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Top 45 New Ventures in March

From Vintage Car Rental Apps to Wait-Free Payment Services

— March 24, 2018 — Business
With Amazon having made headlines only weeks ago for its 'Amazon Go' checkout-free grocery and convenience stores, the new March 2018 ventures here seem to be direct responses. Plenty of businesses are looking for ways to make the consumption process as streamlined as possible, and those solutions often involve impressive technology.

One of the most notable new ventures to expedite and ease the payment process is the 'Dine & Dash' from Barclaycard. The service brings the same checkout-free experience out of the CPG store and into a restaurant environment. Thanks to small hubs at each diners table, consumers can tap their smartphones to effectively sign in when they start their meal, then all they have to do is tap again when they're finished and walk off — no check needed.
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Compliance-Focused Crypto Tokens
Compliance-Focused Crypto Tokens
The R-Token Cryptocurrency Brings Regulatory Oversight to Trading
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Consolidated Retail Crypto Tokens
Consolidated Retail Crypto Tokens
The U.Cash Token Lets You Exchange Digital and Fiat Money
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Emerging Artist Initiatives
Emerging Artist Initiatives
The 'Start Making It' Campaign Supports the Careers of New Musicians
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Consolidated Payment Platforms
Consolidated Payment Platforms
The PumaPay Platform Blends Traditional and Blockchain Payments
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Consolidated Crypto Research Platforms
Consolidated Crypto Research Platforms
This Platform Gives Token Incentives to Market Researchers
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Native Crypto Exchange Tokens
Native Crypto Exchange Tokens
This Token Lets Huobi Exchange Users Access Trading Fee Discounts
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Coaching-Paired Clothing Purchases
Coaching-Paired Clothing Purchases
Tuxe Supports Its Customers with Performance Coaching Sessions
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Customizable Cryptocurrency Platforms
Customizable Cryptocurrency Platforms
The Stratis Platform Enables Secure Funding for New Projects
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Luxe Bubbly Paired Dishes
Luxe Bubbly Paired Dishes
Jason Atherton's London Restaurants Will Boast Moët & Chandon Pairings
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Algorithmic Crypto Trading Platforms
Algorithmic Crypto Trading Platforms
The NaPoleonX Project Aims to Revolutionize Online Trading
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In-Home Repair Services
In-Home Repair Services
Puls Repair Offers In-Home Repair Services For Smartphones and Smart Homes
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Electric Truck Initatives
Electric Truck Initatives
UPS Electric Trucks Are Setting Up Future Environmental Development
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Dog Adoption Tap Houses
Dog Adoption Tap Houses
Fido's is a Charitable Tap House That Supports Rescue Dogs
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Research-Grouping Apps
Research-Grouping Apps
Yipp is a Productivity Software Startup and Social Bookmarking App
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Ad-Free Coin-Mining Sites
Ad-Free Coin-Mining Sites
Salon is Allowing Users to Forgo Ads by Mining Cryptocurrency
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ESports Communications Consultancies
ESports Communications Consultancies
The Story Mob Helps ESports Companies Build Better Brands
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Teen-Run Fine Restaurants
Teen-Run Fine Restaurants
'Gem' is a Permanent NYC Restaurant from 19-Year-Old Chef Flynn McGarry
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Expedient Rental Platforms
Expedient Rental Platforms
Homie.Rent Finds Users Their Next Apartment in as Little as Three Days
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Property-Investing Crypto Tokens
Property-Investing Crypto Tokens
The Property Coin Cryptocurrency Lets Investors Buy Real Estate
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Chef-Inspired Healthy Fast Food
Chef-Inspired Healthy Fast Food
Chef David Thompson Will Be Working with Leon on a Thai Menu
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All-Vegan Korean Cafes
All-Vegan Korean Cafes
'saVeg' is a New Cafe in Calgary from YouTuber Cheap Lazy Vegan
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Digital Airline Wallets
Digital Airline Wallets
KrisFlyer is Launching a Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet
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Blockchain Developer-Hiring Sites
Blockchain Developer-Hiring Sites
Cryptohire Lets Companies Hire Devs and Pay Them in Crypto
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Wait-Free Payment Services
Wait-Free Payment Services
The Barclaycard Payment Service Lets Diners Eat and Then Leave
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Digital eSports Trading Cards
Digital eSports Trading Cards
Epics.gg Recently Received Funding to Launch eSports Memorabilia
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Ephemeral In-App Shops
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
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Human Resources Web Tools
Human Resources Web Tools
SaaS Startup Active PD Provides Modern Employee Management Software
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Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies
Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies
Atari Token is the Latest Venture from the Iconic Game Publisher
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Deep-Fried Ice Cream Trucks
Deep-Fried Ice Cream Trucks
Duo Duo's Food Truck in Australia is Reinventing a Chinese Treat
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High-Quality Home-Sharing Services
High-Quality Home-Sharing Services
'Airbnb Plus' is a New Upper Tier for the Home-Sharing Platform
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Customizable Online-Only Fragrances
Customizable Online-Only Fragrances
Sillages Paris Targets Millennials with Simple, Custom Scents
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Musical Coffee Subscriptions
Musical Coffee Subscriptions
Cafe Steez Offers a 'Coffee and Hip-Hop Subscription' Service
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AR Basketball Experiences
AR Basketball Experiences
Magic Leap and the NBA are Debuting AR Sports Viewing
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Vintage Car Rental Apps
Vintage Car Rental Apps
The DriveShare App Lets People Rent Out Their Vintage Vehicles
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Refocused Fast Food Campaigns
Refocused Fast Food Campaigns
The Better Chicken Campaign is McDonald's Plan to Expand and Compete
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Millennial Micro-Insurance Platforms
Millennial Micro-Insurance Platforms
Toffee Insurance Bundles Packages for Millennial Consumers
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Total Wellness Memberships
Total Wellness Memberships
ClassPass is Now Offering Beauty, Wellness and Fitness Services
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Female-Focused Snack Products
Female-Focused Snack Products
Pepsico Has Announced a New Line Low-Crunch of Snacks for Women
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Funding Food Service Robots
Funding Food Service Robots
Miso Robotics Recently Acquired Large Funding From Multiple Investors
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Robot Warehouse Workers
Robot Warehouse Workers
InVia Robotics is Offering Subscription-Based Robot Services to Warehouses
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Car Restoration Initiatives
Car Restoration Initiatives
'Reloaded by Creators' Will Be Restoring Classic Luxury Cars
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Holistic Recovery Studios
Holistic Recovery Studios
NYC's ReCOVER Studio Delivers Recovery Solutions for the Mind and Body
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Expansive Coffee Halls
Expansive Coffee Halls
The New Starbucks Reserve Store is Open at the Brand's Seattle Headquarters
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Holistic Packaging Startups
Holistic Packaging Startups
'Lumi' Combines Packaging Touchpoints into a Single Experience
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Salad Vending Machines
Salad Vending Machines
'Shake Salad' Targets Busy, Health-Conscious Consumers
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