ReadySetLaunch · Failure database
Startup Failures — Why They Didn't Make It
The ReadySetLaunch failure database is a growing index of startups that didn't make it, broken down across the seven pillars of launch readiness. Most startups die for the same reasons — weak demand signal, unclear differentiation, or distribution that never materialised. Learn the patterns before you repeat them.
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Every case here failed on at least one pillar. Before you build, make sure your own idea clears the same pillars by running it through Launch Control.
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| Company | Industry | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 24quan | Technology & Software | Failure |
| 2U | Technology & Software | Failure |
| 37Coins | Finance | Failure |
| A123 Systems | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Abound Solar | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| ADAMOS | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Aereo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| AeroFarms | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Afrostream | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Ahalife | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Ahead | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| AirPair | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Airware | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Airy Rooms | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Aiways | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Aklimate | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Alana | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Algofi | Finance | Failure |
| AllAdvantage.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| AltSchool | Education | Failure |
| Amazon Fire Phone | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Amazon Kozmo.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Amazon Myhabit.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Amazon Pets.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Amigo Loans | Finance | Failure |
| Amino | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Amp’d Mobile | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Anki | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Apparat, Inc. | Technology & Software | Failure |
| AppHarvest | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Applied Data Research | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Aptera Motors | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Aquion Energy | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| Aristea Therapeutics | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Arivale | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Arrival | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ArsDigita | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Ask Jeeves | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Aspiration | Finance | Failure |
| Atari Program Exchange | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Atrium | Professional Services | Failure |
| Auctionata | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| August Home | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| AutoTester | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Avo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| AwarePoint | Sector unknown | Failure |
| B3i Services | Finance | Failure |
| Bank North | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Baqi (AgTech) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Basho Technologies | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Beagle Bros | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Beepi | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Beetailer | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Berg | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Berkeley Software Design | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Better Place | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| BeyondMinds | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bitcasa | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bitfront | Finance | Failure |
| Bitmain | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bitpass | Finance | Failure |
| Bitspark | Finance | Failure |
| Blade (Shadow) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Blair | Finance | Failure |
| Blippar | Technology & Software | Failure |
| BlockFi | Finance | Failure |
| Blok | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Blueboard SaaS | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bluegogo | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Bolt Mobility | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Boo.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Booktopia | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Borgward China | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Boxed | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| BranchOut | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bridgecard | Finance | Failure |
| Britishvolt | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Brodmann17 | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bulb Energy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Burbn | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Bus.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Butler | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Butterfly Network | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Byju's | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Byju's Alpha (US) | Education | Failure |
| Byton | Technology & Software | Failure |
| C Level Design | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Cache | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Caelum Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Cake | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Cake Financial | Finance | Failure |
| California Pacific Computer Company | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Cana Technology | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Canoo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Cardiogram | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| CareSync | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| CARUPI | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Carwoo | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Casady & Greene | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Casai | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Caspian Networks | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Castia | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Castled.io | Professional Services | Failure |
| Cazoo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Celsius Network | Finance | Failure |
| ChaCha | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ChaCha (search engine) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Chef'd | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Cinkciarz.pl | Finance | Failure |
| CircleBack Lending | Finance | Failure |
| Claria Corporation | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Clim8 | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Clinkle | Finance | Failure |
| Clip Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Cloudera | Technology & Software | Failure |
| CODA Biotherapeutics | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Codeball | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| CodeParrot AI | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| CoffeeAI | Technology & Software | Failure |
| CoHive | Technology & Software | Failure |
| CoinTent | Professional Services | Failure |
| Color Labs | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Commery | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Commissary Club (formerly 70 Million Jobs) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Considerations for open | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Consona Corporation | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ContextLogic | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Contrast | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Control Data Corporation | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Convoy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Coraid | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Core Scientific | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Corinthian | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Coub | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Couple | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Cover | Finance | Failure |
| CoVerified | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| CraftOS | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| CreatorML | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Crejo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Cue (search engine) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| CustomerOS | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dada English | Education | Failure |
| Dadao | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Dali Education | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Daqri | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Datastorm Technologies | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dating Ring | Sector unknown | Failure |
| DazoIndia's first curated food demand platformFood & BeverageIndiaCompetition | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| DEFY Media | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dekko | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Delegasi | Professional Services | Failure |
| Delicious | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Desti | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dev Bootcamp | Education | Failure |
| DeviceLogics | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Digg | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Digg lays off staff and | Technology & Software | Failure |
| DigitalThink | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dingdong Maicai | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dingli | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Dinner Lab | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Divshot | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Domio | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Doodhwala | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dopplr | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dr. T's Music Software | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Drawbridge | Technology & Software | Failure |
| DrKoop.com | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Duckly | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Duffl | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Dukaan | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Dyson's EV Project | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Eargo | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| EasyMile | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Easyplan | Finance | Failure |
| Eazel | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Egghead Software | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ElectricObjects | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Elio Motors | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Elvie | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Emigre | Finance | Failure |
| Enflux | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Enovate Motors (Tianji) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Epyx | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| eToys | Technology & Software | Failure |
| eToys.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Exec | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Exosonic, Inc. | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Ezubao | Finance | Failure |
| Fab.com | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Fable | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Fair.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fanclash | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Faraday Future | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Farfetch | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fast | Technology & Software | Failure |
| FCNT | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Feiliao (Flipchat) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fenbi | Education | Failure |
| Fermata | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fifth Season Collection | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fig DevTool | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Fisker Automotive | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Fisker Inc. | Technology & Software | Failure |
| FitStar | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| FlightCar | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Flooz.com | Finance | Failure |
| Formfunction | Finance | Failure |
| Formspring | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Forward Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Foursquare Swarm | Technology & Software | Failure |
| FREY | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Friendster | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Frontback | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Frontier Car Group | Technology & Software | Failure |
| FrontRow | Technology & Software | Failure |
| FTX | Finance | Failure |
| Fuhu | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GAC Mitsubishi Tech Unit | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Garden.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Gavelytics | Technology & Software | Failure |
| General Magic | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| General Sentiment | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GetBack | Finance | Failure |
| GetGlue | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Getir | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Getir (Intl. Ops) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GetSwift | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Gigs Live | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Gilt Taste | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Ginger | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Gionee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Gittigidiyor | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Glitch | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GloriFi | Sector unknown | Failure |
| GO Corporation | Professional Services | Failure |
| Gobe Software | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Gogokid | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GoMechanic | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GoodCourse | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google 411 | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Allo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Android Things | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google App Maker | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Apture | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Chrome App | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Chromecast Audio | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Datally | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Daydream | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Dodgeball | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Expeditions | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Glass | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Goo.gl | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Jaiku | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Lively | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Moderator | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Neighbourly | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Nest Secure | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Nexus One | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Nexus Q | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google One Today | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Password Checkup | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google PowerMeter | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Tango | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Tilt Brush | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Translator Toolkit | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Trips | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Trusted Contacts | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Video Marketplace | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Google Youtube Leanback | Technology & Software | Failure |
| GoPro Karma | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Gowalla | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Greensill Capital | Finance | Failure |
| Groupon Now | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Growth Hacking Plugins | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Grubwithus | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Guggy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Guvera | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Habit Labs | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Handmark | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Hantoo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Happy Returns | Technology & Software | Failure |
| HealthSpot | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Hedgehog | Finance | Failure |
| Hellobill | Professional Services | Failure |
| Hike Messenger | Technology & Software | Failure |
| HiPhi (Human Horizons) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Homejoy | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Honestbee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Hooq | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Hopin | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Hot Barber | Technology & Software | Failure |
| HubHaus | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Human Engineered Software | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Humane | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Huobi China | Finance | Failure |
| Hyer | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| I.TV | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| ilumadata | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Infarm | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Informatics General | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Inkling | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Instant Software | Education | Failure |
| Intarcia Therapeutics | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Interstate Analytics | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Invoid | Technology & Software | Failure |
| iQiyi VR | Technology & Software | Failure |
| iRobot | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Is there a | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ItsOn | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| ITT Tech | Education | Failure |
| Ivi, Inc. | Technology & Software | Failure |
| IZ3D | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Jam.gg (formerly Piepacker) | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Jawbone | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Jianke | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Jingxi | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Jiyue | Technology & Software | Failure |
| JOLED | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Joost | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Juicero | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Juni Learning | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kaleida Labs | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kano | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Karhoo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Karma | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Katerra | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kibu.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kik | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kingsoft Cloud | Technology & Software | Failure |
| KiOR | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kippt | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kips Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Kisan Network | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| Kitchit | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kite DevTool | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kitty Hawk | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Knewton | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Knotel | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kobo360 | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Koinex | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Koo | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Kozmo.com | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Kuaibo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kuaibo (Qvod) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Kune | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Kyruus | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| LayerVault | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Layup | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Le Tote | Technology & Software | Failure |
| LeEco | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Leflair | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lekee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| LendingClub | Finance | Failure |
| Lendsnap | Finance | Failure |
| LendUp | Finance | Failure |
| LeSee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| LeSports | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Levteo (Letin) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Light | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Lightyear | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lilium | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Lilium (US Units) | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Lilliputian Systems | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lily Robotics | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Limeroad | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Lingyun | Technology & Software | Failure |
| LinkSure | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lisp Machines | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Locomation | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Looklive | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lordstown Motors | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lot18 | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Loyal3 | Finance | Failure |
| Lucid Inc. | Technology & Software | Failure |
| LucidEra | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Luko | Finance | Failure |
| Lumos | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Lunatic | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Lutris Technologies | Technology & Software | Failure |
| MaaS Global | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Made.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mage | Personal Services | Failure |
| Mailbox | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Maitian.ai | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Maker Media | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Manatee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| MantleBio | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Marathon Education | Education | Failure |
| Mark Williams Company | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mayvenn | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Meatable | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Memebox | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Merlin.pl | Technology & Software | Failure |
| MetaCreations | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Meten EdtechX | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Metromile | Finance | Failure |
| MicroPro International | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mighty Buildings | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Milk Video | Professional Services | Failure |
| MilkRun | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Mindori | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Mindstrong | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Mirror Worlds | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Missfresh | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Mixpanel | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mobli | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ModCloth | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Mode Media | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Modsy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mogara | Professional Services | Failure |
| Moka5 | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Monster Worldwide | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mt Xinu | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Mt. Gox | Finance | Failure |
| Multichain | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Multiflow | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Munchery | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| myNurse | Technology & Software | Failure |
| MySee | Technology & Software | Failure |
| MySpace | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Nasty Gal | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Navdy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Neeva | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Neptyne | Technology & Software | Failure |
| NetEase Koala | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Neverland | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| New Age Meats | Technology & Software | Failure |
| NextDrop | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| NFTScoring | Finance | Failure |
| Ningbo Borine | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Nitrous.io | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Niutron | Technology & Software | Failure |
| NK.pl | Technology & Software | Failure |
| No Lean Season | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Northvolt | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Nuri | Finance | Failure |
| Nuverse | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Oculus Story Studio | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Ofo | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| OKX China | Finance | Failure |
| Ole | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Olive AI | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| One Kings Lane | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| One Laptop per Child | Education | Failure |
| One Month | Education | Failure |
| OneSmart Edu | Education | Failure |
| OneWeb | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Onkyo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| OnLive | Finance | Failure |
| OpenCandy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Operator | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Orchata | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Outcome Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Outdoor Voices | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Overflux | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Owners Circle | Finance | Failure |
| Ozone | Professional Services | Failure |
| Panda TV | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Pano Logic | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Paperback Software | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Paperplane | Finance | Failure |
| Parabolic | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Parse.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Patchwork | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Path | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Pathrise | Education | Failure |
| Patron.ai | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Pay By Touch | Finance | Failure |
| Pear Therapeutics | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Pebble | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Pegipegi | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Pelm | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Penguin AI | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Penguin Esports | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| PepperTap | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Pesto | Finance | Failure |
| Pets.com | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Photobucket | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Photodex | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Pico | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Piston Cloud | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Plastc | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Plastiq | Finance | Failure |
| Plenty | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Plum | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Plum District | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Pluralsight | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Powa Technologies | Finance | Failure |
| Powin Energy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Prime Computer | Sector unknown | Failure |
| ProntoPiso | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Proterra | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Proteus Digital Health | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Ptech | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Q-Cells | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| QBotix | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| Qiantu Motor | Technology & Software | Failure |
| QingCloud | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Qoros Auto | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quanergy | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Quanmin TV | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quarterdeck Office Systems | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quary | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Queenly | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quibi | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quid | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Quirky | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Quit Genius | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Quixey | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Rad Power Bikes | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Rap Genius | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Rdio | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Readability | Technology & Software | Failure |
| RealNames Corporation | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Remy | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Renown | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Rent the Runway UK | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Reploy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Rethink Robotics | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| RethinkDB | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Revery AI | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Riffsy | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Ritual | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Robby Technologies | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| RoboHR | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Royole Corporation | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ScaleFactor | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Scanadu | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Scratch Data | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Second | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Secret | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Secured | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Sendme, Inc | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| SensorSurf | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Sesame | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Seva Coffee | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Seven Dreamers Laboratories | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ShareThis | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Shixianghui | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Shoes of Prey | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Shopkick | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Shoptiques | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Sidenote | Technology & Software | Failure |
| SigFig | Finance | Failure |
| Sigfox | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Signa Sports | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Silicon Valley Bank | Finance | Failure |
| Simmer | Personal Services | Failure |
| Singulato | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Singulex | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Skully Helmets | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Slauth.io | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Smartisan | Technology & Software | Failure |
| SmileDirectClub | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Social Construct | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| SolarWorld | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| Solyndra | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Songza | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Sono Motors | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Souffle Club | Professional Services | Failure |
| Spoken | Technology & Software | Failure |
| SpoonRocket | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Sprig | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Spring | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Springpad | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Stadia | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Starry | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Starsky Robotics | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Startup Failure Post-Mortems 2022 Fourth Update (10/05/22) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Startup Failure Post-Mortems 2022 Third Update (07/16/22) | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Stayzilla | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Stellar | Technology & Software | Failure |
| StethoCloud | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Streamup | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Struct | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Subspace | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Sudden Coffee | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| SunCable | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Sunfolding | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Sunu | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Supertone | Media & Entertainment | Failure |
| Synapse Financial | Finance | Failure |
| Tada (VCNC) | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| Tally | Finance | Failure |
| Tango | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Tascent | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Taste | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| Tateru | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| Teemyco | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Teforia | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Tencent Huiying | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Terraform Labs | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Terralliance | Sector unknown | Failure |
| Thalmic Labs | Manufacturing & Industrial | Failure |
| The Iron Yard | Technology & Software | Failure |
| The Landing | Construction & Real Estate | Failure |
| The Mercer Club | Technology & Software | Failure |
| The Supplant Company | Food & Beverage | Failure |
| TheGlobe.com | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Theranos | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Thodex | Finance | Failure |
| Thunder Power | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Thunderpod | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Tinnitracks | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
| Tiny Speck | Technology & Software | Failure |
| TinyChat | Technology & Software | Failure |
| TinyOwl | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Tongcheng Life | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Top Hat | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Topix | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Tout | Technology & Software | Failure |
| ToyGaroo | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Toymail | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Trade | Agriculture & Environment | Failure |
| Tradesy | Commerce & Retail | Failure |
| Trell | Technology & Software | Failure |
| Triplet Therapeutics | Healthcare & Wellness | Failure |
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