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This week’s roundup has a pleasantly eclectic feel – there’s an AI medical device already embedded in the NHS, a platform solving a very real problem for hospitality workers, a Belfast-born sneaker marketplace with serious global ambitions, a mortgage app backed by Goldman Sachs alumni and a music company behind some of the most culturally significant festivals in the world. Five very different companies, all raising right now.
What connects them is less sector and more momentum – each has traction behind it that makes the raise feel less like a bet and more like an acceleration.
So, who are the startups crowdfunding this week? Here they are.
1. Skin Analytics
How much are they raising: N/A – Early Access
Website: skin-analytics.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
Skin Analytics has built the only AI medical device recommended by NICE for autonomous skin cancer triage in the NHS. That’s not a claim many companies can make – regulatory approval from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is the gold standard for clinical credibility in the UK. The platform has been deployed across more than 25 NHS sites, has assessed over 165,000 patients and has detected more than 15,500 cancers, including ruling out melanoma.
This is a company operating in a space where the stakes are literally life and death, and it has the clinical evidence to back up its position. The raise is currently in early access on Crowdcube, meaning the live round hasn’t opened yet but investors can register ahead of the queue.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
2. TiPJAR
How much are they raising: N/A
Website: wearetipjar.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
TiPJAR is the platform that automates cashless tip distribution for the hospitality industry – and it’s processing over £130 million in tips annually across more than 5,000 sites and 75,000 workers. The UK’s 2024 tipping legislation made fair tip distribution a legal obligation for hospitality businesses, and TiPJAR is the infrastructure many of them are using to comply.
In March 2026 the company secured £4.5 million from YFM Equity Partners to scale its technology. It’s backed by major hospitality brands including Honest Burgers and is also in early access on Crowdcube, with the live round to follow.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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3. KLEKT
How much are they raising: £1,800,011
Website: www.klekt.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
KLEKT is Europe’s original authenticated sneaker marketplace, now targeting the $300 billion global resale market with new ownership, new technology and a clearly defined growth plan. The platform has processed over $100 million in GMV and built a community of two million users over the past decade. Sean Wotherspoon, one of the most recognisable names in sneaker culture globally, has joined as Chief Community Curator.
The company is valued at £51 million pre-money and has set a target of £128 million in GMV by 2028. At 95% funded with 22 days remaining, this one is close to the line.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
4. Sprive
How much are they raising: Equity raise
Website: sprive.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
Sprive is a personal finance app helping homeowners pay off their mortgages faster by turning the mortgage into a monthly habit rather than a two-year review cycle. It combines AI-powered auto-saving with a rewards marketplace – users can chip away at their debt through everyday shopping with over 1,000 partner brands. The company is reporting £12 million ARR with 30% month-on-month growth as of March 2026.
Led by former Goldman Sachs executive directors and backed by Ascension VC and Channel 4 Ventures, Sprive is targeting what it describes as a $26 trillion global consumer debt opportunity. The pre-money valuation is £35 million.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
5. The Malachite Group (TMG)
How much are they raising: £3,600,005
Website: themalachitegroup.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
The Malachite Group is the company behind Afro Nation and Piano People – two of the most culturally significant music festivals in the world right now. The London-based company has delivered over 20 large-scale festivals across three continents, sold tickets in 90% of countries and generated $27 million in revenue in 2025, representing 35.6% year-on-year growth. Its founder previously exited an agency business to United Talent Agency.
TMG is backed by Helios, one of Africa’s largest private investors. Its 1.7 million social followers and predominantly female audience reflect how embedded the company is in the cultural identity of its fanbase. With three days left and 95% funded, this one is closing fast.
Where to invest: Republic Europe
