7 New York City Startups on the Move
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The Big Apple has always been known for big ideas and big deals. So when New York does ‘startup’, it does it right. Check out these fast moving New York City startups –
| 1. Cookapp |
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| Image Source: http://www.cookapp.com |
| Founded in 2013, Cookapp allows easy access to meeting new people in a casual setting by booking a meal at the home of a nearby chef. Founded by Diego Fejgelis, Pedro Rivas, Tomas Bermudez, Magdalena Bermudez and Carlos Eduardo Jerez, everyone now has the opportunity to enjoy interesting and fun interactions whilst indulging in top notch food – it’s like “Come dine with me” but without the camera crew! |
| 2. Bignay Gi Flybike |
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| Image Source: http://www.giflybike.com |
| Founded in March of 2014 by Lucas Toledo, Eric Sevillia and Agustín Augustinoy, Bignay’s Gi FlyBike is the first foldable electric bike designed to put an end to having to rely on somewhat unreliable public transportation. With $1 million raised, the Gi Bike is not only perfect for the daily commute through the city but a great alternative method of transport for the environment too. |
| 3. Fitbay |
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| Image Source: https://fitbay.com |
| Founded in May 2013, Fitbay is a funky photo sharing app that allows users to find other users with whom they share a similar body shape and style to help find clothes that fit. Founded by Christian Wylonis, Troels Christensen, Philip Wylonis, Andreas Jarbol and Michael Wolthers Nielsen and with over $2 million raised, Fitbay is set to be a far more practical fashion resource than this month’s copy of Vogue! |
| 4. Bookitlyst |
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| Image Source: http://www.bookitlyst.com |
| If you’re ever in need of a gentle push in the right direction when it comes to addressing your bucket list items, look no further! Founded in April 2015 by Alexandra Avila, Bookitlyst hosts an ever growing catalogue of unique experiences available around the world, not only enabling you to discover what’s on offer out there but also plan and book your adventures with the help of expert travel planners – time to make those travel dreams happen! |
| 5. Robotbase |
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| Image Source: https://www.autonomous.ai/ |
| Seemingly somewhat too good to be true, the world’s first artificial intelligence personal robot, Robotbase was founded in 2014 by Duy Huynh and has raised $250k. Capable of combining the functions of all of your connected devices and much more, Robotbase attempts to make modern day life a little less stressful with the help of one’s own personal assistant, with a surprisingly affordable price tag! |
| 6. Pager |
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| Image Source: http://pager.com |
| Founded in May 2014 by Oscar Salazar, Gaspard de Dreuzy and Philip Eytan, Pager is a welcome alternative to long wait times in overcrowded emergency rooms as old fashioned house calls are reintroduced. At the push of a button, a board-certified doctor is sent out to treat urgent care needs. With $24.4M raised, Pager seems to be a much anticipated medical move. |
| 7. Paribus |
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| Image Source: http://www.getparibus.com |
| Founded in 2014 by Karim Atiyeh and Eric Glyman, Paribus does all the work when it comes to actually claiming back refunds from the stores that offer to price match. However, since neither you nor them tend to follow through and keep track of price drops, stores have managed to get away with not paying …not anymore thanks to Paribus! |
We know, we know, we’ve barely scratched the surface of the New York startup scene. Tell us what you’re up to and who we missed for this list!
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