Top 35 New Ventures Ideas in May

From Cannabis Merchandising Firms to Artisan Yogurt Boutiques

The May 2015 new ventures demonstrate what is new in entrepreneurship and startup companies. This includes unique and unusual business ideas, new partnerships and success stories.

Following 4/20 at the end of April, many enterprising folks decided to capitalize on the marijuana-fueled holiday celebrating Bob Marley's birthday. This can be seen with specially branded product inspired by the late reggae icon. Rebranding medical marijuana and elegantly designed dispensaries are other tactics beyond simple sales increases at venues like Taco Bell or having an optimally timed charity bake sale.

In the food industry, hybrid items that are both savory and sweet are immensely popular. It makes sense that this would now carry over to mashup restaurants and combination cafes that incorporate recording studios, barber shops and a love of cats.

To make things more streamlined for entrepreneurs, May 2015 new ventures ideas also reflect an influx of tools and platforms.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 90%
Freshness 8%
Listenable Concert Listings
CATEGORY
Business
Listenable Concert Listings
Retirement Plan-Enabling Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Retirement Plan-Enabling Platforms
Hybrid Ridesharing Services
CATEGORY
Autos
Hybrid Ridesharing Services
Drone Hiring Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Drone Hiring Platforms
E-Retailer Travel Sites
CATEGORY
World
E-Retailer Travel Sites
Hybrid Streaming Services
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Hybrid Streaming Services
Collaborative Microblogging Features
CATEGORY
Business
Collaborative Microblogging Features
Effortless Reservation Services
CATEGORY
Business
Effortless Reservation Services
Bluetooth Networking Apps
CATEGORY
Business
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
CATEGORY
Autos
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
SMS-Based Virtual Assistants
CATEGORY
Tech
SMS-Based Virtual Assistants
Social Acquisition Tools
CATEGORY
Business
Social Acquisition Tools
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
Underground Parcel Deliveries
CATEGORY
Tech
Underground Parcel Deliveries
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
Native App-Building Tools
CATEGORY
Tech
Native App-Building Tools
Musician-Branded Cannabis
CATEGORY
Business
Musician-Branded Cannabis
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
CATEGORY
Business
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Gourmet Mayo Shops
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Gourmet Mayo Shops
Warm Canned Coffee
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Warm Canned Coffee
Cannabis Merchandising Firms
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cannabis Merchandising Firms
Artisan Yogurt Boutiques
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Artisan Yogurt Boutiques
Jewelry Printing Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Jewelry Printing Platforms
Financial Startup Stats
CATEGORY
Business
Financial Startup Stats
Elegant Cannabis Dispensaries
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Elegant Cannabis Dispensaries
Garage-Grown Produce
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Garage-Grown Produce
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
CATEGORY
Fashion
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
Branded Shipping Boxes
CATEGORY
Business
Branded Shipping Boxes
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
Mobile Florist Services
CATEGORY
Business
Mobile Florist Services
Recording Studio Cafes
CATEGORY
Business
Recording Studio Cafes
Metropolitan Cat Cafes
CATEGORY
Business
Metropolitan Cat Cafes
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes

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