This section features startups operating in the verticals with the highest density of newly founded companies that have secured significant funding in the last 3 years. The analysis is based on a global sample of 700 startups founded since 2022, each having raised more than $10 million. The standout verticals are: AI Agents & Task Automation, AI Infrastructure, Biopharmaceuticals & Advanced Therapies, Blockchain Infrastructure, Digital Health & Telemedicine, Embedded Finance & BaaS, InsurTech, Lending & BNPL, Renewable Energy, and WealthTech & Robo-Advisory.
The most promising founders on our platform, selected based on the strength of their experience and career paths. To be included in the Hottest Founders category, a founder must meet at least three of the following criteria: they must be second-time founders, have senior or managerial experience, a background in consulting, experience as investors or have worked in a VC firm, a previous role in a big tech company or top startup, an MBA degree, or a PhD degree.