http://www.trendhunter.com/newventures New Ventures and Start Ups en-us Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:53:40 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/newventures 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzen (TrendHunter.com) Fizzen is a new sparkling protein drink brand co-founded by Kristin Cavallari that offers a light and refreshing alternative to heavy, chalky protein shakes. These bubbly, real fruit juices with no...]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:06 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzen http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-powered-fragrance-development (TrendHunter.com) AI-powered fragrance development is reshaping how consumer goods companies create sensory experiences by combining artificial intelligence, neuroscience, robotics, and real-time analytics within...]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:38:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-powered-fragrance-development http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Open-access-Agtech-testing (TrendHunter.com) Open-access Agtech testing reflects a growing effort to make agricultural technology development more accessible by reducing the costs and barriers associated with field validation. Reservoir’s...]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:18:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Open-access-Agtech-testing http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Healthcare-foundation-models (TrendHunter.com) Healthcare foundation models highlight the growing shift toward AI systems designed specifically for medical environments rather than general-purpose applications. The collaboration between Mayo...]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Healthcare-foundation-models http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teams-of-autonomous-AI-agents (TrendHunter.com) OpenClaw is being used by small business owners to coordinate teams of autonomous AI agents, enabling users to assign high-level goals rather than step-by-step instructions. The platform allows...]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:29:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teams-of-autonomous-AI-agents http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-AI-assisted-purchase (TrendHunter.com) Nordea and Mastercard completed Finland’s first live AI-assisted purchase, with an AI agent buying a coffee tasting package and settling payment using Mastercard’s Agent Pay platform. The pilot...]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:08:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-AI-assisted-purchase http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitecore-acquired-scrunch (TrendHunter.com) Sitecore acquired Scrunch, an AI customer experience platform, to help brands monitor and improve how they appear in AI-generated search answers, featuring Scrunch’s Agent Experience Platform...]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitecore-acquired-scrunch http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-of-MODUS (TrendHunter.com) GR3N, a Lugano-based cleantech company, announced a €15.5 million Series B round to accelerate construction of MODUS, which it describes as the world’s first industrial plant based on...]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:28:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-of-MODUS http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continence-underwear-solution (TrendHunter.com) Joyvié Health raised €897k in pre-Seed funding to advance a new continence underwear solution designed to reduce stool-to-skin contact and lessen caregiver burden. Founded by Zoe Robson, the...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:41:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continence-underwear-solution http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tensor-Processing-Units (TrendHunter.com) Blackstone and Google introduced a new AI infrastructure company that will offer cloud services, data center capacity and Google Cloud’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) as a compute-as-a-service...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:30:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tensor-Processing-Units http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlined-browsing-experience (TrendHunter.com) Brave launched Origin, a minimalist version of its browser designed for users who want a streamlined browsing experience focused on core privacy features. The release removes a range of built-in...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:20:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlined-browsing-experience http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Resistance-focused-cancer-therapies (TrendHunter.com) Resistance-focused cancer therapies are advancing rapidly as biotech companies seek new ways to address tumors that no longer respond to conventional treatments. Ona Therapeutics recently secured...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:09:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Resistance-focused-cancer-therapies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Developer-Focused-Backend-Startup (TrendHunter.com) Supabase, the developer-focused backend startup co-founded by Paul Copplestone, announced a $500 million funding round that values the company at $10.5 billion, alongside a preview of a new scaling...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:32:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Developer-Focused-Backend-Startup http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ip-protection (TrendHunter.com) Spotlite launched IP Protection, a closed-beta service designed to help creators identify and respond to unauthorized uses of their likeness online. The platform, founded by Benjamin Alexander Hori...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:22:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ip-protection http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backed-by-Wix (TrendHunter.com) Willow introduced an enterprise management and access layer for AI agents, launched by founders backed by Wix execs Eyal Ben Ezra, Shalev Shalit, and Idan Chetrit. The platform provides visibility...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:01:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backed-by-Wix http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-wood-production (TrendHunter.com) New Dawn Bio, a Wageningen-based deep-tech startup, is developing a cultured wood production process that uses tree stem cells grown in bioreactors to create wood without logging. Founded in 2024,...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:51:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultured-wood-production http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duet-autopilot (TrendHunter.com) Decagon launched Duet Autopilot, an AI agent that continuously diagnoses, tests and ships improvements to customer experience agents with minimal manual intervention. The system translates...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:13:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duet-autopilot http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-honey (TrendHunter.com) Stars + Honey has secured a minority growth investment from VMG Partners to fund national retail expansion, product development and a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:16:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-honey http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-elephant (TrendHunter.com) Blue Elephant CNC is a manufacturer of computer numerical control machinery. Based in Jinan, China, the company has expanded its woodworking production line by introducing a new furniture-specific...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-elephant http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimney-collective (TrendHunter.com) Chimney Collective — a residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services platform — has announced a new partnership with Midcoast Chimney & Masonry, a Rockport, Maine-based company that...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:37:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chimney-collective http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iba-operational-tool (TrendHunter.com) The IBA Operational Tool is a new platform launched by the International Bartenders Association in partnership with Cocktail Club, featuring the complete IBA Official Cocktail List embedded within...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:44:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iba-operational-tool http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Idaho-Milk-Products (TrendHunter.com) Idaho Milk Products has expanded its operations with a new facility that brings together large-scale ice cream manufacturing and high-capacity powder blending under one roof. The operation is...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:41:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Idaho-Milk-Products http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Go-Brands (TrendHunter.com) Go Brands is expanding its lineup of light cannabis products with new pre-rolls and cannabinoid-infused edibles designed to support more controlled consumption. The Canadian company is positioning...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:59:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Go-Brands http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Patient-owned-health-data (TrendHunter.com) Patient-owned health data is reshaping healthcare by giving individuals greater control over their medical information while making research more comprehensive and representative. Novellia’s...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:28:06 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Patient-owned-health-data http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstclub-curated-grocery (TrendHunter.com) FirstClub, a Bengaluru-based online grocery startup, raised $55 million in a Series B round co-led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, bringing its valuation to $255 million. The company operates a...]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:01:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstclub-curated-grocery http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/june-2026-new-ventures (TrendHunter.com) From teen equity initiatives to food-grade hormone stimulators, the top June 2026 new venture trends reflect two powerful forces reshaping consumer business: equity programs that put ownership in...]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/june-2026-new-ventures http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nu-Catering (TrendHunter.com) Toronto startup Nüu Catering launched a platform that connects offices with more than 50 local restaurant brands, featuring recurring meal programs designed for workplaces with 20 to 200...]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:43:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nu-Catering http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorenzo-antinori (TrendHunter.com) Qatar Airways introduced a new inflight cocktail and non-alcoholic programme created with mixologist Lorenzo Antinori, featuring a 15-drink lineup designed for First and Business Class cabins and...]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:22:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorenzo-antinori http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aj-bond-tennessee-whiskey (TrendHunter.com) Sazerac entered the Tennessee whiskey category with the launch of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey, the flagship expression from AJ Bond Distillery. Created by master distillers Allisa Henley and the late...]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aj-bond-tennessee-whiskey http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternight-biofunctional (TrendHunter.com) Ashland introduced Eternight™ biofunctional, an iris-root extract developed for longevity-focused skincare, featuring a [3R] framework of Rest, Restore and Reverse that targets mitochondrial...]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:53:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternight-biofunctional