Below are the latest equity crowdfunding raises begun this past week. For additional information, we encourage KingsCrowd members to click on the link provided for more details. If interested, be sure and follow how each startup’s respective raise is progressing and the concepts they are bringing to the marketplace.
Please note, these are not recommendations but are meant only to inform our readers of new investment opportunities.
Be sure and check back with KingsCrowd in the future. We will continue providing updates on each raise as it progresses, particularly if we feel they meet our criteria of being worthwhile as potential investments.
WOWCube Entertainment System by CubiOS
WOWCube Entertainment System by CubiOS, with a valuation of $49 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed an immersive reality and gaming platform that allows users to interact with the digital world like a real object. The innovative console allows gamers to interact by twisting, shaking, tapping, and tilting the console. WOWCube Entertainment System by CubiOS has been named as one of the 100 best inventions of 2021 by Time. Ilya Osipov and Max Filin founded WOWCube Entertainment System by CubiOS in June 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,993.64 and a maximum target of $1,069,998.80. The campaign proceeds will be used to bring the smart toy to market in 2022.
Phyt Health, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed an AI-assisted platform for physiotherapy treatment. The platform helps orthopedics and physiotherapists in delivering remote care and providing affordable access to patients. Phyt Health is led by an experienced team and has developed reseller partnerships with Evolko and SentryHealth. Darpan Saini founded Phyt Health in January 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,069,996. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
TalkSocket by TalkGo, with a valuation of $7.8 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed a hands-free voice assistant that merges Alexa and PopSockets into one. The voice assistant allows people to play music, order on-demand, and answer questions anywhere. TalkSocket by TalkGo has reselling partnerships with PopSockets and OtterBox and aims to ship 12,000 units in December 2021. Andrew Delorenzo and Chandler Murch founded TalkSocket by TalkGo in November 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.44 and a maximum target of $1,069,999.37. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand to new industries, including education, tourism, and construction.
Excursion Van Rentals, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company makes custom camper vans that offer hotel rooms on wheels for adventurous glamping experiences. The camper vans of Excursion Van Rentals are designed to operate off-grid with ease of use. Excursion Van Rentals makes vans specifically for renting and has successfully completed the beta phase. Austen Price and Christian Kiewel founded Excursion Van Rentals in February 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand the company’s presence in the camper van rental market.
Undesert, with a valuation of $10 million, is testing the waters on Fundify. The company has developed its patented water desalination technology that will help to reverse the adverse effects of global warming. The technology operates on 100% solar energy and helps to convert saline water to distilled water and dry salt. Undesert is already operating commercially and has proven operations in the UAE for two years. Nicholas Seet founded Undesert in October 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $245,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for land acquisition, desalination equipment, regulatory permits, engineering design, installation labor, supplies, and site management.
flashpub. io is raising funds on PicMii. The company has developed a platform for publishing rapidly emerging research stories. The scientists get to publish their research articles faster and without spending thousands of dollars. flashpub. io operates scientific journals for research stories and helps scientists advance their careers. The company is in the pre-revenue stage and working on piloting its services with early adopters. Nate Jacobs founded flashpub. io in August 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Geoship, with a valuation of $54.3 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company designs healthy, affordable, and regenerative homes, connecting human communities with the natural world. Geoship is bringing a homebuilding revolution with its zero-carbon ceramic homes that are non-toxic, fireproof, natural calamities resistant, and recyclable. The business has more than 30,000 interested customers, and 400 paid deposits and has already installed the first dome. Bas Kools and Morgan Bierschenk founded Geoship in 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.98 and a maximum target of $4,999,997.62. The campaign proceeds will be used to support pilot productions and product certifications.
Fanbase, with a valuation of $50 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is a subscription-based social media network that allows users to monetize their content and earn. The users can either grow organically for free or pay for a subscription to exclusive content. Fanbase is building a new ecosystem by combining social networking and monetization platforms. The business reported a 1,000% user growth in the past year, and profit increased by 999% in 2021 compared to 2020. Isaac Hayes III founded Fanbase in October 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,996.21 and a maximum target of $2,599,996.14. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
XENiA is raising funds on MainVest. It is a modern Mediterranean grill that serves craveable plates, sandwiches, and salads. The food joint also features grilled-to-order proteins, local and seasonal vegetables, and house-made sauces and marinades. XENiA operates popups and plans to open its first ghost kitchen location in January 2022. The launch as a ghost kitchen will allow the business to focus on speed, profit, and scalability. Louis Maskin founded XENiA in March 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to obtain operating capital.
Atlas, with a valuation of $20.8 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The technology company creates autonomous solar fields and aims to revolutionize the renewable energy industry. The company will employ robots and drones to continuously learn through artificial intelligence and improve the efficiency and production of solar energy. Atlas is currently in the pre-revenue stage and does not have any fully operational autonomous solar fields. Clinton Brown founded Atlas in June 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.60 and a maximum target of $1,069,998.80. The campaign proceeds will be used for the installation of solar fields and the completion of interconnection and off-taker agreements.
AvaWatz, with a valuation of $36 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is a decision-intelligence company that uses collaborative air and ground robots to carry out difficult and dangerous tasks. The company uses artificial intelligence to power an extensive network of Cobots to tackle complex and multi-step assignments. AvaWatz is fully prototyped and has undergone research and development with the US Air Force and Department of Homeland Security. Rajini Anachi and Bala Jana founded AvaWatz in February 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999 and a maximum target of $1,069,998. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Hidden Water Robotics, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is a water infrastructure company that is improving the bottled water industry with its environment-friendly products. The business delivers canned water sustainably with its H-Water Machine that is environmentally conscious and can go anywhere with sunlight. These solar-powered water vending machines do not require a traditional power source and prevent the use of single-use plastic bottles. Jeffrey Irish, Jay Sussman, and Dr. Helen Irish founded Hidden Water Robotics in October 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
YouSolar, with a valuation of $49.9 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The clean-energy company has created PowerBloc, a solar and battery system that delivers clean power to the modern world. PowerBloc uses modular power architecture to integrate solar, utility, and generator power to run an entire house or business. The system is easy to install and stores solar energy from the Sun. YouSolar has been a National Finalist in the 2018 CleanTech Open and has been powering an off-grid house in California for more than eight months. The patented PowerBloc STACK of YouSolar has now moved from concept to reality and simplifies shipment and installation. Arnold Leitner founded YouSolar in 2010. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.62 and a maximum target of $4,999,997.22. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
O2 Pure Hydration, with a valuation of $25 million, is raising funds on SeedInvest. The company makes a hydration drink with low sugar and calories and more electrolytes. The patent-pending oxygenation process of the company gives a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel and leaves the consumers feeling light without bloating caused by carbonation. O2 Pure Hydration reported a drastic growth in revenue from $1.8 million in 2019 to $5 million in 2020. David Colina and Dr. Daniel Kim founded O2 Pure Hydration in December 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $3,500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for team expansion, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses.
Dharma Southern Kitchen, with a valuation of $35 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company makes and sells plant-based fast-casual Southern comfort food across Florida. The plant-based food of Dharma Southern Kitchen is nutritious and delicious and appeals to vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat-eaters alike. The business is led by an experienced team and has opened two new locations in the past two years. Shaun Noonan founded Dharma Southern Kitchen in January 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.50 and a maximum target of $1,069,997.25. The campaign proceeds will be used to grow locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Revolution MD, with a valuation of $26.7 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is reinventing medication delivery with its patent-pending smart inhaler. The inhaler, INHALE, is safely designed to control the dispensing of opioids and provide immediate pain relief along with minimizing the risk of addiction. Revolution MD plans to submit the pre-IND to the FDA and complete the device for clinical trials. Josh Kimmel founded Revolution MD in August 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for FDA approvals and clinical trials.
Sin City Superette is raising funds on MainVest. It is an upcoming neighbourhood supermarket in Lynn, MA. The supermarket will provide groceries, prepared foods, household items, and hygienic supplies to the surrounding areas. The convenience store will function as an affordable and friendly place for the locals to grab their household items, read community bulletins, and meet neighbours. Rachel Miller founded Sin City Superette in August 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $85,000 and a maximum target of $120,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for operating capital, marketing, and buildout.
PowerBuy, with a valuation of $15.9 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company has developed an interactive and innovative checkout solution for e-commerce merchants. The checkout solution of PowerBuy is not static and traditional but fun and interactive and allows users to checkout with friends and buy multiple products. PowerBuy has served more than 800 merchants and has been rated one of the top social commerce apps on Shopify. Bruce Watanabe and Thu Truong founded PowerBuy in April 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,000,501. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales and marketing, engineering, and compensation for managers.
Apis Cor is raising funds independently through Regulation A crowdfunding. It is a robotics technology design and manufacturing company that uses the technology to 3D-print full-scale houses. The company aims to provide structural 3D printing robotics to developers and homebuilders to reduce the cost of building. Apis Cor began its journey with a tiny home in the snowy tundra and grew to make the world’s largest 3D printed office in a desert metropolis. Nikita and Anna Cheniuntai founded Apis Cor in 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has no minimum target and a maximum target of $35,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, manufacturing facilities and equipment, certifications, land acquisition, model house development, and marketing.
