The most popular December 2021 new ventures include gamified virtual reality therapy modalities, selfie-based metaverses and lab-like futuristic restaurants focused on experimentation.
Companies across all industries are getting in on the NFT craze and unique new platforms are being created to support an ever-growing community of collectors. While Curios sets itself apart as a hybrid platform that offers both smart contracts and off-chain bidding technologies, others are launching NFTs that give owners access to exclusive memberships and clubs. And in New York City, Coffee Bros. is crowdfunding support for a first-of-its-kind cafe with non-fungible tokens.
With new kinds of features to support users monetarily, social media platforms are preparing for Web 3.0 and the rise of the creator economy.
Top 50 New Ventures Trends in December

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Consumer-Run Supermarkets
The Hyperburgers Inconvenience Store Directly Serves Communities

48
Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces
Zenith Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Luxury 'Zero-G' Watches
47
Metaverse-Focused Entrepreneurial Events
Metapreneurs Aims Disrupt the NFT Ecosystem
46
Futuristic Dumpling Restaurants
'Dumpling Lab' is a new Futuristic Dumpling Restaurant in New York
45
Celeb-Owned Chicken Wing Restaurants
DJ Khaled Launches Virtual Chicken Wing Shop, Another Wing
44
Selfie-Based Metaverse Platforms
Dreamium Labs Launches NFT Avatars Morphed From Human DNA
43
Weather-Resistant Fitted Caps
New Era Teams Up with Polartec for New Winter-Ready 59FIFTY Caps
42
Innovative Camera Carriers
The 'SPINN CP.02' Camera Carrying System Solves Weight Balancing Issues
41
Luxury Fashion Company NFTs
Givenchy Has Debuted Its First-Ever NFT Art Collection
40
Metaverse Startup Hubs
Meta Partners with YellowHead to Help Startups with Digital Marketing
39
Wine Subscription Services
Postino is Launching 'Wine Cult', a Subscription for Connoisseurs
38
Online Culinary Marketplaces
Network Startup 'Foody' Allows Culinary Creatives to Share Recipes
37
Legal Cannabis Clones
'Pure Options' is the First Retailer to Offer Legal Alternatives to Cannabis
36
Climate-Positive Subscription Services
'Climeworks' Offers an Easy Way to Permanently Remove CO2
35
Crypto-Branded Sports Stadiums
The Staples Center Will Be Renamed the Crypto.com Arena This Xmas
34
Collaborative Influencer NFTs
Original Penguin Teams Up with TikTok Stars to Launch Exclusive NFTs
33
Globally Expanding Fashion Brands
Scotch & Soda Announces Expansion Including Tmall Partnership
32
Innovative Compact Smartphones
Appliance Company 'BALMUDA' Unveiled New Compact Smartphone
31
NFT-Funded Cafes
Coffee Bros. is Crowdfunding Support for Its First NYC Cafe with NFTs
30
Gamified VR Therapy Solutions
BehaVR and Sumitomo Look to Help Patients Beat Anxiety with VR
29
Multipurpose Super Apps
'Gojek' Has Evolved To a One-Stop-Shop for Mobile Needs
28
Branded Single-Use Plastic Bans
7-eleven Will Phase Out All Single-Use Plastic Packaging in Taiwan
27
Robot Convenience Store Deliveries
7-Eleven and Nuro Launch Autonomous Delivery Service
26
Colorful Kombucha Branding
'Kombrewcha' Remodels Its Signature Cans with Vibrant, Sporty Colors
25
All-In-One Asian Super Apps
Grab, Asia's "Everyday Everything" App, Aims to Become a Virtual Bank
24
Gamified Home Rowing Machines
Aviron Active Has Launched a Connected and Gamified Workout Machine
23
Multi-Currency Super App Startups
Contoxia Unveils a New All-In-One, User-Friendly Fintech App
22
QSR Rewards Programs
MyMcDonald's is an Improved Consumer Loyalty Rewards Program
21
International Currency Solutions
The 'Wise card' Allows for Spending and Sending Across Countries
20
Universal Payment Wallets
Facebook Finally Launches Novi, Its "Next Generation Digital Wallet”
19
Hybrid NFT Auction Platforms
Curios New NFT Platform Combines On-Chain and Off-Chain Technologies
18
All-Inclusive Financial Super Apps
The New 'Douugh' App Will Offer Consolidated Financial Services
17
Construction Material Marketplaces
OFFLOADIT Unveils Free Buy/Sell App For Construction Workers
16
Exclusive NFT Clubs
Mempo Launched an NFT Line that Grants Access to an Exclusive In-Person Club
15
Neobank-Backed Super Apps
Aspire Raises $158 Million Towards Developing All-In-One Fintech App
14
Craft Cocktail Mixology Destinations
Side Bar is Ogden's Own Distillery's New On-Site Bar
13
IoT-Based Robotics Services
AWS Launches New Tool For Robot Fleet Management Called RoboRunner
12
Shop Anywhere Super Apps
Klarna Makes Move to Become End-To-End Shopping Hub with New App Launch
11
Fermented Pet Foods
'Hill's Pet Nutrition' Pursues Fermented Protein Formulas with 'Bond Inc.'
10
Food-Ordering Super App Expansions
Fave Acquires Two Food Apps in Effort to Become Go-To Super App
9
Integrated Alcohol Delivery Services
Uber and Olo Partner to Integrate Uber Direct into Dispatch
8
Music App Discovery Features
Spotify Launched TikTok-Inspired 'Spotify Discover' Feature
7
Australian Telehealth Startups
Packapill Expands Offerings to Include Teleconsultation Services
6
Social Media Tipping Features
Twitter Releases its In-App Tipping Feature on Android
5
Vegan QSR Franchise Expansions
Odd Burger Announces Plans for a New Ottawa Location
4
Super App Transit Expansions
Paytm Launches All-In-One Transit Card That Connects to Paytm Wallet
3
Emerging Payments Super Apps
Expensify Goes Public with Aims to Become "Financial Social Network"
2
AI-Powered Cloud Software
'DataRobot's' New AI Cloud is a Data Solutions Tool for Many Industries
1
Airline-Owned Super Apps
AirAsia Launches Parcel Delivery Service, AirAsia Xpress
Related Ideas
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
NFT-Enabled Watch Capsules
Casio to Launch a Virtual G-SHOCK Watch Using the Polygon Platform
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Entertaining AI-Driven Experiences
Lotte and Arbitrum Partner for the Coalesced 'Lotte Caliverse'
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Metaverse Service Products
'SPACES' Enables Easy Creation of Metaverse Pop-Ups
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Metaverse-Launched Luxury Fashion Collections
The Coach Spring 2024 Capsule is in the Metaverse
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Metaverse Marketing Partnerships
Dentsu Inc. is Working with Naver Z on Zepeto Client Marketing
Strategic AI Metaverse Partnerships
Futureverse and Animoca are Accelerating Web3 Development
Virtual Poolside Shops
The Lacoste Virtual Shop Has an Exclusive Space for Members and NFT Owners
Mainstream Metaverse Experiences
The Sandbox's 'Alpha Season 4' Offered Brand Engagement
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Virtual Social Media Currencies
Discord is Launching 'Orbs' as an In-Platform Earnable Currency
Metaverse Watch Shops
Casio is Opening a Virtual G-SHOCK STORE in the Metaverse
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Immersive Gameplay Features
The Sandbox Launched 'Game Maker 0.11' for Creators and Brands
Metaverse Footwear Capsules
Maison Margiela Introduces the MetaTabi Collection in the Metaverse
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
Limited-Edition Baseball Cap Nfts
9dcc and Stapleverse Enter into a Web3 Fashion Collaborations
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
All-In-One Mobile Platforms
TPT Global Tech Has Unveiled VüMe Live, the First Super App in the US
GenAI Marketplaces
Arcade Turns Ideas into Purchasable Products with the Aid of GPT Image 1
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Interactive Metaverse Branding Experiences
Slim Jim Launched a New Web3 Destination
Virtual Reality Creator Funds
Meta is Expanding its Meta Horizon Creator Program with $50M Fund
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
No-Code Metaverse Builders
'Viverse Create' from HTC Enables Easy Metaverse World Creation
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Immersive Sci-Fi Metaverses
Futureverse & Ready Player One Creators Establish Readyverse Studios
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Comprehensive Web3 Super Apps
'MultiversX' is Combining Countless Web3 Services in One App
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Event-Based Metaverse Projects
Toei Animation Launches ONN'ON STUDIOS with Its First Virtual Event
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Virtual Sneaker Authentication Services
Real Authentication Has Expanded to the Sneaker Market
Next-Gen Restaurant Platforms
Velada Launches in the U.S. to Offer Booking Services
Web3 Gaming Platforms
Nifty Island Launches a New Social Gaming Platform for NFT Use
Metaverse Development Marketplaces
Roblox Announced its New 'Creator Store' Platform
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Digital-First Luxury Apparel
Maison Margiela Unveils a New Digital Product Collection with Mmerch
Blockchain Gaming Launches
MARBLEX Launches 'NFT Adventure' with Koongya Restaurantz Collaboration
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Fine Wine Metaverses
The Crurated Metaverse Helps Wine Lovers Virtually Share Their Collections
Web3-Driven Loyalty Programs
Hugo Boss Elevates its Rewards Program to Foster Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Modern Alcohol Collection Platforms
Unicorn is a Next-Gen Platform for Collecting Spirits & Wines
Private Company Financial Tools
Yahoo Finance, EquityZen & Forge Global Debut Private Markets Hub
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
AI Metaverse Platforms
Futureverse is Enhancing the Metaverse with Artificial Intelligence
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Metaverse Therapy Apps
'Innerworld' Launched a New Paid Tier with Licensed Therapists
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Blockchain-Friendly Finance Solutions
Futureverse Partners with Rakuten Wallet
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
AR Try-On Technologies
Nextech3D.ai Intends to Acquire Designhubz to Expand Its E-Commerce Prowess
E-Commerce-Like Healthcare Platforms
General Medicine Has Secured $32 Million in Venture Funding
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Virtual AI Offices
MetaWork Lets Employees Collaborate Via Digital Avatars
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses
The NBPA Metaverse Offers an Immersive Digital Experience
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
NFT-Equipped Watch Designs
Diesel Introduces a New NFT Program to Accompany its Watches
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platform
Innovative NFT Platforms
NFTFN Addresses Core Challenges Within the NFT Market
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots