Viktor Hendelmann 
Starlink is an internet service provider that launches thousands of its own satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO). The company, which is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, was launched as a sub-division of SpaceX back in 2015. Traditionally, access to the internet has been provided via fiber-optic cables, which must be physically laid down into the ground. … Read more
Chewy is an online retailer that sells pet-related products and services from over 3,000 different brands. The company, which is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded in 2011 by Michael Day and Ryan Cohen. Chewy, despite competing against industry juggernauts such as Amazon and Petco, has managed to create a business that generates annual revenues … Read more
Pinterest is a visual bookmarking platform that enables its users to discover and save images or videos in their own albums. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, was founded in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Evan Sharp, and Paul Sciarra. Pinterest, as the name would suggest, is often used as a virtual pinboard … Read more
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, is an aerospace company that sends cargo as well as people into space using its own reusable rockets. The company, which is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, was launched in 2002 by Tesla founder Elon Musk. While SpaceX’s self-proclaimed mission is to allow humankind to become multi-planetary, it has already … Read more
Executive Summary: Zilingo is a technology platform that offers software for apparel manufacturers while allowing them to directly sell on its platform. Zilingo makes money by charging a commission for each successful sale, collecting interest from loans, and by offering various software products. Founded in 2015, Zilingo has become one of the biggest startup success … Read more
Executive Summary: CityMall is a social commerce platform on which users can purchase everyday goods at discounted rates. CityMall, much like a traditional grocery or fashion store, makes money from selling the goods on its platform at a profit. The firm operates under a marketplace business model. Founded in 2019, CityMall has already become one … Read more
Executive Summary: CityMapper is a transportation app that allows users to compare travel options in real-time across a variety of transport modes. CityMapper makes money via subscriptions, referral fees, as well as licensing fees from its enterprise product. Founded in 2011, CityMapper has become one of the world’s most popular navigation apps. Its founder has … Read more
Executive Summary: QPay is a platform that allows university unions, societies, and clubs to engage with the students on their campus. It also offers a virtual debit card in partnership with Mastercard. In 2018, the founders of QPay participated in Australia’s version of Shark Tank, earning them the title of the show’s highest earning business. … Read more
Flexport is a digitally enabled freight forwarding platform that offers logistics services to other businesses. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, was founded in 2013 by Ryan Petersen. Flexport is what people in the industry refer to as a freight forwarder. Most consumers have their orders delivered by postage companies such as … Read more
Ramp is a FinTech company that provides a corporate charge card alongside spend management solutions to business customers. The company, which is headquartered in New York City, was founded in 2019 by Eric Glyman, Gene Lee, and Karim Atiyeh. Unlike credit cards, charge cards require customers to pay their balance in full by the … Read more