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We asked hundreds of top venture capitalists to name the most promising startups of 2022.
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VCs were asked to name companies in and out of their portfolios.
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They have delivered an exciting roster in industries like fintech, healthcare, edtech, and more.
Every year, we reach out to hundreds of VCs at nearly 100 companies and ask them to tell us which early-stage startups are the most promising of the year.
VCs were asked to name startups within their portfolios – after all, they liked those startups so much they invested – as well as outside their portfolios – after all, they are the startup experts and cannot invest in all.
And he was also asked to name startups in all stages, especially early stage companies that aren’t very well known.
This year, our research was especially insightful because it’s been a tumultuous time in the startup world. VCs have gotten tighter with investments, and startups that weren’t well prepared to weather the cold have struggled.
The layoffs have even hit some of 2021’s cherished industries like fintech, healthtech, and proptech.
Below, we list hundreds of the most promising startups of 2022, sorted by industry.
Advertising technology:
The 19 most promising advertising and marketing tech startups of 2022, according to VCs
Artificial intelligence:
The 13 most promising early-stage AI startups of 2022, according to VCs investing in companies building technical infrastructure and developing tools
Biotechnology:
Meet the 23 biotech startups slated to take off in the next 12 months, according to top VCs
Boston Area Biotechnology:
10 Boston-area biotechs VCs say are poised to take off in the next year
Business-to-business (B2B) markets:
23 of the most promising B2B marketplaces of 2022, according to investors
Climate technology:
The 37 most promising climate-tech startups of 2022, from microplastics to toilets, according to top VCs
Cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service:
The 16 most promising cloud software startups of 2022, according to VCs
Consumer Technology:
The 27 Most Promising Consumer Startups of 2022, According to VCs
Creator Economy:
The 14 most promising creator economy startups of 2022, according to top VCs
Encryption:
The 53 most promising crypto startups of 2022, according to VCs
IT security:
The 13 Most Promising Cybersecurity Startups of 2022, According to VCs
Education Technology:
23 of the Most Promising Edtech Startups of 2022, According to Top Edtech VCs
Fintechs:
The 61 most promising fintechs that are changing the world of banking, trading and investing, according to top investors
Health technology:
The 21 most promising health tech startups of 2022, according to top VCs
Real Estate/Property Technology:
The 21 most promising proptech startups of 2022, according to VCs
Retail Technology:
24 of the most promising retail startups of 2022, according to top VCs
Supply Chain Technology:
VCs Reveal 41 Supply Chain Startups They’re Betting On to Help Solve Global Logistics Chaos
Transportation Sustainability Technology:
The 36 most promising sustainability startups in transportation, according to top VCs
Women’s Health Technology:
34 of the Most Promising Women’s Health Startups of 2022, According to VC
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