Startups worth knowing, with sources

Microsoft

Redmond, US

Microsoft is a global technology corporation developing gaming consoles, video games, and related entertainment services.

Global Startup Awards

Budapest, HU

A global platform hosting startup competitions and events to connect entrepreneurs with investors, corporate partners, and governments.

TechCrunch

San Francisco, US

TechCrunch is a technology news publication covering startups, venture capital, artificial intelligence, and the broader tech industry.

YouTube

San Bruno, US

A global video-sharing and streaming platform allowing users to discover, watch, and create multimedia content.

An experimental gaming platform allowing users to create, play, and share custom games using natural language prompts.

Digital services company providing mobility, delivery, foodtech, and entertainment services.

Voice AI startup known for generating ultra-realistic human voices and sound effects.

AI toolmaker for music professionals

AI filmmaking startup focused on training models for cinematic standards.

Personalized podcast startup

End-to-end avatar concert producer aiming to scale immersive performances across multiple venues.

An AI-powered local news platform that generates reports from public records and transcripts.

Local newspaper publisher involved in labor negotiations regarding AI usage and staff job protections.

A marketplace for buying, selling, and earning music royalties.

Maker of the viral Nigerian browser game Lagos Life.

Stock-photo giant providing news, sports, and entertainment photography.

AI transcription tool for journalists and researchers that transforms audio into text while ensuring data privacy.

A city-simulation game monetized through virtual advertising placements.

Recreational basketball league utilizing AI to automate stats and media creation for amateur players.

Building spatial intelligence technology for the sports market, specifically volumetric video capture and markerless tracking.

A visual search engine where users save ideas around fashion, beauty, home design, and lifestyle.

Technology company operating social media and advertising platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.