Built In NYC’s 14 Featured Companies of the Month

You don’t have to be a New Yorker to recognize Frank Sinatra’s famous lyrics, “I want to be a part of it, New York, New York.” 

The iconic anthem captures the city’s allure for outsiders who believe if they can succeed here, they can succeed anywhere. 

Each year, countless newcomers are drawn to New York City’s vibrant energy. But despite its crowded streets, the rapidly growing tech industry hasn’t hesitated to make room. 

Following the pandemic, New York City recorded the second-largest increase in tech workers nationwide, adding around 13,000 new tech jobs in 2023 and growing its talent base by 3.5 percent. 

For tech professionals hungry for a bite of the Big Apple, these 14 companies are hiring now. 

 

Trustpilot is an online review community that connects businesses and consumers through genuine feedback from customers about their buying and service experiences. 

 

Newsworthy: Working at Trustpilot comes with many benefits. One of which, according to employees, is that it’s truly a global company. Trustpilot has offices in six countries, giving employees the opportunity to work alongside many cultures. Additionally, trips to international offices are often used as recognition for top performers.  

 

Reorg combines reporting with financial and legal analysis to provide a holistic view of topical situations and delivers that view in real time through its proprietary platform.

 

Newsworthy: Reorg announced a new, fully integrated, fundamental financial data platform, Fundamentals by Reorg, to bring together the best of Reorg’s Aggredium and FinDox Analytics products into one solution. Fundamentals complements Reorg’s intelligence and covenant analysis offerings to extend financial data to investors, advisors and lawyers so market professionals can quickly assess a credit and stay current on leveraged finance situations. 

 

Maven is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women and families.

 

Newsworthy: Last year, Maven Clinic acquired London-based digital health startup Naytal. In doing so, Maven expanded its provider network in the U.K., which Maven said is its largest market outside of the United States. More than 70 of Maven’s partner employers have employees in the U.K.

 

Rokt is an e-commerce technology company, enabling companies to grow revenue and acquire customers at scale. 

 

Newsworthy: Rokt has recently invested $17.6 million to expand its headquarters in New York City. The company will lease an additional 34,000 square feet of space at 175 Varick St., occupying a total of more than 100,000 square feet in the building. 

 

Spotnana provides a travel-as-a-service platform that makes travel simpler and more affordable for corporations and leisure travelers. 

 

Newsworthy: With the help of eco-conscious companies like Spotnana, the nation is on a path to becoming greener. Sustainability is built into the platform, showing travelers the various carbon costs of different travel choices. The Spotnana Carbon Removal service also helps companies work toward reducing their carbon footprint by facilitating carbon removal from the atmosphere.

 

CAIS is an alternate investment platform for financial advisors who seek improved access to and education about alternative investment funds and products. 

 

Newsworthy: CAIS recently launched a new SaaS platform designed to centralize and streamline alternative investment workflows. The company says CAIS Solutions is integrated with all major custodians, reporting providers and fund administrators to provide a comprehensive solution for financial advisors.

 

Pumpkin is a pet insurance company on a mission to “make the best pet care possible fur all.” 

 

Newsworthy: JAB Holding Company’s pet insurance platform recently acquired a majority stake in Pumpkin to help JAB expand its leadership in the pet insurance industry. JAB’s global pet insurance portfolio includes brands such as Figo, Pet Partners, AKC, ASPCA and Pets Plus Us in the United States and Canada. The holding company also owns Everypaw, Pet Protect, Agila, Animal Friends and Assur O’Poil in the U.K. and Europe.

 

Monigle is an independent brand experience agency that offers a brand asset management platform, along with services including strategy, design, innovation, research and more. 

 

Newsworthy: Earlier this year, Monigle announced the promotion of Executive Director of Health, Care and Wellness Dave Middendorf. “Healthcare has always been central to who we are at Monigle, and we are thrilled to have Dave step into this role to guide and expand that impact that we make for clients in health, care and wellness in the United States and around the world,” said Monigle Managing Principal Justin Wartell in a press release. “Dave brings a unique combination of analytical rigor, unexpected creativity and an orientation to getting things done, which is exactly what it takes to build brands and to improve experiences in the industry.” 

 

LeafLink provides emerging cannabis businesses with the tools they need to accelerate growth and manage their businesses. 

 

Newsworthy: LeafLink announced a $100 million Series D late last year led by CPMG, L2 Ventures and Nosara Capital. According to LeafLink, it processes around $5 billion worth of transactions annually, good for nearly 50 percent of transactions in the wholesale market. The round pushes the company’s funding total to $479 million.

 

Canoe has reimagined the future of alternative investments with cloud-based, machine-learning technology for document collection, data extraction and data science initiatives. 

 

Newsworthy: It was just announced that Canoe secured $36 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs. This funding round marks more than a threefold increase in Canoe’s valuation since its Series B financing in 2023.

 

Chapter employs a team of expert advisors to help seniors navigate the complexities of Medicare and transition into and experience retirement. 

 

Newsworthy: Announced in May, Chapter raised $50 million in Series C funding led by XYZ Venture Capital. The company will use its new funding to accelerate product development and fuel hiring.

 

January is a fintech company that sets a new standard for humanized debt collection. Its tech-enabled platform improves recovery rates and sets creditors and borrowers up for success.

 

Newsworthy: January offers the ability to work for more than just a paycheck. It aims to give borrowers more compassionate ways to get back on track while ensuring empathy and promoting dignity throughout the process.

 

Opto Investments is a tech-driven private markets solution built for the wealth management community. 

 

Newsworthy: In May, Opto Investments announced leadership appointments of Jake Miller and Matt Reed. Chief Solutions Officer Jake Miller is now responsible for enhancing the company’s partnerships with registered investment advisory practices and integrating institutional-quality investment techniques into the platform. Chief Technology Officer Matt Reed is focusing on the continuous development and smooth operation of the company’s proprietary technology stack.

 

Gynger is an AI-powered payments platform with embedded financing, built for buyers and sellers of technology. 

 

Newsworthy: Built In NYC recently announced that Gynger raised $20 million in Series A funding led by PayPal Ventures. Gynger plans to use this capital to expand its team and operations.