30 Most Innovative Companies to Watch 2025
Cover Story
Our Purpose is to Power Extraordinary Experiences: Global Premium Brand NETGEAR Enters 2025 with $395M in Cash, Strategically Positioning Itself for Growth in Premium Home Wi-Fi, Enterprise IT, and the Fast-Innovating IP-Based ProAV Markets
Richard Jonker: Over the last years, NETGEAR has become the most recommended switch vendor in the AV-over-IP industry, with over 370 manufacturer partners certifying its products.
Profiles
We Empower Clients to Make Data-Informed Decisions That Shape Their Business and Litigation Strategies Effectively: Scott Cooper of Pegasus Squire, Inc.
Scott Cooper: While we fully understand and analyze the technical “bits and bytes” that form the foundation of our clients’ data, our client conversations center on strategy, risk, and outcomes.
Our Goal is to Foster Change and Create Awareness about Today’s Most Pressing Socio-Economic Challenges Including Poverty, Food Waste, and Hunger: Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr
Jasmine Crowe-Houston: We provide organizations with a full-scale waste management solution to help achieve their zero waste goals and reduce their carbon footprint.
I Want Us to Become the Go-To Resource for Healthcare and Professional Services Seeking to Grow, Raise, or Exit Globally: Rachel Murphy of The Grafter
Rachel Murphy: The Grafter is made up of Exiteers who have grown, scaled, raised investment, and exited before. With decades of experience, we collaborate with other entrepreneurs to create unique roadmaps that support growth, fundraising, and exiting.
I Founded Hydros to Create a Solution That Reduces Reliance on Disposable Bottles While Offering Well-Designed, Functional Products at an Affordable Price: Winston Ibrahim, CEO
Winston Ibrahim: As a young startup founder, I am determined to be part of the change needed to ensure a greener, healthier future for all.
We’re the Easiest Way to Track Your Farm Cashflow and Manage Your Farm Business: Jayce Hafner, CEO of FarmRaise
Jayce Hafner: We’ve designed FarmRaise to be an easy-to-use platform that matches farmers with grants, loans, and other funding opportunities.
We Value Working With Those Who Want to Be Part of the Future of Equality and are Keen to Improve Operational Efficiency: Sally Chalk, CEO of Signapse
Sally Chalk: We are seeking forward-thinking clients that aim to build the next generation of access for sign language users.
We’re on a Mission to Capture Tyre Wear for a Cleaner, Healthier Environment and Support Businesses in Their Transition to True Zero-Emission Mobility: Hanson Cheng, CEO of The Tyre Collective
Hanson Cheng: What sets us apart is the focus on tyre wear particles, which is a unique and often ignored source of pollution.
We’re a Deep Tech Company Leading in Animal-Free Fats and Precision Fermentation: Dr. James Petrie, CEO of Nourish Ingredients
Dr. James Petrie: We offer a sustainable solution for boosting food production without sacrificing taste or experience.
Our Mission is to Fully Automate Agriculture: Hunter Jay, CEO of Ripe Robotics
Hunter Jay: Ripe Robotics designs, builds, and operates robots that pick apples and stone fruit.
We Merge UAV Technology, Automation, and Ecological Science to Reforest Post-Wildfire Areas on a Global Scale: Bryce Jones, CEO of Flash Forest
Bryce Jones: With increased speed, access, and safety, our automated drone reforestation technology is built to respond to the urgent needs of the global climate crisis.
We’re an Investment and Innovation Platform That Helps Propel Companies with Revolutionary and Disruptive Technologies Toward Market Leadership: Mario Venditti, CEO of Innovobot
Mario Venditti: I founded Innovobot with a vision to create a company that applies technology in meaningful ways to solve critical social, industrial, and environmental challenges.
Empowering Passionate Healthcare Providers to Reimagine Better Outcomes: PolyUnity Tech
Jacqueline Lee: PolyUnity is a socially conscious business, dedicated to improving lives and healthcare outcomes while reducing costs.”
We Advise Companies on Their Carbon Removal Strategies and Provide Tailored Portfolios of Nature-Based and Engineered Approaches, Offering End-to-End Services to Help Achieve Net-Zero Goals: Christoph Gebald of Climeworks AG
Christoph Gebald: At its core, our technology uses highly efficient filters to capture CO2 directly from the air.
Our Goal is to Ensure Our Solutions Meet Varying Demands Without Compromising Sustainability or Efficiency: Tulika Raj, CEO of SunGreenH2
Tulika Raj: We work with renewable energy providers, governments, and research institutions to create a robust ecosystem.
We’re Producing the World’s First 100% Cocoa-Free Chocolate: Maximilian Marquart, CEO of Planet A Foods
Maximilian Marquart: More people are recognizing the impact of their food choices and are seeking out alternatives that align with their values, whether it’s health, sustainability, or animal welfare.
Our Mission is to Decarbonize the Industry: Martin Schichtel, CEO of KRAFTBLOCK
Martin Schichtel: Our technology allows users to store energy when demand is low, and release it when needed most.
At EcoG, We Empower the Scaling of Charging Infrastructure and Accelerate Emission-Free Mobility: Dr. Joerg Heuer, CEO
Dr. Joerg Heuer: We envision a future of widespread charging infrastructure, interconnected with the grid, fostering clean, quiet surroundings and renewable energy adoption.
Nuventura GmbH Develops SF6-Free Switchgear Technologies to Reduce the Energy Industry’s Dependence on Harmful Greenhouse Gases
Fabian Lemke: The push for decarbonization is only going to accelerate. As more industries electrify and renewable energy plays a bigger role in the grid, the demand for modernized infrastructure will increase.
Our Products are the Beginning of the Post-Fossil Age: Tim Boeltken, Founder & MD of INERATEC GmbH
Tim Boeltken: Imagine airplanes, ships, cars — even everyday products, like cosmetics and medical supplies — all running on carbon-neutral energy sources. Now stop imagining it – because it’s here.
Bringing Clean and Safe Water to Communities in Need around South Africa: Kusini Water
Murendeni Mafumo: The Water Champion program aims to create more kiosks and water business opportunities within communities affected by a lack of access to safe drinking water.
Our Goal is Not Just to Manage Waste But to Prevent it From Becoming a Problem in the First Place: Mohamad Bijaksana Junerosano, CEO of Waste4Change
Mohamad Bijaksana Junerosano: We approach waste as a resource, integrating technology, education, and structured processing to create a circular economy.
Our Mission is to Serve High-Quality Coffee, Made With the Freshest Indonesia-Sourced Ingredients, to Customers Locally and Globally: Edward Tirtanata, CEO of Kopi Kenangan
Edward Tirtanata: Other brands under our umbrella include Kenangan Coffee, Chigo, and Kenangan Hanya Untukmu.
We Help Restaurants and Suppliers to Increase Efficiency by Centralising All Backend Activities in One App: Anthony See Chaur Yih, CEO of Food Market Hub
Anthony See Chaur Yih: When restaurant owners tell me how much time and money they’ve saved or how suppliers have improved their operations, I know we’re making a real impact.
We Do Coworking Better: Juhn Teo, CEO of Common Ground
Juhn Teo: We ensure that our workspaces are flexible, so our members can choose the kind of work environment that best suits their needs.
We’re a Group of Investors Consisting of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and CEOs Who Want to Invest Long-Term and Support Startup Growth: Ben Lim, CEO of NEXEA
Ben Lim: It’s important for us to identify startups that have a unique value proposition and can address real-world problems in a meaningful way.
Our Goal was to Remove the Hassle of Key Management While Maintaining Complete Control Over who Could Enter a Space and When: Anthony Chow, CEO of igloohome
Anthony Chow: We focus on solving real problems rather than just pushing technology.
By Giving Businesses the Right Insights, We Can Help Them Reduce Waste, Save Money, and Operate More Sustainably: Rayner Loi, CEO of Lumitics
Rayner Loi: Our system is designed to be simple and efficient.
TurtleTree is Ushering in a New Era of Sustainable Nutrition That is Transforming Food and Beverage: Fengru Lin, CEO
Fengru Lin: We work with food manufacturers, researchers, and policymakers to integrate our technology into existing supply chains