Companies that are changing the world thanks to Crowdberry

The main objective of investing has always been the appreciation of capital. Still, more and more people are focusing on philanthropy as well. What if you could combine these two ideas? What if you could invest in biotechnology companies, sustainable housing or a smart city product? This is exactly what Crowdberry enables its investors to do. Take a look at seven examples of companies that have used our investment platform to obtain financing and, as a result, are changing their field, their market and sometimes even the world.

Ecocapsule – microhomes for camping and humanitarian workers

A mobile, self-sufficient house you can park anywhere. Whether you’re taking a trip to the mountains, going on an expedition to the North Pole or engaged in a humanitarian mission, all you need to operate it is nature. Introducing… the Ecocapsule! The team behind this invention approached Crowdberry in 2017 with a prototype. Small-scale production commenced with 95 investors providing startup capital worth €2.75 million (CZK70 million). To date, this Slovak startup has now sold 14 capsules and is leasing 10 more. One of them even stood in the middle of Times Square for a month. Now, you can rent one and enjoy a stay in the heart of the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level. The team recently introduced the innovative concept to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Slovakia. The Ecocapsule will also represent its native Slovakia in the National Pavilion at the 2021 EXPO in Dubai.

Sensoneo – IoT waste management solutions in 60 countries

The goal of Slovakia’s Sensoneo is a greener and cleaner world, and it’s achieving this with its waste management solutions. Its RFID chips, smart sensors for monitoring the fullness of bins, and Smart Waste Management systems are used by cities, factories, shopping centres and franchises in 60 countries around the world. In the US, Sensoneo was the first commercial design to use the NBIoT Internet of Things network.

Sensoneo now ranks among the most acknowledged and acclaimed waste management solutions, and it’s one of only two Slovak companies to have received a prestigious EIC grant from the European Innovation Council. Crowdberry investors, who together invested €2.2 million (CZK 56 million), helped make all this happen.