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Spiber
ManufacturingJapanSpiber QMONOS, the material for all future superhero outfits. Probably.
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Impossible Foods
FoodUSMeats and cheeses made from plants, not animals. And saving the planet en route.
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Windward
DataIsraelShedding light on what's really happening at sea.
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FairFly
TransportIsraelRebooking your flight at a fairer price. Increasing transparency of airline prices.
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uBEAM
EnergyUSWireless power supply. Think charging your phone whilst it's in your pocket. And much more.
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Illusive Networks
CrimeIsraelA 'hall of mirrors' approach to cybersecurity where attackers can no longer determine what's real and what's false.
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Humavox
EnergyIsraelWireless charging, no matter how small the device.
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what3words
TransportUKAddressing every 3mx3m square in the world with 3 words. Now everyone and everywhere has a simple address.
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Belong
RecruitmentIndiaData-driven technology helping organisations discover, engage and hire top talent.
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Tradiio
EntertainmentPortugalEnabling new music fans to discover the best emerging artists and support them directly in exchange for exclusive content.
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Touch Surgery
HealthUKA mobile surgical simulator that guides you step-by-step through every part of an operation.
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Particle
ManufacturingUSAn Internet of Things (IoT) kit for hobbyists through to large-scale manufacturers.
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Hyasynth Bio
HealthCanadaA company engineering organisms for biotech research at record speed.
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Nextdoor
LifestyleUSThe private social network for your neighbourhood.
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AppyParking
TransportUKMaking parking a truly forgettable experience.
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Revotek
HealthChinaThe world’s first 3D blood vessel printer.
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Product Hunt
RetailUSThe web's favourite destination to discover new apps, gadgets and startups.
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ClassPass
HealthUSThousands of exercise classes available through just one pass.
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Carousell
RetailSingaporeA mobile-first marketplace that makes buying and selling beautifully simple.
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Class Dojo
EducationUSCreating happier classrooms; making teacher-parent meetings obsolete.
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iGrow
AgricultureIndonesiaUtilising underemployed farmers and underutilised land to build the world's largest farm, feeding a growing world population.
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Snapcart
RetailIndonesiaProviding consumers with rewards in exchange for scans of their shopping receipts.
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Bovcontrol
AgricultureBrazilThe internet of cows. Empowering ranchers. Creating happy cows.
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Hip Hope
HealthIsraelThe wearable airbag preventing hip fractures in older adults.
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Open Bionics
HealthUKThe company making robotic prosthetics affordable and accessible.
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2U
EducationUSA Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology platform enabling universities to create digital versions of themselves.
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EdgePoint
InsuranceTanzaniaA mobile micro health insurance product for the low income and underserved African population.
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Narrative Science
BusinessUSTurning machine-readable datasets into human-readable writing.
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Neura
BusinessIsraelImproving the value and experience of the IoT world, whilst better protecting users' data.
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Skycatch
PropertyUSThe world's first aerial intelligence gathering platform, providing cheaper and superior site surveying.
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Tinybop
EducationUSEducation apps for the weird and inquisitive mind of a child.
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mOm Incubators
HealthUKThe inflatable, low-cost incubator reducing infant mortality globally.
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Shoot
LifestyleUKPersonalised, proactive garden care advice.
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Pavegen
EnergyUKHarvesting kinetic energy from every footstep made.
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GuiaBolso
FinanceBrazilHelping Brazilians better manage their personal finances.
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Vula Mobile
HealthSouth AfricaAn app making it easier for primary healthcare workers to refer patients to specialists.
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Consumer Physics – SCiO
HealthIsraelDiscover the molecular make up of everything you touch, eat and see around you.
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Renovagen
EnergyUKPortable solar power systems that can be rolled out and producing power in 2 minutes.
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Voltera
ManufacturingCanadaThink 3D printing for electronics.
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Gogoro
TransportTaiwanScalable, clean transport options for residents of mega-cities - transforming them into smart cities.
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Bragi
HealthGermanyWireless smart earbuds for the health-conscious, discerning music listener.
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Delivery Science
TransportNigeriaUsing big data and analytics to help Africa's emerging e-commerce sector manage inventory and deliver more efficiently.
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Habito
FinanceUKThe UK's first digital mortgage broker.
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CropX
AgricultureIsraelThe internet of soil. Using every drop of water to optimise crop yields.
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Science 37
HealthUSBringing clinical trials to the homes of patients and volunteers.
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Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems
HealthUKThe 'USB connector' of prosthetics.
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Yoyo Wallet
FinanceUKThe mobile wallet offering more than just a payment platform.
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Sinclair Fire
PropertyUKSmarter, faster, safer. The next generation fire detector.
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CrowdMed
HealthUSSolving difficult medical cases online using the 'wisdom of crowds'.
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Sniffphone
HealthIsraelA phone so smart, it sniffs out disease.
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Dash
TransportUSNest for Transportation. Turning cars and trucks into smart vehicles.
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Mondo
FinanceUKA bank that you will want to bank with.
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AdhereTech
HealthUSAdhereTech is a simple yet incredibly effective smart pill bottle.
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Buzzmove
PropertyUKAn online comparison and booking platform for removals, collecting invaluable insurance data along the way.
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Minerva Project
EducationUSA global university with no lecture halls, no debating societies, no sports teams and no fraternities.
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Daily Rounds
HealthIndiaThe world's largest online academic network of doctors.
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WeFarm
AgricultureUKConnecting farmers to vital information.
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Eora3D
ManufacturingAustraliaIndustrial quality 3D scanning through a smartphone.
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YesBoss
LifestyleIndonesiaA personal SMS virtual assistant service that sorts your flights, movie tickets and books your table for dinner.
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Fitsense
InsuranceSingaporeProviding health & life insurance companies with deep customer and risk profiles using mobile & wearable data.
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Booster
TransportUSOn-demand car fuelling.
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Probe Scientific
HealthUKProbe Scientific is transforming healthcare by giving clinicians the data they need to save lives.
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Humanihut
PropertyAustraliaInexpensive, innovative and robust shelter system for people at their time of greatest need.
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Fringefy
LifestyleIsraelShazam for buildings. Find out more about a place by taking its photo.
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MoneyForward
FinanceJapanA tool to helping people and companies to better manage their finances.
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CashCare
FinanceIndiaBuy something online, Cashcare will front the money and you repay them over 3-12 months.
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Digit
FinanceUSThe app that helps you save money, without having to think about it.
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BitMex
FinanceChinaBitmex is a real-time Bitcoin-based trading platform.
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OpenBiome
HealthUSImproving health through recycling human waste.
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Sensoria Fitness
HealthUSThe sock which improves your running style in real-time.
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GyroGear
HealthUKThe intelligent glove that stabilises hands.
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Orphidia
HealthUSInstant test results from a single blood drop. Conveniently. For everyone.
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Revolut
FinanceUKRemoving banking charges for sending money.
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Talent Rank
EducationUKReal-world work experience from your browser. Getting young people a foot in the employment door.
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JustMilk Ltd
HealthUKA novel system for safely delivering medications and nutrients to breastfeeding infants.
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SAM Labs
EducationUKInternet of Things (IoT) development kit. No coding required, so great for kids. And adults.
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JIVR
TransportUKChainless 'hybrid' e-bike supporting the creation of 'smart' cities.
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Biscuit
EnergyUKBiscuit plans to be the world’s most intelligent easy-to-use connected smart plug.
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Basestone
PropertyUKCapture, manage and share construction data.
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Baby2Body
HealthUKOnline platform providing new and soon to be mums with advice, inspiration and motivation.
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Go1
EducationAustraliaE-marketplace for staff training.
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Highbrow
EducationUKThink Netflix for children’s extracurricular and educational videos.
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Bioserenity
HealthFranceAn epilepsy diagnosis and monitoring system built into your clothes.
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EnterpriseJungle
BusinessUKCreating new value from enterprise data.
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Rotageek
BusinessUKOnline employee scheduling for businesses and the health sector made easy.
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IBM Watson
HealthUSA platform that uses artificial intelligence to reveal insights from unstructured health data.
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Glisser
EducationUKThe ultimate in interactive presentations, making event attendance worthwhile.
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Qudini
RetailUKDigital queue management and reservation, reducing customer walkouts in retail.
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Swipii
RetailUKRedefining customer loyalty through digital innovation.
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Team Turquoise (trading as doppel)
HealthUKWearable technology that can pick you up or calm you down.
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EVIDENTIAL
CrimeUKEvidential hopes for Exhibéo to be in every courtroom by 2020.
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eFishery
AgricultureIndonesiaThe smart feeder technology transforming the fish farming industry.
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Cuvva
InsuranceUKGet car insurance for an hour (or more) in under 60 seconds.
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JunoTele
FinanceSingaporeWhen you buy something online, you can now pay for it using your mobile talk time.
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Staff Finder
RecruitmentSwitzerlandOn-demand marketplace for temporary staffing.
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Rakna
TransportEgyptA marketplace for people to find parking in congested cities.
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ConceptoMed
HealthNorwayA simple invention to enable faster, safer and more efficient disconnections from medical needles.
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uMotif
HealthUKThe startup behind the largest, global online study of Parkinson's Disease ever undertaken.
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TaDaweb
DataLuxembourgA platform that pulls ‘small data’ from a load of different sources and displays it on a simple interface.
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Property Partner
PropertyUKCrowdfunding property investment
Themes
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BIOTECH IS A GROWING DISRUPTOR DUE TO DRAMATIC DROP IN PRODUCTION COSTS
7% of the Disrupt 100 is from the field of Biotech. Biotech is being used to address global population, health and food issues, helping the world become more sustainable and less reliable on the earth and its natural resources. Instead, alternatives in the lab are being found.
Examples: Hyasynth & Impossible Foods
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HELP IS OUT THERE TO MANAGE OUR FINANCES BETTER
It seems we are really bad at managing our money. Or maybe we just need to get a little better. 7% of the Disrupt 100 is focused on helping us to better manage our finances. Interesting most are borne out of poor economic climates and the need for local populace to tighten purse strings.
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CROWDFUNDING BECOMING A GROWING CHOICE OF SOURCING FUNDS
10% of the Disrupt 100 successfully raised funds through a range of crowdfunding platforms; often a successful barometer of populous want for a new product or service. The Disrupt 100 expects to see a move crowdfunding backed disruptive ventures in the listing over time.
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DISRUPTION IS CREATING SMART CITIES
Almost 10% of the Disrupt 100 is supporting the ever-increasing issues surrounding a growing world population – currently sitting at 7.4 billion but expected to rise to 9.6 billion by 2050. This increase means, amongst other things, further strain our already saturated and congested cities. With the threat of significant economic loss, disruption is desperately needed. We’re seeing an emergent trend of new ventures creating smarter cities.
Examples: Appyparking, Rakna & Booster
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UNIVERSAL APPLICATION OF WEARABLES TO BETTER THE WORLD’S HEALTH
7% of the Disrupt 100 is creating wearables to support better health outcomes, from protecting an ageing population to better diagnostics for chronic diseases. Wearables work alongside other tech. Often using smart devices and applications to interact with the user, as well as, benefiting from the growing Internet of Things movement.
Examples: GyroGear, Hip Hope, doppel, Bioserenity & Sensoria Fitness
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THE POWER OF DATA TO DISRUPT: BIG AND SMALL
Over 40% of the Disrupt 100 is using data to power their product or service, with 7% moving data via the ever growing Internet of Things. With the Global Health market predicting that Internet of Things will be the leading health tech disrupter worth $800 billion by 2020.
General examples: IBM Watson, Tadaweb, Narrative Science & Dash
IOT specific examples: Windward, Neura, eFishery, Particle & SAM Labs -
SMART DEVICES ARE ENABLING MOST DISRUPTION
Over 2 billion of the world’s population owns at least one smartphone. It’s therefore no surprise that 55% of the Disrupt 100 are using smart devices to bring disruption into the hands of the consumer. Whether it’s checking the health of your livestock or keeping up to date with your digital currency investment, smart devices are a significant market enabler for the most disruption.
Examples: UMotif, Touch Surgery, iGrow & Bitmex
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DISRUPTORS CONTINUE TO BE DRAWN TO THE CHALLENGE OF CREATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE PLANET
Over 10% of the Disrupt 100 is socially driven towards a more sustainable planet. With a growing population comes more and more strain upon a planet already raped of much of its natural resources. Further developments in renewable energies continue to lead much of the disruption but with the introduction of newer technology such as the Internet of Things, this disruption is now ‘smarter’.
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HEALTHCARE IS THE LEADING SECTOR FOR DISRUPTION
The largest sector for disruption is health tech with 27% of disruptors supporting better health outcomes. With an ageing world population and for the first time in history preventative illnesses being the most prevalent, an explosion of disruption is occurring to address these global health issues.
Examples: AdhereTech, Science 37, Crowdmed, Daily Rounds, JustMilk & OpenBiome
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EUROPE IS LEADING THE DISRUPTION RACE
44% of the Disrupt 100 is from Europe. Much of this new founded disruption is due to increased investment to support talent across this network of 50 countries – often from US investors. The UK leads the European’s in causing this shift. Europe as a single market is significant and on par with the US. However, with the UK’s EU referendum coming up this is one space to keep a close eye on.
Examples: Tradiio, BaseStone, Bioserenity, ConceptoMed & Probe Scientific
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ISRAEL IS A POWER-HOUSE FOR INNOVATION
Almost 10% of the Disrupt 100 is from Israel, a country with ¼ the population of California, the home of Silicon Valley. With strong relationships with the US, Israel is a popular place for US investors to support this immense talent pool.
Examples: Fairfly, Fringefy, Humavox & Sniffphone
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MOST DISRUPTION OCCURS BEYOND NORTH AMERICA
76% of the Disrupt 100 is founded outside of North America. Much of the media is weighted to North America, in particular the West Coast (Silicon Valley). And in part, that’s to be expected. They’ve produced some amazing ventures, disrupting sectors and populations at scale. However, disruption is global. In particular, emerging markets such as Asia are ripe for mass change.
Examples: Swipii, Go1, Snapcart, Belong &Delivery Science
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DISRUPTION IMPACTS US ALL
At least 1 of the ventures on the Disrupt 100 list could benefit EACH of the 7.4 billion that inhabit our planet. Which is always a good thing. We’re hoping that with more awareness of these incredible companies, and the visionary founding teams behind them, the more we’ll all benefit from the impact they’re making.
Examples: what3words, SCiO & MOM Incubators
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DISRUPTION IS HAPPENING EVERYWHERE
The Disrupt 100 cover 6 continents. Sadly no Antartican company made the grade. With greater investment into emerging markets and the global development of infrastructure to incubate and accelerate tech business creation, local companies are now often best positioned to deliver regional disruption. Disrupt 100 predicts future listings will illustrate this shift and a greater proportion of the Disrupt 100 to be coming out of the Asian markets.
Examples: Spiber, Eora3D, Vula Mobile, Bovcontrol, Staff Finder & Skycatch