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Transport startups are always thinking outside of the box. Lilium, a German venture gaining serious ground in the US, strives to normalize the 'flying taxi'. They are currently celebrating a massive launch in Florida, which could lead to a public transit revolution.

2021 will hopefully be an exciting year for many reasons. Beyond the global strains of 2020, this will be a year where many ventures think more bravely about the future. But what trends and sectors, if any, are looking to grow in popularity in the year to come?

Manufacturing as a Service, or MaaS, is growing all the more popular cross-industry and worldwide. But what exactly is MaaS, what implications does it have for commerce, and how are startups harnessing it? Let’s take a look at what it all means and some big companies making strides in MaaS this year.

2021 is a year many will hope to be the one where things "get back to normal". For startups, that means readapting all over again. That's why many founders will be looking at conferences and workshops for inspiration. Why not – as there are plenty emerging, as you can see from our guide below.

Managing startups of any size and in any sphere is never going to be simple. Co-founding requires innovation, marketing, and funding. Therefore, many ventures and their owners choose to head to accelerators to help grow their brands. But what exactly do the best startup accelerators in the USA bring to the table?

Seattle’s biotech sphere just got that little bit larger. Thanks partly to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Nautilus heads into Q2 of 2021 with an additional financial boost. But how will this help the venture with future projects and growth? How can other startups gain inspiration?

Money is, expected, big business. Some startups are working hard to help make credit more readily available to those in need. Among those are Level, a company based in Seattle with an impressive funding round under their belt. But what is the venture’s long-term mission?

B2B SaaS continues to expand. Data shows that marketing tech is now more than 7,500 companies strong! The demand for CRMs is arguably growing more and more thanks to remote working demands. But is there any room for B2B SaaS startups to grow?

Generally, startups will find two main ways to charge their customers for the use of their services. Either via subscription or usage/consumption. The subscription model may seem convenient, but why might a company choose to switch to a usage system?

For those startups led by minority bosses and entrepreneurs, Elevate Capital is at hand to help. Minority ventures continue to struggle with funding opportunities across the US. Intending to level the playing field for all, EC has an intriguing new proposal.