KEEPR, the UK-based storage startup, raises $400,000 through its latest crowdfund to fuel U.S. expansion

Keepr, the digitally-led storage company also known as kitkeeper.co.uk, has closed a $400,000 crowdfunding round, pushing its total funding over $1.3 million. The raise attracted more than 250 investors ranging from seasoned backers to early customers, reflecting strong appeal for the company’s door-to-door storage service that eliminates the need for customers to visit traditional storage facilities.

Instead of requiring customers to drive to storage units, Keepr delivers empty boxes to customers, collects them once packed, and stores items securely until needed again. The service has reached over 4,000 customers across 40 cities in the UK since launching in 2021, achieving triple-digit year-on-year growth and establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

“We are building a tech-powered, customer-first alternative to self-storage, one that actually fits how people live now,” said Michael McCreadie, Keepr’s founder and CEO. The company has evolved from a student-focused brand to a mainstream storage solution serving downsizers, renters, and families navigating tighter living spaces, with one early user describing the service as “an absolute lifesaver.”

Keepr’s backers now include Innovate UK, The King’s Trust, and The University of York, with recent addition of Jeff Kelisky, former CEO of Republic, as chairman and investor. “I am interested in working on hard problems that are going to make a difference in the world we live in. When I saw Mike doing this, and how others misunderstood the real levers of success in the space, that is what attracted me to Keepr,” Kelisky explained.

The company positions itself as the “Uber of storage” through its approach layering logistics, AI-driven automation, and customer-first service, particularly resonating in urban areas where convenience is paramount. Looking ahead, Keepr is preparing for U.S. expansion while scaling its logistics network and embedding AI across operations, with the long-term vision to make storage as effortless and ubiquitous as ordering a ride or food delivery in the fragmented $70 billion global storage market.

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