Reinvestment supports the upcoming Kickstarter and marketing efforts for highly anticipated Beta launch, which is already sold-out
W Ventures, a one-of-a-kind VC and accelerator company, announces the reinvestment in their portfolio client Celcy. The Baltimore-based smart appliance company, which is revolutionizing how we indulge in chef-prepared meals at home, received an additional six figure investment. The reinvestment will support the launch of Celcy’s September 12th Kickstarter campaign that is seeking to raise funds to roll out another production run.
In response to the growing demand for a convenient meal solution that sidesteps the time-consuming meal prep process, costly food delivery services, and lackluster microwaves meals, Celcy was created. The patented, firstfully autonomous cooking appliance combines a countertop oven with a freezer which stores meals until ready for cooking so that a consumer can use their phone to peruse available meals and have them put in the oven all from their phone.
Since joining the W Ventures portfolio, Celcy has grown tremendously, clinching victories in multiple pitch events, designing and perfecting the Beta unit, growing its team of experts, and meticulously creating and testing its menu. The company is now in preparation to gear up for the launch of its sold-out Beta, which offered 100 coveted spots for people to be one of the first to use Celcy, where they will document their experience and receive perks such as giveaways and significant discounts on purchasing the Celcy unit.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Celcy and help them launch their Kickstarter campaign, because Celcy not only offers innovative cooking solutions, but also redefines how people prioritize personal wellness and family time, while still enjoying top-notch meals,” says David Warschawski, Managing Partner of W Ventures. “Over the last two years, we have seen and helped Celcy reach great milestones, such as securing its utility patent and selling out the Beta pre-order. We see the interest and enthusiasm from the public, so it was a no-brainer when it came time to reinvest and support on the Kickstarter launch.”
Max Wieder, co-founder & CEO of Celcy, added, “The reinvestment and opportunity to keep partnering with W Ventures and Warschawski is exciting, the support they already have provided, helped us develop our brand, scale our business and sell-out of our Beta launch pre-order. Working with one of the nation’s leading full-suite marketing agencies, as well as the seasoned experts at W Ventures, whether regarding marketing and branding tactics or business development and strategy advice, has already been invaluable to our business and future success.”
Celcy’s revolutionary technology allows you to effortlessly store and cook meals at your convenience, with no active participation required. Pre-order chef-prepared meals, snacks, and desserts, store them in the onboard temperature-controlled freezer. When hunger strikes, use the app to see what you have, select a meal, set the time, and instruct Celcy to have it ready – no further action required – giving you back your precious time. In addition to saving you time, Celcy offers a superior alternative to food delivery services with lower costs, zero fees, minimal wait time, precise orders, and hot meals. Using Celcy just twice a week can save you 2 hours that week on meal prep and $4,000 a year over meal delivery from companies like Door Dash and Uber Eats. Ideal for various needs, from single-occupant households to busy professionals, families to supporting aging parents, hotels, and assisted living facilities.
W Ventures accepts applications from startup founders on a rolling basis. Portfolio companies receive access to its network of angel and VC investors, as well as business and subject matter experts who can assist in refining every aspect of their offerings. The company provides either cash investments and/or marketing communications services in exchange for equity and offers beautiful office space and living quarters for executives. Additionally, W Ventures often works with its extensive network to share investment opportunities with other potential investors and to engage expert feedback on potential investments.
For additional information on W Ventures or to schedule an interview with David Warschawski, please contact Carson Denbow at carson.denbow@warschawski.com. For information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, founders should visit https://wventuresllc.com/.
About W Ventures
W Ventures is a one-of-a-kind accelerator that combines three elements: the ability to do marketing communications work in exchange for equity, the financial backing and connections of a VC firm, and a beautiful incubator workspace and living quarters for its founders. W Ventures focuses on high growth potential companies based in or willing to relocate to or co-headquarter in the Baltimore/Washington region. For information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, founders should visit https://wventuresllc.com/.
About Warschawski
Warschawski is a national, fully integrated agency and a Google Certified Agency Partner that offers the following services under one roof: Advertising, Digital, PR, Branding, Marketing Creative Design, Web Development, Social Media and Crisis Communications. Warschawski delivers the experience and expertise of a large firm coupled with the personalized attention and care of a boutique agency. Warschawski has been named the “U.S. Small Agency of the Year” for 3 years in a row and for 10 consecutive years has been ranked one of the top 30 “Best Agencies to Work For.” The company, whose clients include Fortune 500 and Inc. 500 companies, has won more than 200 awards for its marketing communications work in 15 years. Warschawski was founded in 1996 and has offices in New York, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Dallas.
About Celcy
Celcy is an on-demand kitchen appliance that encourages you to stop cooking to enjoy chef-prepared meals. Using engineered, patented technology, Celcy allows you to store and perfectly cook meals from wherever you are with no physical involvement or meal prep participation required. The smart appliance will move your meal from its freezer to the oven and cook on its own from a mobile application. In addition to providing a good experience and time-saving solution to food delivery services, Celcy is user-friendly, and will utilize user habits and preferences to make meal suggestions and automatically reorder meals. Founded by a NASA subcontractor engineer and cybersecurity expert with expertise in hardware and software systems engineering, data analytics and cyber security, Celcy is revolutionizing how we indulge in chef-prepared meals at home, saving us valuable time and effort in our busy lives so that you can be fun-loving, life-loving, and a little cheeky. To learn more about Celcy, visit www.celcy.com.
