PULMOBIOMED is addressing the failings of current lung tests, which are expensive, infrequent, and invasive. Their so-called "clinically proven" solution claims to offer non-invasive liquid samples from deep within the lung, promising affordable tests for lung diseases. They assert that their product can empower clinicians to diagnose and treat conditions like lung cancer and infections, even though there's limited evidence to support these claims. With a few customers in the USA and Australia, and vague partnerships in the EU, PULMOBIOMED hopes to disrupt the asthma diagnostics market by introducing what they call a comprehensive diagnostic test for asthma, despite the skepticism around their capabilities.
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Extended
investment:
£295,000
Carocell Bio is innovating by developing patented anti-inflammatory peptides delivered via nanoparticles to address severe inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Their primary peptide, JEL0305, not only halts inflammation but also prevents its initiation, as evidenced by its effectiveness in reducing inflammation in human AD biopsies and burn tissue. With AD impacting a substantial population and costing $21 billion yearly for unsafe treatments, Carocell Bio's safer peptide remedy has the potential to avert AD recurrence. Additionally, their pioneering approach to skin-related inflammation involves topical peptide products that target mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), a crucial element in inflammation. This breakthrough offers promise for managing and forestalling AD and mitigating skin aging.
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investment:
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Optimise BP, the debut product by Optimise Health, introduces an innovative digital solution that offers secure and efficient semi-automated blood pressure management within primary care, focusing on hypertension. This advancement is projected to lead to substantial appointment savings in the range of millions.
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TBC
investment:
£127,001
Run An Empire is a mobile app that is encouraging people to get outside and start jogging/ running more often using gamification. The idea behind the app is that users run around a particular area and then that area is claimed as their 'territory' until another user jogs that area and then claims it.
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Expired
investment:
£60,370
Fore Fitness Group (FFG) is a company that operates the easyGym and PACK45 brands in the fitness space. It operates 20 affordable but high-quality easyGym units across 3 countries. FFG plans to open gyms, boutique studios across the world and develop digital assets such as workout apps. It is developing two new products: an innovative workout app, and an effective & easy-to-use home fitness equipment machine. FFG believes that these steps will appeal to fitness enthusiasts both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. FFG’s’ vision is to operate the largest fitness network in the world by 2030. The company will use the investment: 10% of it to patent, prototype and gather initial feedback for the home fitness equipment, 20% to build, market and ship the first orders for the home fitness equipment, 15% to market and establish momentum for the workout app, 15% to launch a premium version of the online fitness library, 20% for company costs such as rent and staffing, and the rest for investment opportunities that may present themselves and to seek new Master Franchise Agreements (MFAs) for different countries with eligible partners.
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Expired
investment:
£1,462,390
By combining fitness with fashion, art and design, BLOK has become a major competitor of boutique class-based gyms within London. BLOK has appeared on Britain's Next Top Model, as well as working with global stars including Anthony Joshua and Jordan Dunn.
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Expired
investment:
£891,790
Personalised Co. is a nutrition company on a mission to help as many people as possible reach their health and wellbeing goals by making supplements accessible and affordable. The company asserts that it provides personalised nutritional products to its consumers. Customers are required to take a quiz on the company's portal, based on which, the company's custom-built algorithm creates nutritionist-approved solutions tailored to the specific needs and goals of each customer. Personalised Co. has delivered 270,000 daily vitamin sachets till date. The company has also raised £192,000 from private investors and its first crowdfunding campaign in 2019. It achieved its milestone month in April 2020 earning £48,000 in revenue and delivering over 1,700 personalised vitamins and protein orders. The company will use the investment to level-up its operations, expand its product line and develop its companion-application.
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Expired
investment:
£401,417
Q Doctor aims at changing the NHS care delivery with the help of video consulting to benefit patients and clinicians. The company is focusing on delivering a model that keeps modernised NHS care free of charge for the patients. The video solution plugs NHS clinicians to the existing NHS infrastructure and allows them to connect to the NHS patients digitally. With the proceeds, Q Doctor will fulfil its strategy for 2020. It will deploy the funds into labour, development, operations, marketing, and contingency funds.
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Expired
investment:
£1,386,200
MysteryVibe creates doctor-recommended sexual health devices. The company combines research and engineering by onboarding leading doctors to design devices that address major sexual health issues such as erectile dysfunction, dryness and pain during intercourse. MysteryVibe has changed over 50,000 lives in 65 countries, witnessed $1 million worth of direct sales in 2020, and became the first sexual health startup to be featured on a BBC documentary. The company has received 20+ international awards including, the coveted Design Week Awards where its product, 'Crescendo', beat the Apple Watch. MysteryVibe has featured in media entities like Men's Health, Women's Health, The Daily Dot, and Forbes, to name a few. The company will use 25% of the investment to expand and scale its digital marketing campaign, 25% to launch two new products, 25% to expand its team, and 25% on building its inventory.
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Expired
investment:
£498,020
Tribal Sports Nutrition (TSN) uses the revitalising properties of the Baobab fruit to create energy smoothies. TSN claims that its smoothies are less concentrated than other sports nutrition brands, are 100% organic, and easy on the stomach. The company also incorporates vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, and electrolytes into the smoothies to make it the on-the-go snack for active lifestyle consumers. TSN asserts that its baobab ingredient is wild-harvested by cooperatives in Africa, bringing income to people and preserving the local ecology. The company received a certification from the Organic Food Federation (OFF) and aims to achieve B Corp status. TSN's products have been listed in Sainsbury's and on Amazon. It will use the investment to double its existing product offering in 2021 and launch hydration, plant protein recovery products, and Baobab energy snacks.
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Expired
investment:
£421,647
