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Whilst January has historically been a slower time for businesses across the world, a number of startups are setting out to start the new year with a bang.
Here, we look at 10 startups that are crowdfunding this week. From agritech to clothing, medtech and more, these companies are not just looking to secure funding, but build communities too.
Take a look…
The Pop-Up Hotel
How much are they raising: £100,011
Website: www.thepopuphotel.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: The pop up hotel changes how festival and event accommodation can look and feel, with their luxury experiences designed to be comfortable and unique, anytime, anywhere.
The Pop Up Hotel is looking to expand its experiential stays, taking on more events and scaling to fuel growing demand.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
Stablepharma
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: stablepharma.com
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: Stablepharma is setting out to help revolutionise the vaccine industry with their fridge-free vaccines. As transporting vaccines in the right conditions can be expensive and energy-intensive, a more stable, fridge-free option can help make medicine more accessible around the world.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
House of Wisdom
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: houseofwisdom.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: House of Wisdom is a platform designed to bring together experts in a variety of fields to work on high-impact projects and solve real problems.
The platform is built on the basis of collective problem solving and human connection, focusing on bringing together the world’s brightest minds.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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Consultz
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: consultz.com
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: Consultz is setting out to disrupt the global coaching and consulting market with a video platform that connects people to verified experts with the click of a button.
Unlike other online coaching platforms, consultz makes it easy for experts to connect with those seeking advice, whilst also verifying their credibility.
Where to invest:Republic Europe
Have It SUST
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: haveitsust.com
SEIS/EIS? No
About: Have it SUST is a platform designed to make sustainable fashion easier to buy and sell. Through their platform, they want to make it easy for shoppers to find brands that have real sustainability credentials, aligned with their values.
To date, the company has gone through some top startup accelerators and is planning to launch this April.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Airponix
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: airponix.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes
About: Airponix is setting out to change how food is grown with its fog technology, which allows food to be grown without soil and up to 95% less water.
This ‘dry fog’ allows nutrient rich droplets of water to reach root hairs directly, making it cheaper and more effective to grow food.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
Stemnovate Limited
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: stemnovate.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Stemnovate is a children’s drug discovery platform that combines stem cell technology, molecular sciences and microengineering.
Through their technology, the company is able to do more intensive tests on children’s drugs without needing to worry about compliance issues. Through this, they are better able to find, test and model new drugs for rare diseases in children.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Futraheat
How much are they raising: £69,932
Website: futraheat.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Futraheat has developed its own heat-pump technology that recycles waste heat back into the system. Claiming to reduce energy use by up to 80%, Futraheat’s heat pumps are compact and oil-free, making them low maintenance and much more efficient.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
Nul Health
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: choosenul.com
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: Nul Health is setting out to make alcohol reduction easier using a mechanism similar to Ozempic. Currently, there is a huge market of people who suffer from alcohol disorders, but many find it hard to access medication to stop.
Through Nul’s telehealth services, they can provide tools, medication and support in a way that feels helpful and empowering.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
Hook Polo
How much are they raising: TBC
Website: hookpolo.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Hook Polo is a clothing brand inspired by British heritage and polo equipment.
As the official clothing partner of the British Army Polo Team, they are setting out to become a truly British lifestyle brand, creating clothes and accessories with a real British feel.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
