Weekly Highlights: Over $2M Raised Through Impact Crowdfunding for Transformative Initiatives in Biotech, Retail, and Community Innovation
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Every Sunday, we bring you a roundup of the most successful impact Crowdfunding campaigns that have achieved their funding goals. Join us to celebrate the impact and Innovation that these ventures have brought to life. To make sure you never miss an update, move our emails to your Primary inbox in Gmail or mark them as ‘Not Spam’ in other email services.
Spotlight on Success: Key Campaigns
We’re thrilled to present a curated list of recently successful regulated impact investment crowdfunding campaigns. These initiatives have set new benchmarks in their respective fields and demonstrate the power of community support.
For Holme & Hadfield, total includes Reg D and Reg CF for the current round.
Featured Founders on Superpowers for Good: Innovating for Everyday Solutions
Two inspiring founders from recent crowdfunding campaigns were featured on Superpowers for Good. Caio Buchalla, co-founder of OVE Touch & Go, shared his vision of transforming payment systems with secure, fingerprint-based Technology that simplifies transactions. Meanwhile, Sandy Stinson, president of GoodWag, discussed her journey in creating eco-friendly pet products, with a focus on solving the universal challenge of pet waste. These leaders are leveraging innovation to make a positive impact in their respective fields, from technology to pet care.
OVE Touch & Go: A New Way to Pay with Just a Fingerprint
From Mortgage Loans to Pet Poop Solutions: Sandy Stinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
In-Depth Success Highlights of Impact Crowdfunding Campaigns
In the dynamic world of crowdfunding, certain offerings capture the imagination and investment of the public, leading to exceptional funding achievements. Below, we provide a quick analysis of the campaigns, each with a unique mission and a compelling success story. These ventures, spanning various industries, showcase innovation, community engagement, and social impact, making them stand out.
Turn Therapeutics: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations
Platform:
Total Raised: $926,301
Funding Target: $14,991
Turn Therapeutics, with a valuation of $122.5 million, is a pharmaceutical and medical device company known for its Hexagen formula, targeting skin ailments like eczema and toenail fungus. The funds will support company Employment, working capital, and research and development, advancing its PermaFusion drug delivery technology.
Holme & Hadfield: Display Solutions for Collectors
Platform: Republic
Total Raised: $905,565
Funding Target: $50,000
Holme & Hadfield, valued at $10 million, offers display-worthy storage solutions for collectors of watches, pocket knives, and other accessories. With a CAGR of 145% and sales across multiple channels, funds will go towards product development, channel expansion, and team Growth.
Jurny: AI-Powered Short-Term Rental Management
Platform:
Total Raised: $445,036
Funding Target: $50,000
Jurny, valued at $23.98 million, provides a property management system for short-term rentals, integrating services like bookings and dynamic pricing. Funds raised will support digital marketing, payroll, operations, and marketing to fuel further growth.
IdentifySensors Biologics: At-Home Diagnostics for Disease Detection
Platform: PicMii Crowdfunding
Total Raised: $99,175
Funding Target: $9,999
IdentifySensors Biologics, with a valuation of $217.6 million, developed Check4, an OTC self-testing device for illnesses. This funding supports product development, marketing, hiring, and working capital to advance its nano-sensor technology for rapid, at-home diagnostics.
OVE Touch & Go: Biometric Payment Technology
Platform:
Total Raised: $73,927
Funding Target: $15,000
OVE Touch & Go, valued at $20 million, integrates secure fingerprint technology for point-of-sale systems, enhancing transaction Security. The funds will be allocated towards hardware and app design, as well as employment for its commercial launch.
GoodWag: Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Solution
Platform:
Total Raised: $28,575
Funding Target: $10,000
GoodWag, with a valuation of $3 million, offers PooPail, an innovative pet waste solution. The funds will support debt elimination, R&D, marketing, and hiring as the company scales its production of this eco-friendly product.
The KRe8 Place: Creative Workspace for St. Louis Artists
Platform: Honeycomb Credit
Total Raised: $28,566
Funding Target: $25,000
The KRe8 Place provides affordable workspaces with multimedia equipment for creatives. The funds will aid in payroll, marketing, and debt consolidation, expanding support for the local artist and entrepreneur community.
Avalon AI: Healthcare Data Analytics for Self-Insured Companies
Platform: PicMii Crowdfunding
Total Raised: $19,080
Funding Target: $9,996
Avalon AI, valued at $32.1 million, uses data analytics to improve healthcare outcomes for employees. Funds raised will go towards technology development, marketing, and business expansion, strengthening partnerships with institutions like Johns Hopkins and Columbia.
These campaigns showcase innovative solutions across sectors, from healthcare to AI-driven automation and creative spaces, making a significant impact through crowdfunding.
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
SuperCrowd Mastermind Group, twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon Eastern. This group is for entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in raising Money from the crowd. Attend your first meeting free!
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
Superpowers for Good Televised Live Pitch, November 13, 9:00 PM Eastern during primetime. We are now accepting applications from businesses raising capital via Regulation Crowdfunding for the Q4 Superpowers for Good Live pitch. Visit s4g.biz/q4app to apply. At the event, judges will select their pick, and the audience will select the SuperCrowd Award recipient. Put the date on your calendar to watch it live!
SuperCrowdHour, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At November’s SuperCrowdHour, will explain six common investment types you need to understand before you can invest like a pro. Free to attend.
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We utilized AI to efficiently gather data and analyze key success factors, enabling us to deliver an overview of these successful crowdfunding campaigns.