2020 was a challenging year across many sectors, but it also saw no shortage of ingenuity and innovation in the startup landscape. Boston, Massachusetts, a city recognized for its exceptional talent pool and powerful tech community, has seen a boom in startups across different sectors. From internet advertising to e-commerce and finance, these rising companies certainly have a stake in the future of online industries. Let’s explore some of the exciting Boston-based startups that began in 2020 and offer a fresh take on harnessing the power of the internet.
One of the greatest assets that these new startups bring to the table is the ability to deliver datadriven solutions. Regardless of the industry’s differences—whether it’s digital advertising or ecommerce—the prime motivators stay the same: optimize, provide meaningful insight, and streamline processes.
As we dive into ten companies from Boston, Massachusetts, the thread connecting them all remains clear. They’re all dedicated to leveraging the power of the internet to revolutionize their respective sectors, while also meeting ever-evolving customer needs within an empowering digital environment.
AdaptMX
AdaptMX is an advertising tech startup that creates enterprise software for the digital media industry, helping buyers make informed and efficient purchasing decisions with its intelligence engine. Born in Boston, the company has created one of the most diverse datasets of identity signals in the industry.(Linkedin)
Resultid
Resultid offers a unique software platform that extracts obscured connections between scientific and market data in the finance sector. The platform pulls real-time data from various sources, illuminating oft-overlooked connections and aiding in effective decision making.(Linkedin)
Impala
Impala is a nonprofit social network platform that empowers nonprofit sectors to explore, fundraise, and partner in an easier and quicker manner. The data-driven platform helps to analyze connection points among partners, funders, board members, and stakeholders. (Linkedin)
BOPU
With expertise in digital asset trading and hedging, BOPU is a financial service platform that was established in 2020. The platform focuses on providing high-quality services to users worldwide with top-tier tech support and a professional team.
Ackoo
Ackoo is paving its way in the e-commerce sector by helping businesses acquire and retain customers through an innovative suite of products. Its internet service-based solutions are changing how firms interact with customers.(Linkedin)
Kyhu
Focusing on the intersection of e-commerce, IT, and mobile apps, Kyhu is a Boston startup that uses the power of the internet to shape the customer experience. With social media, (Facebook), and professional platforms (Linkedin), Kyhu is using digital platforms to carve out its space.
Freelance Founders
Freelance Founders is all about enabling internet communities and collaboration. This Boston startup is changing how freelancers interact, collaborate, and grow their businesses online. (Linkedin) (Facebook)
CommerceStacks
Developed by aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs, CommerceStacks is a platform that helps start-ups grow their brands by discovering the right software to kick-start their business. (Linkedin)
YouGotBud
YouGotBud serves as an online marketplace for marijuana consumers, seeking to simplify their purchasing process. They aim to be a one-stop shop for cannabis and cannabis-related products.(Linkedin) (Facebook)
Kaptea
Kaptea is a software development team that specializes in virtual contact centre cloud services, application integration, and data analytics. They offer solutions for healthcare and online universities as a consulting partner with Twilio. (Linkedin) (Facebook)