Below are the latest equity crowdfunding raises begun this past week. For additional information, we encourage KingsCrowders 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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Village Box Cafe Bar & Grill, an American restaurant in Los Angeles, CA, is raising funds on MainVest. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its themed events, lounge, bar, an in-house branded bar & grill, comedy, and dance nights. It also features a large entertainment space in addition to the three dining areas. Village Box Cafe Bar & Grill was founded by Oliver B. Mitchell III in April 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $107,000, and the proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and open a new location. Village Box Cafe Bar & Grill also offers an open-air front patio with private cabanas and an open-air beer box. Another dining experience of the restaurant includes a rooftop terrace with a walk-up bar, flat-screen TVs, a signature lounge, and a dance floor.
Wrap-A-Lots, a comfort food restaurant in Providence, RI, is raising funds on MainVest. Presently, it is a delivery-only kitchen that operates through a cloud kitchen model. The kitchen offers a variety of healthy and delicious wraps, including Fried Chicken & Mac Wraps, Chicken Stir-fry Wraps, and Philly Cheese-Steak Wraps. Wrap-A-Lots was founded by Christian Cameron-Haskins in June 2020. The proceeds of the current round of crowdfunding, with a minimum raise of $30,000 and a maximum raise of $40,000, will be used for purchasing equipment and goods, marketing, staffing, and operations costs. Wrap-A-Lots works on a unique business model of delivery-only to reduce the overhead costs and stay safe during COVID-19.
KapitalWise, with a pre-money valuation of $15 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. It is a financial technology company that helps financial institutions in their client relationship solutions. KapitalWise’s AI-powered platform analyses large volumes of data about customers and provides insights to the companies to improve their efficiency and user experience. KapitalWise was founded by Sajil Koroth in 2017. The company’s current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $9,998.94 and a maximum goal of $432,997.32, and the funds will be used for growth and expansion. KapitalWise has secured early contracts with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank, and ABSA, and reported a 150% year-over-year revenue growth from 2018 to 2019.
Slate Point Meadery, a commercial mead producer in New York, is raising funds on Honeycomb. The company produces unique alcoholic beverages, crafted from honey and enjoyed as everyday drinks similar to beer, wine, hard cider, and hard seltzer. The company currently sells at off-premises events but plans to open its own tasting room soon. Slate Point Meadery was founded by Eric DeRise in 2016. The company’s crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $15,000 and a maximum target of $40,000. The proceeds will be used for opening the doors of its tasting room on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY. Slate Point Meadery has received several awards for its mead and is working towards making mead a recognized beverage and a mainstream product for consumers.
Procertas, with a $10 million valuation cap, is raising funds on Republic. It is an online learning platform that teaches essential business tools, including Microsoft Office and other technologies. The individuals get to identify the gaps in their skill sets and address them through online learning. Procertas was founded by Casey Flaherty and Joseph Colucci in October 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, and the funds will be used to expand the impact of the company. Procertas has issued over 7,500 certifications and generated over $650,000 in lifetime revenues. The Procertas platform has been adopted by over 85 universities for their law program offerings, and by more than 50 firms for training their employees.
flatland3d, an electric skateboard accessories manufacturer, is raising funds on Fundopolis. The company designs and sells accessories for electric skateboards, including Bash Guard for Booster Gloves, E-Skate Glove, and Bash Guard M. The products of flatland3d serve to protect the personal electric vehicle riders’ community from injuries and keep them safe and comfortable. flatland3d was founded by Nick Klimas and Steve Silva in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $249,000, and the proceeds will be used for launching new products and their marketing. flatland3d is a leader in the PEV glove industry and is positioned well to lead the entire PEV safety market with its innovative and high-quality products.
Stark Therapeutics, with a valuation cap of $8 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company uses gene therapy to treat chronic diseases. It is currently working on gene therapy for type II diabetes and a vaccine for COVID-19 targeting the nucleocapsid protein. Stark Therapeutics was founded by Anthony Stark in 2018 and has raised over $55,000 since its inception. The company’s crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000. The funds will be used for regulatory consulting, diabetes proof of concept study, vaccine viral challenge study, vaccine manufacturing, FDA consulting, and hiring production specialist. Stark Therapeutics is in the preclinical stage to evaluate the vaccine for COVID-19 and is prepared to scale to 100,000 doses in a few weeks after trial results.
Learnt, with a valuation cap of $9 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. It is an AI-powered online tutoring platform that connects students with talented tutors. The platform is democratizing education by its user-friendly and interactive virtual learning environment and customized approach. Learnt was founded by Andrew Nimmich and Eliza Nimmich in April 2020. The company’s crowdfunding campaign has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, and the proceeds will be used to grow its reach to more students and educators. Learnt is led by an experienced team that has already launched Tutor the People platform successfully. The platform has become all the more important with the shift to online and virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtudes Labs, with a pre-money valuation of $5 million, is raising crowdfunding on Fundanna. It is an upcoming producer and processor of high-quality CBD oil from Jamaican farms. The company is vertically integrated and has recently acquired land in Jamaica for its first hemp crop. Virtudes Labs was founded by Jamiel Jamieson and Farrah Zargaran in July 2019. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $250,000, will be used for marketing, research & development, equipment, material, and labor. Virtudes Labs is already in advanced talks with companies that have experience in farming hemp as well as the prospective buyers for its biomass, CBD, and refined oil.
Heavenly Chicken & Waffles, a food company in Detroit, MI, is raising funds on Honeycomb. The company handmakes delicious fried chicken and waffles and offers its services to customers in a friendly and professional manner. Heavenly Chicken & Waffles uses only organic ingredients for its offerings, sourced by Eastern Market. Heavenly Chicken & Waffles was founded by Aaron Sanders in 2016. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $35,000, and the funds will be used to expand the business by purchasing a new food truck and equipment. The proceeds will also be used for marketing and inventory. Heavenly Chicken & Waffles has an excellent reputation for its food and service and plans to expand across the state of Michigan.
Wingspan Health, with a $6 million valuation cap, is raising funds on Wefunder. It is a robo-advisory platform for healthcare. The platform brings all of a person’s health history into one place and provides reminders and insights into how their healthcare compares to standards. Wingspan Health was founded by Susanne Fortunato in January 2020 and has raised over $140,000 since its inception. The company’s crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum raise of $400,000. The proceeds will be used for influencer marketing, content creation, and tech platform costs. Wingspan Health is integrated with over 300 health systems and has reported over 30% month-over-month organic user growth.
3C Bio, with a valuation cap of $9 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company aims to build and deploy mobile diagnostic labs for the testing of SARS-CoV-2 infections. The testing will be focused on mission-critical communities, including schools, food and transportation workers, healthcare facilities, and critical infrastructure workers. Mark Mendel founded 3C Bio in April 2020 and has raised over $78,000 since its founding. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum goal of $50,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000, will be used to purchase and build containerized labs, semi-trailer labs, lab equipment, reagents and supplies and for salaries, rents, and overheads. 3C Bio labs will be built in 53-inch semi-trailers or 40-inch containers, with massive scalability and deployability.
Grapevine, with a $7 million valuation cap, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. It is an all-in-one community management solution for Giving Circles. The platform allows the circles to launch campaigns, collect donations, crowdfund, invite new members, create reports, and get expert advice. Grapevine was founded by Emily Rasmussen and Arrel Gray in 2017 and has raised over $590,000 since its inception. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, will be used for new engineer recruitment, sales, donation disbursement fees, and accounting and legal fees. Grapevine is a fast-growing social movement that has coordinated over $1 million in charity from more than 40,000 donors.
Inventr, with a valuation cap of $7 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is reinventing intellectual property, starting with the patent process. It is an automated patent assistant that helps deep tech companies capture ideas, automate research, identify patentability, and obtain patents. Inventr was founded by Manu Stephen, Steven H, and Steven Trojanowski and has raised over $120,000 since its inception. The proceeds of the crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum goal of $50,000 and a maximum goal of $150,000, will be used for targeted marketing and product development. Inventr has more than 30 LOIs from companies and is a part of the Patent Pro Bono Program of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Soraban, with a valuation cap of $6 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The system helps to automate the menial work of CPAs, thus helping them deliver their services faster. The process of data extraction and organization becomes automated and more efficient through the use of Soraban. The company was founded by Enoch Ko in 2019 and has raised over $30,000 since its founding. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $75,000 and a maximum raise of $150,000. The proceeds will be used for engineering, hiring a full-time CPA, and risk, legal, and insurance expenses. Soraban has launched a paid pilot with Wefunder and has received a $15,000 grant from Y Combinator and $20,000 investment from XX Team.
Petri Bio, with a $6 million valuation cap, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company mines through under-utilized genetic sequence data and finds sequences that are of potential therapeutic value. The sequences are then screened, and the leading candidates are optimized for maximum effectiveness as pharmaceuticals. Shu Li and Joe Schinaman founded Petri Bio in 2019. The company’s current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $50,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The funds will be used for purchasing reagents, research and product development, lab renting, hiring, patent filing, regulatory consulting, and pre-clinical trial studies. Petri Bio is positioned to mine over 32 terabytes of genomic data for future drugs and is currently working on a patent-pending treatment for COVID-19.
BARU, with a valuation cap of $5.5 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company sells custom furniture to the clients by personalizing it through their augmented reality app. The customers define their size specifications, which are translated into manufacturing instructions for woodworking robotics. BARU was founded by Tino Go and Kevin Rainbolt and has raised over $220,000 since its founding. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, will be used for sales and marketing, software development site upgrades, and admin expenses. BARU brings an innovative concept that makes customized shopping of furniture easier and more cost-effective.
Pristeem, with a valuation cap of $8 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company manufactures and sells a self-service garment cleaning device. The device uses steam and an organic chemical to clean an outfit in less than ten minutes. The process makes garment cleaning gentler than hand washing and less expensive than dry-cleaning. Naren Inukoti, Rahul Sheth, and Vishva Somaya founded Pristeem and have raised over $920,000 since its founding. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $50,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The funds will be used for manufacturing, sales and marketing, and inventory. Pristeem has cleaned over 1,000 outfits of more than 200 users and has signed seven contracts with residential and commercial property management companies.
Where’s The Foodtruck, with a valuation cap of $2.5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. It is a marketing platform that connects foodies and food trucks. The food truck owners get to market themselves, target nearby food enthusiasts, post deals, daily specials, and upcoming events. Nicholas Spindel founded Where’s The Foodtruck and has raised over $79,000 since its founding. The proceeds of the crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum raise of $249,999, will be used towards hiring and payroll, in-app ordering completion and UI improvements, software development, marketing, and new app features. Where’s The Foodtruck has over 20,000 active users and generated $130,000 in gross revenues in 2019.
Locals Bar and Grille, an upcoming restaurant bar in Haines City, FL, is raising funds on MainVest. It will be a Southern-inspired restaurant and bar in a casual setting and will offer cold beer, craft cocktails, and great food. Locals Bar and Grille is owned by Joseph Darigo and his wife, both with decades of experience in the restaurant industry. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum target of $25,000 and a maximum target of $55,000. The proceeds will be used for space buildout, equipment, and operating capital. Locals Bar and Grille is led by a passionate team and has big demand in the area with no other restaurant in a 7-mile radius.
BioCurity Pharmaceuticals, with a pre-money valuation of $36.3 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is developing drugs to transform radiation therapy and prevent its side effects for cancer patients. The patented technology of BioCurity intends to reduce the side effects of radiation without impeding its effectiveness. Dr. Cheryl Baker founded BioCurity Pharmaceuticals in 2016 and completed a crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine in June 2020. The current round of crowdfunding has a minimum raise of $9,996 and a maximum raise of $599,998, and the funds will be used to meet the development milestones of the proposed drug. BioCurity Pharmaceuticals has seven issued US patents and international patents.
Sunwarrior, with a pre-money valuation of $58.8 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. The company makes plant-based supplements for the health-conscious people. The products of Sunwarrior are high-quality and organic and include protein powders, liquid minerals, vegan collagen boosters, and SBO probiotics. Sunwarrior was founded by Nick Stern and Denley Fowlke in 2008. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum target of $10,000 and a maximum target of $1,069,990, will be used to provide new solutions to existing and new customers. Sunwarrior is an established brand sold in over 12,000 stores and has generated more than $168 million in lifetime sales. The company generated $19 million in revenue in 2019 and has partnered with 42 international distributors worldwide.
JogAlong Stroller, a stroller manufacturing company, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company makes strollers that enable running and walking at the same time. The strollers have elliptical arms that embrace natural arm motion, giving parents an exciting combination of running and spending time with their child. JogAlong Stroller was founded by Mike Dresher in 2014 and has raised over $150,000 since its founding. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $834,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, and the proceeds will be used for tooling and testing, marketing, distributed prototypes, and minimum order quantity. JogAlong Stroller has over 12,000 people on its email list and has 10 million views of the product video. The JogAlong Stroller product has four global patents in the US, the UK, Germany, and Canada.
Gleantap.ai, with a valuation cap of $6.5 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company has developed a platform to revolutionize the health and fitness industry. The platform offers a personalized experience with the help of artificial intelligence and leverages user data to acquire, engage, and retain customers. Sagar Babber founded Gleantap.ai in 2018 and has raised over $274,000 since its inception. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $280,000. The funds will be used for marketing, product development, and ramping up the sales team. Gleantap.ai generated $740,000 in annual recurring revenue and reported a 100% growth in the past six months.
AP Racing, with a $5 million valuation cap, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company is revolutionizing the education system by teaching machine learning through racing autonomous cars online. The students grasp artificial intelligence programming by building and racing autonomous cars and practice their skills through competition. AP Racing was founded by Akin Shoyoye and Sai Sanigepalli in July 2020. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum goal of $65,000 and a maximum goal of $107,000, will be used for education, engineering, design, growth, and marketing. AP Racing also has the potential to create a new motorsport where robots drive and fuel the growth of AI.
LiteraSeed, with a valuation cap of $5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is strengthening the communication system in healthcare, so that lack of proper communication does not become a barrier to life-saving care. LiteraSeed offers a sound UX/UI-based system for patients to share visuals with doctors for better assessment. LiteraSeed was founded by Aziza Ismail in 2013. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $500,000. The funds will be used for iterative product development, UX design and visuals, hiring a full-time software engineer, and insurance and legal expenses. LiteraSeed already has its pilots running with Valleywise and another provider in California.
Annestes Thoroughbreds, with a $100 million pre-money valuation, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company is offering the experience of racehorse ownership to the general public. Annestes Thoroughbreds owns several horses, all bred on Annestes Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. The portfolio is led by Max Player, a well-bred three-year-old racehorse. Annestes Thoroughbreds is run by Jorge Velasquez, Tyler Sloan, and John Hall. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $100,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, will be used for purchasing horses for racing and breeding and ongoing working capital. Annestes Thoroughbreds horses have strong pedigrees and may give investors a chance at being part of the Kentucky Derby experience.
Bugs Beachin’ Shaved Ice, a food stand in North Myrtle Beach, SC, is raising funds on MainVest. The food stand serves authentic Hawaiian shaved ice, peanut butter fudge, giant-sized popcorn, and freshly spun cotton candy. Bugs Beachin’ Shaved Ice is owned by Dakotah Mick, who launched the brick-and-mortar location in May 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $12,500 and a maximum target of $20,000, and the funds will be used to purchase a motorized golf cart equipped with essentials to deliver the offerings to the beach-goers. The business has been slow due to COVID-19. However, there is a high demand for shaved ice in the high-tourism area. Bugs Beachin’ Shaved Ice has already started building a local following by traditional and word-of-mouth marketing.
PuffCuff, with a $5 million valuation cap, is raising crowdfunding on Republic. The company makes a styling tool for thick, curly, or textured hair. The hair clamp of PuffCuff does not cause pain or damage to the curly and textured hair. It is easy to use, durable, and headache-free. PuffCuff was founded by Ceata E. Lash in August 2013. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, will be used to add staff, expand brand presence and sales worldwide, and expand the product line. PuffCuff is triple patented and has over 100,000 customers to date. The company has reported a 75% compounded growth rate since 2014.
mcSquares, with a pre-money valuation of $13 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company makes products that assist in social collaboration without technological distortion and distraction. The whiteboarding products of mcSquares help customers manage their chaos and engage with one another in scenarios like a brainstorming workshop or a classroom full of students. Anthony Franco founded mcSquares in 2016. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum goal of $9,999.57 and a maximum goal of $709,242.38. The funds will be used to scale, grow, reach new audiences, and become available at the Big Box retailers. mcSquares has reported $2 million in lifetime sales, with a 600% growth from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2020.
Detroit City Football Club, with a pre-money valuation of $10.8 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. It is the professional soccer team of Detroit. It has consistently redefined American soccer by being fun, memorable, winning, professional, authentic, and inspiring. Detroit City Football Club is led by Sean C Mann and Todd Kropp and has raised over $1.9 million since its inception. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $1,070,000, and the proceeds will be used for Keyworth Stadium improvements, additional staffing, and cash reserves for COVID related uncertainties. Detroit City Football Club is loved by the fans and experienced double-digit growth in attendance and revenue for seven of its first eight seasons.
Rad Intelligence, with a valuation cap of $8.3 million, is raising crowdfunding on Wefunder. The company leverages data and analytics for fully-automated influencer marketing. The platform, RAD, is simple and effective and allows small and medium-sized businesses to drive targeted traffic and conversions. Rad Intelligence was founded by Jeremy Barnett in 2018 and has raised more than $1.6 million since its founding. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding campaign, with a minimum raise of $100,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, will be used for technology development and business development. Rad Intelligence reported a 400% growth in revenue and a 1000% growth in users from the first quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of 2020. The company also grew from four to 16 clients in 2020.
CityFreighter, with a $7.5 million valuation cap, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company makes electric trucks with lower costs and a modular approach. The concept used by CityFreighter provides maximum flexibility and intelligent solutions for logistics companies. Michael Schoening founded CityFreighter in 2018 and has raised over $400,000 since its inception. The proceeds of the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum raise of $535,000, will be used to start building the prototype chassis. CityFreighter works on a unique modular system that helps to build different vehicle variations quickly and saves millions of dollars on development costs. The company is building strong collaborations with global partners and starting in the largest key markets, the US and Europe.
G-Cloud Limited, with a $3 million pre-money valuation, is raising funds on TruCrowd. It is a cloud computing company that aims to solve challenges associated with technological efficiency and effectiveness. The company is focused on becoming a Certified Cloud Service Provider and enabling rapid deployment of applications. G-Cloud Limited was founded by Lynda Chervil in July 2020. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum goal of $10,000 and a maximum goal of $1,070,000. The funds will be used for sales and marketing, salary and benefits, product development, and other expenses. G-Cloud Limited has partnered with Red Hat as a Business Partner to augment the capacity of the technology delivery systems.
The Grind Cafe and Eatery, an upcoming bakery in Wareham, MA, is raising funds on MainVest. The bakery will serve as a place where people can come and enjoy breakfast or lunch at a reasonable price. The eatery will be focused on community building and offer special drinks, daily specials, and dinner fare. The Grind Cafe and Eatery is owned by Ronald Besse and Erin Marks, with decades of experience in business management. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum target of $75,000 and a maximum target of $107,000, and the proceeds will be used for the buildout of the first location. The Grind Cafe and Eatery will offer a friendly and comfortable environment and serve the freshest local ingredients.
