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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Serenity Cafe is raising funds on Honeycomb. It is located in the business district of downtown Raytown, MO. The cafe offers an escape to a community oasis for the finest coffee and freshly made food to order. Rebecca Tolbert founded Serenity Cafe. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $30,000 and a maximum target of $500,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for purchasing a food truck to expand and branch, purchase the building, increase hourly wages and for working capital.
Lepley and Co. is raising funds on Honeycomb. It is a plant and floral boutique with a huge selection of tropical house plants, plant supplies, a full-service florist division, and boutique-style goods crafted by dozens of area makers, artists, and small businesses. The Lepley & Co management team is all female, and the company is a proud supporter of LGBTQ initiatives and values. Justin Lepley founded Lepley and Co. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for floral delivery vehicles, refinancing high-interest credit card debt, and cash on hand to help provide a cushion between expenses and receipt of Accounts Receivable.
Dope Pieces is raising funds on Honeycomb. As a socially minded and minority-owned business, Dope Pieces creates puzzles using beautiful images of Black and Brown people and culturally positive themes from well-established artists. The puzzles have a strong content base and are beautiful enough to frame and hang. Kristina Hale founded Dope Pieces in 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for manufacturing and shipping for an order of 6,000 puzzles, administrative support, advertising and promotion, storage facility, shipping and shipping supplies.
Baked True North is raising funds on Honeycomb. Baked True North has created not only the most unique and delicious gluten-free products, but a community around “gluten-freedom”. Baked True North is currently located in Bellevue in a commercial kitchen in a residential location (without a storefront). The new location will be a bakery/storefront with enough space to serve the north of Pittsburgh from the North Hills all the way to Cranberry. Lauren Marts founded Baked True North in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $120,000 and a maximum target of $175,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for securing and opening a storefront and quadrupling the capacity.
Inebriated Baker is raising funds on Honeycomb. The company is a woman-owned specialty vegan, boozy bakery located in Lexington, Kentucky. The Inebriated Baker is capitalizing on the distillery and craft beer explosion in Kentucky (especially Lexington), as well as the growing national interest in bespoke cocktails and small-batch confections. Danielle Rowell founded the Inebriated Baker in 2008. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $20,000 and a maximum target of $100,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand, upscale, and modernize the commercial kitchen footprint and equipment and to launch new store locations.
MetaMorph Jewelry Studios raising funds on Honeycomb. MetaMorph Jewelry Studio is an end-to-end jewelry manufacturing business. The company’s primary product is handcrafted metalwork jewelry, fabricated from raw materials like bronze, 925 sterling silver and 14k gold filled. Sarah Daigneault founded MetaMorph Jewelry Studio in 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $25,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to place larger orders to lock in lower pricing and to expand the manufacturing equipment.
Pip & Lola’s, a handmade soap company in Pennsylvania, is raising crowdfunding on Honeycomb. The company makes barely-scented vegan and vegetarian soaps using natural plant and vegetable oils, botanicals, and natural essential oils. Samantha Story-Camp and Bruce Story-Camp founded Pip & Lola’s in 2011. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $16,000. The campaign proceeds will be used towards a retail build out.Â
M.O. Food & Distribution, a producer creating smoked seafood products and poultry products, is raising crowdfunding on Honeycomb. M.O. Food’s smoked dried shrimp market serves African, Asian, Hispanic, and international markets, as well as wholesalers. Poultry customers are buying from M.O. because they produce hard to find fully smoked uncooked chicken similar to smoked uncooked turkey necks. Ojetemola Ojemuyiwa and Omosolape Ojemuyiwa founded M.O. Food & Distribution in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $30,000 and a maximum target of $150,000. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign will be used for increased staff, marketing and promotion, inventory, rent, wifi. and miscellaneous equipment.
Flavors of the Isle is raising funds on Honeycomb. The restaurant serves American soul food and Jamaican cuisine. It has developed homemade jerk seasoning and jerk sauces, which highlights the unique flavors of the menu. Ebony Williams founded Flavors of the Isle in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $50,000. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign will be used for operations, construction, equipment, architect services and rent and Wifi.
Great Blue Brewing is raising funds on MainVest. Located in Boscawen, New Hampshire, Great Blue Brewing is a producer of high-quality hand-crafted ales and lagers. Each beer is crafted with extreme attention to detail, using the highest quality products produced both locally and nationally. Great Blue Brewing was founded by Chris Waldron and Andrea Waldron in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $40,000 and a maximum target of $150,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for equipment and buildout.
The Heritage Club, a Boston and Massachusetts provisionally licensed adult use cannabis dispensary located in Charlestown, MA. is raising funds on MainVest. The Heritage Club is seeking investment to renovate and open a location. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $20,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for building out the location.
Wicked BOLD, a vegan foods brand in Flower Mound, TX, is raising funds on MainVest. The company makes small-batch vegan chocolate using organic and ethically sourced cacao from Belize. The chocolate is handmade, healthy, and delicious and made with just three ingredients. Deric Cahill and Brooklyn Cahill founded Wicked BOLD in September 2019. The current crowdfunding raise has a minimum goal of $25,000 and a maximum goal of $74,000. The funds will be used towards a business vehicle wrap, packaging, chocolate materials, and payroll runway.
Main Street Phoenix Workers Co-op
Main Street Phoenix Workers Co-op is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is built around a group of restaurant & social enterprise vets building an employee-owned restaurant group. The Main Street Phoenix Project is looking to acquire and invest in main street businesses which are at risk or considering not opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic crisis. Jason Wiener founded Main Street Phoenix Workers Co-op in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $1,07,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to integrate restaurants into the MSPWC umbrella and to hire additional C-suite roles and marketing.
Straight Teeth Solutions, with a valuation of $19.96 million is raising funds on Netcapital. Through its US patent pending business model, it provides consumers with doctor-supervised clear aligner treatment, at a more affordable price than most existing DIY clear aligner companies and typical orthodontic providers. Straight Teeth Solutions’ products are made in the USA and have successfully treated more than 500,000 patients. Bruice Goldblatt founded Straight Teeth Solutions in 2019. 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 marketing, employee salaries, loan payments, and app development.
The Distillery at South Shore is raising funds on Honeycomb. This project will give new life to a historic landmark, the Joseph S. Finch & Co building, the last pre-prohibition whiskey distillery in the city of Pittsburgh. The Distillery at South Shore seeks to leverage the burgeoning farm-to-table, locally sourced, craft, and artisanal trends in the marketplace. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $ 3,080,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for main floor buildout, distilling equipment, cigar club buildout, and working capital.
Street Food, with a $1.5 million valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. Street Food is looking to close the gap between eager food lovers and amazing street food vendors. Street Food is a software-as-a-service application that will allow vendors to show their profile and location to the rest of the app users. Andres Garcia and Vincent Arteaga founded Street Food in 2020. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, app development, and IT needs
Humbleroots Apothecary, with a valuation of $3 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company provides plant-based, all-natural alternatives to traditional over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications. It has secured a strategic partnership with one of the largest CBD-centric retailers in the United States. The Humbleroots team is composed almost exclusively of military veterans. Chris Manus and Frances Alicea founded Humbleroots Apothecary in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $150,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for expanding inventory, marketing/PR, payroll, R&D, cash reserves, and business development efforts.
NXT Water, Makers of Akeso, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is an innovator in science-backed ultra-functional beverages using CBD and plant powered hydration. NXT Water developed an immunity and endurance product with more potency of zinc & Vitamin D than any other beverage on the market. Todd Waks and Tommy Stephenson founded NXT Water in 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $75,000 and a maximum target of $1,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales and marketing, point of sale materials and sampling, product/working capital, and operating expenses.
SoMee, with a valuation of $18.7 million, is raising funds on Republic. SoMee’s mobile apps streamline the user experience to allow users to be social and earn rewards on the go. It is a blockchain-enabled application. The company had ad revenue of $3 million in the first year. Christopher Krmaer founded SoMee in 2013. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds with be used for general and administrative costs, marketing, and product development.Â
B-Boy’s Family BBQ is raising funds on SMBX. The company is a Black-owned family business that all started with some weekend get-togethers over the grill. Located in the Bay Area, B-Boy’s Family BBQ is a BBQ catering service that the locals enjoy year round. Brian Brown and Roshawnda Brown founded B-Boy’s Family BBQ in 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $100,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for working capital and purchasing a catering truck.
Marek Landscaping is raising funds on Honeycomb. The company designs and builds ecological landscapes with a focus on monitoring, research, and stewardship. The team at Marek Landscaping includes designers, scientists, and contractors who bring out the highest performance of ecological systems. Marek Landscaping has already generated 19 original specifications for the Wisconsin DOT and has forecasted to triple its gross revenue to $3 million within the next three years. Mike Marek founded Marek Landscaping in 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $20,000 and a maximum target of $107,234. The campaign proceeds will utilize the funds toward a down payment of $450,000 on a construction loan for Marek’s new base of operations on Milwaukee’s outer harbor
Kaye Bakes is raising funds on Honeycomb. Named as a Best Kept Secret and aHidden Gemof Atlanta, Kaye Bakes is looking to expand to more than just pastries. -The company wants to purchase a cafe space and open a drive-thru coffee shop. Co-founder Natasha Birge is also an internationally trained chef. Natasha Birge and Dwight Baker founded Kaye Bakes in 2015. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $30,000 and a maximum target of $ 80,000. The campaign proceeds will use the funds for expansion to a new location as well as equipment, lease, and more.
The Complete Experience is raising funds on Honeycomb. The company is a salon and spa offering an array of beauty services including precision haircutting, expert color, and relaxing facial services. The Cutting Edge & The Complete Experience are owned by a mother-daughter duo and has been a staple in Racine, WI for more than 20 years. Brooke Hesse and Kathleen Hesse founded The Complete Experience in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $20,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for start-up costs for a new location and updates to the existing business.
Engineurix, with a $5 million valuation, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company’s product – Intellihat – is a mass-market, consumer health device in the form of a wearable hat. It’s designed to slow the effects of cognitive decline due to natural aging. Intellihat was founded by two pioneers in the field of neuromodulation, Jeffrey E. Arle, MD, PhD and Jay L. Shils, PhD. They’ve authored more than 150 research papers and are the editors of, as well as contributing authors to the leading texts. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $2,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for research and development, manufacturing, engineering, design materials, and increased hiring.
Tahiti’s Breeze, with a $7.69 million valuation, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company plans to construct a tropical, clean-water, adventure pool theme park resort. Tahiti’s Breeze intends to offer all the ambiance of the island of Tahiti, with palm trees, turquoise-blue water, and tiki huts. Adelinda Bryant and Joe Hassell founded Tahiti’s Breeze in 2020. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for land acquisition, development, and legal.
Hailios, with a $19 million valuation, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company captures the most complete hail data in the world, delivering unparalleled data and new environmental insights. Hailios’ Eyewitness Internet of Things sensor is the world’s first compact, wireless hail detection and analysis system. Hailios has solved an expensive and complicated problem. Lucas Schiff and Carsten Neufing founded Hailios in 2017. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, inventory, hiring, and working capital.
Advanced AI Solutions, with a $53.9 million valuation, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company aims to be one of America’s top producers of fast-response, fire-suppressing drones. Advanced AI Solutions has exclusive license to use just under 200 global patents and patent applications with production based in the US. AI software built into the drones allows early detection of fires and powerful, autonomous extinguishing capabilities. Yuen Mao founded Advanced AI Solutions in 2020. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for inventory, marketing, R&D, and working capital.Â
GoBeep, with a $10 million valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed a platform for sharing personal data that puts security first. Security is built-in from the ground up, including the power for people to own their personal information. The company increased customer acquisition by 6x month-over-month for the last three months. Paul Della Maggiora and Dean Rogers founded GoBeep in 2019. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $400,000 and a maximum target of $900,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales and marketing, R&D, customer success, general and administrative costs, and security hardening.
GrassTB, with a $5 million valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is revolutionizing the way we make paper by making paper from grass instead of trees. Grass replenishes itself much faster while trees must grow for 15 years before being harvested. Grass costs at least 40% less than trees to acquire, produce, and maintain. Bao Ho founded GrassTB in 2019. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to pay shipping charges and tariffs for machines that have been ordered as well as for employees/workers, machine inventory, and operating expenses.
Hyperlight, with a $55 million valuation, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has developed breakthrough, low-cost concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. Hyperlight has developed the product with funding and technology development support from the US Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, and the Southern California Gas Company RD&D Program. John King and Nicholas Kramer founded Hyperlight. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for equipment, operations, hiring, R&D, and marketing.
Flip Group, with a valuation of $18 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is bringing the fun back to online dating with a safer and more authentic experience. Flip is the only dating app that requires profile picture verification. With almost 30,000 reviews, the app has a five star rating in the App Store. Oliver Heartmont founded Flip. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to fund marketing for new hires, paid advertising, IT, and product development.
CoPeace, with a $37.4 million valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company aims to create a new form of inclusive capitalism. It is making impact investing available to everyone, regardless of race, gender, background, or income level. CoPeace invests in growing companies and positive social impact and allows investors to participate in the growth. The company was founded by Craig Jonas in 2018 and has raised more than $2.6 million since its founding. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum raise of $50,009 and a maximum raise of $4,526,19. The campaign proceeds will be used for acquisitions and future holdings, marketing, and compensation to employees.Â
Island Savoy is raising funds on Wefunder. It is a community grocery located at Bay Station in the heart of Alameda. It features organic produce, locally sourced foods, craft beer and wine, a full-service deli and an espresso bar. Island Savoy was founded by Mike Stevens who has 15 years of experience in the food industry. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $50,000 and a maximum goal of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for building infrastructure, equipment, ADA upgrades and Inventory.
SapientX, with a pre-money valuation of $7.92 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The artificial intelligence software developed by the company provides voice and intelligence to products. The voice technology of SapientX can interact with users naturally and is applicable to vehicles, robots, telework, and consumer goods. The software is complete, with prototypes delivered to Mitsubishi, Yamaha, Murakami, NEC, Haier, KTM and 20 more. SapientX was founded by David Colleen, Maclen Marvit, and Bruce Wilcox and has raised more than $1.2 million since its inception. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $4,810,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for sales, marketing, R&D, operations, and patent filing.
JelikaLite, with a pre-money valuation of $11.1 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. JelikaLite is developing Cognilum, an innovative solution to permanently reduce a child’s autism symptoms. Cognilum is a therapeutic wearable device. It combines non-invasive brain stimulation with infrared light, EEG sensors, and an AI personalization platform. JelikaLite was founded by Eugenia Steingold and Katya Sverdlov. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for R&D, hiring, and marketing.
ErmaRose Winery is raising funds on SMBX. ErmaRose is a family-owned and operated winery. The winery focuses on making wines from a variety of fruits. The winery’s current signature flavors are Banana, Mango, Blueberry, Blackberry and Royal Dragonfly. Jennifer Prothow founded ErmaRose Winery in 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $75,000 and a maximum target of $350,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for warehouse expansion and hiring full time staff for the tasting room, an assistant winemaker, and a wine club manager.
Third Eye Design, with a pre-money valuation of $18 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company designs, manufactures, and markets inView — a wireless helmet brake and turn signal light centered on a groundbreaking Radio Frequency (RF) communication protocol. inView is patented and has patents pending internationally. David Werner founded Third Eye Design in 2009. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, R&D, working capital, inventory, and operations expenses.
Smart Eye Technology, with a pre-money valuation of $49.5 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is one of the world’s only all-in-one screen privacy and file sharing platforms that protects confidential information while preventing cyber fraud and data leaks. Smart Eye Technology leverages a ground-breaking combination of tech and AI to bring about unparalleled security. Dexter Caffey founded Smart Eye Technology in 2018. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for working capital, research and development, marketing and operations.
Battle Approved Motors, with a pre-money valuation of $52.9 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. The company develops electric vehicle technology for off-road vehicles. The high-end electric UTVs of Battle Approved Motors will be straight out of the box. The company is currently in the design, test, and validation phases. Chris James founded Battle Approved Motors in 2019. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $2,250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.Â
Cadi, with a pre-money valuation of $42 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. The company is revolutionizing golf by combining retail and e-commerce. Cadi uses technology to connect golfers with the products they love and leads the autonomous future of golf retail. Tyler Gottstein and Matt Ahrens founded Cadi in 2016. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $3,520,000. The raise’s proceeds will be used for research and development, marketing, working capital, and to expand operations.Â
HelloVacay, with a pre-money valuation of $14.8 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company provides travelers all over the world with access to private and wholesale-priced inventory that has never been widely available before. Through HelloVacay’s partnership with Priceline, the company is able to offer discounts of up to 50% and more off of widely available rates. Ryan Beachum and Brandon Beachum founded HelloVacay in 2016. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, working capital, operations and technology.
Luxury Travel Hackers, with a pre-money valuation of $15 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is leveraging influencers and content to make vacations bookable via social media. Luxury Travel Hackers is catering to the booming Millennial demand for easy, meaningful, stress-free booking and leveraging the explosive growth in influencer marketing. The company is planning a full go-to-market company launch in Q1 2022. Gary Kohn and Katie Warner founded Luxury Travel Hackers in 2019. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for Facebook and Instagram ads, building an entire new site from the ground up, and company employment.
NarcX, with a pre-money valuation of $35 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company provides a practical, effective, and affordable solution to address the problem of drug disposal in the fight against the opioid crisis. NarcX created an environmentally safe liquid solution that renders controlled substances such as pills, tablets, or liquids immediately non-divertible and ultimately non-retrievable. The team is composed of experienced professionals and passionate supporters committed to ending the opioid crisis. David Schiller, Jordan Erskine, Christian Kasteler, and Gavin Collier founded NarcX in 2017. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will primarily be used for marketing and research and development.
XSurgical, with a pre-money valuation of $25 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company plans to take to market what it believes to be the first surgical robot capable of both operating in hospitals and being portable in the open field. The robot integrates minimally invasive, open surgery, and orthopedic procedures. This technology will bring the expertise and skills of a top surgeon to perform complex, surgical procedures in remote locations. XSurgical was founded by Gianluca De Novi, Michele Marzola, and Debora Botturi in 2018. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for salaries, R&D, and working capital.
