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.
Copperworks Distilling Company
Copperworks Distilling Company, with a valuation of $11.7 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company produces gin, vodka, and American Single Malt whiskey from a malted barley base. Copperworks Distilling sells through both its retail store and distribution to restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and liquor stores. The business has also won several national and international awards and was named the Distillery of the Year 2018 by the American Distilling Institute. Jason Parker and Micah Nutt founded Copperworks Distilling in 2011. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.51 and a maximum target of $4,999,999.86. The campaign proceeds will be used for expansion to two new locations and growth in production and revenue.
@loudgirlgoodies is raising funds on MainVest. The company is an upcoming legal cannabis business in Boston, MA, and aims to become a micro-business to manufacture and sell plant-based edibles to recreational dispensaries. The business will start with three varieties, including chocolate chip cookies, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, and brookies packed in five and 10 count bags of 5mg THC edibles. Carolyn Alexander founded @loudgirlgoodies in 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $200,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for kitchen supplies, licensing, overhead, payroll, and renovations.
AGI Laboratory, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company aims to uplift humanity by combining human and machine intelligence together. It has developed a system of voting and policy generation that helps the world move toward increased participation and greater democracy. AGI Laboratory works on a new database technology that scales out on the fly. David J Kelley founded AGI Laboratory in May 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 marketing, sales, research and development, and other fixed costs.
Huddle, with a valuation of $10 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company has developed a social marketplace that allows creators and founders to connect and build together. The community-driven platform matches founders and creators based on their projects, timelines, and budgets, handles payment processing and facilitates sweat equity. Huddle has supported creators to earn more than $327,000 on its platform from September 2020 to June 2021. Michael Saloio and Stephanie Golik founded Huddle in June 2015. 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 to bring on key hires and build technology and UX for freelancers and customers.
Three Sages, with a valuation of $6 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company aims to bring restorative wellness to all facets of modern life, including where we live, work, and stay. The platform contains succinct and carefully curated restorative wellness content that comes as “Sips of Wellness” on the go. Three Sages has completed its proof of concept with two patents pending and 22 deals signed. Greg Commins founded Three Sages in March 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $107,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for aggressive B2B growth and direct-to-consumer launch.
4biddenknowledge, with a valuation of $20 million, is raising funds on TruCrowd. It is a fast-growing streaming entertainment and educational media company that aims to provide a global streaming TV app platform. The platform will cater to alternative conscious content and give educational and entertaining content to its users. 4biddenknowledge currently has more than 50,000 paying monthly subscribers and has been profitable since its first year in operation. Billy Carson founded 4biddenknowledge in January 2017. 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 equipment, research and development, sales and marketing, inventory, payroll, and general operating expenses.
Gamestar+, with a valuation of $40 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is introducing streaming games on demand (SGOD) that engage two or more players who possess tactical and cardboard games. The platform enhances the traditional board games experience by including socially interactive elements that allow real-time streaming. Gamestar+ is led by a team of tested and accomplished veterans and has more than 600,000 app downloads to date. Todd Young founded Gamestar+ in April 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $5,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for technology development, content production, marketing, content acquisition, and staffing.
WiTopia, with a valuation of $15 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company provides fast and easy VPN and encrypted email services that make the internet secure, private, and free. The services of WiTopia help protect data privacy and prevent cybercrime and identity thefts. WiTopia’s VPN service is well established and generating sales of about $2 million per year, while the encrypted email service has also started selling actively. William Bullock and Steve Shippa founded WiTopia in 2003. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,998.73 and a maximum target of $1,069,996.86. The campaign proceeds will be used to add more users, build awareness, and execute the sales and marketing plans.
Leveller Media is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is bringing blockchain-based investing options into entertainment financing. The Leveller platform brings transparency, equality, and accountability to financing and is changing how Hollywood finances entertainment. Leveller Media is led by an experienced team and is offering revenue participation rights in three films. David Spisak, Ryan Clarkson, and Eric VonFeldt founded Leveller Media in May 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,001 and a maximum target of $1,069,998. The campaign proceeds will be used for initial projects, platform development, marketing, employee wages, and general working capital.
Kemble Berkshires is raising funds on Small Change. The project is led by Shared Estates Asset Fund and involves acquiring and renovating a new property located at 2 Kemble Street, Lenox, in Massachusetts. The property offers easy access to Great Barrington, Stockbridge, and breathtaking views of Stockbridge Bowl. Kemble Berkshires is sustainable and will work on the basis of a shared economy. Kemble Berkshires is led by Daniel Dus and Orion Parrott, General Partners of Shared Estates Asset Fund. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $1,100,000 and a maximum target of $1,950,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for the acquisition and renovation of the property.
Delee, with a valuation of $22 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company has created a device, CytoCatch, for the early detection of circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream. The device also assists in the personalization and optimization of patient treatment and monitors the effectiveness of treatments. Thus, CytoCatch helps to increase the chances of curing cancer and survival. Delee already has fully functional technology that is being tested for prostate cancer. Delee was founded by Liza Velarde, Juan Felipe Yee, and Alejandro Abarca in November 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.84 and a maximum target of $4,999,998.02. The campaign proceeds will be used for the commercial launch of the technology and beginning the process to get FDA clearance for the commercialization of the technology.
Launchspace Technologies Corporation
Launchspace Technologies Corporation, with a valuation of $48.9 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company has developed patented solutions to remove orbital debris that pose scares to satellites, astronauts, and the International Space Station. The sensor satellites of Launchspace detect and track small orbital debris and remove them through orbital debris remediation spacecraft. Launchspace Technologies Corporation has strategic relationships with NASA, the Pentagon, and the Space Force. John H Bauman and Marshall H Kaplan founded Launchspace Technologies Corporation in October 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,069,975. The campaign proceeds will be used for technology manufacturing and testing, notes repayment, patents and legal fees, NASA Space Act Agreement costs, and other expenses.
Galexa, with a valuation of $33.5 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is a manufacturer and material supplier for American-made composite walls, floors, and roof systems. The pre-engineered systems of Galexa are used for making external shells of homes, commercial buildings, and other strong, light, and ultra-efficient structures. Galexa has already built two composite tiny home prototypes, one blast-proof and bullet-proof composite military prototype and a new composite single-family home. Chuck Ardezzone founded Galexa in December 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.75 and a maximum target of $1,069,996.70. The campaign proceeds will be used to expand operations to the Western United States and Puerto Rico.
California Tacos, with a valuation of $15 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is a fast-casual Southern California-inspired Mexican restaurant that offers a simple and fresh menu. The company has its California Tacos restaurants, Bandito Sauce distribution platform, and a mobile app, Bag-it-To-Go. California Tacos has an established intellectual property portfolio and a proven cuisine concept. Robert Reynolds founded California Tacos in April 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,999.72 and a maximum target of $1,069,998.24. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Capsll, with a valuation of $5 million, is testing the waters on Fundify. The company has developed an app that gives people digital time capsules to save their history, tell their life stories, and pass on their legacy. The app provides an inclusive media space to collate videos, audios, pictures, and documents, coaches storytelling for people to recount memories effectively, and allows selective access to content. Clint Davis, Sam Syed, and Anton Devenish founded Capsll in March 2021. 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 growth and expansion.
Aussie Soles Global, with a valuation of $50 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company makes orthotic footwear using sustainable materials. The brand is well established and makes podiatrist-approved sandals and leisure shoes using AusLite, an antibacterial polymer foam made from sustainable sugarcane. Aussie Soles Global has already succeeded in Australia and is launching in the US based on the tried and tested success. Craig Taplin founded Aussie Soles Global in January 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, inventory, tooling, design and development, and working capital.
Cannabox, with a valuation of $12 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is changing the online shopping experience of cannabis accessories with its Cannabox. The box delivers cannabis essentials to the users on a monthly basis and makes the usage of cannabis easy and stress-free. Cannabox has generated $14.4 million in revenue to date, with a revenue growth of 63.5% from 2019 to 2020. Michael Berk founded Cannabox in 2013. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $9,998.94 and a maximum target of $307,999.50. The campaign proceeds will be used for growth and expansion.
Traq365 Corporation, with a valuation of $8.5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed an AI-based platform that converts organic sales conversations into unbiased and structured data. The system analyses recorded sales conversations and helps businesses plan revenue and increase sales. Traq365 Corporation is led by an experienced team and empowers sales professionals to a huge extent. Adam Rubenstein founded Traq365 Corporation in November 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $100,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for hiring sales and marketing talent, advertising and marketing, and hiring AI developers.
Canine Biologics, with a valuation of $6.1 million, is raising funds on Netcapital. The company makes nutrition products to support dogs battling cancer. It uses the highest-quality ingredients, top-tier expertise, and inspired thinking to make pet nutrition products with specialized supplements, vitamins, and minerals. Canine Biologics is a unique company with an expanded product roadmap, including a liquid diet for dogs and formulated treats. Jeff Sutherland founded Canine Biologics in 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $477,540. The campaign proceeds will be used for new product development, inventory purchases, selling and marketing costs, administrative costs, and compensation for managers.
StaySafe Concrete Products, with a valuation of $11 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company uses new technology and high-performing concrete to develop products used in more sustainable infrastructure. The proprietary products of StaySafe Concrete Products include modular buildings, precast raised slab foundations, and a low-impact seawall system. The company has the primary focus on flood control along the eastern seaboard and gulf states. Kyle Meyer founded StaySafe Concrete Products in February 2021. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $4,999,999. The campaign proceeds will be used for marketing, inventory, and operating costs.
HereYouGo, with a valuation of $7 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is creating a sharing platform for self-driving cars. It partners with colleges and co-working spaces and offers them connected cars on rent for their residents. The model allows the company to buy connected and self-driving cars and share them. Konstantin Maslennikov founded HereYouGo in 2018. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $473,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for software development, video marketing, full-time sales, buying the fleet of cars, and car administrator compensation.
Anderby Brewing is raising funds on MainVest. The brewery creates craft beers using regional grains malted by area craft malt houses. The business leans more towards hop-forward craft beers, especially hazies, and keeps five to six of them on tap. Apart from its collection of IPAs, Anderby Brewing keeps a strong rotation of darks, fruited sours, and classics. Preston Smelt founded Anderby Brewing in June 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used to add brewing capacity and hire additional sales members.
Poppilu, with a valuation of $7 million, is raising funds on Republic. The company is reinventing kids’ beverages by making them bolder on flavor, not on sugar. The flagship product of Poppilu, Bold and Tangy Lemonade, is available in pouches and made with organic ingredients. Poppilu sells through more than 2,500 retail locations and expects to reach more than $1 million in sales in 2021. Melanie Kahn founded Poppilu in May 2017. 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 to add more products to the offerings and expand to more locations.
Olive Tree People is raising funds independently through Regulation A crowdfunding. The company is revolutionizing the beauty products industry with its unique skincare products and cosmetics. The products of Olive Tree People are unique as they use 100% organic bioactive beauty elixir instead of water. Olive Tree People has generated $22.1 million in revenue from 2016 to 2020, with 35% revenue growth in 2020 alone. Thomas Lommel founded Olive Tree People in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has no minimum target and a maximum target of $15,000,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for product development, marketing and promotion, new store locations, and general and administrative expenses.
