Built In NYC’s 10 Companies to Watch This Fall

Golden leaves, crisp air and doorsteps adorned with pumpkins; these are just a few of the signs that autumn has arrived in NYC. 

At this time of year, change seems to be everywhere — even in the tech industry. Local companies are making strides across a wide range of sectors, from fintech to sports, while ensuring employees have the support and resources they need to drive progress. 

At GameChanger, team members are dedicated to supporting youth participation in sports while leveraging the industry’s top technologies, from Kafka to Swift. Meanwhile, Meetup employees are committed to helping people build meaningful connections while finding time to prioritize their own personal well-being. 

So before you take a stroll around Central Park with a pumpkin latte from Colectivo Coffee in hand, see what makes these 10 companies ones to watch in NYC this fall. 

 

Formation Bio’s platform is designed to optimize every aspect of drug development, offering more efficient trial design, faster trial completion and higher-quality data capture. 

In the news: Earlier this year, Formation Bio CEO and Co-Founder Benjamine Liu wrote a statement regarding the company’s use of AI to “meaningfully address the drug development bottleneck.” In it, he wrote, “We believe that our AI agents and domain-customized models will dramatically improve the efficiency of many aspects of drug development and, ultimately, enable more new medicines to reach patients.”

 

Bilt Rewards’ loyalty program enables people to earn points and access benefits on rent payments, condominium and co-op fees, fitness classes and more. 

In the news: According to a Built In NYC report, the company raised $200 million in an equity raise earlier this year. This brings the organization’s total valuation to $3.1 billion.

 

GameChanger aims to support youth participation in sports with its platform, which enables coaches to livestream games, capture important moments, keep scores and communicate with team members.

In the news: Earlier this year, the company launched the Stay & Play Champions program, which was created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods to help teen athletes from across the country encourage kids to stay in sports in their local communities. In an online statement, GameChanger VP of Strategic Initiatives and Impact Rebecca Wasserman said, “The Stay & Play Champions program is our way of amplifying the voice of youth athletes everywhere and ensuring they receive the support and resources they need to continue their athletic journey, overcome barriers and thrive on and off the field.”

 

HiBob’s platform helps HR teams and managers with hiring, payroll, onboarding, compensation management and more. 

In The News: The company announced its acquisition of payroll automation platform Pento earlier this year, which will strengthen its existing software capabilities. According to a Built In NYC report, this acquisition follows HiBob’s release of Payroll Hub in 2021 and advances the company’s goal of helping U.K. businesses efficiently solve payroll complexity.

 

Healthee’s AI-powered platform is designed to improve employees’ healthcare experiences by making it easier to access, manage and navigate benefits.

Success in Sales: Earlier this year, Healthee Regional Sales Executive Katherine Kilian caught up with Built In NYC to describe how certain aspects of her role, such as having access to the right tools, makes it easier to succeed. “We have a very robust tech stack at Healthee which helps streamline processes, helping me stay more efficient throughout the day,” she said.

 

Opto Investments offers tools and resources that make it easier for financial advisors to access alternative investments. 

Growth Drives Greatness: Team members at Opto Investments spoke with Built In NYC earlier this year to describe how the company’s decision to scale its workforce and culture is key to future success. “By seizing the momentum and scaling our operations, we can capitalize on emerging opportunities, solidify our market position and unlock new avenues for expansion,” said Head of Investment Management Matt Malone. 

 

Order.co’s platform helps businesses place and track orders, manage payments and increase visibility into spend.

Inclusion is Everything: Order.co Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Nickolay Gonzalez spoke with Built In NYC earlier this year to describe how the company’s Pride ERG empowers LGBTQIA+ team members, stating, “While our Pride ERG is still new, we have already begun exploring potential volunteer opportunities, virtual events and in-person social gatherings during Pride Month and beyond.” 

 

Meetup’s platform enables people to connect, both in-person and virtually, over common interests and experiences. 

Empowering Women: Last year, Meetup Legal Operations Specialist Meghan Kirby caught up with Built In NYC to share her thoughts on the importance of fostering a community of women in tech. “Creating a network of women fosters a supportive environment where members can share experiences, bond over shared interests and build skills,” she said.

 

Trail of Bits is a cybersecurity research and consulting firm that helps organizations reduce the risk of cyber attacks and protect software. 

Top-Notch Tech: Trail of Bits Lead Security Engineer spoke with Built In NYC last year to describe how the company’s cutting-edge tech stack plays a large role in his team’s success. “We develop many of our own tools internally and write detection rules for static analyzers,” he said. “On occasion, we will write one-off Python scripts to facilitate our work.”

 

LoanStreet’s platform enables community lenders, such as credit unions, to buy or sell loan participations, ease investor reporting bottlenecks and more. 

In the news: Earlier this year, the company launched its corporate loan servicing platform for direct lenders, which is designed to help efficiently manage servicing workflows while consolidating loan attributes, servicing details and covenant documents in a single auditable location. “Enabling direct lenders, including private credit shops such as venture debt providers, with greater automation and lower administrative overhead has never been more important during this period of economic uncertainty,” CEO and Co-Founder Ian Lampl said in a statement.