Plerith works with high growth start-ups and scaling companies to plan for and deliver growth. The company asserts that it helps companies promote their business to potential funders, through its network of angel and venture capital investors depending on the stage and sector of the said business. Plerith is partnering with Newable and Bristol Private Equity Club to deliver the fund in the South West London (SWL) area and identify and invest in the most exciting high growth companies in the region. Plerith argues that its deep knowledge of fundraising, sales, strategy, finance and technology would help SWL businesses flourish. Plerith aims to provide investors access to the highest quality local companies in the SWL region.
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Yolk, also known as In One Basket Limited, is a pioneering company revolutionizing the food and coffee experience for people on the move. They provide high-quality sandwiches, salads, and improved breakfast options without the premium cost, boasting five successful locations in London and three upcoming openings in the second half of 2023
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Drop Bear Beer Co. aims in disrupting and exciting the alcohol-free beer market. It is the only female-run alcohol-free craft beer company. Drop Bear Beer Co.'s May 2019 launch was a success as it experienced sales of 3000 units in one month. The company is a winner of the Wales Start-Up of the Year Awards 2019. With the proceeds, Drop Bear Beer Co. will finalise core range within 12 months, scale-up production, make range available in cans, and arrange a large brand-building campaign.
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Expired
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£172,570
HomeCooks is a food marketplace akin to Etsy, founded by a serial entrepreneur and supported by SpeedInvest. Their mission is to overhaul the UK's struggling £12.6 billion food delivery industry by connecting independent food creators directly with consumers. Through batch cooking and a warehouse system, HomeCooks offers over 200 homemade meals at lower prices compared to mainstream food delivery services, aiming to provide affordable and healthier options. Similar successful ventures in the US, like Shef and CookUnity, have secured significant funding rounds, indicating the potential of this model.
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Expired
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£1,536,034
ISO Spaces utilises shipping containers to design and manufacture pop-up portable spaces for many blue-chip businesses including Fever-Tree and Jeep to display and market their products and services. This award-winning company is now ready to enter the modular housing market with more than 500 homes already in the pipeline for 2018.
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£651,950
CFP is a family owned business which is backed by British Business Bank. The company has created the world’s leading carbon fibre composite recycling operation. CFP has drawn a pipeline of business across a range of applications and is now involved with 25+ businesses across automotive, defence, and oil and gas industries. The company has taken concrete steps to improve its sales team to reflect its end market focus. CFP believes that as the adoption of the products occurs, the markets are adequately plentiful and different for CFP to achieve its aspirations and that the exit valuation fixed out in the Investment Memorandum remains achievable.
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Oru Space seamlessly blends coworking, wellbeing, and food, fostering connection and regenerative culture through a network of interconnected decision-making processes. Their ecosystem encompasses inclusive communities, dynamic spaces, and sustainability-driven actions, aiming to rejuvenate high streets, launch social initiatives, and prioritize well-being while achieving both economic success and environmental health.
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Expired
investment:
£455,364
Rejuvenation Water is a worlds first amino-acid enriched spring water that brings amino-acids to you in a convenient, healthy and tasty day. In 2016, Rejuvenation Water have opened up over 150 retail listings and have agreed a listing with Holland & Barrett.
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£187,340
Currently supplying restaurants and caterers with meat sourced ethically and now bringing the same service to households. The Ethical Butcher's meat is certified from PFLA farms and the animals have been ethically raised and 100% grass-fed. The team consists of a Michelin Star chef and are winners of The Top 50 Foods in Britain and Ireland in The Great Taste Awards.
In its two years of business, The Ethical Butcher has generated £1.37m of revenue and in 2017, their operating profit was £98k. The business receives 200 orders per month, with each invoice averaging £350. Investments will be used to offer a B2C service. Households can have their meat cut and delivered by the next day. The Ethical Butcher will also expand its B2B offerings by supply their meat to gourmet burger bars and increasing the range and variety of meat sold.
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Expired
investment:
£334,640
A subscription service for coffee and coffee accessories from the UK's best roasters. The Coffee Tasting Club wants its customers to experience a different coffee day after day, to discover new tastes and experiment with unique flavours. The company already has a successful infrastructure in place and is ready to go worldwide with the brand.
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Expired
investment:
£63,815
