Woolf Helmets, a London-based company, has successfully raised 100% of its £450,000 fundraising target from over 200 investors on Seedrs/Republic Europe. The campaign has now entered the overfunding stage and is expected to close at £1 million, based on its current success.
The company’s flagship product is the world’s first foldable smart helmet, featuring automatic hands-free turn technology and patented Energy Reduction Technology® (ERT) to protect against traumatic brain injuries. The helmet is also designed to be convertible for use in snow sports.
Founder of Woolf Helmets, Jeff Woolf OBE, expressed his excitement about creating a helmet that caters to all needs. He stated, “We’ve combined cutting-edge safety technology with intelligent design to deliver a foldable, smart helmet that adapts seamlessly from city cycling to snow sports, making it easier than ever to stay safe without compromise.”
The campaign has garnered significant attention from investors who are eager to be a part of the company’s expansion into the rapidly growing micromobility market. The strong market response is also evident from Woolf’s successful Kickstarter campaign in April, which closed at 750% above its target, highlighting the high consumer demand for the product.
Woolf Helmets is founded by multi-award-winning British inventor Jeff Woolf OBE, who has a proven track record of innovation. His experience and achievements, including being a two-time British Inventor of the Year and an OBE recipient, give investors confidence in the company’s execution.
Woolf has previously raised over £5.5 million on Seedrs/Republic campaigns, with tennis star Andy Murray among the investors backing his earlier product, the Morpher folding helmet.
Speaking about the success of the campaign, Woolf said, “It’s fantastic to see such strong investor confidence. We’ve worked hard to create a product that solves real-world problems, and it’s clear that both consumers and investors believe in what we’re building.”
One investor publicly expressed their support on the Woolf Helmets campaign discussion page, saying, “I gave up investing on Seedrs, but Jeff, you have been a star on this platform, I therefore broke my policy and increased my initial investment.”
Despite millions of people using hire bikes and e-scooters every day, helmet use remains critically low due to their bulkiness and inconvenience. Woolf, whose life was saved by a helmet after a serious cycling accident, has dedicated years to overcoming this barrier. The Woolf Helmet is his latest innovation, which seamlessly blends portability, advanced safety technology, and smart features.
But the helmet’s portability is just the beginning. It also boasts innovative features such as hands-free indicators activated by simple head movements, motion-sensitive brake lights, and crash detection and emergency alerts via the Woolf Helmets app. It also includes patented Energy Reduction Technology (ERT®) to mitigate rotational forces and lower traumatic brain injury risks, instant emergency service and emergency contact notifications, and a flat-folding design for easy portability that can convert for snow sports usage.
The global helmet market, currently valued at $4.8 billion, is projected to reach $7.47 billion by 2030, driven by the exponential growth of micromobility and increasing safety regulations worldwide. Currently, 28 countries enforce helmet laws, with more expected to follow.
The Woolf Helmet meets CPSC (US) and CE EN1078 (global) standards and is protected by a strong IP portfolio. Its lightweight and flat-folding design makes it easy to carry in a bag, making it the most convenient helmet ever designed.
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According to Woolf, “Helmets haven’t evolved in decades, even as urban commuting has changed dramatically. The Woolf Helmet is designed for the demands of today’s riders. The best helmet to keep you safe is the one you actually bring with you, and this helmet can come with you anywhere.”
The funds raised through this campaign will be used to expand manufacturing and distribution for a global launch in Q1 2026, with a retail price of £219.
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To learn more about the Woolf Helmets campaign, visit the Republic Europe website. For further information, interviews, images, and videos, please contact Caroline at caroline@carolinecomms.com or Elizabeth at elizabeth@woolfhelmets.com.
ABOUT WOOLF HELMETS
Woolf Helmets is a London-based company that is dedicated to improving cycling, micromobility, and sports safety through thoughtful and innovative design and technology. Founded by Jeff Woolf OBE, the company focuses on creating folding helmets that are practical, safe, and sustainable.
To see the helmet closing in a fraction of a second, click here.
ABOUT JEFF WOOLF
Jeff Woolf is a multi-award-winning British inventor and entrepreneur
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