2021 Best Tech Startups in Indianapolis

August 19, 2020November 2, 2022 thetechtribune

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

Revenue potential
Leadership team
Brand/product traction
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. hc1

Founded: 2011

Also honored in:

“Founded to improve lives with high-value care, hc1 has emerged as the bioinformatics leader in precision testing and prescribing. The cloud-based hc1 Platform organizes live data, including lab results, genomics, and medications, to deliver solutions that ensure the right patient gets the right test and the right prescription. Today, the hc1 Platform powers two flagship solutions hc1 Lab CRM and hc1 Test Utilization™, as well as breakthrough precision prescribing innovations hc1 Opioid Advisor™ and hc1 PGx Advisor™. To learn more about hc1’s proven approach to personalizing care while eliminating waste for thousands of health systems, diagnostic laboratories, and health plans, visit www.hc1.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.”

2. SmarterHQ

Founded: 2010

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“SmarterHQ is a personalization platform built on a CDP infrastructure that makes it easy for marketers to increase revenue now and customer relationships over time by powering highly relevant, cross-channel experiences. Trusted by leading brands such as Bloomingdale’s, Omni Hotels, Santander Bank, and Sam’s Club, SmarterHQ activates and unifies real-time multichannel data, identifies audiences quickly based on customer behavior and profile information, and automates personalized content across email, web, mobile push, print, and ad channels. Learn more at SmarterHQ.com.”

3. Zylo

Founded: 2015

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“SaaS changed the way software is purchased. Zylo is the leading SaaS optimization platform changing the way software is managed with over $1 billion of Cloud subscriptions under management. By combining SaaS application spend, utilization, and feedback data, our SaaS management tool helps enterprises discover, manage, measure and optimize their SaaS investments.”

4. Lessonly

Founded: 2012

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“Lessonly is powerfully simple training software used by over 1.3 million learners at more than 500 companies to translate important work knowledge into Lessons that accelerate productivity. Customer service teams across the world use Lessonly to serve customers faster, drive consistent support, and elevate the customer experience. Sales teams use Lessonly to reinforce best practices, accelerate rep performance, and close more deals.”

5. Kerauno

Founded: 2018

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“Kerauno is a leading provider of global cloud communications solutions for business around the world.

Our solutions focus on advancing communication interactions by breaking down the technology barriers between people, process and systems through the use of powerfully intuitive experiences, deeper engagements and greater intelligence. We deliver an extensive range of unique business offerings, including: Kerauno UCaaS –Unified Communications, collaboration and contact center; Kerauno Launch – Text engagement platform; Next Gen –Communications orchestration platform; Inverse-Square – Custom development.”

6. Springbuk

Founded: 2015

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“Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Springbuk is a health analytics software solution. The company’s health intelligence platform unifies medical claims, pharmacy, biometric and activity data. The predictive modeling engine helps employers target their engagement with pinpoint accuracy, forecast overall healthcare spending, identify at-risk employees, and measure their wellness programs.”

7. Sharpen Technologies

Founded: 2011

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“Sharpen is a cloud-native contact center platform that helps companies create perfect customer experiences.

Our contact center software is ideal for mid-size to enterprise businesses. Designed for agent productivity and efficiency, it’s the perfect solution for both customer support to outbound sales teams.”

8. DemandJump

Founded: 2015

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“DemandJump’s customer acquisition platform enables marketers to find new customers with absolute precision by locating untapped prospects three steps before they reach you or your competitors.”

9. MetaCX

Founded: 2018

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“MetaCX, a new High Alpha Studio company, has raised over $14 million in early funding to transform how businesses manage their customers and how customers manage their vendors. The funding was led by Upfront Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles.

The company is led by Co-Founder and CEO Scott McCorkle, a globally-recognized technology leader who joined High Alpha as Executive in Residence in early 2017. He most recently served as CEO of Salesforce Marketing Cloud and previously served as President of ExactTarget prior to its acquisition by Salesforce.”

10. PactSafe

Founded: 2013

Also honored in: 2019 Best Tech Startups in Indianapolis

“PactSafe is an API-first software company that specializes in getting contracts signed electronically at high velocity and massive scale. PactSafe’s modern signing methods are saving businesses time and money and its instant legal records are increasing peace of mind. Through PactSafe’s solutions, customers like Angie’s List, CDW and TiVO protect their legal and business records, and save employees time through high-velocity contracting.”

11. Kenzie Academy

Founded: 2017

“An online & on-campus school training Software Engineers, UX Engineers, & Digital Marketers for rewarding, in-demand jobs. Career-defining education. Life-changing community.”