Chris’s Watchlist

Welcome to my watchlist. The startups you’ll see below have been hand-selected by me and they’re actively seeking investments from everyday investors like you and I.

Here you’ll find a high-level overview for each, see WHY they’re on my watchlist, and have the ability to dig deeper by reviewing a 3rd-party analysis or viewing their campaign page.


whiteelephants

Industry: Virtual Reality

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: $0.93

Platform: Wefunder

White Elephants’ Technology democratizes digital creation by integrating AI-powered 3D modeling, no-code tools, and blockchain security. Their platform empowers users to design, build, and monetize virtual environments seamlessly, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.

My Take: This is a pre-revenue startup, which is inherently more risky. However, their product, WeExpo, is focused on bringing things like e-commerce and business communication to life through 3D technology. It seems kind of far out right now, but I think it’s where we’re headed. There’s a ton of risk here, but if they get traction, they could grow massively.

Industry: Consumer Goods

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $496.49

Price Per Share: $3.79

Platform: StartEngine

Blackout Coffee Co. is an online specialty coffee roasting company that produces premium, freshly roasted coffee while promoting traditional American values. The company targets a politically conservative customer base, supporting active military, veterans, police, firefighters, and first responders.

My Take: Blackout’s future is looking bright; they’re growing fast and making some serious moves. Their sales growth and expansion can’t be ignored, especially in a market expected to reach $150B in size in the next 5 years.

Simplify Genomics logo

Industry: Healthcare Technology

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Wefunder

Simplify Genomics turns raw genetic data into actionable insights with their AI-powered Smart Genome platform. Their certified system delivers fast, scalable reports, helping healthcare providers make better decisions. With over 10,000 reports issued, they’re transforming genomic data into improved patient care.

My Take: What grabs me about these guys is how they make genetic testing useful for personalized medicine. They’ve delivered over 10,000 clinical reports, helping doctors make better decisions with easy-to-use, actionable insights. With genetic testing playing such a huge role in early diagnosis and better care, their work feels super important—and the fact that they’ve raised $4M so far shows they’re on the right track to making a big impact.

hylio logo

Industry: Agriculture Technology

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $329

Price Per Share: 16.43

Platform: StartEngine

Hylio revolutionizes farming with autonomous drone systems that deliver precise crop treatments across thousands of acres. Their technology helps farmers reduce costs and environmental impact while improving yields, and it has already proven its success across 50,000 acres of diverse crops.

My Take: What catches my eye with Hylio is its impressive growth in the agricultural drone space. They’re not just pitching ideas – they’ve already brought in $23M in revenue, with nearly $8M in just the first half of 2024. Combined with the fact that this market is expected to grow 25% year over year through 2030, and they’re already working with giants like USDA and Nutrien, it’s hard not to pay attention to what they’re building.

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Industry: Energy Storage

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $300

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: WeFunder

Qnetic is developing a flywheel energy storage system that’s cleaner, longer-lasting, and more cost-effective than lithium-ion batteries. This startup is ready to take charge of renewable energy storage.

My Take: Qnetic has the kind of technology that could dramatically accelerate the shift towards more sustainable energy solutions. Not only is their flywheel storage system 38% cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, but it also has the largest energy capacity in the world.

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Industry: Food & Beverage

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $250

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: WeFunder

Lettuce Grow aims to revolutionize home gardening through its innovative product, the Farmstand. This hydroponic growing system allows individuals to grow fresh produce at home with minimal effort and space requirements.

My Take: I’m watching Lettuce Grow because they’re thriving in the booming $127 billion gardening market. They’ve sold over 42,000 Farmstands and made $45 million, with impressive 300% growth. Plus, they’ve landed partnerships with Nordstrom and Pottery Barn, expanding their reach. They’re definitely a standout in urban gardening!

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Industry: Water Technology

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $299.92

Price Per Share: $1.84

Platform: StartEngine

Kara Water is revolutionizing water technology with its Kara Pure™ system, which extracts moisture from the air to produce up to 2.5 gallons of mineral-rich, alkaline water daily. The technology offers a sustainable alternative to bottled water and improves water quality with UV-C sterilization, making it healthier and more environmentally friendly.

My Take: It’s not often you see a startup that has the potential to impact so many lives positively like this. I think they’re onto something massive with their air-to-water technology. And their $1.6 million in sales in 44 countries is traction that gets my attention!

Fanbase Logo

Industry: Social Media

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $399

Price Per Share: $6.65

Platform: StartEngine

The Fanbase platform is revolutionizing content creation by allowing users to earn from their content immediately. No shadowbanning, no ad-driven algorithms—just authentic engagement and monetization.

My Take: Fanbase is definitely worth keeping an eye on. As a content creator, I appreciate how it allows creators to earn right away without relying on ads, while making sure their content isn’t suppressed. This addresses a major issue for many creators. The combination of instant monetization and a user-focused experience makes it a refreshing alternative to traditional social media platforms.

LUMEOVA logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $498.55

Price Per Share: $1.69

Platform: StartEngine

LUMEOVA aims to provide fiber-optic speeds through their patented WiRays® technology, creating new opportunities for faster, more secure wireless communication.

My Take: They are targeting massive market opportunities in sectors like AI and 5G, with a team that includes industry veterans from companies like Intel and Ericsson – a solid team is so important. But…this space is dominated by some giants…which could make them an attractive acquisition in the future. I’ll be watching.

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Industry: Sustainable Agriculture

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $300

Price Per Share: $15.00

Platform: StartEngine

Heartstone Farm is revolutionizing how consumers buy meat, bypassing the supermarket giants and delivering directly from family farms. With a direct-to-consumer model, they’re creating a healthier, more ethical food supply chain.

My Take: I like Heartstone because it’s transforming (read: disrupting) the traditional meat industry by connecting the consumer directly to family farms–cutting out large processors. They have impressive numbers with over 17,000 lifetime customers and an impressive 130% year-over-year revenue growth; the demand is clear. All this while only operating in 15 states…

Groundfloor Logo

Industry: Fintech/Real Estate

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: $50.00

Platform: Republic

Groundfloor empowers everyday investors to fractionally invest in single-family homes, providing access to private credit opportunities once reserved for institutions. With their easy-to-use platform and the ability to start with just $10, they’re reshaping how we invest in real estate.

My Take: I love the power of real estate investing, but I think it intimidates many potential investors from ever starting. Groundfloor’s platform makes real estate investing accessible…much like Equity Crowdfunding makes Startup investing accessible. And that’s something I can get behind – I’ll be watching closely.

Upside App Logo

Industry: Gaming

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $300

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Republic

Upside is a fantasy sports and betting app where users can own equity in the platform by participating in gameplay, referrals, and company-building efforts. The platform emphasizes social impact, reserving 10% of its equity and revenue for mental health and addiction initiatives. Investors may be interested due to the unique player-ownership model, a growing industry ripe for disruption, and Upside’s vision to create a safer, more engaging alternative to traditional betting platforms.

My Take: I like Upside because it’s disrupting the fantasy sports and betting industry with a player-ownership model that rewards users with equity while also prioritizing social impact by supporting mental health initiatives.

TriAgenics Logo

Industry: HealthTech

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $300

Price Per Share: $3.00

Platform: StartEngine

TriAgenics has developed Zero3 TBA (Tooth Bud Ablation ), a minimally invasive dental procedure designed to prevent wisdom teeth from forming in children aged 6-12. The technology has shown 100% success in animal trials and aims to eliminate the need for future wisdom tooth extractions, reducing pain, costs, and recovery time. The company is preparing for FDA clearance and plans to enter the dental market by 2025.

My Take: TriAgenics offers a good mix of innovative tech, massive market potential, and really promising results from its animal clinical trials. However, it all hinges on how these trials go with humans…

EDDSON Logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Wefunder

EDDSON Dental, Inc. provides an all-in-one dental practice management software suite designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in dental practices. Their platform integrates performance-based AI, comprehensive management tools, and advanced features to streamline operations, improve patient care, and increase profitability for dental clinics.

My Take: Eddson is most attractive to me because of its recurring revenue model, ability to scale, and the fact that it sounds like dental practices really need a product like this to streamline their operations.

YouSolar Logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $349.86

Price Per Share: $0.49

Platform: StartEngine

YouSolar developed the PowerBloc®, an innovative solar nanogrid system designed to provide clean, reliable, and independent power to homes and businesses. The PowerBloc operates on a constant direct current (DC) architecture at 400 V, which offers advantages over traditional solar-battery systems, such as higher efficiency, seamless power blending, and the ability to supply high-power loads like EV chargers and heat pumps.

My Take: YouSolar’s technology does not rely on utility power, which really gives it an edge. I always like to see a startup that already has traction. As of May 2024, YouSolar has $2M of orders booked for the year.

PIROUETTE MEDICAL LOGO

Industry: Healthcare

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Wefunder

Pirouette Medical is developing an innovative auto-injector platform to simplify the administration of critical injectable medications like epinephrine and naloxone. The company, led by a team of experts from renowned institutions, has been awarded 21 patents for its technology and aims to revolutionize the $600 billion injectable medicine market. Pirouette has gained significant traction, raising over $5 million so far on Wefunder, and is backed by Y Combinator and other well-known investors.

My Take: There’s a lot I like about what Pirouette is doing. From the size of the market they’ve entered to their leadership team and extensive portfolio of patents. This round is filling fast, so check it out.

bond logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: Equity

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: $0.71

Platform: Wefunder

Bond is an AI-powered personal security platform. It provides pre-emergency, preventative security services with features like threat detection, anomaly monitoring, and rapid response from security agents. The company has grown its revenue significantly, serves major global corporations, and is addressing a $430 billion personal security market.

My Take: I love that the founder has so much skin in this deal ($30M of his own money)…that’s BIG for me. I also really like the segment of the security market they’re focused on. But a $70M pre-revenue valuation is pretty steep…

techless logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $100

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Wefunder

Techless is a company that aims to end smartphone addiction by offering “healthy phones” as an alternative to traditional smartphones. Techless’ flagship product is a minimalist smartphone that includes only essential features like calling, texting, maps, and a camera, while intentionally excluding social media, games, a web browser, and an app store.

My Take: Why am I watching Techless closely? Traction. They’ve done $2M+ in revenue (58.5% margin), and they’re on the front end of a growing movement with tons of growth still to be had. To learn more, watch my exclusive interview with the Techless founder here.

Gryphon Logo

Industry: Technology

Security Type: SAFE

Min Investment: $100.00

Price Per Share: N/A

Platform: Wefunder

Gryphon Online Safety has an AI-powered cybersecurity solution for home and business. Their products include a parental control router and internet safety system designed to combat screen time addiction and block access to inappropriate content, leveraging enterprise IT techniques to create a family-friendly wireless router. Gryphon’s mission is to protect children and families from internet threats, and they have sold over 60,000 units, actively blocking over 15 million threats.

My Take: I’m bullish on AI but I also see how it’s being used to exploit security vulnerabilities worldwide. Add to that the increased concern among parents (myself included) around online safety and screen time addiction…this is a startup I’ll be watching closely.