The 22 Most Well-Known Startups from Washington D.C.

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July 12, 2022

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Countless startups in Washington D.C. are being launched every day.

Many fail because they did not learn from the success of other companies who've managed to rise above.

We just published this list of 22 well-known and fast-growing companies in Washington D.C. that impressed investors.

22 Startups in Washington D.C.

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1) Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in salads and grain bowls that are simple, seasonal, and healthful.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2007
Founders: Jonathan Neman, Nathaniel Ru, Nicolas Jammet
Industries: Food and Beverage, Organic Food
Number of employees: 1001-5000
Funding amount: $478,595,000
Number of funding rounds: 13
Number of investors: 23

You can find their website here.

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2) Prefect

Prefect is a workflow management solution that assists data teams in resolving data flow issues.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2018
Founders: Jeremiah Lowin
Industries: Big Data, Cloud Data Services, Data Integration, Open Source, Software
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $57,594,793
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

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3) Morning Consult

Morning Consult is a multinational enterprise technology firm that provides smart data to help leaders make better decisions.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2014
Founders: Alex Dulin, Kyle Dropp, Michael Ramlet
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Consumer Research, Information Technology, Market Research
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $91,030,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

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4) Mapbox

Mapbox is a platform for mobile and online applications that uses location data.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2010
Founders: Bonnie Bogle, Eric Gundersen
Industries: Automotive, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Enterprise Software, Location Based Services, Mapping Services, Open Source
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $334,175,000
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 10

You can find their website here.

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5) FiscalNote

FiscalNote delivers predictive analytics on government data using artificial intelligence and big data to estimate its impact.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2013
Founders: Chris Brummer, Gerald Yao, Jonathan Chen, Tim Hwang
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Government, GovTech, Predictive Analytics
Number of employees: 251-500
Funding amount: $210,231,500
Number of funding rounds: 14
Number of investors: 54

You can find their website here.

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6) Hydrosat

Hydrosat is a satellite data company that transforms satellite pictures into useful goods for agriculture and related industries.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2017
Founders: Jakob Van Zyl, Pieter Fossel, Royce Dalby, Yunjin Kim
Industries: Aerospace, AgTech, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Geospatial, Information Services, Machine Learning
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $10,623,002
Number of funding rounds: 5
Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

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7) Vox Media

Vox Media is an online media publishing organization that specializes in influencing editorial properties and premium advertising.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2003
Founders: Jerome Armstrong, Markos Moulitsas, Tyler Bleszinski
Industries: Advertising Platforms, Digital Media, Internet, Journalism, Lifestyle, Sports
Number of employees: 501-1000
Funding amount: $307,632,220
Number of funding rounds: 9
Number of investors: 11

You can find their website here.

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8) The Mentor Method

The Mentor Method reimagines the mentor/protégée relationship to address the critical shortage of authentic female mentorship.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2015
Founders: Janice Omadeke
Industries: Communities, Internet
Number of employees: 1-10
Funding amount: $1,025,000
Number of funding rounds: 2
Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

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9) Nexford University

A cutting-edge online institution that gives students access to high-quality, affordable, and dynamic education.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2018
Founders: Fadl Al Tarzi
Industries: Continuing Education, Corporate Training, Higher Education, STEM Education, Universities
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $18,100,000
Number of funding rounds: 4
Number of investors: 3

You can find their website here.

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10) Arcadia

Arcadia is a home energy platform that offers both clean energy and cost savings.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2013
Founders: Kiran Bhatraju, Ryan Nesbitt
Industries: Clean Energy, Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $70,500,000
Number of funding rounds: 7
Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

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11) UrbanStems

UrbanStems is an on-demand flower delivery service provided by an online gifting firm.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2014
Founders: Ajay Kori, Chetan Shenoy, Jeff Sheely, Jereme Holiman, Scott Simpson
Industries: E-Commerce, Flowers, Gift Card, Local
Number of employees: 51-100
Funding amount: $47,200,000
Number of funding rounds: 10
Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

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12) Full Measure Education

Full Measure Education assists students in enrolling, completing, and obtaining a family-sustaining job.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2013
Founders: Greg Davies, Robert Abraham
Industries: EdTech, Education, Higher Education, Knowledge Management, Mobile, PaaS
Number of employees: 11-50
Funding amount: $15,620,000
Number of funding rounds: 3
Number of investors: 2

You can find their website here.

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13) Optoro

Optoro is a technology firm that helps businesses liquidate returned, overstock, and damaged-box merchandise.

Details of the startup:

Started in: 2010
Founders: Adam Vitarello, Tobin Moore
Industries: E-Commerce, Logistics, Retail, Retail Technology, Software, Supply Chain Management
Number of employees: 101-250
Funding amount: $244,400,000
Number of funding rounds: 8
Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

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