Beard growth kits are a collection of products containing beard growth stimulants. (These kits often also typically contain beard grooming products.) This product category has gone viral on social media (videos mentioning these kits have over 366 million views on TikTok.) Which has led to strong DTC sales for this product category. In fact, one …

Pelvic health clinics, as the name suggests, are medical clinics designed to provide pelvic health care services. Approximately 30% to 40% of women have symptoms of pelvic floor disorders. And many general clinics are unable to provide adequate treatment for these issues. In fact, lack of specialty providers has led to relatively high misdiagnosis rates …

Corporate metaverse are solutions designed for corporate events and in-office gatherings. In other words, corporate metaverses are essentially digital twins for physical corporate events. Interest in this technology has spiked largely due to a tech startup called Allseated. The startup recently made media waves because they raised $15M to develop a B2B platform that delivers …

HoxHunt is a cybersecurity awareness platform. Instead of preventing or managing attacks directly, the platform simulates phishing, social engineering, and other attacks in order to raise awareness among staff. It also rewards users that report potential security issues. According to the startup, their solution helps companies reduce phishing attacks by 70%. According to Pitchbook, the …

Slow feeder bowls have a series of holes, walls, and shapes that make it purposely difficult for a pet to eat. This category is emerging as a popular way to slow down the eating process of pets and thus, reduce the risk of bloating and choking. Demand for this product category is also increasing due …

Decentralized identifiers are open-standard digital identifiers. They enable the creation of verifiable, decentralized identities, hence, helping protect individual data. Decentralized identifiers allow users to connect and share data with each other without using intermediaries (Facebook, Google, etc). Furthermore, credentials used by these identifiers are easily verifiable since they are stored on the blockchain. Interest in …

Vet telehealth refers to virtual check-ups and visits for pets. Interest in virtual telehealth solutions is increasing primarily because they’re significantly cheaper than traditional pet care (8 out of 10 pet owners avoid vet visits for financial reasons). Virtual visits have proven to be a surprisingly effective way to assess a pet’s health. One study …

Ecolytiq is a sustainable banking SaaS. Specifically, their solution integrates with a bank’s infrastructure, which allows banks to analyze individual banking transactions in terms of potential CO2 emissions. Then, the bank can generate reports summarizing the environmental impact of an individual’s transactions. The startup has recently partnered with Visa to expand their SaaS to Visa …

Caffeine gummies, as the name suggests, refer to caffeine-infused gummy supplements. Caffeine in gummy form is absorbed by the mucosal membrane of the mouth, which accelerates absorption. In fact, one study found that caffeine in gummy form is absorbed 15x faster than coffee. This product is also trending because gummies are a way to consume …

OTT (“over-the-top”) platforms are media services that bypass traditional content distribution channels (TV, radio, cable, etc.). Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu are examples of well-known OTT platforms. But interest in this product category is trending mainly due to niche media brands launching their own streaming services. These brands are increasingly choosing pre-built OTT platforms because they …