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When it comes to generating funding for startups, there are multiple ways founders can tackle this. Some keep it lean with bootstrapping, using their own funds to invest in the business. Others look for strategic investors or VCs, that join them in the driving seat of the company.
But one other popular way to raise funds for expansion is crowdfunding, which relies on a community of users piling into an investment round, often in exchange for equity. Crowdfunding can be a great way for startups to raise funds quickly, give their community an opportunity to own a piece of the business and build loyalty.
For those looking for the latest crowdfunding opportunities, look no further. Here, we round up the startups crowdfunding w/c 24.11.25鈥�
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Solartyle
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: solartyle.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About:听SolarTyle has created a solar tile system that looks like (and is installed like) standard roof tiles. Designed for use in the UK, it allows homes to introduce solar panels without affecting the aesthetics.
Designed to look like a regular roof, the tiles have achieved MCS certification, showing they are of high-quality and compliant with regulations.
Where to invest:听Crowdcube
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Llusern Scientific
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How much are they raising: 拢125,000
Website:听llusern.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: UTIs affect 400 million people every year, with most of them being women. If they go untreated, they can quickly lead to hospitalisation. However currently, most diagnostic tools are slow and inaccurate, take over 3 days to get results.
Llusern Scientific has created their Lodestar鈩� DX portable molecular testing platform, designed to deliver a diagnosis in 35 minutes. Making it not only faster, but more accurate than current levels of testing. The company is looking to expand the device across the EU and US, with patents already filed.
Where to invest:听Crowdcube
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Heights
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How much are they raising: 拢179,774
Website: heights.com
SEIS/EIS?听Yes, EIS
About: Heights creates high-grade science-backed supplements to help people reach their 鈥楬eights鈥�.
Their product range includes supplements to fuel body and brain, biotics, magnesium and pills with ingredients for healthy aging. And with pills designed for slow and effective release, users get more of the nutrients they need to thrive.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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D GRANDE
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: www.dgrandetexmex.com
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About: D GRANDE is on a mission to bring authentic Tex-Mex cuisine to London. As part of this, they are raising funds to launch their own tequila brand: D GRANDE Tequila Blanco 鈥� Made for Margs.
Currently voted the Best Margarita in London, the restaurant is looking to expand to new locations and launch their own tequila brand driven by their award winning taste.
Where to invest:听Crowdcube
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LinguaAI by Gama Labs
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How much are they raising: 拢915
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About:听The Lingua AI pen is a device that translates text and speech into multiple different languages, powered by ChatGPT.
It not only generates translations aurally, but also lets users scan a question and get instant translations appearing on the device鈥檚 screen.
Where to invest: Kickstarter
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Nancy Spains
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: nancyspains.co.uk
SEIS/EIS? EIS pending
About:听Founded by Irish brothers, Nancy Spains is an authentic Irish pub that currently has venues across London and Manchester. Their offering includes cold pints, live music and an experience that feels like you are back in Ireland.
As part of their campaign they are looking to expand to more locations, allowing major cities across the UK to get the Nancy Spains experience.
Where to invest:听Crowdcube
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Nordic Microbes
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How much are they raising: 拢4,350,024
Website: www.nordicmicrobes.com
SEIS/EIS? N/A
About: Nordic Microbes is setting out to change how farmers grow food in the UK using microbes. By providing an alternative to the chemicals used in modern farming, they aim to reduce the amount of chemicals used to grow our food and help farmers organically increase productivity.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
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Stepler
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How much are they raising: TBC
Website: steplerapp.com
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: Stepler is setting out to make wellness more fun and more rewarding. By measuring their steps, users can unlock access to real-world perks like products, discounts and gift cards.
With 6.5 million users on the app so far, Steplar is looking to expand even further, rewarding people for moving every day.
Where to invest:听Crowdcube
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FibreSeek
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How much are they raising: 拢38,164
SEIS/EIS? TBC
About: FibreSeeker have created a consumer continuous fibre 3D printer that is small enough to fit on a desk.
As 3D printing usually means investing in expensive, heavy and large machines, Fibre Seek has created a desktop device with the same power but in a much smaller machine.
Where to invest: Kickstarter
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Taka
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How much are they raising: 拢1,000,001
Website: www.taka.io
SEIS/EIS? Yes, EIS
About:听Taka has already launched in America, helping grassroots sports clubs with their tagging software, analysis and clip creation tech.
Now, they are looking to raise 拢1m to inject 拢1000 each into 1000 clubs, helping them generate revenue, sign up more players and create content for amateur sports clubs.
Where to invest: Europe Republic
