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June is moving along quickly and this week’s crowdfunding roundup has a strong sustainability thread running through it. From tackling methane emissions at the source to displacing fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives, this cohort is thinking seriously about how to improve the systems we’ve inherited.
These companies are taking on different problems with different approaches, but all with the same underlying conviction that the way things have always been done isn’t good enough.
So, who are the startups crowdfunding this week? Here they are.
1. Sixteen44
How much are they raising: £165,000
Website: www.sixteen44.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About: Sixteen44 is addressing the issue of methane, one of the most potent and overlooked drivers of climate change.
Methane is significantly more powerful than CO2 as a greenhouse gas over the short term. Sixteen44 has developed a technology that destroys it at the source, from dairy farms to landfills and coal mines, targeting the hotspots where emissions are highest and hardest to manage.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
2. Birmingham Brewing Co
How much are they raising: £300,005
Website: www.birminghambrewingcompany.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About: Birmingham Brewing Co makes gluten-free, vegan beers with a distinctly Brummie identity and a social conscience woven into everything they do.
Their gluten-free and vegan credentials open the brand up to a broader audience without compromising on quality, while a genuine commitment to the community it comes from gives it the kind of authentic story that resonates with drinkers who care about where their pint comes from.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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3. KLEKT
How much are they raising: £1,800,011
Website: www.klekt.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About: KLEKT is a resale platform built for street culture from sneakers and streetwear to the broader culture that surrounds them.
The resale market for sought-after streetwear and footwear has proven remarkably resilient, driven by a community of buyers and sellers who treat it seriously. KLEKT puts itself at the centre of this ecosystem, providing the trust, authentication and infrastructure that a market trading in high-value, easily-faked goods needs.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
4. IMPOSSIBREW
How much are they raising: N/A
Website: www.impossibrew.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: IMPOSSIBREW is making alcohol-free beer that delivers a social experience designed to replicate the relaxed, sociable feeling that a drink with friends is really about.
The honest criticism of most alcohol-free options is that they taste fine, but don’t quite feel like the real thing. IMPOSSIBREW’s answer is to go beyond flavour and address the feeling directly by using carefully selected botanicals and nootropics to bring something back to the experience.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
5. Equisera
How much are they raising: N/A
Website: www.equisera.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Equisera is working to replace fossil fuels with clean alternatives that are both affordable and enough to actually compete at scale.
The energy transition has made significant progress in electricity generation, but the harder problem of displacing fossil fuels across industry, transport and heat remains largely unsolved. Equisera doesn’t just focus on cleanliness but also on cost – a clean alternative that only works for those who can afford a premium is a partial solution at best.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
6. PARC
How much are they raising: N/A
Website: www.parced.io
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS & SEIS
About: PARC uses AI to automate parking management with the goal of eliminating the frustration, cost and friction of parking fines.
Their platform replaces the guesswork and manual oversight with intelligent automation, managing availability, compliance and enforcement in real time. Drivers know where they stand and operators don’t have to rely on penalties to manage their spaces.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
