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.
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Throwdown, with a valuation of $24.9 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is a leader in impact fitness and offers functional impact training. The training combines impact sports, like boxing and MMA, with high-intensity interval training to support fitness. Throwdown provides the tools and fitness education to guide athletes through their fitness journey. The company has generated $12.9 million in revenue over the past three years and has sold Throwdown-branded products for more than $20 million. Greg Barrow founded Throwdown in September 2014. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999 and a maximum target of $4,999,997.25. The campaign proceeds will be used to elevate the brand and expand.
XRHealth, with a valuation of $81 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company provides at-home medical treatments through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). The business combines VR/AR technology, advanced data analytics, and clinicians on its platform to provide a comprehensive therapeutic experience. XRHealth has treated more than 2,000 patients and generated more than $1 million in revenue. Eran Orr and Miki Levy founded XRHealth in May 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,995.70 and a maximum target of $1,069,949.98. The campaign proceeds will be used for the business’ national rollout.
Khal, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a platform that helps amateur cooks and professional chefs to showcase their cooking skills. The platform also works as a professional and social network for cooking enthusiasts. Khal has grown organically and has 157,945 users, having added 86,665 recipes. Samir Tendulkar founded Khal in August 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,177,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, tech development, hiring, and overseas contracting.
Hawaiian Bros is raising funds on Republic. It is a restaurant brand that brings the plate lunch concept from Hawaii with its authenticity and coast appeal. The business always uses fresh food and has a unique and modern appeal. The offerings of Hawaiian Bros include Huli Huli Chicken, Honolulu Chicken, Luau Pig, Kilauea Chicken, Spam Musubi, and more. Cameron and Tyler McNie founded Hawaiian Bros in July 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $2,500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to open between 16 to 21 new locations in 2021.
Sene, with a valuation of $12 million, is raising funds on SeedInvest. The revolutionary clothing brand is changing the apparel market by creating zero-inventory custom-fit clothes. Sene has replaced tailors with data science, wherein customers generate their custom-fit through Sene’s SmartFit Quiz and place their orders. The clothes are then cut, assembled, and delivered in two to three weeks. Sene has generated more than $4.3 million in total revenue since the launch and reported 17% month-over-month average growth in 2021. Ray Li and Mark Zheng founded Sene in 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $535,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, software development, data science, and hiring.
Vivatia Skincare, with a valuation of $7 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The skincare company makes and packs effective skincare products using proprietary technology. The technology, Freshtek, ensures that the products are not exposed to light and oxygen and remain effective and consistent from the first use to the last. As a result, the products of Vivatia Skincare are longer-lasting, higher quality, and better performing. The company has sold more than $3 million of products to more than 700 dermatologists. Michael Brower and Randy Kriech founded Vivatia Skincare in December 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.50 and a maximum target of $1,069,999. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, product development, R&D, and geographic expansion.
Badger by Satellite Displays, with a valuation of $20.2 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has designed and developed a wearable badge that translates speech to text in real-time. The product will mostly be used by doctors, nurses, and caregivers to communicate easily and efficiently with people speaking in different languages, wearing a mask, or who are deaf. Badger by Satellite Displays is production-ready and prepared to commercialize its product. Mike Williston and Peter Sprague founded Badger by Satellite Displays in February 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,996 and a maximum target of $1,069,998. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Vxtra Health, with a valuation of $15.1 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company aims to offer new health insurance solutions that focus on restoring the value of the doctor-patient relationship. The business works with local doctors to come up with hassle-free health plans for self-insured employers. It also helps in improving the overall experience and reducing avoidable costs. Larry Hightower founded Vxtra Health in July 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Quantum Music, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed a platform that matches Asian influencers with global brands. The gig marketplace helps brands select influencers to partner and structure targeted marketing campaigns with. It also supports influencers in getting more online traction. Quantum Music has an expanding network of more than 300 affiliated influencers and reached more than 40 million followers by the second quarter of 2021. Quan Zhang and Quanwei Hu founded Quantum Music in August 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for team hiring, influencer and brand acquisition, and technology improvement.
Noble Story, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. It is a film studio that makes feature films and episodic series based on noble stories. The studio is currently developing five films — Endurance, The Heart Mender, The Miracle Walker, Hope Medical, and Atomic Man, based on real inspirational stories. Noble Story is led by a passionate team with more than 30 years of combined experience in business and production. Andrew Teravskis and Adam Gregory founded Noble Story in March 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,002 and a maximum target of $1,069,998. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, screenwriting, talent attachment fees, business operations, and contingency.
CAMDOG, with a valuation of $5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed an AI-based security system for small and medium businesses. The system can be easily installed in existing CCTV camera systems and increases the surveillance potential of the existing systems. CAMDOG is a member of the NVIDIA Inception Program and Starta Ventures Alumni and started selling in January 2021. Dmytro Usenko founded CAMDOG in July 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $300,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, online marketing, and hiring.
Centers for Age Control, with a valuation of $12 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a device — the AgeMeter — for the aging-reversal industry that calculates the age at which a person’s body is functioning. The AgeMeter is positioned to be the Microsoft for the aging-reversal industry with its database and software that provides and tracks functional age results. The device is already used by doctors, researchers, and individuals in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Elliott Small founded Centers for Age Control in March 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, product enhancement, business management, inventory, and accounting.
SolarGaps, with a valuation of $13 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company makes smart solar blinds that generate energy from the sun, convert the energy, and send it to the grid. The energy generated using SolarGaps can power different home appliances and help in decreasing energy consumption. SolarGaps has more than 20 distributors and more than 300 large installations. Eugene Erik and Andrew Koval founded SolarGaps in August 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, business development, marketing, admin and operational expenses, and legal expenses.
Dental Dash by Woobie, with a valuation of $5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a platform for the visualization of costs and automation of billing tasks for dental practices. The tool helps in replacing the consultants’ costs, reducing errors, and saving time. Dental Dash by Woobie works on a freemium business model and generates revenue through Software-as-a-Service subscriptions, payment processing, and billing automation fees. David Spencer founded Dental Dash by Woobie in January 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $105,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, marketing, and hiring.
WonderSpray, with a valuation of $8 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed a portable butt shower to revolutionize the bathroom experience. The butt shower is ergonomic, cost-effective, anti-bacterial, and less wasteful than toilet paper. It does not require any installation or plumbing and comes with four custom pressure settings. WonderSpray has generated $600,000 in initial revenue in the first six months of operations. David Akerman founded WonderSpray in December 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand the product line and subscriptions.
Primo Energy, with a valuation of $25 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company designs and builds energy platforms that combine solar, wind, and battery storage. The hybrid platforms can be fitted with USB charging and lights and provide energy for remote locations, island territories, and disaster relief. Primo Energy is also helping the next generation understand and bring in renewables with its educational training products and tools. Ned McMahon founded Primo Energy in 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.54 and a maximum target of $1,069,998.96. The campaign proceeds will be used to grow into new areas in the renewable energy space.
I & I Rose Garden is raising funds on MainVest. The company runs a legal cannabis business that sells quality vegan cannabis products. The offerings include products and experiences, including vegan bakery and apothecary. The products of I & I Rose Garden are crafted with the intention of healing and are handmade, vegan, and organic. Kijana Rose founded I & I Rose Garden in July 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $150,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to purchase equipment, build out the kitchen, accelerate buildout of the retail experience, and raise operating capital.
Lowkey Dispensary is raising funds on MainVest. The business currently operates as a dispensary in Massachusetts and plans to become vertically integrated. It is planning to grow its own cannabis flowers and distribute them through its two locations in Dorchester and West Roxbury. The long-term goal of Lowkey Dispensary is to become an integrated cannabis business that grows, processes, and delivers to its own retail stores and retail partners. Jeff Similien founded Lowkey Dispensary in July 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $75,000 and a maximum target of $200,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to hire its sales and marketing team.
Radical Girl Gang, with a valuation of $4 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed a curated marketplace for users to discover and shop from emerging women-owned brands. The aim of the company’s business model is to support women-owned businesses by providing them with increased exposure and supplemental marketing. Radical Girl Gang has launched more than 75 brands and reported 263% year-over-year growth in the first year of operations. Breanne Cruickshank founded Radical Girl Gang in August 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $350,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, hiring, and expansion of the in-house line.
GameApart, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a two-sided marketplace that connects board or party game makers to remote workers. The users log in to the site, start a game and share their screen over Meet, Teams, Zoom, or other video conferencing platforms. All the participants then get to participate in the games provided by the game maker partners. James Simmons and Justin Simmons founded GameApart in July 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, operations, and paid marketing initiatives.
Happy Tummy Asia is raising funds on Republic. The business offers Asian takeout-style meal delivery service that tastes great and is good for the tummy. The offerings of Happy Tummy Asia are made using organic ingredients and are free from gluten, nuts, shellfish, and dairy. Happy Tummy Asia has delivered more than 2,500 dishes and generated more than $40,000 in revenue since its soft launch in December 2020. Monita Sun and Joshua Russo founded Happy Tummy Asia in November 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $275,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to increase the production capacity, open new locations, and increase menu options.
Armslock USA, with a valuation of $11.5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a portable and life-saving technology that prevents accidental discharge of handguns. The durable lock mechanism and fast gun retrieval also prevent gun snatching. Armslock USA is working with Salida, an international private security company, for a large-scale pilot run and is in a joint venture with India’s TVS Motors for the production of its smart holster. Yohi Cohen and Yaron Moshe Tsion founded Armslock USA in February 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,002 and a maximum target of $1,069,998. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, advertising, production, and operations.
acQyr eXchange, with a valuation of $9.1 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The cloud-based platform allows mobile and video game players to issue, track, exchange, and redeem loyalty rewards points across multiple rewards programs. The users can receive targeted offers, manage them, and redeem them into money. acQyr eXchange has deployed its Version 1.0 and is currently onboarding QX partner games and exploring partnerships with game publishers and developers. James Mulford founded acQyr eXchange in 2008. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $350,349. The campaign proceeds will be used for tech deployment, game publisher acquisition, gamer acquisition, customer service, staffing, and marketing.
Accesr, with a valuation of $9.8 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company has developed a patented Smart Data Protocol that helps data owners control the use of their data. The technology permits binding digital contracts to data as it moves and provides security and privacy. Smart Data enables data monetization, provenance, compliance automation, remote control, self-awareness, trust, and security. Alan Rodriguez founded Accesr in May 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $499,999. The campaign proceeds will be used for payroll, product development, intellectual property, and repayment of loans.
Runner City, with a valuation of $2.5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company offers a peer-to-peer service for delivery and running errands. The workers of Runner City work independently on tips for pickups and deliveries and help eliminate the high fees charged by delivery apps. Runner City does not charge any app fees, transaction fees, or commission fees and has generated $3.5 million in transactions in its first 18 months of existence. Andy Kaminski founded Runner City in October 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $258,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for the development and maintenance of the MVP mobile app, hiring a legal firm, and marketing.
Rizome, with a valuation of $32.8 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company makes the perfect wood alternative that is strong, beautiful, and sustainable. The business is bringing the benefits of bamboo to the construction industry with its regenerative properties and ability to draw down carbon. The engineered bamboo lumber of Rizome meets all necessary industrial requirements and supports the global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide levels. Russell Smith, Frederick Murrell, and David Sands founded Rizome in 2013. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.70 and a maximum target of $3,931,700.78. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Loaded Dice Brewery is raising funds on MainVest. The company is opening an open brewery on a beer-barren slice of Oakland County, Michigan. The brewery will have a rotating tap list and will also tap the customers for new ideas. The business will openly share its beer recipes and processes to give back to the brewing community and help educate others. Jeffrey Smith founded Loaded Dice Brewery in November 2018. 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 expansion, staffing, canning line, website rebranding, and additional buildout.
Doorvest, with a valuation of $59.8 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is changing the real estate game by democratizing financial security through rental ownership. The real estate investing platform of Doorvest allows first-time investors to enter the real estate market and provides long-term investment properties. Doorvest helps investors identify and purchase investment properties in half the time and has experienced 14-times growth in 2021 year-over-year. Andrew Luong and Justin Kasad founded Doorvest in July 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $200,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, product development, and supply.
TRAQ, with a valuation of $33.6 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed the next-generation health, fitness, and wellness tracker. The device uses saliva to measure specific and general health categories, including hydration, energy, fitness, sleep, heart health, and nutrition. TRAQ has been tested and validated both in the lab with three clinical trials and in the market at Tokyo Olympics, USA Cycling, and NCAA Programs. Dr. Joseph Wang and Dr. Patrick Mercier founded TRAQ in February 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,998.10 and a maximum target of $534,999.78. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
SupChina, with a valuation of $45 million, is raising funds on Dalmore Group. It is a multimedia and business platform that helps the world understand China better by covering all the news about the country. The Omni-platform covers China without fear or favor and lets the world know about its business, culture, politics, and society. SupChina reported 55% year-over-year paid subscriber growth, 86% subscription renewal rate, and more than 2 million monthly audiences for web, social, and video. Anla Cheng founded SupChina in August 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales and marketing, editorial, and product launches.
PvP is raising funds on Dalmore Group. The company has developed a true gamer social community and an ultimate gaming hub. The platform connects gamers across the world and helps them meet, build, connect, improve, and grow together. PvP has more than 125,000 users on its application and has developed partnerships and promotions with Twitch, Alienware, Blerp, and Fullscreen Media. Phil Stover and Chris Gray founded PvP in January 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $3,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
SmartFoam, with a valuation of $25.6 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed technology that transforms normal foam material into intelligent sensors. The sensors can then be used to collect important data and encourage interactions with the smart device and speaker. The first product of SmartFoam, SmartSteps, helps in tracking activity and fitness very accurately. The company has completed all stages of development, testing, sourcing, and production readiness. Jennifer Smith founded SmartFoam in February 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,994.74 and a maximum target of $534,983.50. The campaign proceeds will be used to launch new products and expand.
Advanced Robotics, with a valuation of $2.5 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is developing an end-to-end robotic system that understands a patient’s health record and uses deep learning methodologies for an efficient pharmacy experience. The autonomous robot of Advanced Robotics can move in the pharmacy stores, is voice-activated, identifies patients through facial recognition, and dispenses the correct prescription. Dr. Yuliang Du founded Advanced Robotics in November 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.32 and a maximum target of $1,000,000.44. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Mark Anthony Concrete is raising funds on SMBX. It is a premier commercial and residential concrete company in Erie, Pennsylvania. The company focuses on high-quality workmanship and uses advanced methods of engineering and construction. The wide assortment of services of Mark Anthony Concrete includes building a business from the ground up, investing in renovations, and upgrading accessibility. Mark Anthony founded Mark Anthony Concrete in June 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for debt refinancing and working capital.
ESal, with a valuation of $40.3 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company uses technology for oil recovery without the use of harmful chemicals and new equipment. The RightWater technology of ESal will help in recovering stranded oil in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. ESal is working on creating a future with carbon-neutral, sustainable energy. Salem Thyne and Geoffrey Thyne founded ESal in 2013. 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.
Reachout Technology is raising funds independently through Regulation A crowdfunding. The company provides cybersecurity and IT management solutions for businesses. It aims to protect the data and assets of businesses by monitoring external threats, vulnerabilities, and other hostile indicators. The offerings of Reachout Technology include managed IT services, cybersecurity services, unified communications, cloud solutions, and IT consulting. Richard D. Jordan founded Reachout Technology in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has no minimum target and a maximum target of $6,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for acquisitions, hiring, and working capital.
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