You describe your problem or area of interest e.g. “mobility startups in Europe" or “global robotics companies for a smart factory". You can also define other conditions such as startup size, financing or number of patents.
Octorank finds the best and most suitable startups for your needs. You get a ranked list of the 10 - 1.000 best startups, containing all necessary information.
If desired, Octorank reaches out to the most relevant startups on your behalf, such that you can evaluate collaboration or investment opportunities.
Startupnight is one of the biggest startup exhibitions in Europe since 2012. Octorank is the Scouting Partner and helps Startupnight to gather 250+ startups in Berlin for the yearly event. The search criteria are always defined by the main sponsors Deutsche Telekom, Volkswagen and E.ON and Octorank's Startup Scouting is performed globally.
Octorank has developed unique methods to identify the best startups globally. We are able to always include the latest startup entries from conferences or award sites, media or commercial registers. We can attach the most relevant information, e.g. from social media. And finally, we can easily connect you to the startup founders in fractions of a second.
We are continually expanding the extensive Octorank startup database which covers many regions and industries. For every scouting we complement this with about 30 additional external startup databases, the most popular of which include Crunchbase, Dealroom, f6s and Gust.
In addition to databases Octorank also crawls new online startup lists of conferences, awards, media and more (e.g. the commercial register) in each scouting process. This method can be particularly effective for identifying very young startups which only recently publicised themselves.
Octorank automatically enriches the data of the identified startups using social media profiles, company websites and more. The augmented data (year of foundation, company purpose, team size, financing) enable a basis for better decision-making against your final list. Particularly important here is of course the identification of active contact information.
Octorank has developed successful methods and templates for reaching out to suitable startups. We use multiple channels such as email, LinkedIn or telephone to contact the right people, e.g. the startup founder or a sales manager, on your behalf.
Our customers are frequently those who deal directly with startups and startup investments. Sometimes our clients' goals are more broadly to drive innovation or technology in their company. We help them expand their scope of work to the startup ecosystem. E.G:
We offer Startup Challenges for different organisations with different needs:
There are no limits to the areas which startups can inject with innovation. Here is just a selection of industries we at Octorank have already worked with.
Automotive
Few industries have encountered as many disrupters as the automotive industry. It’s clear that autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and new models of vehicle ownership are going to continue shaking up the industry but less clear which steps the established players need to take to stay ahead.
Startups are bursting with innovations that are fit for the future of the industry. Digital platforms are being used to revolutionise the damage repair space - from diagnostics through to repair. Next generation green vehicles using hydrogen fuel-cells emit nothing but water and are being launched with subscription models. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence and automation are combining in areas as diverse as safety, fuel efficiency and routing.
Construction
Construction firms face difficult market pressures such as rising material costs and at the same time are being disrupted by trends such as modular construction. A further challenge is the need to reposition for a future with more sustainable building and perhaps a transition towards a circular economy.
The startup world is reacting to the challenges of the construction industry. State-of-the-art technology is being used to optimise material choices on an individual project basis. New recycled materials with higher performance and lower cost are becoming a reality. Additionally, digital & AI solutions are beginning to leverage automation to revolutionise project management.
Chemical
The chemical industry has had to wrestle with a combination of rising costs and cooling demand for core products. Macro pressures such as global trade wars mean that it’s more important than ever for established companies to find new ways to position themselves and leverage core capabilities. One imperative for future success will be to get ahead in terms of advanced analytics and data technologies.
Many innovations to support the industry are originating from the startup world. New microcapsule technology is one example that should enable countless possibilities for producers. New processes are lowering the cost of green fuel creation and finding new methods of extraction - such as a process to remove silica from geothermal fluids.
Energy
The problem of rising greenhouse gas emissions compounded by accelerating energy demand from China and India results in constant scrutiny of the energy industry and it’s plans for the future. Elsewhere, opportunities are presenting themselves, such as the rising possibilities around energy vectors like hydrogen.
Some of the solutions from the startup world are tackling new energy sources such as ocean waves, geothermal vents or superconductors. Elsewhere, data-driven technology is used to analyse performance and increase energy efficiency. Other startups deliver technology to expand capacity through energy storage innovation.
Health and Biotech
The enduring reality of modern healthcare is that every success adds to the pressures of a significantly aging population. Ever rising costs put continuous strain on healthcare providers and the populations they serve. Meanwhile, biotechnologists face their own challenges of the high risks faced in taking R&D all the way to market and ultimately convincing the public of their safety and efficacy.
Despite the challenges in these spaces, startups are delivering solutions for an optimistic future. Biotechnology innovations are enabling personalised healthcare as well as medical treatment on the genetic level. Gene editing will allow preventative measures to become more accessible and effective than previously possible. Additionally, artificial intelligence is extending capabilities in numerous areas including diagnosis.
Logistics
A key problem faced by the whole industry is of rising transportation costs, driven by fuel prices and inflation, and this punishes any inefficiencies. There is also the double-edged-sword of huge amounts of data to manage. This can be a great asset to leverage but also brings layers of complexity which when combined with wide ranging regulations are also challenging for the industry.
There are already a number of startups that are bringing data management platforms to market, helping the industry derisk against macro fluctuations and leverage artificial intelligence to guide decision making. Meanwhile, others are finding ways to redefine the ways that deliveries are completed, using technologies such as drones to reduce the costs of reaching remote areas.
Manufacturing
Despite attention often being drawn elsewhere, the manufacturing industry still accounts for around a quarter of jobs across the world. However, some projections warn that many developed manufacturing areas could face labour shortages in the future. At the same time, global competition continues to become more fierce, particularly as China expands its output within more advanced production.
Automation is clearly a crucial part of the industry’s future but it has not always been easy to implement. The startup world is producing an increasing number of innovations that leverage technologies such as robotics, advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to make automation a reality. Other innovators are working with blockchain to deliver trust at every level in supply chains.
Finance and Insurance
Financial services have seen a wave of fintech innovations sweep the industry, however, this has brought some of its own challenges. Now institutions must invest heavily in state-of-the-art cyber security to defend against cyber crime. Secondly, many of the fintech innovations are competing directly with established products, forcing the market leaders to rethink future business models.
An opportunity for players in the industry will be to find early stage startups and build partnerships. Some of these young companies are producing innovations that leverage artificial intelligence to offer better products at competitive prices. Others are finding ways to open up untapped corners of the market, such as young adults.
Electronics
The electronics industries challenges for future readiness mirror those in related industries such as manufacturing and telecommunications. While the transition to Industry 4.0 is happening, leaders want more confidence about which areas to invest resources in order to best leverage assets such as big data or 5G connectivity.
The innovators in the startup world are designing the building blocks of future electronics production. Some focus on industrial applications such as advanced connected sensor systems, driven by data analytics. Others have put their attention on consumer electronics innovations such as e-cigarettes, smart home devices and personal robotics.
Telecommunications
Massive opportunities such as 5G also present huge challenges including regulation, adoption and investment. Smart cities will be another transformation of the future - but this will require an acceleration of innovation especially involving cyber security.
Some of the startups in the space are extending network possibilities such as by enabling improved performance in low-power and wide-area locations. Others are seizing upon the opportunities of 5G to provide next level experiences such as in music streaming.
Octorank is located Berlin, Germany’s startup capital. We have a global reach and lots of experience with key international startup hotspots.
Octorank is the best partner we ever had to support us in the scouting process of startups for our Startupnight. Their tool takes out the complexity, gives a good overview and allows easy collaboration with our partners.
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