I've tracked 1500+ startups (seen 10x more) and talked to 100s of investors in the last year.

Here are some of the exciting trends and startups I've noticed or come across. It's a mix of early & late stuff.

Check 'em out

#NoCode: This year was big! @airtable & @zapier are king, then @webflow & @bubble. Tools that sit on top include @MemberstackApp/ @memberspace (memberships), @StackerHQ (app), @obviouslyai & @levityai (AI/ML). Jump to @makerpad to learn more about this space.

#Productivity: @NotionHQ looms large. @coda_hq & @clickup have a bit more data capabilities. @retool to go straight to your back-end. @raycastapp & @getcommande are like @Superhuman UI for your mac. @commanddot_ for calendar. @usemotion for browser

#RemoteWork: Expecting it to stick around to some degree. @FirstbaseHQ for home office equipment. Hire remote w @PangianGlobal, manage w @remote @pantherhr @deel. Remote interns w @symba_io. Rise in collab tools like @getcoscreen @mmhmmapp @loom.

#Education: Homeschooling w @joinprisma @withprimer @galileoxp. Microschools w @prendalearn @wonderschools @getschoolhouse. Find care at @Winnie. Virtual classes at @outschool. @ClassDojo & @clever help schools digitize. @panoramaed provides data insights.

#ISA/Training: Seen so many @LambdaSchool for Xs. @joinskillbank & @AcadiumOfficial for marketing. @reforge for growth. @productschool for product. @uvarolife for sales. @InsightFellows for data science. @microverseinc for remote devs. @edith_labs for mentorship.

#OnlineEvents: @Hopin was the breakout. @LumaHQ & http://spore.gg  for managing online community. Livestream w @reachlivenow @TidzeLive @createonwelcome. Find tables at @use_remo @airmeet. Walk around @gather_town. Book entertainment at @bookseshie.

#VideoCommerce. Livestreaming shopping is happening at @popshop_live @letsshopshops @NTWRKLIVE @talkshoplive. @livescaletv helps brands run their own. http://playback.ai  is same for wholesale. @usehero is video chat for ecommerce sites.

#Audio: Driven by @joinclubhouse, this has been a hot space. @chalk_app is a more open version of this. @cappuccino_fm is a cute social app. @eternaltilidie is confusing (in a good way). I assume @descriptapp is doing really well. And then there's @yac for internal comms.

#NFT: @dapperlabs crushed it w NBA Top Shot, excited to see more. Mint at @rariblecom @mintbase @buildwithcargo @mintable_app. Sell/buy on @opensea. Exclusive collections at @SuperRare @withfnd. Game at @decentraland. Breed racehorses at @zed_run.

#Investing: Big4 - @robinhood/ @coinbase/ @republic/ @angellist. Social investing at @public/ @hellofinary. @joincommonstock to learn. Gift w @stockpile. @grifinapp for shopping. @alto_ira to invest your IRA. @offpiste_io for pre-IPO opportunities. @moneymade for all things alt.

#Climate: Huge momentum here, lots of capital. Carbon sequestration like @Opus12CO2 & @CarbonEngineer. APIs like @usepatch & @watershed. Eco-shopping w @ecocart. Sustainable window AC w @windmillair. Learn more w groups like @terradotdo.

#GPT3: Pretty cool we're seeing startup use this. @copy_ai does marketing copy. @othersideai does email. @debuild_co writes code. @abtestingai auto A/B tests GPT-3 written copy. @saplingai personalizes messages w customers.

#Fertility/ #FemTech: @shethinx (underwear), @ModernFertility @gripfertility (at-home fertility), @WeAreKindbody & @overturelife (egg freezing) @dadikit_/ @legacy (sperm storage), @getkiira (virtual women's clinic), http://getbastion.com  (for men), @pairtreefamily (adoption).

#Dating: New dating apps for a new world. Draw w dates on @monetdating. Play games with them on @joinxo. @thelollyapp is like a Tik Tok for singles. Video dates at @theleague or @GetFilterOff. Match by personality at @SoSyncd. Go to @clarityapp_io for advice.

#DataTools: Seen more vertical data tools these days. @publiccomps for SaaS benchmarking. @iloAnalytics for Twitter. @Sentinic_Tool for measuring brand reputation. @forecastr @usesummit @causalhq for financial planning. @metorikhq for ecommerce.

#Ecommerce: @AirhouseHQ for 3PL. @goshippo @goeasyship for shipping. @retention_x @TradeswellHQ for AI. @TaxJar for tax compliance. @fast for one-click checkout. Post purchase offers w @carthook. @therouteapp for package tracking. @theporchpod for accepting deliveries.

#API management tools. @airbytehq syncs APIs w/ data warehouse. GraphQL API w @hasurahq. @CanonicHQ is a low-code back-end. @thekonginc is for connecting everything. @autocodehq helps w API workflow. @BearerSH for monitoring API usage. @DopplerHQ for managing secrets.

#API integration tools. Seen lots of @Plaid for Xs. @tryfinch is HR. @noyohq for insurance. http://tryterra.co  for wellness. @getimpala for hotels. @duffelhq for flights. http://rutterapi.com  for ecommerce. @Yonomi for smart home. @apideck/ @useparagon for SaaS APIs.

#Biotech: Been seeing more biosynth startups in non-regulated industries. @boltthreads @MycoWorksInc @ecovative uses mushrooms (leather+). @biomason uses coral (cement). @algiknit (yarn) uses algae. @jellatech1 grows gelatin. There's also @modernmeadow @zymergen @GeltorInc.

#DTC: Some fun DTC brands I've come across recently include @readysetjudy (emergency kits), @windmillair (Window AC), http://raisedreal.com  (kids food), @bitetoothpaste (toothpaste), @hellotushy (bidets), @heybippy (TP), @away (luggage), & @SoloStove (firepit).

#Design: Some fun design tools I've come across include @LottieFiles for adding 2d animations to your site. @splinetool for 3d design on the web. @blushdesignapp for customizing illustrations.

By no means is this a comprehensive list of all exciting things in the startup world! But it's a glimpse into what I'm seeing.

Lots have pointed out great spaces I missed, so will be doing more of these in the future! Feel free to make requests or share startups to look at.

If we haven’t met, hi You can read about what I’m up to these days here: https://twitter.com/yoheinakajima/status/1354129782057779205