--- title: "Startup Spotlight: 11 fantastic founders to watch right now " id: "421317" type: "post" slug: "startup-spotlight-roundup" published_at: "2025-06-05T15:15:24+00:00" modified_at: "2025-06-05T17:15:24+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/startup-spotlight-roundup/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/startup-spotlight-roundup.md" excerpt: "Meet the founders shaking up their industries – from AI to audiobooks, seaweed farms to sales tools. Get inspired by these exciting startups." taxonomy_category: - "Founder Interviews" - "News" --- 2 min read Expert reviewed This article has been fact-checked by a SeedLegals subject matter expert. [Meet our experts](https://seedlegals.com/authors-and-experts/) and learn more about our review process and quality assurance in our [editorial policy](https://seedlegals.com/editorial-policy/) . # Startup Spotlight: 11 fantastic founders to watch right now Published: Jun 5, 2025 Contents [AIKAT](#aikat) [Building Passport](#building-passport) [EmpowerYourPlay](#empoweryourplay) [Jointflows](#jointflows) [Mapify Logistics](#mapify-logistics) [Music Video Marketplace](#music-video-marketplace) [Protonera](#protonera) [Seafields](#seafields) [Spiracle](#spiracle) [Volumetric Video](#volumetric-video) [Rodeo](#rodeo) [Talk to our experienced team](#talk-to-our-experienced-team) [Kaylin Sullivan](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/kaylin/) We love shining a light on game-changing founders turning bold ideas into real-world impact – and doing it with style. From gamified giving to floating seaweed farms, these teams are building bold, brilliant ventures. And they’re using SeedLegals to make it happen. Here’s your latest dose of startup inspiration… ## **AIKAT** ### **Building bold brands on a budget** [Kat Cruz Grobler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrienmarketingleader/) launched [AIKAT](https://www.aikat.ai/) to help startups build bold, beautiful brands without the big agency price tag. Her solution saves companies thousands on branding, offering pro design on a founder-friendly budget. ## **Building Passport** ### **Fixing the property paperwork mess** [Rupert Parker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupertparkerlondon/) ’s [Building Passport](https://www.buildingpassport.com/) is putting an end to lost floor plans and missing documents. His platform digitises essential building info so landlords, tenants and regulators can access what they need, instantly. ## **EmpowerYourPlay** ### **Turning gameplay into good** [Tiffany Santisteban Lagos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyslagos/) created [EmpowerYourPlay](https://www.empoweryourplay.com/) to reinvent retention marketing. Her gamified giving platform lets users support charities while they play – boosting engagement and brand loyalty with feel-good impact. ## **Jointflows** ### **Smarter sales, faster deals** [Mick Gosset](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickaelgosset/) ’s [Jointflows](https://jointflows.com/) replaces rigid CRMs with AI-powered forecasting that adapts to real buying cycles. It helps revenue teams track deals more accurately and close up to 50% faster. ## **Mapify Logistics** ### **Bringing AI to infrastructure** [Hamish Geddes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamish-geddes/) launched [Mapify](https://www.mapifylogistics.com/) to drag logistics out of spreadsheet chaos. His AI-driven platform turns clunky, disconnected data into real-time insights – helping giants like Network Rail work faster and smarter. ## **Music Video Marketplace** ### **Pro music videos, no camera needed** Music video director [Loraa White](https://www.linkedin.com/in/loraawhite/) launched [Music Video Marketplace](https://musicvideomarketplace.com/) to help artists create cinematic videos in minutes. Her platform matches curated footage to music tracks using AI – quick, affordable and scroll-stopping. ## **Protonera** ### **Transforming plastic into clean fuel** [Jack Guo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/czguo/) ’s Protonera is turning plastic waste into clean hydrogen energy. His breakthrough tech tackles pollution and unlocks a $180 billion opportunity in sustainable fuel. ## **Seafields** ### **Seaweed that fights climate change** [John Auckland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnauckland/) ’s [Seafields](https://www.seafields.eco/) is farming Sargassum seaweed in the open ocean to fight climate change. The seaweed sucks carbon from the air and can replace fossil fuels – it’s climate tech that floats. ## **Spiracle** ### **Giving indie audiobooks the spotlight** [Kate Bland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-bland-spiracle-81545b217/) founded [Spiracle](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spiracle-audiobooks/) to give brilliant independent audiobooks the platform they deserve. With curated content and beautifully designed gift cards, she’s making it easier than ever to discover original writing. ## **Volumetric Video** ### **Next-gen storytelling for creators** [Ed Jenkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-jenkins/) ’ [Volumetric Video](https://www.vol.video/) brings 360-degree content creation to your smartphone. His platform helps performers, educators and creators deliver immersive, lifelike digital experiences – no fancy equipment required. ## **Rodeo** ### **Event magic powered by data** [James Mayes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmayes/) built [Rodeo](https://howdy.rodeo/organizer/) to streamline how events are run. The platform brings planning, audience data and revenue tools into one place – helping organisers build better events and keep more of the profits. ## Talk to our experienced team We make it easier and simpler to invest in startups. Create, negotiate, sign & store deal contracts effortlessly, join syndicates & more. 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