Mainly, the June 2020 new ventures list spotlights how businesses are adapting to the New Normal, which is brought upon the COVID-19 outbreak and the associated government public safety restrictions.
In the restaurant category, businesses are trying to normalize the dining for one experience as a "COVID-proof" concept. Bord för En (Table for One) is an experience in the Swedish Countryside that best displays this trend. Many other ventures, on the other hand, look to support independent establishments who are gravely affected by the economic downturn—Donna Italia, for instance, has designed a program to help restaurants make additional profit by adding pizza to delivery and takeout menus.
On the retail front, the June 2020 new ventures list spotlights many brick-and-mortar establishments turning to e-commerce platforms, as well as many consultation services moving to virtual sessions.
Top 30 New Ventures Trends in June
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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online
29
One-Seat Restaurants
Bord för En Shares a Sit-Down Dinner for One in the Swedish Countryside
28
Chic Vegan Footwear Brands
Californians Explores Various Animal-Free Leather Alternatives
27
Outdoor Restaurant Design Kits
David Rockwell Helps NYC Restaurants Adapt to Outdoor Dining
26
Charitable Online Pop-Up Shops
Ted Baker Launched 'Ted's Bazaar,' Featuring Exclusive Products
25
Online Vegan Grocery Stores
GTFO It's Vegan is Making It Easy to Purchase Plant-Based Groceries
24
In-Game Outfit Promotions
Ben Sherman and AnimalCrossFits Joined to Launch Six In-Game Looks
23
Recreated Restaurant Experiences
Brato Brewhouse is Attempting to Recreate the Dine-in Experience
22
Free Home Renovation Resources
FixIt Service Pros' Toolkit Eases DIY Renovations During COVID-19
21
Co-Branded Dessert Concepts
Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery are Joining Forces
20
E-Commerce Financing Initiatives
Merchant Growth is Distributing E-Commerce Funding Due to Demand
19
Functional Soft Drinks
Talking Rain Launches a New Series with Immunity-Boosting Wellness Claims
18
Augmented Reality Communication Platforms
Frontdoor's Streem Seamlessly Enables Remote Service
17
Plant-Based Egg White Alternatives
Plantible Raised $4.6 Million in Seed Round
16
Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
15
Online Lens Replacement Services
Boomerang Lenses Offers a Seamless Way to Update Old Glasses
14
E-Commerce Cash Flow Influxes
Shopify Will Distribute Interest Free-Cash Advances Due to COVID-19
13
At-Home Car Shopping Services
Genesis Concierge Pairs Car Buyers with a Personal Guide
12
Virtual Open Houses
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Taps Live Streams to Continue Business
11
Virtual Health Retreats
Primitive Patterns Offers Virtual Retreats Centered Around Connectivity
10
Whole-Home Organization Consultations
Tailored Living Offers Virtual Consultations During COVID-19
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Integrated Virtual Meeting Platforms
MeetinVR Lets Colleagues Meet and Collaborate in VR
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Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
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Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
6
Livestreaming Gift Cards
Twitch Now Offers Virtual Gift Cards That Can Be Redeemed on the Platform
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Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
4
Commission-Free Food Deliveries
Spread is a Food Delivery Startup That's Free of Commission Fees
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Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
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Financial Relief-Focused Digital Hackathons
Razer Fintech Orchestrates a Three-Day Hackathon
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Two-Hour Retail Deliveries
Walmart is Drastically Expanding Its Two-Hour Express Delivery Service
Related Ideas
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Mini Pizza Pop-Up Venues
Pizza Hut Opens a Tiny Pizza Pop-Up for its Personal Pan Pizza
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Warming Delivery E-Bikes
Domino's dxb Delivery Bike Includes a Temperature-Controlled Pizza Pod
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Contemporary Fashion Collaborations
Dinner Service NY Partners with the Canary Club
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Revamped Pizzeria Menus
Pieology Pizzeria Updated its Menu with the Help of Vito Iacopelli
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Pizza Making Culinary Collections
Gozney Joins Hedley & Bennett on a Joint Capsule
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Heritage-Driven Bread Branding
The Gonnella Baking Company Has Modernized its Legacy Profile
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Speedy QSR Pizza Drive-Thrus
The Pizza Hut The Hut Lane Features the Hut 'N Go Menu
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Umami Condiment Bundles
Noma Projects' In Season at Noma Series Brings Restaurant Quality Home
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Pizza Box Resume Deliveries
Pizza Hut's ResZAmes Optimizes the September Surge of Job Opps
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Greek Cuisine Meal Kits
The Gousto Greek Odyssey Range Has a Number of Traditional Dishes
TV Game-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Netflix and Domino's Join on Emergency Pizza Campaigns
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Delivery Company eBike Partnerships
Grubhub Partnered with JOCO to Provide Safety-Certified eBikes
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Transitional Dining Experiences
Miami's New Restaurant and Lounge Celebrates Jamaican Culture
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Female Chef Delivery Platforms
DoorDash Canada Empowers Women Chefs with "Made by Women" Platform
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Sustainable E-Bike Deliveries
Deliveroo UAE Has Integrated Electric Bikes Into its Delivery Fleet
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
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
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers