The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Mississippi. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. Next Gear Solutions

Founded: 2009

“Not all companies are made equal, and at Next Gear Solutions, this adage could not be more true. The team at Next Gear Solutions has re-imagined Restoration Job Management for Restoration Contractors with DASH Enterprise. Restoration Contractors work in extreme conditions to service their customers, and we believe it is our responsibility to help any way we can. That is why we have built Restoration Job Management tools that are as mobile as the phones they carry. We make it easy to track equipment, upload photos, and speak notes directly into the job file. Restoration Management Software should be more than just software; it should be a solution that starts with a feature-rich product and is backed up with five star service and support.”

2. EdgeTheory

Founded: 2012

“EdgeTheory is a Conversation Media Company defining the Content as a Service (CaaS) Space. Our products and services empower organizations to control, amplify and unify their narrative to own a greater share of conversations important to them.

Our suite of products generates social media content at scale, making it easy for marketing, sales teams and advocates to publish and manage social media marketing campaigns that increase revenue and maximize efficiency.”

3. SchoolStatus

Founded: 2012

“SchoolStatus is the only data analytics company that helps you turn your analysis into action. Through powerful reporting tools, automatic integrations, and customizable data points, you and your team can easily identify those students most in need of attention. Then using the communication tools built right into the platform, you can connect through calls, texts, or emails to reach families where they are.

Removing barriers to communication and basing that communication on real data has the potential to truly change the way you are able to thrive as a district community with success-driven goals in mind.”

4. KOPIS MOBILE

Founded: 2013

“Kopis Mobile designs and manufactures personal digital tools that provide every possible advantage over the enemy for our Nation’s Defenders. These tactical mobile products and apps take standard features of smart devices and make them perform specific, enabling tasks.

Our mission is “To provide rugged and secure digital tools to empower our Nation’s Defenders in an increasingly dangerous world”

We do this through superior design, engineering and manufacturing. Our open mind and open door policy allows us to rapidly meet the ever-changing needs of those that risk it all to keep us safe.”

5. Harvest Trends

Founded: 2009

“Harvest Trends provides affordable, easy to use, business intelligence (BI) solutions specifically designed by gaming professionals for the unique needs of the gaming industry. Through an innovative approach, Harvest Trends offers casinos of all sizes access to the same technology and benefits as the biggest gaming operations. The products help gaming operators to quickly and cost-effectively transform data for faster, better decision making that grow revenue and increase profitability.”