Morgan Goodwin is a UK-based company that pioneers the Combined Trading Platform (CTP) category, offering a comprehensive online platform for small businesses engaged in physical goods trading, along with specialized software development services, and a broad-spectrum business consultancy approach aimed at enhancing growth, efficiency, and technological advancement.
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investment:
£788,519
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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Doqit offers a solution for managing life admin tasks, helping you organize important information, set action dates, and receive timely reminders, ultimately streamlining tasks like insurance renewals and warranties to reduce unnecessary expenses and simplify your life. It provides secure storage and easy access for vital information, transitioning from chaos to simplicity.
Security is also a priority for Doqit. The platform ensures that your sensitive information is stored securely, giving you peace of mind knowing that you can access your important documents and data whenever you need them, all within a few clicks.
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£87,500
UTU is a company dedicated to building the trust infrastructure for the evolving web 3.0. They aim to facilitate safer and more reliable interactions between users and platforms by utilizing a decentralized reputation and reviews protocol. This protocol involves a non-tradable reputation token (UTT) that users can stake to endorse others, leading to positive outcomes. UTU's focus initially lies in Web3 and DeFi apps, where they provide AI-powered tools to curate trust signals and help users engage confidently in various online activities. They offer a range of products, including the UTU Trust Token, Browser Extension, and Trust API/SDK, all aimed at enhancing trust and security in digital interactions.
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Extended
investment:
£150,000
Wi-Fi Securities Limited is a cyber security company that aims to revolutionise the security of public access Wi-Fi. To realise this vision, the company is developing a unique patent-protected system called SpriteGuard™ which will protect you and your data from hackers by stopping you connecting to fake hotspots. The system is targeted towards the $550 bn worldwide hospitality industry and has the ability to expand to other large global markets like city-wide free Wi-Fi, airports and coffee shops. Moreover, Wi-Fi Securities Limited has a highly experienced Wi-Fi Securities management board that has a track record of delivering multi-million-pound projects from concept to successful commercial deployment.
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investment:
£1,014,708
Medic Bleep is a simple, secure and innovative patient-focused solution to communication challenges that healthcare professionals and the wider team in the UK National Health Service (NHS) face while going about their everyday work. It is saving each nurse & each junior doctor an estimated 48 minutes per shift. This coincides with the UK's Department of Health calling for a ban on pagers. If implemented across the NHS, it could free up the time to care for an estimated 11,000 nurses. To ensure data privacy and safety, the company allows communication to occur via the app. As a result of these safeguards and its user-friendly portal, the company's app has been downloaded 16,000 times by UK doctors and nurses. With the funds raised, the company will aim to solve looming technology gaps for over 30% of the NHS in the next 3 years and expand globally.
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£814,600
Secret Saviours have created the anti-stretch mark pregnancy band. Used in combination with the day gel and night cream, there is now a way to prevent stretch marks from forming. The band has special pads that are placed to diffuse and spread the tension of the stretching skin.
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investment:
£185,863
The Big Exchange (TBE) is an investment platform and money management app that seeks to build a movement to transform the lives of millions of people by building a fairer financial system. The company aspires to help drive real change to people and the planet, whether it is lowering carbon emissions, contributing to social housing or protecting wildlife. TBE points out that its low-cost investment platform, comprehensive money management tool, and marketplace where people can find products that can have a positive impact on their lives and those of others can help in this regard. TBE has been awarded 'Best Sustainable ISA 2021' by Boring Money, 'Top Sustainable Platform for 2021' by Good with Money, and 'Best Innovation in Investment' by Financial Services Forum Innovation Awards. TBE intends to dominate the estimated £7.1 billion impact investment funds industry. They state they will use the investment received to help build a fairer financial system for everyone.
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£404,064
Pynk is a fintech that is doing things differently—it relies on Artificial Intelligence, crowd wisdom and expert analysis to boost social investing, allowing its users commission-free investing. Users on the Pynk platform make short term price predictions and long term forecasts on financial assets. Pynk then aggregates the data and runs it through its 'Rose' AI and experts team to give accurate trading and investment analyses. The platform has more than 27,000 users from over 180 countries. Pynk also won the 'Best AI' startups award at the AIBC Blockchain Summit in Malta. It is also a part of the London fintech accelerator programmes with National Westminster and Royal Bank of Scotland. The company will use the investment to launch a retail investor wallet in the 4th quarter of 2020, recruit £10 million Assets Under Management (AUM) by end of 2020, and build out its team across different verticals.
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Expired
investment:
£574,550
QFinds is a purpose-built hiring tool that enables employers to easily and efficiently pre-screen candidates, conduct interviews and generate employment contracts. The company asserts that it is a UK government vetted 'Kickstart Scheme' representative and can get small businesses grants to hire interns having already processed over 100 job applications. QFinds claims that its app has been downloaded 2 million+ times garnering 24,000 reviews averaging 4.8/5 stars. QFinds also points out that bad hirings cost the UK up to £6.7 billion in turnover, productivity, and training. It seeks to change this and disrupt the £39 billion recruitment market. The company has partnered with notable entities like University College London, Kings College London and Brunel University London, intending to use them as strategic partners to increase job seekers signing up to and using its app. QFinds will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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Expired
investment:
£222,866
