Below are the latest equity crowdfunding campaigns starting this past week. For additional information, we encourage KingsCrowders to click on the link provided for more details on how each startup’s respective raise is progressing, and the ideas they are bringing to the marketplace.
Please note, these are not recommendations but are meant to inform our readers of new investment opportunities.
Be sure and check back with KingsCrowd in the future. We will continue providing updates on the following deals as they progress. Particularly if we feel they meet our criteria of being worthwhile as potential investments.
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Alpha Vertex, with a valuation cap of $7.5 million, is raising on SeedInvest. The company is using artificial intelligence-powered technology to offer trading algorithms to financial advisors, research analysts, and portfolio managers. The unique technology of Alpha Vertex can be used to solve complex financial analysis and investment management problems. Alpha Vertex was founded by Mutisya Ndunda and Michael Bishop and has raised $725,000 in the pre-seed rounds.
The current crowdfunding round has a round size of $1,070,000, and the proceeds will be used for model development, engineering, computer and cloud infrastructure, and sales and business development. The Alpha Vertex platform covers about 4,000 stocks and has an average prediction accuracy of 60%.
360 ONLY Novelty, a manufacturer of unique magnetic products, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has a patent pending for the technology that will encapsulate Neodymium magnets to extend their life and usage. The novel products of 360 ONLY Novelty, using the magnet housing technology, include 360 ONLY Lighter, 360 ONLY Divot Tool, and 360 ONLY Jewelry.
360 ONLY Novelty was founded by Jon Verwiel and Cole Halliburton in 2016-2017. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $100,000, will be used to manufacture 360 ONLY Lighter on a large scale. 360 ONLY Novelty has high-profit potential, unique marketing opportunity, and has a number of additional unique products in the pipeline.
Impact Hub Honolulu, a coworking space in Hawaii, is raising funds on WeFunder. The company started as ProtoHub in 2014 and is now established as an impactful coworking space in Honolulu. It provides a gathering space where people share ideas, collaborate, and build. The spaces are flexible and functional and help in community building. Impact Hub Honolulu was founded by George Yarbrough and Nam Vu and has raised funding through loans in the past.
The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $100,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000 and will be used for the buildout of next location and loan consolidation. Impact Hub Honolulu is the future of coworking with high demand. Since August 2017, the company has hosted more than 250 events and has more than 300 members.
Eskapr, the one-stop-shop for travel, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. The company offers comprehensive solutions for travel inspiration, booking, and trip planning. Eskapr is using high-end technology to streamline every aspect of travel. It offers a travel inspiration & budget optimization engine, comparison shopping and booking, travel itinerary assistant, and a helpful review system.
Eskapr was founded in February 2017 by Robert Farmer and has grown well. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000 will be used for the selection of the development vendor for the production scale platform. Eskapr is building a better travel economy and giving travelers a all the help they need.
420 Real Estate, with a pre-money valuation of $2.5 million, is raising funds on Fundanna Crowdfunding. The company is an investment vehicle to acquire and lease real estate in the hemp industry. 420 Real Estate uses land banking, land leases, and land asset appreciation to keep real estate prices immune to legislation and to be non-plant touching.
The company was founded by William L. Jackson, Jr. and has researched and implemented successful business models in a short time. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, will be used for property acquisition, marketing & advertising, and legal expenses. 420 Real Estate has already established a stable and predictable revenue stream and has built a portfolio of high-value assets.
Across, a feature film with an inspiring story, is raising funds on TruCrowd. The movie production is about the life of America’s first black priest, Father Tolton. The trailer of the movie has already been created as a proof of concept, and it is ready to be made into an entire feature film. It is a meaningful and impactful film about Christian values, based on a true story.
Across is the brainchild of producer, director, and writer Christopher Foley and is supported by a talented team of cast and crew. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $107,000, will be used for the second phase of development including securing acting talent.
CHRGR, the manufacturer of on-the-go, in-hand phone chargers, is raising funds on Republic. The company has a valuation cap of $8 million and manufactures pre-charged batteries that allow users to charge their mobile phones anywhere, at any time, without tethering to an outlet. At the same time, the batteries become an opportunity for advertisers to put their brand names in the hands of the customers.
CHRGR was founded by John Mullin and Lucas Hearl in May 2016. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $25,000 and a maximum goal of $535,000. CHRGR has reported repeat successes with clients like Red Bull, Instagram, Nike, and Audi, and three-times revenue growth year-over-year since 2016 with revenue of $700,000 in 2018.
Coursalytics, the global marketplace for executive education, is raising funds on SeedInvest. The company has a valuation cap of $2.5 million and allows corporate executives to search, compare, and enroll for global executive-level educational programs. The main product of Coursalytics is a course booking platform with thousands of online and in-person courses and charges commission on the courses booked.
Coursalytics was founded by Alex Dolinskiy and Ilya Breyman in 2015. The company has already raised about $300,000 in previous rounds of funding while the current crowdfunding round has a total round size of $600,000. Coursalytics reported $230,000 in sales in 2017 and $610,000 in sales in 2018 and has an inventory of over 9,000 courses from 400 providers.
Flower Street Docs is raising crowdfunding on MicroVentures. The company is aimed at funding the production of two documentaries, Meme Gods and When We Went MAD! Both films will appeal to the new-age audience and will be directed by renowned directors. Flower Street Docs is run by award-winning producers/directors Nate Adams, Adam Carolla, and Mike August who will be a part of the production and distribution of the films.
The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, and the proceeds will be used for pre- and post-production of the films, editing, equipment rentals, and more. Flower Street Docs is backed by a team of renowned professionals, and the two documentaries are also being directed by award-winning professionals.
Cannabis Big Data, the provider of big data solutions for cannabis-related businesses, is raising funds on MicroVentures. The company has a valuation cap of $4 million and is prepared to help cannabis-related companies with tools to use data for making informed decisions. Cannabis Big Data is promoting its comprehensive data toolkits to dispensaries, cannabis retail stores, cultivation companies, manufacturers, and other businesses related to cannabis. Cannabis Big Data was founded by Henry Finkelstein, Jason Cooper, and Levi Martin and has already raised $280,000 in previous rounds of funding.
The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $107,000, and the proceeds will be used for customer acquisition, marketing, advertising, and promotion. Cannabis Big Data generated revenue of $7,950 in 2018 while it has already made $10,400 in revenues in the first four months of 2019.
Akamai Basics, a revolutionary natural personal products company, is raising funds on WeFunder. The company manufactures and sells natural personal care products with a difference. The product range includes toothpaste, skin fuel, black balm, shave kit, mouthwash, 3-in-1 bar, and many more. Akamai Basics was founded by Vincent Cobb and Marni Shymkus in 2015.
The current crowdfunding round has a goal of $75,000, and the proceeds will be used for Human Resources, new product development, and marketing initiatives. Akamai Basics reported revenues of $102,043 in 2018 compared to $60,387 in 2017 and provides high-quality products at reasonable costs.
GiveTide, a micro-giving charity platform, is raising funds on MicroVentures. It is a mobile platform to bring donors and charities together using modern technology and help them make charity simple and enjoyable. Users can make donations and also share important fundraisers with their friends and family.
GiveTide was founded by Pete Ghiorse and James Ghiorse in 2016 and raised $75,000 in funding in 2017. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $107,000, and the proceeds will be used for the research and development to improve the app. GiveTide already has over 8,000 downloads with 590 monthly active users and has raised about $20,000 in donations since its inception.
PoliticalBank, with a valuation cap of $4 million, is raising funds on MicroVentures. The platform of PoliticalBank allows political candidates to engage with their constituents and automates their campaign process. PoliticalBank can be used by the candidates to fundraise, rally support, and communicate their opinion. The users can subscribe and receive updates on campaigns or volunteer for them.
PoliticalBank was founded by Adam H. Berry, Frank Short, and Jeff Mitchell and has raised about $900,000 in previous rounds of funding. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000 and the proceeds will be used to market the website and products, to support the development of technology, and to repay debt. PoliticalBank has managed to generate about $212,000 in revenues in 2018 and has provided services to 190 candidates.
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