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Every month, hundreds of startups set out to innovate in their sectors and drive growth. And in order to do that, they normally need an injection of capital.
For some, pitching to VCs is their way of raising this money. However, as capital becomes harder to secure and VCs remain inundated with companies pitching, other ways of raising funds are becoming more popular. In fact, for many, crowdfunding is the obvious choice.
So, if you find yourself looking for innovative startups to invest in, then look no further. We’ve rounded up 10 companies crowdfunding this week.
Here’s what we found:
Smile Makers
How much are they raising: £7,603
Website: www.smilemakerscollection.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About: Known for its design-led approach to sexual wellness, Smile Makers Collection is expanding into pelvic health with Pelvic Partner – a new device that helps people build pelvic floor strength and awareness through innovative technology and real-time haptic feedback. No apps, no data tracking – just intuitive technology that turns awareness into daily care.
Where to invest: Kickstarter
Flogo
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: floglife.com
SEIS/EIS? EIS
About: Flogo’s brand is built around a ‘be in the moment’ philosophy, designed to help people feel more present and find connection. By creating products such as games and clothing designed to encourage play and mindfulness, the brand helps people invest in their own personal wellbeing.
As part of their round, they are looking to open more retail stores and continue growing their community of customers.
Where to invest: Crowdcube.
FitnessGenes
How much are they raising: £600,000
Website: www.fitnessgenes.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: FitnessGenes is setting out to transform health and fitness by bringing together biological and lifestyle data to help create smart and personalised action plans for their customers. Through a DNA saliva test and targeted lifestyle recommendations, FitnessGenes is helping people understand the daily habits that can help them maximise their health.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
Skyted
How much are they raising: €481,016
Website: skyted.io
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Noise pollution both at work and in public makes it very hard to take calls, especially for business. Skyted is looking to combat this with their headset and ‘Sound Bubble’ app, which helps people have clear, quiet, and confidential calls wherever they are.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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O-Innovations
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: o-innovations.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: O-innovations has designed a turbine that makes energy from powerful winds created by large buildings in cities. With 50% of the world’s population living in cities, these spaces can be hard to generate renewable energy, even though they are so energy intensive.
O-Innovations’ turbine is designed to harness energy from EPS (high energy potential spots) and make city-based renewable energy easier to generate.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Daya Ventures
How much are they raising: €250,029
Website: www.daya.se
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Daya Ventures is a VC firm that has backed 18 femtech startups across 2 years. These ventures are 100% women-led -across diagnostics, deeptech, retail, and digital health and are all setting out to close the gender health gap.
Through their latest raise, Daya is looking to expand their portfolio and amplify companies that are delivering both impact and returns.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
Demmi
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: demmi.app
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Demmi is setting out to create a marketplace app that connects local farms with customers looking for fresh produce.
The platform allows farmers to list their products, reduce food waste and sell direct to customers. For customers, they can source good food directly from farmers at lower prices than other methods.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Chirp
How much are they raising: €1,300,122
Website: chirpfamily.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Chirp is a child protection software for smartphones that blocks cyberbullying, grooming and self-harm content. By detecting and blocking content in messaging apps and browser searches, Chirp is not only able to protect young people but also send real-time alerts to parents if their child is in danger.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
Plank Hardware
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: plankhardware.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Plank Hardware designs and sells stylish, high-quality hardware at accessible prices. It hosts a community of designers and taste-makers that are helping to give people access to trend-driven designs quickly, made with durable materials and affordably.
Through B2B and B2C sales, Plank is helping more people access fashionable furniture hardware without having to pay outrageous prices.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
QSXL Total Talent Sourcing
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: qsxl.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: QSXL is setting out to improve recruitment for businesses using Hiro, an AI-driven talent sourcing platform. Through the platform, Hiro helps job seekers find the right match for them, whilst also undercutting recruitment agencies that charge high fees for slow sourcing.
For companies, they can subscribe to QSXL monthly, and job seekers can apply for a free period and then pay €4.99 fee per month thereafter.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
