A Review Of The Hottest Startups of 2018

AUSTIN, TX -- It's no secret why people flock to Austin -- from its amazing arts and culture scene to its reasonable cost of living -- the Capital city also boasts one of the most auspicious climates for entrepreneurial success.

Locking down the #1 spot for Best Places In America to Start a Business, Austin's talent base has grown substantially and shows no signs of slowing down. On the heels of Apple's recent announcement to build a $1 billion campus in North Austin, there's never been a better time to celebrate the diverse industry that drives much of Austin's success.

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce showcases the best of business with its annual Austin A-List of Hottest Startups. The investment stage categories include: Emerging (Early/Seed Stage); Growth (Mid-Stage); and Scale (Later Stage). All companies are headquartered in Austin and were privately held companies at the time they received recognition. Here's a look back at who made the list in 2018.

EMERGING

• Advanced Scanners, Inc
• Apptronik, Inc
• Compassionate Cultivation
• Friends and Allies Brewing Company
• Medici
• New Knowledge
• Olono
• Rocket Dollar
• System Surveyor

GROWTH

• Acessa Health
• AlertMedia
• Austin Eastciders
• Cece’s Veggie Noodle Co.
• eRelevance Corporation
• Liveoak Technologies, Inc
• PullRequest

SCALE

• Dosh
• RigUp
• Rhythm Superfood
• SparkCognition
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals

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