LONDON – 2017 has been another solid year for crowdfunding.
Seedrs, one of the UK’s biggest crowdfunding platforms, surpassed £300 million invested across the platform since its launch and the total invested through crowdfunding surpassed 2016’s total.
That’s according to Off3r, a comparison site that lets retail investors compare investment options. Off3r calculates that British startups raised £229 million through crowdfunding this year, around £12 million more than in 2016.
Off3r has rounded up a list of the top 20 crowdfunding campaigns of the year, covering everything from digital banking to healthcare.
Here are the companies that crowdfunded the most this year:
20. Core Collective — £2 million
Total raised: £2 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: April.
What is it? Pay-as- you-go fitness class provider.
19. GripIt — £2 million
Total raised: £2 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: March.
What is it? Heavy duty plasterboard fixings.
18. Warwick Audio — £2.1 million
Total raised: £2.1 million.
Platform: SyndicateRoom.
Month: July.
What is it? Audio technology developer.
17. Integumen — £2.1 million
Total raised: £2.1 million.
Platform: Crowd For Angels.
Month: April.
What is it? Personal health company.
16. JustPark — £2.2 million
Total raised: £2.2 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: December.
What is it? Helping drivers find a parking spot.
15. Den — £2.2 million
Total raised: £2.2 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: March.
What is it? Smart-home products.
14. Cocoon — £2.3 million
Total raised: £2.3 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: March.
What is it? All-in-one home security system
13. Landbay — £2.4 million
Total raised: £2.4 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: August.
What is it? Peer-to- peer lending platform.
12. Monzo — £2.5 million
Total raised: £2.5 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: March.
What is it? Digital bank.
11. Commuter Club — £2.5 million
Total raised: £2.5 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: October
What is it? Financial services company providing monthly instalment travel cards.
10. DueDul — £2.6 million
Total raised: £2.6 million.
Platform: Venture Founders.
Month: September.
What is it? Due diligence tool providing business, accounting and director information.
9. Peptinnovte — £2.7 million.
Total raised: £2.7 million.
Platform: SyndicateRoom.
Month: June
What is it? Asthma regulation drug development company.
8. Bolt Mobility — £2.8 million.
Total raised: £2.8 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: September.
What is it? All-electric scooter with smartphone connectivity.
7. Keen Home — £2.9 million
Total raised: £2.9 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: September.
What is it? Home temperature system.
6. VitaMojo — £3.2 million
Total raised: £3.2 million.
Platform: Crowdcube.
Month: May.
What is it? A cashless health-focused, restaurant where you can pre-order your customised meals.
5. Lightpoint Medical — £3.3 million
Total raised: £3.3 million.
Platform: Venture Founders.
Month: March.
What is it? Molecular imaging technology.
4. Revolut — £3.9 million
Total raised: £3.9 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: August.
What is it? Digital bank.
3. Hopster — £4.8 million
Total raised: £4.8 million.
Platform: Venture Founders.
Month: June.
What is it? Ad-free TV and learning app for children.
2. Hibergene Diagnostics — £5.7 million
Total raised: £5.7 million.
Platform: SyndicateRoom.
Month: March.
What is it? A molecular diagnostics company.
1. Seedrs — £6 million
Total raised: £6 million.
Platform: Seedrs.
Month: October.
What is it? Equity crowdfunding platform