2023 Best Tech Startups in Montana

June 23, 2023 thetechtribune

The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Montana. 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. Quiq

Founded: 2015

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“Quiq is a leading technology company based in Bozeman, Montana that makes it easy for people to have a conversation with a company. Do you ever wish you could just text message a company for help instead of having to call or email? Us too! That’s exactly why Quiq was founded. Founded in 2015, Quiq enables conversations between brands and their customers via messaging across SMS, Facebook Messenger, Apple Business Chat, Google Business Messenger, and dozens of other platforms. More than 100 companies, including Overstock, Club Med, Men’s Wearhouse and Piaget, trust Quiq to connect them to their customers via messaging. Our team has deep roots in CS and CX, and big plans to transform the space. And, these plans include you! We look forward to meeting you and growing Quiq together.”

2. Neuro-ID

Founded: 2014

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“NeuroID is solving the global Digital Identity Crisis. The industry-redefining behavioral analytics company applies patented neuroscience technology to measure how familiar users are with their inputted PII before they click ‘submit’ and enter a company’s fraud stack. NeuroID analyzes this pre-submit data in real-time and determines if users are genuine or risky, without adding any friction. This proprietary process enables deep visibility into a user’s unique digital interactions and helps optimize identity verification orchestration, yet never collects customer data. NeuroID’s dynamic behavioral intelligence is fully compatible with all anti-fraud software and is endlessly scalable against any advances in fraud technology. Visit neuro-id.com to learn how fintechs, insurers, ecommerce, traditional banks, and others use ID Crowd Alert™ and ID Orchestrator™ to help safeguard their most valuable asset: the customer onboarding funnel.”

3. Skyfish

Founded: 2014

Also honored in: 2022 Best Tech Startups in Montana

“We’ve developed a deep drone platform technology stack and we design and manufacture our own onboard computer, remote controller, carbon composite airframes, battery charging system, ground station, flight planning and navigation software, and 3D modelling, mapping, and data analytics software. We support industry standard sensors, cameras, RTK kits, and radios. And we have unique data processing, mapping and 3D modelling capabilities. We’re experts in the UAV industry and have the ingenuity and engineering talent to bring your commercial drone requirements to life.”

4. Payouts Network

Founded: 2013

“Payouts Network is innovating the next generation of payments by enabling businesses to originate, approve and issue payments in near real-time to consumers, employees and businesses. Their industry-leading intelligent platform transforms the complexity of payments into an economical, highly secure and fully transparent process that delivers the speed, security and control required by businesses and consumers. Headquartered in Bozeman, MT, Payouts Network enables businesses to streamline their payment processes across multiple industries, including travel, hospitality, insurance, financial institutions, large employers and more. For more information please visit www.payoutsnetwork.com.”

5. Biproxi

Founded: 2018

Also honored in: 2022 Best Tech Startups in Montana

“Commercial real estate needs a better way to do business. biproxi equips the most successful buyers, sellers & brokers in commercial real estate with an exclusive marketplace to connect serious buyers and sellers of CRE.”

6. Zero Longevity Science

Founded: 2018

Also honored in: 2022 Best Tech Startups in Montana

“Zero Longevity Science is on a mission to extend the lifespan and healthspan of the human race. We provide science-backed tools and resources to help our members build healthy habits, extend longevity, and improve metabolic wellbeing.

Since our inception in 2018, our members have lost millions of pounds, reversed disease, and unlocked more energy to enjoy longer and better lives.”

7. LandTrust

Founded: 2019

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“LandTrust is the leading recreation access network where people can list, discover, and book outdoor recreation & agritourism experiences on farms & ranches across the US. Whether it’s for hunting, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, cattle brandings, or other farm & ranch experiences LandTrust is the place for getting outdoor enthusiasts out pursuing their passions and reconnecting with working landscapes.

LandTrust partners with farmers and ranchers to safely & simply tap into recreation income from their lands. We believe the future of working lands will depend on a portfolio of income from agricultural production, recreation & conservation opportunities. With LandTrust, landowners stay 100% in control of their lands while being able to add in recreation income to drive increased profitability for their operations. There is no sustainability without profitability.”

8. Fundid

Founded: 2021

Also honored in: 2022 Best Tech Startups in Montana

“Empowering business owners on their growth journeys by simplifying business finance & access to capital.”

9. AdvicePay

Founded: 2016

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“Established in 2016, AdvicePay is the only billing and payment processing platform created specifically for fee-for-service financial planning. Financial advisors benefit from efficient invoicing and payment workflows designed exclusively to support their businesses, including up-to-date compliance and data security management. Users can issue agreements for client e-signature, accept ACH and credit cards, bill hourly or one-time fees, or establish recurring retainer or subscription billing compliantly – all through the AdvicePay system.”

10. OPiO

Founded: 2021

“We’re on a mission to develop innovative force-multiplying technology that empowers opioid treatment programs to dramatically expand access to their life-saving care and make the greatest impact possible.”