This week we launched 9 new campaigns, including allergy-alleviating lollipops (there’s a tongue-twister for you!), AI that predicts fashion trends, and ‘no-ads’ advertising. ️ ️
The new batch also includes startups sourcing local meat, another sourcing talent – one raising financially savvy kids, another raising a glass to American coal miners. Check ’em out
New
Harlan County Beer Company – Brewery and restaurant in the historic heart of Appalachia.
• Taproom beer sales have ~92% gross margins.
• Opportunity to diversify the local economy and build community.
AllerPops – Liberating millions from allergies.
• 5,000+ satisfied customers with 94.5% efficacy.
• 3 US patents issued, 5 international patents pending.
Grazr – Making buying locally raised meat easy and affordable.
• Closing the loop on the local food economy: more convenient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.
• Up to 50% of farmers’ costs tied up in cost of bringing animal from farm to market.
Kachinga – Helping parents raise financially smart kids.
• Over 25% growth week-over-week.
• CEO has built 3 multi-million dollar SaaS startups; CFO raised $300M+ and led them to successful exits including IPO.
Worth – Converting customers into marketers: digitizing word of mouth.
• 20x revenue growth in first 5 months, created 20,000+ unique Instagram stories from customers.
• Developed relationships with Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, PayPal and more.
Bodha.ai – AI talent and performance management platform.
• Strong team with 30+ years in cognitive science and multi-million dollar exits in the AI industry.
• System matches candidates without bias and focuses on growing team cohesion.
Roomongo – Your next trip planner.
• Incorporating hotels, rentals, and rooms into one seamless search.
• Access to lower hotel rates, ability to invite friends to collaborate on the planning.
Predictsys – AI solving fashion’s $210B supply-demand mismatch problem.
• Generates recommendations with 90%+ accuracy.
• Top tier team of McKinsey, Amazon Fashion and AWS entrepreneurs.
StackSource – Simplifying commercial real estate investing.
• Closed over 100 real estate loans across 28 states; $2M+ revenue.
• Backed by Techstars, Newark Venture Partners, and real estate industry executives.
Close to Goal
Worth 96%
Converting customers into marketers: digitizing word of mouth.
Hayseed: A Whodunnit Mystery 75%
Film uncovering corruption and murder in a rural community.
Most Raised This Week
Dronedek Corporation – The safe, secure, smart mailbox for the new age of delivery.
Wind Harvest – Doubling the energy wind farms generate.
TransitNet – Bringing title to crypto.
Roombus – Disaster-proof smart houses.
Pit Liquor – Natural, toxin-free whiskey deodorant.
Closing Soon
Wind Harvest – Doubling the energy wind farms generate.
Boaz Bike – Electric scooter-bike company focused on safety.
El Condor – Sustainable coffee roaster, cafe, and lifestyle brand.
toffee.com – The eBay for digital goods.
Envel – Building the world’s smartest bank account.
T4L (Transportation 4 Life) – All-inclusive Tesla and Nissan electric vehicle subscriptions.
Baru – Building a virtual manufacturing network; starting with furniture.
Cleveland Whiskey Bond – Innovative, profitable and award-winning distillery.
Tiro – Better testing for teachers. Deeper learning for students.
Soulmate Brewing Company – Veteran-owned craft brewery dedicated to serving the community.
I Got It – Enhancing the fan experience by taking home a piece of the action.
Tip of the Week
Develop decisiveness. Get comfortable with decisiveness as quickly as possible. While this is mostly a matter of experience, angel investing doesn’t look kindly upon dilly-dalliers..