Most Promising Startups 2021

In the world's eyes, NSO has become the ugly face of Israel's tech industry. But this year's ranking of promising startups showcases several companies really trying to make the world a better place.

"Globes" asked 63 venture capital funds to name the startups they see as most likely to succeed, excluding companies already valued at $1 billion or more.

DataRails, which tops "Globes'" 2021 startup rankings, comes to the aid of CFOs everywhere, integrating Excel with other systems to produce real-time analysis and clear visualizations.

Amir Nehemia had no desire to be a Robin Hood, but Connecteam, the app he and his team developed, has become a super-app for “invisible” low-tech workers.

StreamElements recognized the power of independent video broadcasters years ago. Today, it provides the missing link between major brands and Generation Z.

Asaf Ezra and Tal Saiag planned to found yet another cyber startup, but changed direction when they discovered just how much enterprises could improve computing resource utilization.

Most people still shop at brick-and-mortar stores. Nexite’s smart tags help fashion retailers know what’s in stock, which items customers look at, and what gets left behind.

StuffThatWorks helps patients find therapies and medications using crowdsourcing and AI.

Aquant ensures that even a rookie technician can draw on a veteran's knowledge, about anything from from washing machines to medical equipment.

Ron Gura and Yonatan Bergman’s startup provides technological and emotional assistance in the $100 billion US end-of-life industry.

Israel’s Unit Finance joins the new wave of fintech that’s breaking banking down into its elements.

ActiveFence helps Internet companies deal with dangerous, malicious content, from pedophilia to Nazism.

With the Globes Most Promising Startups of 2021 about to be announced, we look at previous winners that have made it, and some still trying.