Often turned away from traditional financing options like business loans or venture capital, sex tech startups are turning toward alternative forms of funding. One of those is equity crowdfunding.
Equity crowdfunding is a process where people can invest in an early-stage unlisted company in exchange for equity in that company. These campaigns can accept smaller amounts of money (e.g., $100-200) and are hosted online on platforms like Seedrs or Wefunder.
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Clue is a reproductive health company known for its period-tracking app. The company has also rolled out Clue Birth Control, an FDA-cleared digital contraceptive, and Clue Conceive, a fertility-focused product.
The campaign isn’t officially open yet. Potential investors can pre-register their interest on Crowdcube and learn more on the Clue website.
Morari Medical
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Morari Medical’s objective is to restore confidence in male sexual health by eliminating the embarrassment and frustration of premature ejaculation. The company has developed wearable technology, specifically a patch for the perineum, worn during intercourse and can help delay ejaculation.
Killing Kittens is a sexually liberated social network. Members use the platform to connect with like-minded people, improve their sex lives through education, and engage with brands and content.
Lips is a social media and commerce platform that provides a safe space online for women and the LGBTQIA+ community to express themselves openly and honestly.
MakeLoveNotPorn.tv is a crowdsourced, user-generated video-sharing platform showcasing real-world sex with a revenue-sharing business model for contributors.
MysteryVibe creates award-winning and doctor-endorsed sex toys, including the wearable Tenuto 2 penis vibrator and two bendable devices called Crescendo 2 and Poco. Its sex toys can be controlled on a smartphone app that enables you to create custom patterns.
Plantanomelón aims to become a sex-positive movement by normalizing sexuality and breaking down taboos through education. It is the leading brand of intimate wellness and erotic toys in Spain.
The VDOM is a medical-grade silicone “cyber penis” that can be worn by all genders. It’s accompanied by a Bluetooth-connected app for remote, hands-free control.
The VDOM teased the potential for a second equity-based crowdfunding campaign alongside the seed funding announcement.
Unsuccessful campaigns
Lora DiCarlo
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Before shutting down, Lora Dicarlo‘s mission was to destigmatize sexuality with products that were engineered to be inclusive, user-friendly, and mind-blowing.
Launched in 2011, Future of Sex has grown to become the world’s leading publication on how technology is changing human sexuality, today and tomorrow. It provides deep, insightful coverage of the edge of sex technologies and possibilities, including sex robots, remote sex, immersive adult entertainment, human augmentation, virtual sex, as well as dating and relationships.
