Marcus Richards
Brooklyn has become a hotspot for startups, particularly those in the software industry. In this article, we’ll spotlight a handful of these new companies, all of which began in 2020 or later. From marine technology to internet marketing to developer tools, these startups showcase the diversity and innovation of Brooklyn’s budding software scene.
These startups not only contribute to the City’s economy, but also offer solutions that have the potential to make life better for people globally. They highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and creative ingenuity that have come to define Brooklyn as a hub for technology and innovation.
Let’s delve into these exciting companies and see what they have to offer.
Bedrock Ocean Exploration
Founded by Anthony DiMare and Charles Chiau, Bedrock Ocean Exploration harnesses technology for the exploration of the seafloor, ensuring safer operation with minimum environmental impact. Stay updated with their activities on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Octane
Octane, founded by Ahmed Shalaby, Akash Khanolkar, and Dima Ivanyuk, provides businesses with a flexible pricing, metering, and billing solution. You can read more about them on their website or on LinkedIn.
Norby
Norby, co-founded by Nick Gerard and Samantha Valentine, offers a toolkit for audience relationship built for creators and brands. Find out more about their services on their website or LinkedIn.
Chezie
Dumebi Egbuna and Toby Egbuna came up with Chezie, a comprehensive management software for employee resource groups. Find out more about how they help clients on LinkedIn and on Facebook.
Shipyard
Shipyard, founded by Benjamin De Groot and Peter Valdez, offers developers a platform to optimize their development process using ephemeral environments. Stay updated with their activities on Twitter.
HeyLayer
HeyLayer is a decentralised platform created by Alla Koretsky, Gary Riger, and Marina Romashka. They offer API services to both blockchain and regular web developers. More details can be found on their website, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Quanta
Quanta is an up-and-coming B2B software for price risk management between corporates and financial institutions. Find out more about them on their LinkedIn page.
Waffle Journal
Co-founded by Satoru Sasouzaki and Taishi Yamasaki, Waffle Journal is an app that brings families and friends closer by leveraging group journaling. Stay connected with them through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Arium
Arium is a 3D video chat platform that allows communities to create and share virtual experiences. Learn more by visiting their Twitter account.
Reactive Streaming
Reactive Streaming, founded by Andrew Conti, is a groundbreaking platform enabling ultra-low latency video streaming. Get more insights about them on their LinkedIn page and their website.
Rella
Founded by Anna Grosshans, Arielle Brown, and Jesse Link, Rella is a digital planning platform to help couples plan authentic weddings representative of their unique identities. This proactive solution is able to mitigate the overwhelming nature of wedding planning. Keep up with their progress on LinkedIn.
Each of these startups is a testament to the creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation of Brooklyn’s thriving software industry. Despite being new, they’re already leaving their marks in their respective industries, ushering in a new era of growth and development for Brooklyn and the nation as a whole.
