The Seedrs monthly round up for June 2019 includes a variety of investments and prominent funding for companies in tech sector.
Airsorted:
How much raised: £1,267,460
Number of investors: 1,078
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Proceeds will be used for continued growth in its existing markets and product development
- Airsorted makes hosting hassle-free on platforms like Airbnb, HomeAway and Expedia
- It provides a 360-degree service that looks after the management of host properties to make the experience seamless for both hosts and their guests
- Services include listing creation with professional photography, maintenance and laundry, and restocking of household items as well as 24/7 guest support.
- It has become the world’s largest short-term rental management platform operating in 22 cities from Bristol to Brisbane, across 14 countries
- The platform has already earned over £62 million in revenue for its hosts
- Host base of 4,246
tickr:
How much raised: £1,040,619
Number of investors: 1,025
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Proceeds will be used for user acquisition, product improvement and team expansion
- tickr is transforming impact investment for Europe’s next generation of investors
- Designed for those who want to have a positive impact on society and the environment whilst investing
- Since launch in late 2018, it has attracted 1,000’s of users
- FCA regulated as an Appointed Representative
- Announced as Tech Nation Rising Stars winner for 2019
Kokoon:
How much raised: £1,021,911
Number of investors: 455
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Funding will be used to expand its sales team, increase platform capabilities and accelerate a new product launch
- Kokoon help people relax and sleep easier through clinically validated audio and intelligent headphones
- Kokoon is a digital platform using audio to help people relax and switch off
- Over 10,000 products shipped worldwide
- Supplying leading retail stores such as Selfridges
- Received almost £4.5m in pre-order sales
Wriggle:
How much raised: £747,285
Number of investors: 453
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Proceeds will be used to launch in new cities across the UK
- Wriggle is a real-time marketplace for local eat-out food and drink
- Wants to help people discover and spend their money at the best local food & drink establishments
- It is the market-leading eat-out transactional platform in 3 cities; Bristol, Brighton and Cardiff
- Generating over 20,000 transactions per month
Naturelly:
How much raised: £244,583
Number of investors: 273
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Proceeds will be used to scale up sales and marketing activities
- Naturelly is a healthier snacks and desert brand loved by kids and parents
- Aiming to naturalise the global jelly market
- Sold in Wholefoods, Amazon, Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose
- Gold award winners at the Loved by Parent Awards and Loved by Children Awards
SHERPR:
How much raised: £183,495
Number of investors: 298
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Proceeds will be used to focus efforts on expanding the operations and customers service team
- SHERPR removes the hassle of carrying bikes, golf clubs and ski equipment to and from the airport
- Since launch in 2017 partners include IRONMAN, Rapha and Decathalon
- Also provides bespoke logistic solutions for mass participation events
- Designed and developed its own unique bike boxes
- Founder was one of the early Spotify employees
Play2Speak:
How much raised: €51,094
Number of investors: 101
Who are the investors: Investors on crowdfunding site Seedrs
For what: Funds raised will be used to fund the game’s development
- Play2Speak is a Spanish edtech company helping users practice English
- Helps language learners practice English with artificially intelligent characters in VR
- Working closely with Cambridge Assessment to enhance the learning experience
- Won the Google Entrepreneurs Startup Weekend in 2017
- Finalists in the 2018 EU Startup Summit Competition