Executive Summary: BlueStacks is an emulator that allows Mac and Windows users to run almost any available Android app on their desktop devices. BlueStacks makes money by promoting other games, through referral fees, as well as via video advertising. Founded in 2008, BlueStacks has managed to accrue over one billion downloads as well as raise … Read more
Executive Summary: ChargePoint is an electric vehicle charging network that offers over 100,000 charging spots across the globe. ChargePoint makes money by selling charging hardware, through cloud service subscriptions, as well as maintenance services. Founded in 2007, ChargePoint has risen to become one of the world’s leading charging networks. The company successfully went public in … Read more
Executive Summary: Imgur is an image hosting platform that allows users to upload, like, and comment on both static and animated pictures as well as videos. Imgur makes money from serving ads, via subscriptions, by selling items via its online store, as well as referral fees from its commercial API. Founded in 2009, Imgur has … Read more
Executive Summary: GasBuddy is a platform that tracks and displays fuel prices. Users themselves are the ones who update the prices and thus keep the platform up-to-date. GasBuddy makes money from advertising, referral fees, subscription fees, licensing fees from its white-label software, as well as by selling aggregated and anonymized data. Launched in 2000, GasBuddy … Read more
Executive Summary: CRED is a FinTech company that rewards users for timely credit card bill payments by providing them with exclusive offers. CRED makes money from transaction fees, affiliate commissions, advertising, as well as referral fees from the loans it issues in cooperation with other credit institutions. Founded in 2018, CRED has become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: BandLab is a free social music platform and digital audio workstation that allows artists to collaborate with each other and share their work with listeners. BandLab itself does currently not make any money. Instead, its parent company Caldecott Music Group generates revenue from advertising as well as hardware and software sales. What Is … Read more
Executive Summary: ChowNow is an online food delivery company service that allows customers to order food from local restaurants. ChowNow makes money from monthly or yearly subscription fees, setup fees, as well as order fees for its Order Better Network. Founded in 2010, ChowNow has become one of North America’s leading food delivery platforms. It … Read more
Executive Summary: Strava is a social network application primarily aimed at cyclists and runners that tracks their performance using GPS data. Strava makes money through subscription fees, sponsored events, as well as by selling anonymized data to municipalities and urban planners. It utilizes a freemium business model. Founded in 2009, Strava has become one of … Read more
Executive Summary: Gemini is a FinTech company that allows users to purchase, store, and sell a variety of cryptocurrencies. Gemini makes money via transaction fees, transfer fees, interchange fees, interest on cash held in its Earn accounts, as well as custody fees. Founded in 2014, Gemini has grown to become one of the biggest cryptocurrency … Read more
Executive Summary: CoinGecko is a platform that allows users to track the price development of blockchain-related assets like cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, futures, and more. CoinGecko makes money via referral fees, advertising, premium subscriptions, its commercial API, donations, book sales, as well as profits from investing in other businesses. Launched in 2014, CoinGecko has grown to … Read more