Reflecting on Summer 2022's Hottest Startups: A Look Back at the Burning Heroes Startup Awards Winners
In August 2022, a significant event occurred in the world of startups. The Burning Heroes Founders Association launched their inaugural Startup Awards, created by founders for founders. At the time of the launch, nobody knew how many valuable startups the competition could attract, but the result was truly promising, marking a game-changing beginning for the association. Distinguished experts from venture capital funds such as 500 Global, Techstars, Bee Partners, Starta VC, and others selected startups that are achieving remarkable feats at an early stage.
Burning Heroes Startup Awards 2022 Winners
Let's now meet the champions across three different groups: Market Fit (indicating a strong understanding of customer preferences), Innovations (highlighting outstanding new ideas), and Product Design (acknowledging excellence in both appearance and functionality). Without further ado, here are the winners:
Inovat, UK: This team has uncovered a way to save travelers over 20% on taxes while shopping. Say goodbye to paperwork and long queues at the airport!
Sensera, Philadelphia, PA, USA: Making Self-Therapy a Habit and Helping People Feel Better and Cope with Difficult Life Situations in Just 10 Minutes a Day. It's like a quick boost in self-care!
Clous, Berlin, Germany: The product features incredible technology that simplifies complex engineering tasks using a combination of algorithms and its proprietary platform, which involves over 100 engineers.
Why is it important?
The Burning Heroes Awards are more than just an ordinary award. It's like a special event created by people who have already made their own startups. They know what's really important to launch successful products. That is why our criteria and a clear two-tier evaluation structure helped them to identify the really best.
In total, more than 100 startups took part in the competition, but we invite you to get acquainted with the finalists in the categories: Market Fit, Innovations, and Product Design.
Market fit
Picture increasing your earnings by addressing people's needs. You don't even have to invest heavily in marketing, as the customers genuinely require your product. Sounds incredible, doesn't it? The Market Fit category showcases the finest ideas that have the potential to revolutionize the way we work. Now, let's delve into the top three winners that could genuinely capture your interest:
Inovat, UK
Inovat is a focus for travelers. This will help you save more than 20% on taxes when you shop in the bank app. No more filling out forms or standing in long lines at the airport. Inovat makes it very easy to get your money back.
Sizze is a superhero for people who can't code. With Sizze you can create your own applications without any programming skills. And the best part? You can share your apps on major app stores such as the App Store and Google Play.
Flexpay, Nairobi, Kenya
FlexPay allows you to buy things even if you don't have all the money right now. You can save up and then buy what you want. This helps many people who do not have access to traditional banks.
These winners solve problems, making life easier and more fun for everyone. Market Fit shows how smart ideas can change the world and make it a better place.
Product design
Product Design represents a category dedicated to intuitively comprehensible products that offer a seamless user experience. Through thorough research and covert experiments, these particular products have achieved a revolutionary clear UI/UX for their users.
Feel better with Sensera:
Sensera, based in Philadelphia, USA, addresses the desire for enhanced well-being during difficult moments. This company introduces something truly remarkable – a technique designed to boost your resilience and happiness in just 10 minutes a day. Think of it as a personalized self-therapy session. With their approach, you'll acquire the skills to adeptly navigate tough situations, leaving you with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Create apps with Sizze:
Sizze turns your dream of creating a mobile app into reality, no coding genius required. This game-changing solution allows you to fashion applications without intricate coding knowledge. But that's not all – you can develop and publish your app on the App Store or Google Play with ease. Say goodbye to technical stress for good.
Have fun learning electronics with Geekclub:
This startup introduces a novel way to learn electronics through assembling unique printed circuit boards. Based in Florida, USA, Geekclub transforms electronics education into an engaging adventure. You'll grasp how things work while immersing yourself in this captivating world of learning.
Innovations
In an exciting world of new ideas and cool inventions, there are three companies that are making a big difference. Let's take a closer look at these smart people who are changing the way we design, map, and even have fun learning.
Clous: design simplification
This startup, based in Berlin, Germany, leverages advanced computer programs and a dedicated website to enhance engineering processes. They empower engineers to work faster and more effectively, with a team of over 100 engineering experts driving this innovative approach.
Maaps: find places faster
This startup specializes in creating APIs that enhance delivery services. By integrating crowdsourced coordinates and advanced search algorithms, Maaps ensures efficient navigation for drivers, making the process seamless and effective.
Mishka AI: Learning with a twist
Mishka AI merges entertainment and education through innovative toys. Imagine having a toy that doubles as a teacher – that's precisely what the product offers. Their unique toys facilitate learning while playing, creating a magical experience where enjoyment and knowledge intertwine seamlessly.
The competition was held for the first time and brought together the most promising startups, selected by the community and world experts. The competition jury included representatives of such venture capitalists as 500 Global, AltaIR Capital, APX VC, Davidovs VC, Fort Ross Ventures, FPV GlobalI, I Am The FundD, MANGA VC, SOSV VC, Starta VC and Techstars Berlin.
Burning Heroes Founders Association
Burning Heroes Founders Association is committed to uniting Startup Founders and Investors with the goal of shaping a world where driven individuals are offered equitable chances to cultivate awe-inspiring innovations. We are dedicated to assisting early-stage products in surmounting formidable business obstacles.
Burning Heroes operates as a fully non-profit organization, fueled by individuals who possess a deep passion for technology.