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Top 55 New Ventures Trends in September

From Mini Metaverse Companies to Text-Based Therapy Apps

— September 4, 2021 — Business
Familiar industries are getting an upgrade courtesy of the top September 2021 new ventures, which include concepts like digital-only fashion retailers, NFT movie premieres and ghost kitchens. Woven throughout these ideas, themes like artificial intelligence and the metaverse, cryptocurrency and digital assets are prevalent.

Some of the ways that artificial intelligence is being relied on includes the creation of consumer products such as custom-fitted pairs of denim and skincare serums, and these companies are not only focused on personalization but delivering these solutions to consumers rapidly.

To support the future of the metaverse, companies are focused on making content more efficient and accessible. A standout example of this is the Highstreet virtual-reality-meets-crypto metaverse for retail trading powered by the blockchain, with different islands for customers to purchase phygital products sold as NFTs.
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Small-Business Support Services
Small-Business Support Services
Walmart Launches a Delivery Service to Hep Local Businesses Grow
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Building Monitoring Apps
Building Monitoring Apps
Schweiss Doors Launches a New App That Lets Users Monitor Their Buildings
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Premium Skincare Acquisitions
Premium Skincare Acquisitions
StriVectin's Products Will Become Part of Crown Laboratories' Range
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Real-Time Digital Payment Platforms
Real-Time Digital Payment Platforms
JP Morgan Launches New Payments Product 'Request for Pay'
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Third-Party IT Solutions Software
Third-Party IT Solutions Software
Teamviewer Partners with Jamf to Help Clients Fix Apple Devices
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Industry-Leading Cultured Meats
Industry-Leading Cultured Meats
Upside Foods Partners with a Chef to Debut Its Cell-Based Chicken
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Live Streaming Tipping Services
Live Streaming Tipping Services
Streamlabs Has Introduced a New Sustainable Revenue Model
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Drugstore Delivery Services
Drugstore Delivery Services
Boots Partners with Deliveroo in a New On-Demand Delivery Pilot
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Plant-Based Breakfast Snacks
Plant-Based Breakfast Snacks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Launches a Menu with Meat-Free Options
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Musician-Targeted Neobanks
Musician-Targeted Neobanks
Nerve Launched a Digital Bank For Recording Artists
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Streamer-Developed Gaming Apps
Streamer-Developed Gaming Apps
Netflix Gaming Has Launched in Poland for All Android Users
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Crypto-Forward Movie Theatres
Crypto-Forward Movie Theatres
AMC Set to Accept Bitcoin for Movie Tickets and Concessions
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Decentralized Social Media Initiatives
Decentralized Social Media Initiatives
Twitter Announces the Launch of 'Bluesky' Crypto Venture
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Alternative Streaming Platforms
Alternative Streaming Platforms
Electric Entertainment Launches OTT Service for Vizio Smart TVs
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Fast-Food Delivery-Only Kitchens
Fast-Food Delivery-Only Kitchens
Wendy's Announced Plans to Open 700 Delivery-Only Kitchens
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Community-Based NFT Auction Platforms
Community-Based NFT Auction Platforms
RARA.social Introduces New 'Like-To-Earn' Crypto Experience
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Dynamic Tech Repair Services
Dynamic Tech Repair Services
Likewize Disrupts the Tech Protection Industry with its New Model
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Blockchain-Based Film Platforms
Blockchain-Based Film Platforms
Filmio Looks to Democratize the Film Industry With New Tech
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Fast Fashion Resale Platforms
Fast Fashion Resale Platforms
H&M Rewear Exclusively Available to Canadians
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Exclusive Fashion Pre-Order Sites
Exclusive Fashion Pre-Order Sites
Farfetch Now Lets Shoppers Secure the Most Desired Fashion Items
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Affordable Gym Center Expansions
Affordable Gym Center Expansions
Planet Fitness Announces Plans to Expand to Mexico
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Virtual Movie Ad Experiences
Virtual Movie Ad Experiences
Metamedia Joins Super 78 and Howie Mandel to Launch 'Magic Screen'
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AR-Enabled Tech Repair Solutions
AR-Enabled Tech Repair Solutions
Vuzix and TechSee Partner to Deliver Eyewear Tool for Technicians
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VR-Focused Commerce Platforms
VR-Focused Commerce Platforms
Boson Protocol Turns to the Metaverse with the Launch of 'Portal'
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NFT Movie Premiers
NFT Movie Premiers
VUELE Set To Release New Anthony Hopkins Film Exclusively on Its NFT Platform
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NFT-Based Gaming Initiatives
NFT-Based Gaming Initiatives
Refinable's New Program Will Support Play-To-Earn Video Game Movement
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Blockchain-Based Comic Book Platforms
Blockchain-Based Comic Book Platforms
Method Man Launches Crypto Comic Universe 'Tical World'
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Mobile Auto Repair Services
Mobile Auto Repair Services
RepairSmith Sends Certified Mechanics Right To Drivers Homes
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Mini Metaverse Companies
Mini Metaverse Companies
Nextech Set to Aquire Spatial Computing Company 'ARway'
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Chic Upcycled Mask Designs
Chic Upcycled Mask Designs
Onzie's Mindful Masks are Performance-Driven and Locally Made
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Alcohol Delivery Service
Alcohol Delivery Service
7-Eleven Has Partnered with Minibar Delivery in a Alcohol Delivery Pilot
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Bespoke AI-Based Serums
Bespoke AI-Based Serums
Openface is an AI-Powered Personalized D2C Skincare Solution
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Specialized Virtual Marketing Startups
Specialized Virtual Marketing Startups
COGENT360 Rebrands and Expands Its 360 VR Platform
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Bespoke AI-Designed Jeans
Bespoke AI-Designed Jeans
Unspun Uses Fit Technology To Create Custom-Fitted Jeans
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Automated Micro-Investing Apps
Automated Micro-Investing Apps
The 'Roundups' App Helps Indian Consumers Get Started In Investing
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Curated Food Delivery Platforms
Curated Food Delivery Platforms
'Foxtrot Anywhere' is a Delivery Service Favoring Local Businesses
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E-Commerce-Backed NFT Platforms
E-Commerce-Backed NFT Platforms
Alibaba Launches Digital Art Marketplace Called 'Alibaba Auction'
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Metaverse-Focused Startups
Metaverse-Focused Startups
TetaVi Rasises $20 Million to Develop Accessible Computer Vision Tech
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Grab-And-Go Café Initiatives
Grab-And-Go Café Initiatives
Farmer's Fridge Has Partnered with Dunkin' in a New Pilot Program
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Commerce-Oriented Metaverses
Commerce-Oriented Metaverses
HTC-Backed Highstreet Secures Funding For Retail-Focused Metaverse
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Canadian-Owned Online Baby Stores
Canadian-Owned Online Baby Stores
Fox + Cove is an Elevated Online Baby Apparel Store
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Playful Greengrocer Pop-Ups
Playful Greengrocer Pop-Ups
Anya Hindmarch Launches Local Grocery Shop Called 'Anya’s Fruit & Veg'
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Text-Based Therapy Apps
Text-Based Therapy Apps
K Health Expands into the Mental Health Space by Acquiring Trusst
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Exclusive Superhero NFTs
Exclusive Superhero NFTs
Marvel Launches First-Ever Spider-Man NFT Collectibles
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Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Blockchain-Based Metaverse Casinos
Atari Set to Launch Interactive Crypto Arcade in Decentraland
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Hybrid TV Platforms
Hybrid TV Platforms
Elisa Releases Next-Generation TV Service Built For Mixed Viewing Habits
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Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
Digital-Only Fashion Retailers
DressX Launches App That Lets Shoppers Try-On Virtual 3D Clothes
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Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Autonomous Indoor Farming Drones
Aerofarms Teams Up With Nokia Bell Labs to Develop New Ag Tech
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Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
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