mobile Startups
2 case studies with real revenue and traction data from mobile startups.
Blipper is a mobile visual browser powered by computer vision and image recognition that enables brands and advertisers to create interactive augmented reality experiences with physical products. Founded in 2011 by Jess Butcher, the company has raised over $100 million in funding, grown to 300+ employees across 14 offices globally, and achieved 60 million app downloads by working directly with Fortune 500 brands like Pepsi, Coke, and Nestlé on campaigns with average deal sizes in the six figures. The company is transitioning from brand-specific interactive campaigns to a broader visual search platform that recognizes and provides information about any object in the real world.
ShortStack is a SaaS tool founded by Jim Belosic in 2010 that enables businesses to create contests, sweepstakes, and data collection forms for Facebook, mobile, and web platforms. The company has been bootstrapped since inception, focusing on helping businesses convert online followers into leads and customers.