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.
Top 35 New Ventures Ideas in May
From Cannabis Merchandising Firms to Artisan Yogurt Boutiques:
Alyson Wyers — May 30, 2015 — Business
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Metropolitan Cat Cafes
The Recently Opened Meow Parlour is the First NYC Cat Cafe
34
Scholarly Boutique Gyms
The Library Gym is Transforming Training into an Upscale Activity
33
Garage-Grown Produce
Vertical Fresh Farms is an Urban Farming Initiative in Buffalo
32
Financial Startup Stats
This Venture Capital Infographic Asks If You Have Enough Money to Begin
31
Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
30
Mobile Womenswear Boutiques
Fierce Finds Applies the Food Truck Model to Women's Clothing
29
Mobile Florist Services
The Uprooted Flower Truck is a Full-Service Florist on Wheels
28
Elegant Cannabis Dispensaries
This Albuquerque Dispensary Puts a New Spin on Pot Branding
27
Branded Shipping Boxes
Pakible Offers E-Commerce Solutions for Custom Packaging
26
Recording Studio Cafes
The Songbyrd Record Cafe in Washington Has a Recording Booth
25
Cannabis Merchandising Firms
The High Road Design Studio is Aiming to Rebrand Medical Marijuana
24
Artisan Yogurt Boutiques
The Yogurt Culture Company is a Specialty Shop Located in NYC
23
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform
22
Jewelry Printing Platforms
Trove Facilitates Custom Jewelry Creation In-Browser
21
Gourmet Mayo Shops
The Brooklyn Empire Mayonnaise Store is Definitely Niche
20
Diet-Friendly Meal Plans
Blue Apron's Meal Plans Include Those with Dietary Restrictions
19
Native App-Building Tools
The Fuse App Development Platform Will Focus on the Designers' Process
18
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
The Equity Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
17
Musician-Branded Cannabis
Marley Natural Fine Cannabis is a Marijuana Startup with Major Backing
16
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
The Criss Cross Collision Course Game Promises Laughs and Splashes
15
Warm Canned Coffee
HOTSHOT is a System of Portable Heated Java in Aluminum Cans
14
Underground Parcel Deliveries
This UK Company Wants to Deliver Parcels Using Automated Tunnels
13
Effortless Reservation Services
Zomato's 'Book' Improves Restaurant Table Reservation Services
12
SMS-Based Virtual Assistants
GoButler is an App Claiming to Help Users with Anything Legal
11
Social Acquisition Tools
Needls Helps Small Businesses Generate Leads with Social Media
10
Mobile Travel Journal Apps
The Start-Up Polarsteps is Revolutionizing the Way We Track our Travels
9
E-Retailer Travel Sites
Amazon Destinations is the Latest Project from the Online Marketplace
8
Bluetooth Networking Apps
Surf Labs' LiNK App Uses Beacon Technology for Networking
7
Drone Hiring Platforms
DroneBase Lets Commercial Clients Hire a Drone and Experienced Pilot
6
Collaborative Microblogging Features
The Tumblr App Lets Users Purchase, Pledge and Get Involved
5
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
The Ride App Aims to Increase Ease of Commuting and Carpooling
4
Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
3
Retirement Plan-Enabling Platforms
Honest Dollar Makes Offering Retirement Packages Easier
2
Listenable Concert Listings
'Show Gopher' Allows Users to Stream Samples Before Making a Purchase
1
Hybrid Ridesharing Services
HitchPlanet Combines Carpooling and Hitchhiking
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"
Celebrity-Backed Mushroom Mixes
Wiz Khalifa Debuts a Mushroom Brand Called Mistercap's for Cooking
Cannabis-Friendly Golf Accessories
SWAG Golf and Ivy Hall Introduce a Limited-Edition Product
Uniquely Themed Chocolate Bars
Compartés Launches Summer Chocolate Bar Capsules
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Playful Cannabis Brand Merch
Stone Road Boasts a Collection of Whimsical Clothing Designs
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Creatively Branded Cannabis Products
Green Dot Labs Debuted a New Strain Called Pink Frōōt
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Low-Dose Canned Cannabis Cocktails
Nowadays THC Cocktails Come in Four Flavors with 5mg of THC
Revolutionary THC Beverages
Cann Social Tonic Enters Total Wine & More Across Minnesota
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Filipino QSR-Themed Merchandise
Jollibee Launches its New Merchandise Platform for Loyal Customers
Pickleball-Focused Cannabis Partnerships
Trulieve Cannabis Partners with Carvana PPL Tour & MLP
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Social Good Cannabis Products
Cherry Vanilla JAMS Jellies Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Beneficial Lifestyle Cannabis Drinks
Wana Beverages are Balanced with Hemp Extracts and More
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Colorful Cannabis Brands
Cruisers Emphasizes "All Fun, No Frills" in Its Product Range
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
Expanded Cannabis Product Lines
Solei Introduces New Beverage and Products for Topical Needs
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Australian Cannabis Expansions
Aurora Cannabis Inc. Launches Four New Cannabis Products
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers
Culture House Opens a Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Rapper-Branded QSR Pop-Ups
Snoop Dogg Just Unveiled a Snoopified Dogg in Tha Box Restaurant Pop-Up
Cannabis-Infused Spirits
Viral Spirit Nowadays Launches at Pop-Up Grocer in NYC
Revamped Pizzeria Menus
Pieology Pizzeria Updated its Menu with the Help of Vito Iacopelli
Dispensary-Launched Premium Cannabis Lines
Ivy Hall Dispensaries Debuts the Ivy Premium Line
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Artist-Approved Cannabis Strains
Tinashe & RHYTHM Premium Cannabis Announce the Green T Strain
Margarita-Celebrating Snapback Hats
Mexican Sugar is Selling Margarita Merch on February 22
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Dispensary-Cafe Concepts
Snoop Dogg Opened Two S.W.E.D. Shops for the Global Cannabis Community
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Vibrant Band-Branded Cannabis Vaporizers
G Pen Launches the Grateful Dead Vaporizer
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
These New Taco Bell Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Charitable Cannabis Initiatives
nUera Debuts Its Doobies for Boobies Campaign in October
Fighting Championship-Inspired Partnerships
New Amsterdam Vodka Launched UFC-Inspired Initiatives
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Cannabis Products
Incredibles Launches the Exclusive 50 Shades of Grape
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Women-Celebrating Cannabis Brands
Gotham Welcomes Angel Therapy Cannabis to Its Roaster
Cannabis-Sponsored Sports Leagues
Tempter’s Partnership with Karate Combat is Significant
Sparkly Cannabis Products
Beboe by Scott Campbell Debuts at RISE Dispensaries in New York
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Mood-Based Terpene-Rich Cannabis Lines
RIV Capital & Cansortium Introduce MOODS Cannabis
Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Teamed Up with Weedmaps on the THC Sandwich
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Tropical Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Vacay's New Hybrid Beverages Play with Tart, Tangy Flavors
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
Zippo Unveils the 20th of April Collection of Lighters
Cannabis Company Brand Expansions
The Cannabist Company Celebrates Partnership with Brand Launch
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Collaborative Unique Cannabis Seeds
TYSON 2.0 and Royal Queen Seeds Enter into a Partnerhip
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Dispensary-Friendly Voting Campaigns
Curaleaf Introduced Its 'Toke the Vote' Campaign
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Plant-Based Picnic Packs
The Shake Shack Veg Out Picnic Kit Includes Food for Two
Athlete-Launched Cannabis Brands
Carmelo Anthony Launches StayMe7o Cannabis Under Grand National
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Wellness-Promoting Cannabis Teas
Solei Introduces its New Cannabis-Infused Tea Blends
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Zero-Proof THC Cocktails
Flyers' Sparkling THC Cocktails Reinvent Classics Like the Margarita
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Citrusy Tea-Based Cannabis Drinks
These New TeaPot Drinks Come in Two Varieties
Nostalgic Cannabis Sodas
Mary Jones' Newest Cannabis-Infused Beverages Boast Old School Taste
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Approachable Cannabis Brands
PHASES is Known for Its Effects-Based Approach to the Cannabis Market
Retail Wellness Expansions
Barker Wellness Unveils a New Partnership with Sprouts
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Cannabis Festival Collaborations
STIIZY Teams Up with Outside Lands on a New Festival Activation
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Bali Sun-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
Potato Head and Boiler Room Launch a Joint Collection
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Potent Non-Alcoholic Seltzers
Tilray Unveils the New CBG-Infused Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Seltzers
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Artist-Supported Cannabis Series
Green Thumb Industries Introduces the RYTHM Artist Series
Inclusivity-Promoting Cannabis Brands
Black and Veteran-Owned Brand Silly Nice Champions Diversity
Convenience-Focused Mini Pre-Rolls
4Front Ventures Introduces a New Product Called Smoke Breaks
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products
HIGH 90'S is California's Premier Cannabis Brand
Reach-Expanding Cannabis Partnerships
The Cannabist Company Partners with Flower by Edie Parker
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
CBD Beverage Sports Partnerships
Day One Beverages Partners with Phoenix Rising FC
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Charitable Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries
Theory Wellness Opens a Store in Trenton, New Jersey
Flavored Free-From Yogurt Products
five:am Organic Added Three New Products to its Portfolio
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Mother's Day Pop-Up Events
Robson Street Business Association Teams Up with Inky’s Flower Truck
THC-Infused Beverage Expansions
Cann Introduces 12oz Hi Boys & Roadies, as Well as a New Flavor
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Cannabis Brand Expansions
Kushy Punch Expands in the New York Market, in Collaboration with USQTA
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Crisp Autumnal Cannabis Edibles
These Insa Cannabis Products Have Fall-Inspired Flavors
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Hemp-Derived Cannabis Brands
Jesse Ventura Announces the Launch of Jesse Ventura Farms
Full-Flavor Preroll Packs
Evermore Cannabis Company is Set to Launch the New 'Happy J's'