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Top 60 New Ventures in February

From Cashless Coffee Shops to to AI Feminine Care Services

— February 24, 2018 — Business
When someone claims that a topic is "none of your beeswax", they're of course referring to business rather than literal beeswax (although there is an off chance that they're referring to some sort of beeswax business); in any case, none of the February 2018 new ventures deal in beeswax, so they're certainly everyone's business.

Some of the February 2018 new ventures aim to tackle distinctly modern problems. 'HuisjeHuisje', for example, is a Dutch startup that's aiming to get people in urban areas into the right living spaces for their needs. It gives people throughout the Netherlands the ability to swap apartments rather than looking for available leases. For example, a middle-aged couple whose kids have moved out could trade with a young couple who've just had a child, reappropriating spaces to suit the changing needs of both parties.
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Malware-Fighting Marketplaces
Malware-Fighting Marketplaces
The Polyswarm Project Uses Cryptocurrency to Promote Cybersecurity
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Match-Based Apartment Swaps
Match-Based Apartment Swaps
'HuisjeHuisje' Helps Dutch Renters Trade Apartments
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Smart Address Book Platforms
Smart Address Book Platforms
SuperPhone Helps You Build Deeper Relationships and Network Smarter
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Social Threat Mitigation Platforms
Social Threat Mitigation Platforms
New Knowledge Uses AI to Fight Social Media Disinformation
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Cancellation-Filling Text Services
Cancellation-Filling Text Services
Startup OpenSeat Helps You to Fill Openings in Your Schedule
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Localized Investment Cryptocurrencies
Localized Investment Cryptocurrencies
The CityShares Cryptocurrency Helps Boost the Local Economy
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Record-Breaking eSports Leagues
Record-Breaking eSports Leagues
The Overwatch League Broke Expectations on Its First Broadcast
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Dance-Focused Digital Workouts
Dance-Focused Digital Workouts
The 'LA Dance Workout' Platform Unites the Art of Dance and Fitness
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Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Bitzumi Platform Offers Trading & Storage Services
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AI-Driven Cryptocurrencies
AI-Driven Cryptocurrencies
This New Cryptocurrency Helps Fuel Cost-Efficient Blockchain Mining
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Crowdsourced Travel Insurance Platforms
Crowdsourced Travel Insurance Platforms
Rega is a Platform for Sharing Risk Built on Ethereum
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Custom Code SaaS Startups
Custom Code SaaS Startups
Yotako Helps Developers Go From Design to Code That's Tailor-Made
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P2P Charitable Platforms
P2P Charitable Platforms
This Platform Uses Blockchain Technology to Ensure Transparent Donations
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3D Produce Previews
3D Produce Previews
Walmart's Newest Patent Aims to Help with Buying Produce Online
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Democratized Cryptocurrency Platforms
Democratized Cryptocurrency Platforms
'Bitmora' Lets Traders Vote on Preferred Trading Features
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Offshore Banking Cryptocurrencies
Offshore Banking Cryptocurrencies
The DIGI Coin Aims to Speed Up International Money Transfers
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Tokenized Exotic Car Platforms
Tokenized Exotic Car Platforms
The Bitcar Cryptocurrency Lets You Profit From Exotic Car Ownership
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Social Media eSports Leagues
Social Media eSports Leagues
The ESL eSports League Will Be Streaming Exclusively on Facebook
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Design-Centric Video Series
Design-Centric Video Series
TED's 'Small Thing Big Idea' is an All-New Original Series
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Issue-Tracking Developer Tools
Issue-Tracking Developer Tools
TinyTracker is a Cloud-Based Issue Tracker for Productive Work
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Employee-Onboarding Startups
Employee-Onboarding Startups
New SaaS Venture Uelco Helps Your Organization Onboard New Hires
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Financial Service Analytic Platforms
Financial Service Analytic Platforms
G-Square Solutions Provides AI Analytics for Business
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Cashless Coffee Shops
Cashless Coffee Shops
This Pilot Program in Seattle is Testing the Success of a Cashless Starbucks
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Luxury Electric Vehicle Rentals
Luxury Electric Vehicle Rentals
The Mall of America and Tesla Opened a Car Rental Service
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Refocused Social Media Platforms
Refocused Social Media Platforms
The Facebook News Feed is Being Altered to Prioritize Loved Ones
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Time-Based Restaurant Pricing
Time-Based Restaurant Pricing
Bob Bob Ricard is Implementing a Dynamic Pricing Model for Diners
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Department Store Personal Shoppers
Department Store Personal Shoppers
Walmart is Rolling Out a New Personal Shopping Service
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Rental Management Software
Rental Management Software
Startup Innago Provides Free Property Management Tools for Landlords
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Accessible 3D-Printed Glasses
Accessible 3D-Printed Glasses
GlassesUSA.com is Now Sharing 3D Printed Glasses Files for Free
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E-Commerce Cryptocurrency Exchanges
E-Commerce Cryptocurrency Exchanges
DMM Bitcoin Brings Thrifty Crypto Services to Japanese Traders
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LEGO-Focused Kids Games
LEGO-Focused Kids Games
LEGO's Partnerhsip with Tencent Will Allow LEGO Licensed Games in China
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Blockchain Payment Partnerships
Blockchain Payment Partnerships
This Money Transfer Initiative Uses the Ripple XRP Digital Token
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Chef-Quality Food Deliveries
Chef-Quality Food Deliveries
UberEats' Acquisition of Ando is a Commitment to Quality Food
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Drink-Ordering Fridge Magnets
Drink-Ordering Fridge Magnets
Campari's NFC-Enabled Refrigerator Magnet Helps to Place Orders
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Automotive-Backed eSports Leagues
Automotive-Backed eSports Leagues
An Overwatch and Toyota Partnership Introduces a Great Union
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Crowd Creation Apps
Crowd Creation Apps
'Surkus' Uses Crowdsourcing to Manufacture Lineups and Crowds
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Discreet Restaurant Deliveries
Discreet Restaurant Deliveries
Hooters Home Delivery Appeals to Those Who Wouldn't Visit in Person
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Job Hunt Pipeline Platforms
Job Hunt Pipeline Platforms
This Job CRM Startup Helps Job Seekers Get Organized and Efficient
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Automated Bookkeeping Chatbots
Automated Bookkeeping Chatbots
botkeeper Uses AI and Machine Learning to Redefine Your Accounting
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Environmentally Conscious Beers
Environmentally Conscious Beers
Budweiser's Green Logo is a New Commitment to Renewable Energy
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Edgy Creative Agency Launches
Edgy Creative Agency Launches
Emily Oberg Has Announced a Sporty & Rich Creative Agency
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Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Ocean's Table Boxes Arrive to Consumers Directly from Fishermen
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Record-Breaking Crowdfunded Games
Record-Breaking Crowdfunded Games
The Star Citizen Game Raised Millions of Dollars on Kickstarter
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Production-Testing Concept Cars
Production-Testing Concept Cars
Toyota is Using Its New GR Super Sport to Test Future Sports Cars
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Cannabis-Transformed Wineries
Cannabis-Transformed Wineries
Flow Kana's Newest Venture is a Winery-Style Experience for Cannabis
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AI-Led Construction Projects
AI-Led Construction Projects
The Start-Up Doxel is Enhancing Big Construction Projects Using Tech
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Cash-Free Cryptocurrency Cafes
Cash-Free Cryptocurrency Cafes
The Ducatus Cafe Accepts Payments Via Its In-House Cryptocurrency
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Customized Hotel Stays
Customized Hotel Stays
Standard Hotel's Stowaway Program Aims to Compete with Airbnb
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Multi Login Web Tools
Multi Login Web Tools
SaaS Startup SessionBox is a Time-Saving Web Tool for Many Active Sessions
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Branded Cookie Subscription Boxes
Branded Cookie Subscription Boxes
The OREO Cookie Club Surprises Members with Monthly Treats
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Permanent Pop-Up Restaurants
Permanent Pop-Up Restaurants
Pop-ups: The Restaurant Would Host a New Pop-up Every Two Months
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Large-Scale Airport Food Halls
Large-Scale Airport Food Halls
San Francisco Airport's Manufactory Food Hall Will Entice Foodies
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VR Store Openings
VR Store Openings
IKEA Kicked Off the Opening of a New Location with Virtual Reality Experiences
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Express Personal Banking Branches
Express Personal Banking Branches
'Everyday Express' is Chase's Initiative to Best Serve Customers
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Instagram-Friendly Ice Cream Parlors
Instagram-Friendly Ice Cream Parlors
California's Cauldron Ice Cream Will Open 5 Toronto Locations
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Fast Food Recycling Initiatives
Fast Food Recycling Initiatives
McDonald's Recycling Project Aims to Make Eco-Friendly Packaging
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Gamified DTC Vitamin Apps
Gamified DTC Vitamin Apps
The Care/Of App Gamifies the Process of Wellness
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AI Feminine Care Services
AI Feminine Care Services
Freda Uses AI Predictions to Send Its Eco-Friendly Subscriptions
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Next-Gen Shopping Systems
Next-Gen Shopping Systems
SwiftGo Enhances In-Store Shopping with Carts, Apps and Weighing Devices
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eCommerce Bargain Shops
eCommerce Bargain Shops
Items from Amazon's '$10 & Under' Collection Ship for Free
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