BEST OF DISRUPTION 2016

the potential to make our cities smarter
and more efficient as a whole.
We used CB Insights data to segment
the companies that are working to build
smart cities.
These are some of the segments that
these startups are attacking:
Parking - Startups are improving
the efficiency with which we park
our cars, doing everything from
booking (ParkWhiz), parking
analytics (Parkifi), and smart
metering (MeterFeeder).
Grid/Energy – These companies
are using analytics, algorithms,
and connectivity to keep supply
and demand for electricity in
balance.
Data-Driven Urban Planning –
These companies are providing
access to new, hyperlocal data
about our cities and helping
planners understand
neighborhood needs better.
Smarter Transport – Startups
that are making our existing
transport smart (Zubie, Vinli),
creating new smart vehicles
(Ather Energy), new public transit
options powered by data (Bridj,
Shuttl), or smart bike-sharing
programs (Zagster).
Environmental Sensors -
Companies that are developing
hardware to better understand
our urban environment, from
weather data, to pollution, to
ambient sound.
Connectivity – Startups that are
using different means to provide
internet, connections, and
infrastructure for new networks.
Waste Management – Using data
and connected devices to
optimize waste collection.
Traffic/Transit Data – Private
companies that are using mobile
and sensors to provide analytics
around commutes and
congestion.
Water Usage/Quality – Tools
that help to analyze the traffic of
water in our cities.
Click here for the full list.
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