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As we round off January, it looks like Europe’s crowdfunding opportunities are growing, and they aren’t slowing down.
From agritech to sustainability and supply chain management, we bring you 9 startups crowdfunding this week.
So, whether you’re an angel investor or just interested in the sectors driving funding, here are 9 funding opportunities we think are worth knowing about…
Kit & Kin
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: kitandkin.com
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: Kit & Kin is an eco-conscious business that sells a range of sustainable products for parents. As part of their catalogue, they include eco-nappies, skincare and cleaning products that help families live more sustainably.
Through the platform, they select gentle materials and products that give families access to great products, without harming the planet.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Chirrup.ai
How much are they raising: £390,001
Website: www.chirrup.ai
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Chirrup AI is a company that uses birdsong to help farmers measure their land’s ecological health. As many farmers struggle to measure biodiversity, chirrup AI is using nature’s sounds as a measure of land fertility.
To date, Chirrup’s monitoring is used across more than 300 farms and has been nominated for the Earthshot prize.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
RheEnergise
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: rheenergise.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: RheEnergise has developed a long-duration energy storing solution, which uses a special fluid to store energy.
Long duration energy storage is important to help achieve net-zero power, as it allows renewable energy to be more easily stored, so it can be deployed when needed.
Through the raise, they plan to grow the team and continue decarbonising power systems worldwide.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Want to publicise your funding round? Submit your news to the team here.
Unicorns of Love
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: unicornsoflove.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Unicorns of Love is a Germany-based esports company focused on League of Legends.
The group manages a bunch of esports teams, as well as working on talent scouting, player engagement and brand building.
The company is looking to grow through sponsorships and media exposure to make esports gaming even more mainstream.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Gigabit IQ
How much are they raising: £270,000
Website: www.gigabitiq.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Gigabit IQ is a broadband service that has safety built into it from the start. Through their network, Gigabit promises to protect households, children and devices from the moment they come online.
By bringing together gigabit fibre, parental controls, cybersecurity and wifi into one service, they are able to build a scalable broadband that prioritises safety and security.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
Utópika Labs
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: utopikalabs.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Over the past few years, Spain’s academic results have been stagnating, on top of this school dropout rates were at 13.2% in the first 3 quarters of 2024.
Utopika addresses this through its courses, designed to help prepare learners for the real world through ‘conscious education’. To date, the company has sold over 500,000 books and enrolled over 40,000 students in their courses.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Want to publicise your funding round? Submit your news to the team here.
Fyous
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: fyous.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Fyous has created the next evolution of 3D printing: a polymorphic mould that is able to be digitally controlled to create moulds in minutes.
Operating up to 14x faster than other 3D printers, it’s not only more productive but more sustainable too.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Green Lithium
How much are they raising: £1,000,000
Website: greenlithium.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Currently, many countries struggle with mineral supply chains as there is limited refining capacity outside China.
Green Lithium is taking this on by building an independent lithium refining site. Through this, they hope to improve supply chain access in the UK and capitalise on the lithium market cycle, delivering a better supply of lithium to UK clients.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
Securkeys
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: securkeys.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Securkeys is looking to take on the key duplication market. Currently, replacing or duplicating keys is expensive and the pool of locksmiths trained to do it is shrinking.
Securkeys uses AI to safely duplicate keys, fobs, remotes and vehicle keys via a smartphone app and in-store kiosks. Through an image, the app then verifies ownership and routes the job to certified cutters quickly. Through this, they aim to make keycutting, a traditionally in-person service, more digital.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Want to publicise your funding round? Submit your news to the team here.
