Top Vice Startups in 2024

Ground Signal is a growing technology company in the U.S. Alcohol industry helping suppliers and distributors optimize sales from executive-level commercial strategy to on-the-ground empowerment of sales reps in the field. Enabled by our robust data platform and cutting-edge SaaS product, we are light-years ahead of the industry and have proven to be disruptive.

Smarkets is an exchange platform for betting and trading on sport and politics. We operate two main consumer products - the Smarkets exchange and SBK sportsbook app - in the UK, US, and other global markets. Being a Software Engineer at Smarkets means working in high-performing teams that have control over the features they ship and the code they write. We have built a modern tech stack around Linux, Kafka, Postgres, and Kubernetes using Python 3, C++20, Rust, and React. The Smarkets platform is used by tens of thousands daily through the app, website or REST API. We are continuously developing new features for these platforms, or improving performance, scalability and usability in the backend.

We are Bet Max Action, a unique iGaming concept poised to disrupt the sports betting industry. We fused the best elements of the DFS format with traditional sportsbooks in a groundbreaking tournament style sports betting platform where insight, strategy, and some luck win the day! With the flexibility to offer free-to-play and paid contests, BMA looks to partner with sports brands to increase fan engagement, and existing operators jockeying for market share. Robinhood democratized the stock market by lowering barriers of entry for everyday investors. BMA is doing the same for sports betting, giving fans more bang for their buck.

As Y Combinator's first cannabis start-up, Meadow launched out of the Winter 2015 class. Meadow builds powerful Point of Sale and eCommerce software for retailers in the legal cannabis industry. Meadow’s all-in-one platform allows dispensaries to sell products, manage menus and inventory, reward customers, dispatch delivery and pick-up orders, and create exceptional in-store experiences for customers. Meadow powers dispensaries and delivery services of all sizes, utilizing technology to maintain compliance with local and state regulations, scale with the Adult Use market, and create operational efficiencies that allow these businesses to thrive in a regulated industry. Meadow’s team is dedicated to making the best retail software in cannabis, and to creating a more collaborative and inclusive legal cannabis industry. To learn more about Meadow, visit getmeadow.com.

Genius Sports is a global leader in sports data technology, distribution and commercialization services. We provide innovative and data-driven solutions to sports leagues and federations. Headquartered in London and across over 16 locations worldwide, Genius Sports is recognized as one of the fastest growing sports technology companies in the world. Founded on integrity, Genius Sports has become the trusted technology partner of hundreds of sporting bodies, including the world’s largest international federations and professional leagues such as FIBA and the English Premier League. Taking a true partnership approach to working with sport, we distribute official data for organizations such as La Liga, the ATP and WTA. Genius Sports' commitment to sport goes beyond delivering profitable and technical solutions for our partners. We understand that the protection, integrity and successful commercialization of sports data is fundamental to the continued success of the industry.

Redsip is the world’s first creator platform returning true fans to small and medium businesses of the global wine industry. If you are a creator or small business who wants to run profitable events, we help you kickstart your event at ZERO cost. If you are passionate about lifestyles around wine & dine, join the community today on our app, iOS or Android (Download here: qrco.de/bbQSns)! Redsip is home to the world’s wine lovers and a place where they can remember, appreciate, explain, and relive every wine experience at the touch of a button. Backed by 50+ top-notch VCs and angel investors globally, we are building a sprawling data network through our social media platform to disrupt and nourish the ancient and massive $370B global wine industry.

A customer insights and acquisition platform that specializes in activating and expanding 1st party data for marketing, insights and measurement. Currently focused in the cannabis industry but working across verticals to help businesses understand, retain and acquire new customers.

Maker connects modern wine lovers to small-batch wines in innovative formats. Because wine deserves new rituals.

Blaze as a product is defining a new category in gaming. We have taken elements of casual and social gaming and turned it into a real-money wagering product. Our proprietary content and platform creates a truly differentiated player experience.

We are the Premier Retailer for Counterculture Lifestyle Essentials. Our product lines include Hemp Apparel and Fashion and Accessories Glass Pipes, Vaporizer, Skate, Art Supply, Literature, Counterculture essentials, health, body and detox Products. Lazydaze Counterculture has earned the reputation as the Starbucks of smoke & vape shops, with impeccable service, trustworthy and expert staff, offering the highest quality products and clean well designed atmosphere. We are changing the perception of the modern counterculture experience. We are lifestyle brand complimenting the cannabis industry. Our Motto : Go above and Beyond to Enhance the Customer Experience, hence Redefining the Modern Counterculture Retail Store. Together, We Are Counterculture