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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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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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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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
Salty Commune is a dedicated co working space for the creative community, inspired by rock and roll. They have secured an iconic building in Shoreditch which is due to launch in April and are now looking for investment to acquire more properties.
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Expired
investment:
£219,692
Parcel2go based in Bolton, Greater Manchester is the UK’s leading parcel delivery comparison website, offering a surprisingly cheap alternative to the Post Office to consumers and small eBay sellers/businesses. Our website enables you to send anything, from a small packet to a large parcel, to destinations throughout the UK and internationally, and all for a surprisingly cheap price.
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Expired
investment:
£1,057,730
aylo's goal is to expedite the shift toward a circular economy. With £22 million in annual recurring revenue, backing from venture capital, and certification as a B Corp, their technology platform facilitates the leasing and reusing of consumer products, making sustainability more accessible and affordable. Raylo recognizes that consumers and retailers will embrace this transition if it's both cost-effective and straightforward.
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Expired
investment:
£1,282,150
dooo is an all-inclusive platform that offers on-demand specialised home haircut service to consumers. The company claims that 21% of people reported a disability in the UK in 2018 and 49% of people reported social anxiety or other mental health issues, that prevented them from visiting a salon. dooo wants to change this by helping everyone get the haircut they want, wherever they want and overcome the inequalities in the hair industry. dooo allows users to connect with the stylist beforehand and express any special requests to tailor the experience to their requirements. The company aims to become a contender in the 'Hair & Beauty industry that generated over £8 billion in 2018 in the UK alone. dooo will use the investment to develop native mobile apps on both iOS and Android, boost marketing and PR strategies to further its 'Bristol Launch' in Summer 2021, pay wages to essential staff, and manage administrative tasks.
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Expired
investment:
£70,850
A new form of electric transport in the bike industry with the use of an affordable and simple conversion kit. Swytch have developed a kinetically rechargeable add-on for existing bikes to convert them into eBikes for a range of up to 50 miles. Funding will result in additional units being manufactured and sold at a 70% margin. The products are available online and currently via 20 independent bike dealers, with over 100 more waiting on stock.
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Expired
investment:
£349,356
rais is a virtual customer data analyst designed to stop socially unintelligent marketing and save the customers heaps of time in the process. The clever software platform of rais imports customer data from first-party sources to automatically deduplicate records. The monthly recurring revenue of rais is above £20K, and it has worked with more than 50 brands. Its software is trusted by many businesses like Original Cottages, Heartier, and Warner Edwards. Analyses engines kick in enriched customer meta-data that syncs with marketing channels to stop, start, or adjust marketing messages automatically based on individual customer circumstances. rais' vision is to build a virtual data-analyst for SMEs who do not have the time and ability to really leverage their customer data assets.
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Expired
investment:
£150,000
