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The Top 25 Startups in New York [Updated 2023]

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There's no doubt that New York has become a leading hub for technology-based startups.

Some of the world's most successful ones reside there.

Major factors behind New York's success with these startups include an abundance of highly skilled talent, government support that includes tax incentives, and progressive attitudes towards startups.

Here's a list with 25 fast-growing startups located there.


25 Startups in New York

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1) Stack Overflow

1) Stack Overflow

Stack Overflow is a website where programmers and developers can exchange their knowledge and solve coding problems.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2008
  • Founders: Jeff Atwood, Joel Spolsky
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $153,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

2) NYDIG

2) NYDIG

NYDIG is a Bitcoin-focused technology and financial services firm serving institutions, private clients, and banks.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Robert Gutmann, Ross Stevens
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $405,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

3) maude

3) maude

Maude is reimagining the sex basics sector for modern customers, with the goal of improving intimacy for everyone.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Eva Goicochea
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $4,250,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 22

You can find their website here.

4) OpenSea

96) OpenSea

OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace for non-fungible tokens and crypto collectibles.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Alex Atallah, Devin Finzer
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $27,220,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 36

You can find their website here.

5) nate

4) nate

nate is a shopping app that allows users to purchase items from any online retailer with a single click.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Albert Saniger
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $47,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 4

You can find their website here.

6) Verbit

5) Verbit

Verbit employs artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and speed up captioning and transcription.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Eric Shellef, Kobi Ben Tzvi, Tom Livne
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $319,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 17

You can find their website here.

7) Attentive

6) Attentive

Attentive is a tailored mobile messaging platform for forward-thinking companies and brands.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Andrew Jones, Brian Long, Ethan Lo
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $863,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 19

You can find their website here.

8) Ro

7) Ro

Ro is a telehealth company that runs digital health clinics for men and women's health as well as smoking cessation.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Rob Schutz, Saman Rahmanian, Zachariah Reitano
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $876,100,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 28

You can find their website here.

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9) Chainalysis

8) Chainalysis

Governments, banks, and enterprises all over the world use Chainalysis to get blockchain data and analysis.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Jan Moller, Jonathan Levin, Michael Gronager
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $366,600,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 26

You can find their website here.

10) Cadre

9) Cadre

Cadre is an online platform that links real estate investors and operators.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Jared Kushner, Joshua Kushner, Ryan Williams
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $133,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 20

You can find their website here.

11) Cryptocurrencies.Ai

10) Cryptocurrencies.Ai

Cryptocurrencies.Ai is a cryptocurrency firm that runs a centralized and decentralized trading platform.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Hisham Khan, Shann Bernard
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $8,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

12) Squire

39) Squire

Squire is a barbershop management and POS/Booking smartphone app that connects barbers and customers all over the country.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Dave Salvant, Songe LaRon, Yas Tabasam
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $107,070,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 22

You can find their website here.

13) DailyPay

11) DailyPay

DailyPay is a payment solution for businesses in the financial sector.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Jason Lee, Robert Law
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $514,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

14) Capchase

12) Capchase

Capchase is a fintech company that helps SaaS businesses fund their expansion with cash related to future monthly payments.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2020
  • Founders: Ignacio Moreno, Luis Basagoiti, Miguel Fernandez, Przemek Gotfryd
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $189,600,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

15) Gro Intelligence

13) Gro Intelligence

Gro Intelligence is a Big Data and SaaS firm dedicated to making the global agriculture industry more connected, efficient, and productive.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Nemo Semret, Sara Menker, Sewit Ahderom
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $115,309,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

16) Cityblock Health

25) Cityblock Health

Cityblock Health is a technology-driven healthcare service for underprivileged areas.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Bay Gross, Iyah Romm, Mat Balez, Toyin Ajayi
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $491,300,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 30

You can find their website here.

17) Rally

14) Rally

Rally is a platform that allows anybody to participate in one-of-a-kind collectibles by purchasing and selling equity shares in collectible assets.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2017
  • Founders: Christopher Bruno, Maximilian Niederste-Ostholt, Rob Petrozzo
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $109,050,944
  • Number of funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

18) Fireblocks

28) Fireblocks

For transporting, storing, and issuing digital assets, Fireblocks is a blockchain security service provider.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Idan Ofrat, Michael Shaulov, Pavel Berengoltz
  • Number of employees: 101-250
  • Funding amount: $179,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 15

You can find their website here.

19) Authentic Brands Group

15) Authentic Brands Group

Authentic Brands Group oversees the value of global brands through brand development, marketing, and entertainment.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2010
  • Founders: Jamie Salter
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $1,125,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 8

You can find their website here.

20) LetsGetChecked

16) LetsGetChecked

LetsGetChecked is a health testing platform that links clients to certified laboratory testing from the comfort of their own homes.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Peter Foley
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding amount: $263,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 4
  • Number of investors: 13

You can find their website here.

21) Goldbelly

17) Goldbelly

Goldbelly is an online delivery network for artisans and speciality food producers.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Joe Ariel, Joel Gillman, Trevor Stow, Vanessa Torrivilla
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding amount: $133,120,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 19

You can find their website here.

22) Cleerly

88) Cleerly

Cleerly is a healthcare startup whose goal is to develop digital treatment pathways that would help people avoid heart attacks.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: James K. Min
  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $57,484,975
  • Number of funding rounds: 2
  • Number of investors: 6

You can find their website here.

23) Stash

18) Stash

Stash is a personal finance program that combines banking, investing, and financial counseling into a single app.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Brandon Krieg, David Ronick, Ed Robinson
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $427,372,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

24) Uniswap

19) Uniswap

On ethereum, Uniswap is a protocol for trading and automatic liquidity provision.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Hayden Adams
  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $11,000,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

25) Helbiz

20) Helbiz

Helbiz is a company that operates e-scooters, e-bicycles, and e-mopeds for intra-urban mobility.

Details of the startup:

  • Started in: 2016
  • Founders: Salvatore Palella
  • Number of employees: 251-500
  • Funding amount: $56,850,000
  • Number of funding rounds: 10
  • Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

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