Annual List Recognizes Industry-Leading Companies on the Vanguard of Innovation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Dec. 3, 2024) – Cyrannus, the first venture polling platform leveraging the collective intelligence of 1,000+ industry experts to evaluate early-stage equities and provide a prediction market for accredited investors, has been twice honored by venerable publication Inc. as part of its 2024 Best in Business Awards. Cyrannus earned coveted spots on the Midwest Region and On the Rise: 0-4 Years lists, fortifying its standing as one of the most innovative newcomers in venture capital. Reviewed and selected by Inc. editors and reporters, the annual Best in Business Awards honors the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies profoundly impacting their industries and society at large.
“We are honored to receive two 2024 Inc. Best in Business recognitions, especially in our first year in business, as each accolade reaffirms and fuels our mission to generate real, sustainable change in the venture ecosystem,” said Cyrannus Founder and CEO, Howard Lee Mosbacker, PhD. “We are a proud Midwestern company eager to drive more attention and excitement to the region as a venture and technology hub, so to be recognized in the Midwest Region category, as well as On the Rise, is a great honor for us.”
Launched earlier this year, Columbus-based Cyrannus was recognized for its innovative approach to venture. Cyrannus has delivered the first venture polling platform that taps the collective wisdom of thousands of industry experts from an array of disciplines, including AI, fintech, climate, biotech and more to provide a prediction market for early-stage equities. Its revolutionary prediction market reduces risk of hype and fraud by ranking startups by success probability, with the highest-rated startups receiving immediate funding from Cyrannus’ $100 million in assets under influence. Other high-scoring startups are syndicated to investors on the platform for funding. Unlike traditional venture capital, Cyrannus offers agile investment strategies for accredited investors, including liquidity via private market swaps.
“For over 40 years, Inc. has been committed to recognizing America’s most dynamic businesses and honoring the great work they do,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman. “Businesses like Cyrannus have had a profound impact on their industries, solving important problems and shaping the future of business in ways that will have lasting effects.”
Inc.’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrates companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, like key product launches and industry-defining accomplishments. Rather than relying on quantitative criteria tied solely to sales or funding, Inc.’s editors and reporters hand-review every application and select honorees for each award category that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, industries, the environment or society as a whole. The full list can be found on Inc.com and in the upcoming winter print edition of Inc. magazine.
The Cyrannus app is available to download now on Apple iOS and Android. For more information about Cyrannus, visit www.cyrannus.io.
Cyrannus Honored Twice in 2024 Inc. Best in Business Awards
About Cyrannus
Cyrannus is reinventing the venture ecosystem by delivering the first venture polling platform leveraging the collective intelligence of 1,000+ industry experts to evaluate early-stage equities and provide a prediction market for accredited investors. The Cyrannus Expert Network rigorously assesses the investment readiness of startups and shares direct feedback with founders, with top-scoring businesses receiving capital from Cyrannus. By increasing funding opportunities, reducing investment risk and leveraging collective intelligence, Cyrannus’ prediction market is accelerating the growth of transformative startups from around the world and setting a new standard for the venture industry. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs and high-net-worth investors, Cyrannus is committed to reimagining investment opportunities for accredited investors so they can fund the world’s next great ideas. Cyrannus is available on Android and iOS platforms. Learn more about Cyrannus at www.cyrannus.io.
About Inc.
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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