Startups Directory

Deskimo is a mobile app that enables on-demand office space booking billed by the minute, targeting hybrid-work companies that want to downsize office leases. Companies create enterprise accounts and allocate monthly budgets to employees, who can book nearby workspaces for meetings, focused work, or client calls. The platform consolidates usage across all employees into a single monthly invoice. Unlike traditional coworking platforms, Deskimo competes with Starbucks by serving occasional workspace needs rather than dedicated desk rentals.

BILT is a payments and commerce network that enables renters to earn rewards on rent and HOA payments—the first platform to make housing expenditures rewardable. The company powers rental payments in 25% of U.S. apartment buildings, serving 5.5 million members across a network of 1-in-4 apartment buildings nationwide. Members earn points on every on-time payment redeemable for travel, rent credits, fitness classes, student loan payments, or down payment assistance. BILT generates revenue through interchange fees, merchant partnerships (40,000+ nationwide), and referral fees.

Everphone is a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform that enables enterprises to procure, manage, and deploy corporate smartphones and tablets through a subscription model. The company converts device expenses from capital expenditure to predictable monthly operating costs, handling the entire lifecycle including sourcing, MDM configuration, deployment, repairs, and data erasure. Everphone currently manages over 250,000 devices for more than 1,000 companies, including DAX companies and major consulting firms, freeing IT teams approximately 2 hours per device.

Guesty is an all-in-one property management platform that automates operations for short-term rental hosts and managers across 500,000+ properties in 100+ countries. The software unifies reservations, guest communication, channel management, and payments across 60+ OTAs including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. Property managers save up to 20 hours per week through streamlined automation and real-time synchronization. The platform differentiates through superior channel integration (60+ vs competitors' 22), 24/7 support with 230-person team, and recent AI-powered revenue management tools.