Familiar industries are getting an upgrade courtesy of the top September 2021 new ventures, which include concepts like digital-only fashion retailers, NFT movie premieres and ghost kitchens. Woven throughout these ideas, themes like artificial intelligence and the metaverse, cryptocurrency and digital assets are prevalent.
Some of the ways that artificial intelligence is being relied on includes the creation of consumer products such as custom-fitted pairs of denim and skincare serums, and these companies are not only focused on personalization but delivering these solutions to consumers rapidly.
To support the future of the metaverse, companies are focused on making content more efficient and accessible. A standout example of this is the Highstreet virtual-reality-meets-crypto metaverse for retail trading powered by the blockchain, with different islands for customers to purchase phygital products sold as NFTs.
Top 55 New Ventures Trends in September
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Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Aerofarms Teams Up With Nokia Bell Labs to Develop New Ag Tech
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Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
DressX Launches App That Lets Shoppers Try-On Virtual 3D Clothes
53
Text-Based Therapy Apps
K Health Expands into the Mental Health Space by Acquiring Trusst
52
Canadian-Owned Online Baby Stores
Fox + Cove is an Elevated Online Baby Apparel Store
51
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
50
Playful Greengrocer Pop-Ups
Anya Hindmarch Launches Local Grocery Shop Called 'Anya’s Fruit & Veg'
49
Exclusive Superhero NFTs
Marvel Launches First-Ever Spider-Man NFT Collectibles
48
Grab-And-Go Café Initiatives
Farmer's Fridge Has Partnered with Dunkin' in a New Pilot Program
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Commerce-Oriented Metaverses
HTC-Backed Highstreet Secures Funding For Retail-Focused Metaverse
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E-Commerce-Backed NFT Platforms
Alibaba Launches Digital Art Marketplace Called 'Alibaba Auction'
45
Metaverse-Focused Startups
TetaVi Rasises $20 Million to Develop Accessible Computer Vision Tech
44
Curated Food Delivery Platforms
'Foxtrot Anywhere' is a Delivery Service Favoring Local Businesses
43
Chic Upcycled Mask Designs
Onzie's Mindful Masks are Performance-Driven and Locally Made
42
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Announced Its New Recycling Pledge
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Specialized Virtual Marketing Startups
COGENT360 Rebrands and Expands Its 360 VR Platform
40
Dynamic Tech Repair Services
Likewize Disrupts the Tech Protection Industry with its New Model
39
NFT Movie Premiers
VUELE Set To Release New Anthony Hopkins Film Exclusively on Its NFT Platform
38
Non-Toxic Product Stores
The 0% Toxicity Store Provides Toxic-Free Healthy Everyday Products
37
Affordable Gym Center Expansions
Planet Fitness Announces Plans to Expand to Mexico
36
Bespoke AI-Designed Jeans
Unspun Uses Fit Technology To Create Custom-Fitted Jeans
35
Mobile Auto Repair Services
RepairSmith Sends Certified Mechanics Right To Drivers Homes
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Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Atari Set to Launch Interactive Crypto Arcade in Decentraland
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Alcohol Delivery Service
7-Eleven Has Partnered with Minibar Delivery in a Alcohol Delivery Pilot
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AR-Enabled Tech Repair Solutions
Vuzix and TechSee Partner to Deliver Eyewear Tool for Technicians
31
Carbon-Farming Platforms
Growmark Announced its Initiative That Simplifies Carbon Trading
30
Fast Fashion Resale Platforms
H&M Rewear Exclusively Available to Canadians
29
Bespoke AI-Based Serums
Openface is an AI-Powered Personalized D2C Skincare Solution
28
NFT-Based Gaming Initiatives
Refinable's New Program Will Support Play-To-Earn Video Game Movement
27
Virtual Movie Ad Experiences
Metamedia Joins Super 78 and Howie Mandel to Launch 'Magic Screen'
26
Exclusive Fashion Pre-Order Sites
Farfetch Now Lets Shoppers Secure the Most Desired Fashion Items
25
Sustainable Electricity Sources
IKEA Recently Launched a New Renewable Energy Service
24
Fast-Food Delivery-Only Kitchens
Wendy's Announced Plans to Open 700 Delivery-Only Kitchens
23
Plant-Based Breakfast Snacks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launches a Menu with Meat-Free Options
22
Decentralized Social Media Initiatives
Twitter Announces the Launch of 'Bluesky' Crypto Venture
21
Hybrid TV Platforms
Elisa Releases Next-Generation TV Service Built For Mixed Viewing Habits
20
Mini Metaverse Companies
Nextech Set to Aquire Spatial Computing Company 'ARway'
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Customer-Friendly Recycling Initiatives
Bulldog Skincare Makes Returning Old Products Effortless
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Third-Party IT Solutions Software
Teamviewer Partners with Jamf to Help Clients Fix Apple Devices
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Alternative Streaming Platforms
Electric Entertainment Launches OTT Service for Vizio Smart TVs
16
Automated Micro-Investing Apps
The 'Roundups' App Helps Indian Consumers Get Started In Investing
15
Premium Skincare Acquisitions
StriVectin's Products Will Become Part of Crown Laboratories' Range
14
Blockchain-Based Comic Book Platforms
Method Man Launches Crypto Comic Universe 'Tical World'
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Crypto-Forward Movie Theatres
AMC Set to Accept Bitcoin for Movie Tickets and Concessions
12
VR-Focused Commerce Platforms
Boson Protocol Turns to the Metaverse with the Launch of 'Portal'
11
Community-Based NFT Auction Platforms
RARA.social Introduces New 'Like-To-Earn' Crypto Experience
10
Industry-Leading Cultured Meats
Upside Foods Partners with a Chef to Debut Its Cell-Based Chicken
9
Blockchain-Based Film Platforms
Filmio Looks to Democratize the Film Industry With New Tech
8
Live Streaming Tipping Services
Streamlabs Has Introduced a New Sustainable Revenue Model
7
Streamer-Developed Gaming Apps
Netflix Gaming Has Launched in Poland for All Android Users
6
Small-Business Support Services
Walmart Launches a Delivery Service to Hep Local Businesses Grow
5
Drugstore Delivery Services
Boots Partners with Deliveroo in a New On-Demand Delivery Pilot
4
Carbon-Negative Insoles
These Insoles are Eco Alternative to Petroleum-Based Foams and Plastics
3
Musician-Targeted Neobanks
Nerve Launched a Digital Bank For Recording Artists
2
Real-Time Digital Payment Platforms
JP Morgan Launches New Payments Product 'Request for Pay'
1
Building Monitoring Apps
Schweiss Doors Launches a New App That Lets Users Monitor Their Buildings
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Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Fashion-Focused AI Production Studios
Vyking Debuts an AI-Driven Content Creation Module
GenAI Fashion Campaigns
Desigual x Neural Fashion Launched an Editorial with AI-Generated Garments
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Collaborative AI Fashion Experiences
Curated for You x Microsoft Launch a Fashion Discovery Tool
AI Virtual Fitting Rooms
Perfect Corp. is Bringing a Try-On Experience to Fashion Forward Week
Purpose-Built Intelligence Platforms
Shoptelligence Debuts the ShopLab AI and ShopLaunch AI Tools
GenAI Clothing Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s AI Clothes Try-on Reimagines Virtual Fashion Shopping
Metaverse-Powered Watch Campaigns
Casio's G-SHOCK Watch Line Partners with The Sandbox
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
AI-Powered Fashion-Focused Digital Platforms
Makalot & Meta Intelligence Spotlight StyTrix
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Campaign-Quality GenAI Models
Pixelz Digital Twins are Created with Real Models and Their Agency
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Mixed-Reality Fitness Applications
Kinneta Showcased a Variety of VR Fitness Apps at AWE 2025
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Ai-Powered Metaverse Collaborations
Futureverse Strengthens Its Reebok Impact Collaboration
AI-Generated Fashion Week Content
Miami Fashion Week Willl Make Use of AI-Generated Content
AI Health Platforms
CVS Health Unveils AI-Native Consumer Engagement Ecosystem
AI Beauty Assistants
Sephora Launched Advanced Chatbot Features for Virtual Try-Ons and Bookings
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI Language Learning Metaverses
Lingocity Helps Kids Learn Through Custom, Gamified Experiences
GenAI Marketplaces
Arcade Turns Ideas into Purchasable Products with the Aid of GPT Image 1
Virtual Fashion Studios
CostumePlay AI Lets You Try On Clothes Virtually And Explore Styles
Virtual Styling Tools
TryMe AI Lets Users Preview Outfits And Track Style Choices
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
GenAI Style Visualizers
Stitch Fix Vision Creates Personalized, Shoppable Outfits
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
AI-Native Commerce Platforms
Glance AI Swaps Search for an Inspiration-Led Discovery Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Virtual Clothing Tools
Virtual Try On Generates Realistic Clothing Images For Marketing And Social
Virtual Dressing Rooms
AI Virtual Try On Offers Instant High-Quality Style Previews For Shoppers
Luxury Sector-Focused AIs
Balenciaga & Intelo.ai Deliver Collaborative Intelligence Agent Network
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
AI News Aggregators
AI Brief Provides Curated Daily Updates On Artificial Intelligence
AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies
PsyTechVR Offers Clinicians & Patients Sophisticated Tools
AI-Centric Publication Podcasts
VentureBeat Announced a New AI Podcast Alongside its Research
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
Personalized AI Shopping Features
Meta Launches Meta AI Shopping Research Experimental Tool
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
AI Deal Platform Investments
Mosaic Raised $18M to Scale Its Mosaic AI Deal Modeling Platform
Blockchain-Native AI Economies
Splendor Labs Creates Decentralized Economic System for AI
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
AI-Enhanced World Models
Runway Unveils GWM-1 World Model For Physical Simulation
AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms
BetterStudio Protects Talent & Transforms Brand Imagery
Digital Game Distribution Platforms
Sony Innovation Fund & London Venture Partners Support VaultN
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Emotional Intelligence-Focused AI Solutions
OVOMIND Enhances Immersive Experiences
AI Brand Transitions
Allbirds Shifts into AI Compute Infrastructure with Its $50M Deal
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Marketing Simulation Tools
Novela AI Marketing Simulation Trains AI Collaboration And Strategy
Virtual Styling Tools
Outfits AI Lets Users Explore Endless Outfit Possibilities Instantly
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Digital Fashion Design Competitions
CLO Virtual Fashion Launches CUT, SLASH & CORSET
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
Private Company Financial Tools
Yahoo Finance, EquityZen & Forge Global Debut Private Markets Hub
AI Product Strategy Platforms
Rocket Launches Rocket 1.0 as a Strategy Engine
Parental AI Insights Features
Meta Launches Its Insights Tab For Meta AI
Embedded Marketing AI Assistants
Meta AI Optimizes Campaigns and Resolves Ad Issues in Real Time
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Personalized Beauty Platforms
IEVA Group Launches the myIEVA Platform on Euronext Growth
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
Virtual Outfit Try-Ons
Wardrobe AI Lets Users Virtually Try On Clothes With Photorealistic Results
Multimodal Social AIs
Meta’s Muse Spark Enables Image and Social Awareness
Agent-Optimized Internet Features
aron Levie Introduced Agent-Focused Software
AI Market Insights
Byte AI Helps Analyze Stock Trends With AI-Driven Insights
Agentic Retail Platforms
Levi Strauss And Microsoft Develop Unified AI Super Agent
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Restaurant Texting Order Platforms
Kea AI Text AI Lets Users Ask Questions, Place Orders and More
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
AI Investment Reporting Platforms
InvestSuite Launched StoryTeller for Modern Portfolio Reporting
AI-Backed Advertising Creative Systems
Strati.ai Expands Beyond Video Generation
AI Application Enhancements
Google Cloud Updated Vertex AI with New Features
Real-Time Reputation Platforms
Omniscient Launches an AI Analyst Platform
AI News Platforms
Syft AI Delivers Personalized News Summaries Based On Your Topics
AI-Powered Contactless Monitors
injewelme Unveiled Its DeepHealthVision With Camera-Based Vitals
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
AI Overstock Models
Otrium's Ovatars Present Unsold Fashion Items in a New Light
Prescriptive VR Therapy Platforms
VA Rolls Out Mynd Immersive MyndXR Across 45 Centers
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
AI Fashion Assistants
Your AI Personal Stylist That Matches Looks to Vibes with Ease
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
AI Launch Pad Programs
NYC Economic Development Corporation Partners with Lightspeed
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
AI Industry Newsletters
Artificially Boosted Explains Practical AI Applications And Trends
AI-Powered Ventures
LeanAI Ventures Builds AI-Driven MVPs In Under Two Days
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Inbox Task Assistants
Whats.now Automates Scheduling and Tasks for Venture Capitalists
Virtual Styling Tools
Alta Partners with Public School for Embedded Avatar Try-Ons
AI Agent Marketplaces
Vantedge AI Simplifies AI Adoption And Distribution For Investors
Tokenized Real Estate Investments
Headway NOVA Lets You Invest in Accessible Dubai Real Estate
Retail AI Assistants
Retail AI Council Develops AI Tailored to Industry-Specific Needs
Peer-To-Peer Investment Marketplaces
Grvt Has Introduced Grvt Strategies
Balanced Venture Bets
Nexus Venture Partners Splits $700M Fund Between AI and India Startups
AI-Powered Procurement Platforms
Voomi Supply Raises Funding for Voomi Platform
Vertical AI Platforms
SymphonyAI Advances Domain Specific GenAI With Open Models
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
AI Roadmapping Tools
Eververse Uses AI To Streamline Product Strategy And Planning
Emotionally Aware AI Avatars
Gemini Audio Powers Real-Time Voice Interactions
Accelerated AI Funding Platforms
Franchise Now Speeds Up Lending and Onboarding with Automation
Digital Mental Cares
Wellness AI Delivers Personalized AI Therapy And Custom Meditations
Creator Business Platforms
Vonza Helps You Launch, Run, and Scale Your Online Business Easily
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Creative Ideation Tools
Maqnet AI Generates Fresh Content Ideas For Campaigns And Creators
Industrial Vertical AI Platforms
SymphonyAI Advances Sector Specific GenAI With Open Models
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
AI Leasing Accelerator Programs
RET Ventures Launches RET Ventures AI Accelerator Program
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
AI-Native Commerce Platforms
VTEX Introduced the AI-Native Commerce Suite for AI Adoption
AI Modeling Platforms
Digital Twin Enables AI-Driven Modelling For Human Potential Systems