Startups Blog

2020 has, inarguably, been a challenging year for most. Pandemic conditions have driven businesses to change tack completely. The public has had to rethink the way they run their lives. However, there are plenty of startups and ventures out there who are helping us all get back on our feet again.

Chili Piper is one of many emergent inbound revenue acceleration startups focused on helping businesses boost their incoming revenue. The recent news that that the company raised $18 million at Series A alone has created a serious buzz. Therefore, we took time to sit down with Jim Ensell, Chili Piper's CMO, to dig a little deeper into the companies back story.

There is economic strain across the US right now. Texas, of course, is at the heart of it all. However, what some people may not realize is that Austin, in particular, is a hotbed for startups. But what do ventures in Austin have to offer, and what’s making the city such an epicenter for innovation?

Today’s uncertain times appear to be affecting the mental health of millions across the world. Polls appear to show that more than 50% of US citizens are struggling with life, thoughts, and feelings. That, at least, is one reason why digital mental health startups are seeing a huge uptake. Let’s look at this in closer detail.

If there is an industry for startups to change, you can be sure that technology is helping them do it. Agtech is an intriguing sphere that surrounds innovations in helping to make the food industry more efficient. But what are some of the more intriguing gains made in this sphere?

While millions of traditional small businesses struggle to survive, the funding environment in the U.S. for promising startups is setting records. Last week, just the top 5 startups raked in almost $2.5 billion dollars in funding. Even if you exclude SpaceX's record $1.9 billion round, the top 10 startups still raised over $700 million. Let's take a look at the top five rounds.

With economies shrinking across the G7, it’s clear that personal and corporate financial management has never been more critical. Fintech startups lead the way to help make paying for goods and trading in stocks easier than ever before. But what are some current, key performance takeaways?

For a time, the concept of the electric car seemed to be an outdated one. However, thanks to the rise of top automotive startups such as Tesla, the idea of EV automotive is coming back into the public consciousness. However, it’s not just Tesla making waves – what about other startups?

When it comes to making money in the modern age, revenue intelligence is everything. But what are revenue intelligence startups doing to help change the game? What are these ventures doing to help companies understand how they are generating funds?

When it comes to medical procedures and innovation, few companies offer a glimpse at the future quite like biomaterials startups. But what occurs within the biomaterials sphere? What are promising biomaterial startups for the future, and what awaits investors who start funding their ventures?