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As the start of the New Year comes around, a number of startups are setting out to start 2026 with a bang.
From sustainability platforms to car investments, insurance and home cooking, these startups are crowdfunding their way into a 2026 expansion.
So, if Christmas hasn鈥檛 dried up all your cash and you鈥檙e looking for companies to invest in, then look no further. Here, we鈥檝e rounded up 10 startups crowdfunding this week.
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Plantsea
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How much are they raising: 拢500,005
Website:听plantsea.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Plantsea has created seaweed-based polymers to replace soluble plastics (PVOH) in products like laundry capsules.
Whilst much of the industry currently uses petrol-based plastics to coat detergent, plantsea leverages the natural properties of seaweed to provide a safer and more eco-conscious option.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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The Car Crowd
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How much are they raising: 拢500,009
Website:听www.thecarcrowd.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: The Car Crowd is helping normal people invest in (and get returns on) iconic cars. As the high-end car market was once only reserved for billionaires, now members of The Car Crowd can own slices of the world鈥檚 most iconic cars from just 拢2k, all EIS-qualified.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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Genuine H2
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: genuineh2.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? SEIS (pending)
About:听Green hydrogen is important for net zero, but is expensive to create, store and transport. Genuine H2 extracts hydrogen from seawater using renewable electricity, it then stores it as a stable solid at room temperature. From there, it can be released and burned in engines with zero emissions 鈥� helping to create better and more sustainable fuel.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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Verv Energy
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How much are they raising: 拢250,019
Website: verv.energy
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About:听Verv cuts air conditioning and heat pump energy waste by identifying faults and efficiencies, helping buildings run cleaner and cheaper.
Through their patented machine learning technology, they help buildings measure, report and optimise their energy usage.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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Rehuman
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How much are they raising: 拢400,001
Website:听www.rehuman.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Rehuman is helping to modernise the insurance industry, by giving people all of their policies in one simple, smart, stress-free app.
The app not only stores policies, but also answers questions about them, helping people get the most out of their insurance cover.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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HomeCooks
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How much are they raising: 拢750,001
Website:听home-cooks.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About:听HomeCooks is a marketplace where independent chefs are able to provide high-quality, nutritious meal prep boxes, and users are able to buy them direct.
Users pick their weekly plan and HomeCooks鈥� chefs get cooking in small batches. Then, these meals are delivered to your home, freshly made with the best ingredients.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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Open Forest Protocol
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How much are they raising: 拢700,000
Website: www.openforestprotocol.org
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About:听Open Forest Protocol acts as a way to bring together funders and investors and those looking to access the carbon economy. Carbon credits have historically been a great way for companies and investors to power decarbonisation projects, but for farmers and communities running these projects, it can be hard to find the capital.
Open Forest Protocol bridges this gap, making verifiable forest restoration accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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CanSense
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How much are they raising: 拢1,500,000 wider funding round
Website: cansenseltd.com
SEIS/EIS? EIS (pending)
About:听Every year, thousands of lives are lost because cancer is detected too late. To help combat this, CanSense have created an AI-powered, laser-based blood test that can detect molecular signals of cancer, before symptoms appear.
The company is still in early trials but is planning to expand under a B2B software and hardware model.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
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Cambridge Mind Technologies
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How much are they raising: 拢250,002
Website:听www.cambridgemindtechnologies.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: Cambridge Mind Technologies has created an AI for teen mental health support. Their AI, Cami, delivers psychological first aid in real time, helping young people get the support they need before their emotions escalate into emergencies.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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The Wellness
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: thewellnesslondon.com
SEIS/EIS? EIS (pending)
About: The Wellness is an AI-doctor-led healthcare platform that gives patients access to same-day appointments, personalised symptom tracking and digital prescriptions whenever they need them.
The AI doctor is available 24/7, allowing patients to get the care they need without having to wait for an appointment. From there, they are able to access the solution they need.
Where to invest: Crowdcube
