#harvardstartup

iSeeCars: iseecars.com What it is: A search engine that uses Big Data to help consumers find their perfect car at the best deals online. Fun fact: iSeeCars currently enables shoppers to search over 4 million used and new cars and gives them the key information to help them find their perfect car at the best price.

LifeGuard Games, Inc: www.lifeguardgames.com What it is: A health tech start-up building mobile games that teach and motivate kids to manage chronic conditions. Fun fact: The first app of their Wellapets virtual pet game app series targets kids ages 5-11 with asthma.

Proximate: www.proximate.com What it is: An event-planning system that collects and analyzes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter information from attendees to better segment mailing lists, rank sales/donor targets, and update CRMs. Fun fact: Proximate was founded in 2012 by Harvard graduate Robb Fitzsimmons and Evan Morikawa.

Runa LLC: www.runa.org What it is: A sustainable, organic Amazonian beverage company that processes and sells guayusa. Fun fact: Started only 5 years ago, Runa now supports more than 2,000 indigenous farming families and employs more than 40 people.

SevOne: www.sevone.com What it is: A leading IT and network performance management company that is revolutionizing the way global enterprises monitor their networks to ensure peak performance. Fun fact: SevOne has been recognized by Deloitte (2012) and Inc. 500 (2011) as one of the fastest growing private companies in North America.

Venture for America: www.ventureforamerica.org What it is: A two-year fellowship for aspiring entrepreneurs. Fun fact: Fellows receive mentorship, ongoing professional development, and access to $100k + at the conclusion of the commitment.

YesWare: www.yesware.com What it is: The leading email productivity service for salespeople. Fun fact: Some of YesWare’s customers include Yelp, Groupon, and Zendesk. Looking for more start-ups to love? Check out these new favorites! Bounce Imaging - Throwable cameras for first responders. Musey - Educating and creating new supporters of the arts. Panorama Education - Improving schools for students across the US. Endless Mobile - Developing a platform to give computers to the developing world. 2Seeds Network Inc. - Building a network of development projects in East Africa. CHES, Inc. - Helping entrepreneurs in rural Haiti start businesses and create jobs. Vaxess Technologies - Stabilizing vaccine delivery with silk. Orchid Robotics - Amplifying robot performance through machine learning. Callida Energy - Automating energy optimization in commercial buildings. Sonation - Revolutionizing the way people make music. Counsyl - Testing for 100+ genetic diseases. Dropbox - Handling a billion files a day for over 200 million users. Cancer Research Simplified - Providing access to cancer research and education. mc10 - Extending human capabilities through invisible and stretchable electronics. Snapchat - Connecting friends through temporary photos. Uber - Connecting people with drivers and taxis in 26 countries.  JANA - Connecting companies to the developing world.