Our top 30 startups from Web Summit 2021

Sustainable startups

CauliBox

This London-based start-up hopes to disrupt the urban food industry by helping customers and restaurants shift to reusable packaging. The reusable lunchbox scheme has the potential to save 15m single-use takeaway containers every year.

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Starting with a 10-person trial, the scheme now has over 250 members, where city professionals and food vendors can enjoy street food at lunch without the environmental downfall.

www.caulibox.com

Carbon Limits

Carbon Limits is turning CO2 pollution into profits. By working with public authorities, private companies, financial institutions to reduce emissions, the Norwegian startup also supports clients to finance projects that mitigate climate change and generate economic value.

www.carbonlimits.no

WhyWaste

According to the UN, 30% of all food production is wasted before human consumption – despite 821m people living in starvation. WhyWaste is an app based in Brazil that uses data to control expiration dates and help food companies to reduce their losses.

The startup is used in 12 countries across the globe and the loss prevention technology is used by thousands of stores of retail chains, enabling a reduction in food waste, greater productivity and operational efficiency.

www.whywaste.com.br

Bioworld

Bioworld creates circular and sustainable business models for innovative product solutions, creating, capturing and delivering value throughout the product lifecycle.

Through consultancy, training and innovation, the startup ensures innovation and sustainability for clients.

www.bioworld.pt/en/homepage/

Changing Room

Changing Room empowers consumers to reduce their environmental impact by giving them transparency on their purchases and suggesting lower-impact alternatives. The startup provides a gamified experience that allows people to celebrate progress towards a sustainable lifestyle and find out just how much their clothing is impacting the environment.

www.changingroom.eco/

Full&Fast

Full&Fast believe in a future in which the right clean energy management will allow new generations to enjoy a more sustainable planet. With innovation at the core of their work, they provide clients with renewable technologies that will add value.

www.fullandfast.com/

EcoTree

This startup allows users to instantly buy trees around the world, follow its progress, and when it’s time for the tree to be cut down and sold for sustainable timber, users will receive a profit.

www.ecotree.green/en/

Health

GlycanAge

GlycanAge provides users with longevity biological tests that focuses on the inflammation of Glycans to help detect early signs of disease. The aim of the tests are to help people age well and improve their lifestyle.

https://glycanage.com

Nexus Digital Technology

This is the non-prescriptive digital behaviour modification that empowers users to take control of their health and wellbeing.

www.nexus-dt.com/

Maindcare

This Italian startup combines AI with a proprietary wearable to prevent chronic stress for users and offers daily personalised activities based on gamification. The unique method can set the baseline stress level and use AI-driven Algorithm to extract stress peaks.

www.maindcare.com/

RAW

This app is the one-stop platform for runners. It combines a training platform with a social network and also allows users to search and sign up for races.

www.letsraw.com/

Fintech

Numur

Numur is a national investment company that provides innovative services such as credit lines, leasing lines, automachine and student loans with fast, easy, flexible terms and conditions.

www.numur.mn/en/

EthicHub

This Madrid-based startup connects small farmers with international lenders and buyers, based on its Ethix token and to build collateral and incentives.

www.ethichub.com

PitchedIt

PitchedIt is building an alternative to crowdfunding platforms, which have set the barrier to entry too high for most early-stage founders to even get their ideas heard. It is a community-powered fundraising platform for early-stage founders and investors, which takes ideas to launch and beyond.

www.pitchedit.co/

Finmap

Finnmap is a cashflow management tool that provides simple visual tools to help business owners manages their finances. Finmap integrates seamlessly with hundreds of other apps including Paypal and Wise.

https://finmap.online/en

Steakwallet

Steakwallet is a multi-chain wallet that makes staking your crypto as easy as possible. Send, receive, stake, delegate and more all from your personal Steakwallet.

www.steakwallet.fi/

Finoa

The startup offers a wallet for your crypto assets alongside a user-friendly platform providing portfolio coverage for both institutional and corporate customers. The API allows users to integrate the digital wallet with their own applications.

www.finoa.io/

Education

Zzish

Zzish is a global education platform for teachers that uses machine learning to help learning in the classroom and at home. Zzish uses gamification and spaced repetition to help aid memory.

www.zzish.com/

Growappy

Growappy is the app that aims to revolutionize the communication experience between schools and families, strengthening their sense of community.

www.growappy.com/home

Key2Enable

Key2Enable develops technology to assist people with disabilities to develop their skills and individualities. Based on assistive projects first developed in Brazil back in 2015, the platform uses exponential technologies to give autonomy to people with motor and intellectual disabilities around the world.

www.key2enable.com/

Twin Science

This is the programme that equip kids with the tools and knowledge they need to overcome tomorrow’s biggest challenges. So far, they have taught over 400,000 children and supported 1,200 schools using playful and individual learning techniques.

www.twinscience.com/en/

Wuolah

Over a million students already use Wuolah, the platform that allows people to upload and share study materials. Help your classmates and also receive money for downloads.

www.wuolah.com/

Gaming

Infinity Games

Infinity Games creates immersive experiences, providing games that are simple, relaxing and minimalistic. Download one of the many games already on the app store.

www.infinitygames.io/

Haptology

This gaming experience consists of a double modality for Immersive Presence Controller; gesture and tactile control. The wireless, ergonomic ring enables to emulate the sense of touch and gesture recognition in cross-platform, 2D/3D applications, which allows users to interact with digital content in a natural and intuitive way.

www.haptology.com/

Black Snow

Combines physical and digital realities using just your smartphone. Turn on your camera to enjoy immersive AR at your location and play with friends.

www.blacksnow.tv/

MaxSens Innovations

MaxSens Innovations is the platform that allows you to train virtually for real life events. With innovative virtual reality tools, employees can master new skills faster and more effectively than ever.

www.maxsens-innovations.com/en/

VRpartments

VRpartments allow users to browse and furnish apartments without leaving the house. Users can see apartments from anywhere using virtual reality technology, saving time and money.

www.vrpartments.com/

Media

Frame Media

Frame Media is an award-winning news publication dedicated to exploring the unseen sides of the biggest issues of our time. They tell stories in unconventional and immersive formats, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the news.

www.frame.media/

Producer

Producer is the all in one workspace for media production. The Swiss startup assists ambitious filmmakers, creatives, storytellers, and teams to get full control in managing the complexity of developing and executing a successful production.

www.the-producer.io/

UShowMe

This is the platform that amplifies live shows beyond venues. It provides new interactive experiences and revenues for creators.

www.ushowme.tv/

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