden Makes Strides with Two Flavor Variations
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Gourmet Canned Beans
Heyday Canning Co Reintroducing Classic Beans with Global Flavors
Nootropic Wellness Shots
Genius Boost Wellness Shots Share the Benefits of Functional Mushrooms
Game Show-Style Billboards
Zenb Created an Outdoor Advertisement in the Style of Wheel of Fortune
Premium Autumnal Cafe Collections
Peet's Coffee Fall Menu Will Arrive in Late August
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Gen Alpha Kitchenware Brands
'Basil' Raised Roughly $440,000 USD to Scale its D2C Kitchenwares
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Home Cooking Retail Debuts
Omsom Officially Made its Retail Debut with Whole Foods Market
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Luxury Experiential Event Brands
The Concierge Club Expands to the US Market
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Curated Cannabis Subscriptions
HighHello Makes Discovering Cannabis Products Fun and Educational
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments
Department X by Christie's Shares Sneakers & Streetwear
Stock Market-Themed Bars
At The Sauga Bar X-Change, Drink Prices Change Based on Real-Time Demand
Granola Snack Company Expansions
SeedWise Snacks is Entering the U.S Market with New Expansion
Insurance Brand Beers
Pet Insurance Company Fetch Created Fetch Pale Ale to Support a Non-Profit
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Designer Mystery Boxes
Luxury Fashion Platform HEAT Introduces a New Contemporary Mystery Box
Value-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Habit $5 Simple Crafts Menu Has Three Options
Wellness-Focused Demure Apparel
Crop Shop Boutique Launches New Wellness Collection for Fall
Reworked Footwear Collections
Vagabond Debuts a Collection of Reworked and Contemporary Styles
Direct-to-Consumer Nut Gifts
Nuts.com 'GiftDrop' Has Been Launched for the Holiday Season
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments
DoorDash and Twitch Announce a Restaurant-Themed Tournament
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
International Snack Marketplaces
OrderExoticSnacks.com Delivers Exotic Snacks to US Shoppers
Winery-Made Cannabis Beverages
Sunstone Estate is the First Wine Brand to Offer a Cannabis Drink
Solution-First Beauty Brands
Skincare-Beauty Brand Good Weird Launches its First Collection
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Cannabis Consumption Lounges
The 420 Hotels Launches Crowdfunding Round for Boutique Hotel
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events
MARY Fest To Launch in NYC on April 20 2023
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Soccer-Specific Online Retail Destinations
Men in Blazers Has Partnered with WorldSoccerSShop
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
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Co-Creation Bottle Campaigns
H3NSY & John P. Dessereau Design a New Limited-Edition Bottle
Spiced Recipe QSR Menus
The Shake Shack Hot Menu is Bringing the Heat This Fall with Four Items
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
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
Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees
Sunday Supper's New Trio of Premium Entrees are Powered by Plants
Underrepresented Artist Snack Branding
The New SunChips Art Seen Packaging Celebrates 2023 Winners
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Accessible Canned Artisan Wines
The Canned Wine Co. is Launching Two New Options at Ocado
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes
Connecting Plots and Menulog Debut a New Sushi-Inspired Campaign
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Authentic Men-Targeted Campaigns
Schick Encourages Men to Follow Their Passions in New Campaign
Retailer Sports Investments
Dick’s Sporting Goods Creates a 'Venture Fund' for Sports Startups
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Artisan-Quality Bread Products
These New Warburtons Products Target Consumer Demand
Premium Heat-and-Eat Soups
Zoup! is Bringing Its Soups in Jars to the Summer Fancy Food Show
Inclusive Cannabis Investments
Happi Created a More Accessible Way to Invest in the Industry
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Community-Building Wine Platforms
Curious Vines Debuts a Support Platform for Uniting Wine-Makers
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Evolution-Challenging Spring Fashion
Advisry's Masculin Feminin Capsule Debuts Womenswear