Watch List Startups come and go. And while some make an immediate splash and disappear almost as quickly, others captivate and succeed in keeping our attention as they grow. Here are 15 companies that have the potential to turn heads well into 2016 and beyond.
23andMe Co-founded by Anne Wojcicki, this Google-backed human genome testing service allows users to study their ancestry, genealogy, and inherited traits. The Mountain View, Calif., firm recently won FDA approval to market 35 tests for diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
Betterment Co-founded by Jon Stein in 2010, this startup is an online investment platform geared toward Millennials, offering financial advice for fees that can be less than $3 per month. The New York City company has raised more than $100 million in funding.
BloomThat The Y Combinator-backed flower-delivery platform was founded in San Francisco by Matthew Schwab, David Bladow, and Chad Powell. Bouquets, which are available in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, start at $38.
ClassPass Co-founded by Payal Kadakia in 2013, this New York City startup offers a $99 monthly membership for fitness classes in multiple gyms and studios. ClassPass's service is now available in 33 cities across the U.S.
Farmigo Co-founded by Benzi Ronen, the online platform lets people order produce, dairy, and some prepared food from a network of local farmers. The Brooklyn, New York-based company has raised $26 million in three rounds of funding.
Harry's Co-founded by Warby Parker alum Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield, this New York-based company serves up high-end shaving products, including razors for $2, on its website. Harry's was valued at $750 million in July.
Houzz While remodeling their home, husband and wife Alon Cohen and Adi Tatarko found themselves seeking out interior design ideas. That was the impetus for Houzz, a San Francisco-based, $200 million venture-backed site for home improvement and design.
Industrious This Brooklyn, New York-based co-working startup launched by Justin Stewart and Jamie Hodari offers dedicated and private offices for
freelancers, entrepreneurs, and law firms. Industrious offices have so far expanded to 10 cities around the U.S.
Luxe Co-founded by Curtis Lee in 2014, this San Francisco-based mobile app allows users to valet park their rides on-demand. The service, for which users pay by the hour or by the day, has expanded to eight U.S. cities so far.
