Top Tech Startups in North America in 2024

Nexa AI (nexa.ai) is a Cupertino-based company specializing in on-device AI models and tools. Known for its Octopus-series models, Nexa AI offers powerful yet efficient solutions for edge device deployment, including function-calling, multimodality, and action-planning. With over 40,000 downloads on Huggingface, Nexa AI continues to innovate through its collaborations and drive advancements in on-device AI technology. Nexa AI's mission is to work with the global developer and research community to push the boundaries of on-device AI. The company has created an on-device model hub (nexa.ai) for sharing and collaborating on AI models and an SDK for streamlined AI application development. Nexa also provides enterprise solutions focused on privacy, efficiency, and multimodal AI agents for consumer electronics.

Asheville cottages are charming, often rustic or cozy vacation rentals located in and around Asheville, North Carolina, a city known for its vibrant arts scene, natural beauty, and historic architecture. These cottages offer an alternative to traditional hotels, providing a more intimate, home-like atmosphere for visitors. Many Asheville cottages are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering scenic views and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and exploring the nearby Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains. These cottages range from small, one-bedroom retreats to larger multi-bedroom homes that are perfect for families or groups. They often feature amenities like full kitchens, private outdoor spaces, fireplaces, and hot tubs, giving guests a comfortable and private environment to relax after exploring the city. Some cottages are modern and sleek, while others may have a more rustic or vintage vibe, reflecting Asheville's eclectic and artistic spirit. Many Asheville cottages are located near the downtown area, where visitors can enjoy Asheville’s renowned food scene, breweries, galleries, and shops. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a peaceful retreat, Asheville cottages offer a unique and customizable lodging experience.

Peppr, headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas and supported by a global leader in restaurant technology, is a vibrant startup dedicated to equipping restaurants with cutting-edge software and hardware that are unobtrusive, affordable, and reliable. Our product lineup, featuring cloud-based POS systems and more, is crafted to deliver the functionalities most relevant to restaurants without a hefty price tag. We aim to make technology a ubiquitous complement to restaurant operations, in the same way that pepper is a key ingredient for many recipes.

At Balade Your Way, our food is a labor of passion. Our fresh ingredients are handpicked daily from local suppliers to bring you the authentic flavors of the Middle East, with a modern twist! We are passionate about our food choices: we understand that only the best quality produces the tastiest flavors. Because we recognize that not every chickpea, lentil or herb is grown equal. Not only that, sustainability is a priority. Our beef and lamb is grass fed, our chicken free range. We choose organic every chance we get.

ShelfCycle is a SaaS company building a modern platform for chemical distributors. Our customers are businesses that store chemical products in warehouses and sell+distribute them to consumers/manufacturers in auto, ag, cosmetics, consumer products...virtually every industry. The name of the game for distributors is how quickly they can cycle the inventory on their shelves - and that's what our product helps them do every day.

GenMC is a pre-seed AI startup dedicated to fully automating one of the most established professional services industries. Founded by two seasoned non-technical professionals with extensive experience in top-tier professional services firms and senior management roles in major tech companies in the Bay Area and globally, GenMC aims to revolutionize the industry through cutting-edge proprietary AI technology.

Securitize was born out of a mission to decrease friction and create liquidity in the private sector. We make it easier to reach your financial goals by offering exclusive access to investment opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, diversifying your portfolio without locking up your money for decades at a time. Our team of dedicated investment professionals is on hand to help you find the right options for you to meet and exceed your financial goals. Your goals are our goals. For businesses, Securitize offers industry leading transfer agent services for every aspect of your company’s life cycle: capital formation, issuance of securities, financial distributions, corporate actions, and public filings. If you don’t know who your current transfer agent is, it’s time to find one that works harder for you. Whether you’re an investor, a wealth manager, or a business owner, Securitize has the funds and services you need to take your investments to the next level.

Vortex is a premier software development agency dedicated to delivering high-quality, tailor-made solutions. Our team of skilled engineers combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation to build impactful software that drives client success. At Vortex, we believe that exceptional software begins with exceptional people, and we take pride in creating solutions that set new standards in the industry.

We are a group of diverse talent coming from backgrounds including Apple, McCann, BBDO and more. We are on an ambitious mission to build up brands who are driving missions towards a better future.