2021 Best Tech Startups in Vancouver (Washington)

November 4, 2020December 8, 2021 thetechtribune

The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Vancouver, Washington. 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. RealWear

Founded: 2016

Also honored in:

“RealWear® is a knowledge transfer company providing in-situ information and in-the-field training with software and hardware to help people improve safety and increase productivity at work. The company’s flagship product is the HMT-1®, the first ruggedized head-mounted wearable Android-class tablet computer that frees a worker’s hands for dangerous jobs. The hands-free monocular HMT-1 is purpose-built for Connected Worker programs in the industrial enterprise, safely controlled with your voice, even in noisy environments. With a growing number of hands-free partner solutions, enterprise customers gain instant knowledge with remote mentor, document navigation, industrial IoT visualization and digital workflow solutions. Global leaders in energy, manufacturing and automotive industries trust the HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1 to empower and connect their global workforce.”

2. Hubb

Founded: 2015

Also honored in:

“Hubb is re-inventing the way people experience events. The Hubb Platform makes virtual, onsite and hybrid events with powerful attendee engagement tools that bring brands to life. Hubb powers many of the world’s largest conferences. Built by event-management veterans for event professionals, Hubb gives event planners unprecedented control and agility.”

3. Nightdive Studios

Founded: 2012

“Nightdive Studios believes that classic video games should never be abandoned or forgotten. They should be available to play at any time, run out of the box without the hassle of installing outdated drivers, or using obsolete hardware. Movies are restored, Books are digitized, and Art is preserved to be appreciated for all time. Why should Games be any different? We know there are countless games that are still unavailable, and we’re doing our best to bring them back from the depths to be treasured once more.

Nightdive Studios consists of top tiered industry veterans passionate about developing original and innovative games with a strong emphasis on fun and rewarding experiences.”

4. KinectAir

Founded: 2019

“On-Demand access to private flights using app-enabled technology. Bringing joy & freedom back to air travel.”