Published on June 9, 2023
LMU Startup Market Map (Spring 2023)
Published by Michael Zbyszewski
The Spring semester at LMU brought forth some exciting new startups! These startups gained traction across various industries and proved themselves strong enough to continue growing and moving forward into the summer.
Industry: Software
Kropply
Founder/s: Panos Halios
Industry: Software
Company Link: Kropply
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Kropply is a software tool that reduces code debugging time by offering AI-powered suggestions.
JNGL
Founder/s: Samuel Bernardy
Industry: Software
Company Link: JNGL
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- JNGL offers an online marketplace for all artists to book gigs and sign contracts in an easy and accessible manner.
Asymbl
Founder/s: Greg Symons
Industry: Software
Company Link: Asymbl
Funding Stage: Series A
Alumni Location: Austin, TX
- Asymbl provides recruiting workflow solutions for professionals using Salesforce.
Industry: E-commerce
STR Katie
Founder/s: Katie Robinson
Industry: E-commerce
Company Link: STR Katie
Funding Stage: Pre-seed
- STR Katie provides a platform for you to browse short-term rental properties to invest in.
Mutually Made
Founder/s: Alexander Moore, Danyelle Chota, Nicolas Marten
Industry: E-commerce
Company Link: Mutually Made
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Mutually Made creates an online marketplace for people to purchase goods from local sellers and choose where a portion of their cost gets donated.
Furnitrade
Founder/s: Ryan Khanthaphixay
Industry: E-commerce
Company Link: Furnitrade
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Furnitrade offers an online rental platform for individuals to rent, trade, or sell furniture.
Industry: Professional Services
Vireo
Founder/s: Ruth Amanuel
Industry: Professional Services
Company Link: Vireo
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Vireo is a project management firm that offers consulting services in curriculum development and export promotion strategies.
360 Energy
Founder/s: William Sugiharto
Industry: Professional Services
Company Link: 360 Energy
Funding Stage: Pre-seed
- 360 Energy is a company that builds sustainable hydroelectric microgrids at affordable costs.
CF - Californium
Founder/s: Sara Romero, Nancy Mejia
Industry: Professional Services
Company Link: CF - Californium
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- CF - Californium is an environmentally conscious commercial cleaning service bringing together professionals across the industry offering first-class cleaning services.
Industry: Social Networking
Uni-Cycle
Founder/s: Malu Torres
Industry: Social Networking
Company Link: Uni-Cycle
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Uni-Cycle is a social networking and event-planning tool for student founders to showcase their products to their communities and gain exposure.
Shmack
Founder/s: J Pahlmeyer
Industry: Social Networking
Company Link: Shmack
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Shmack offers a platform for users to easily share the “vibe” of music they’re listening to with their friends and other users.
Industry: Consumer Goods
Shred Cycle
Founder/s: Jessie Frietze-Armenta
Industry: Consumer Goods
Company Link: Shred Cycle
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Shred Cycle recycles old skateboard wheels and finds new uses for them in order to create a more sustainable skate industry.
Oddicy
Founder/s: Nixon Widjaja, Nejdeh Avakyan, Monica Park
Industry: Professional Services
Company Link: Oddicy
Funding Stage: Bootstrapping
- Oddicy is an apparel company offering clothing that is fashionable, versatile, and flexible enabling you to travel lighter and dress better.