Rype addresses the dilemma of choosing between expensive or low-quality office furniture that contributes to carbon emissions and waste. By remanufacturing high-quality used office furniture, Rype offers cost-effective solutions with 80% lower carbon emissions and waste, while creating local jobs. Their mission is to significantly reduce office carbon emissions and costs through sustainable, circular economy practices, including exclusive furniture ranges made from waste materials. Rype's comprehensive services encompass furniture sourcing, remanufacturing, and employing marginalized individuals, contributing to a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible approach to office furnishings.
days to go:
Extended
investment:
Withheld
GoPower offers comprehensive portable solar energy solutions, designed to save you money and reduce your environmental impact. Their user-friendly solar panels eliminate the need for complex installations, allowing easy setup anywhere. Their portable solar power stations, providing up to 1000w/1280WH at 240v, are perfect for various applications such as home offices, garden rooms, boats, events, and more. With multiple output sockets and versatile charging options including solar panels and mains electricity, GoPower provides a greener and cost-effective energy alternative.
days to go:
Extended
investment:
£10,000
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
days to go:
TBC
investment:
Withheld
The Vurger Co aim to revolutionise the fast food industry with their 100% plant based burgers. They have run a number of successful pop up shops and are now looking to bring the plant based revolution to London with their first restaurant.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£299,760
Sonichem responds to climate and environmental demands by developing sustainable chemicals, excluding those derived from fossils or crops used for food. They utilize sawmill waste, transforming the typically discarded woodchips and sawdust into sugars, cellulose, and lignin, essential bio-based chemicals, through their patented and scalable eco-friendly process. Achieving an impressive ratio, they turn £1 of sawdust into nearly £8 worth of these sustainable chemicals. Positioned within the rapidly growing $17 billion bio-based chemicals market, their innovation addresses the rising need for sustainable alternatives in plastics, cosmetics, and various industries, positioning Sonichem at the forefront of the eco-friendly revolution.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£1,232,585
Fullgreen manufactures a range of healthy food products and aims to make healthy eating easy. Initially launched as Cauli Rice™, this company rebranded itself as Fullgreen to display its joyful and vibrant personality. It operates two dedicated factories and sells its products in the major UK supermarkets and supplies to over 2,000+ US largest retailers. In 3.5 years, it has sold over 5 million pouches. Furthermore, this company has a globally patented process that extends the life of vegetables without the use of any preservatives. Currently, it is raising funds to expand its business and more than double its point of distribution in the next two years. Moreover, it will also invest the fund raised in marketing to help build Fullgreen as a brand and launch two new exciting innovations in new packaging design.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£743,390
Fireaway pizza orginally started out as a modest pizzeria in south London in 2016, we've expanded to 159 franchises, achieving a remarkable 106% compound annual growth rate in store expansion. With franchise sales reaching £59 million annually, we became debt-free in 2022, boasting an EBITDA of £1.31 million and HQ revenue of £14.5 million in FY23. As a profitable venture, we invite you to join us and be part of our promising growth trajectory.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£532,336
Carbon Gold (CG) is an organic biochar producer and retailer. It claims that its products can replace harmful pesticides, last longer, and lock away CO2. The company's sales increased by 253% from £77,000 to £272,000 in 2020 with sales in 17 countries worldwide. CG's organic products employ biochar, a type of charcoal made from sustainably sourced materials. CG further enriches it with multiple strains of fungi, bacteria and minerals, that support healthy soil biology. The company is partnering with the Woodland Trust, is certified by the Soil Association, and is also a certified B Corp. The company will use the investment to boost its marketing, international development, and manufacturing.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£722,468
Hook and Son own and operate a dairy farm that sells unpasteurised raw milk. Hook and Son pioneered the first internet service of raw milk and sold 700 pints in the first week. Now they are selling 3000 pints a week.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£184,790
Oatsu specializes in providing a convenient and healthy breakfast option with their freshly-prepared overnight oats. Recognizing the increasing demand for overnight oats due to their popularity (ranking as the 4th most Googled recipe globally with a 4600% increase in searches since 2014), Oatsu offers a solution to the time-consuming preparation process. They've served over 20,000 breakfasts to 2,744 customers and businesses throughout the UK. Oatsu's approach involves soaking oats in oat milk and incorporating fruit and seeds to create four delicious flavors, including a collaboration with ManiLife, all of which are plant-based and packaged in recyclable materials.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£249,443
