A secure digital platform that lets extended family members follow a pupil’s journey through their school yearsSocial networks are big business in the networked world that we live in today. Acknowledge Xc’s new online digital platform harnesses the power of existing school websites, enabling a pupil’s family members to follow their years at school.Having collaborated with top schools including Eton, Berkhamstead, Wellington College, Stowe School and Steiner Schools, Acknowledge is looking for investment to complete the build of its internet-based platform.As the platform is in the later stages of development, the company has already had a significant amount of collaborative input from schools and parents.Pupils jointly create profiles with their school, publishing videos, pictures and events relating to academic achievements and extra curriculum interests that could otherwise go unnoticed. Access is granted to extended family using secure methods, allowing these members to log in, view and even comment on a pupil’s activity. An additional feature of this platform is that each profile can be used to supplement a pupil’s academic CV and enhance applications for different schools. It acts as proof of past commitments and extra curricular activities and can support personal statements.The key market for Acknowledge is the independent schools sector in the UK which has around 500,000 pupils in 1200 schools. The company also has plans for expansion into overseas markets, and has estimated this market to contain around 3 million pupils – a figure which looks set to double by 2022. A revenue share scheme is in place to reward schools with a charitable donation and a referral fee is in place to reward those who help the model grow quickly. The first 10 founder schools will also receive more rewards.
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Sogud makes nutrient-dense, gluten-free natural snacks that have no additives or preservatives. The ingredients used in their products are of the highest nutritional value they can find. The company has seen 79% month-on-month growth and just secured a large order with a German company for over 44 thousand units. Sogud is raising funds to expand their export capability, purchase equipment and working capital.
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Stonelin Communications specialise in the internet of things (IOT) which is the collection of data from the surrounding world using hardware devices and process this data into useful format. They have used this technology to develop three different concepts of trackers, a vehicle tracker, a dimentia patient tracker and a care management tracker.
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£99,799
Stroodles are straws made from pasta, which eliminates the use of plastic and wet paper straws. It lasts over 1 hour, is tasteless, 100% biodegradable and edible. The company has received worldwide brand exposure through viral content via Unilad and BBC. It has B2B and B2C clients including Marriott and Ibis in Europe, and it has stockists in the UK and Austria. The company will use the funds to scale marketing and sales and to become the market leader in the straw market.
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Harvey’s British Eatery is a 35 to 40 cover eatery focused on re-establishing the heritage of British cooking. Harvey’s recipes draw on the best in the British Isles, using seasonal ingredients. The investment will be used to take their eatery to a permanent site in London.
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Forth allows users to track their wellbeing to see what impact their lifestyle is having on their health. It allows users to maximise their performance during athletics, keep track of their inner health and focus on things they may need to work on for greater overall wellbeing.
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BrewBroker are an online marketplace, enabling anyone to buy and sell brewing services. They aim to become the world's biggest brewer, making beer production smarter and more profitable, all without owning their own brewery. They will be using the funding for continued development and launch on the platform.
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£380,990
The KNOMI app was launched a year ago and with over 70 luxury brands on board so far they have had over 2000 store visits from users. They help high spending tourists and discerning locals find London's best luxury designer and independent boutiques.
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Moody was created after noticing a gap in the market for quality Californian inspired Burgers that they could deliver to their customer's homes. In 2016, burgers entered the top 10 takeaway chart at number 9. Moody offers a credible alternative to pizza and Chinese in a market that is in growth.
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Thyngs are connecting real world experiences to people's digital mobile lives so any marketer can transform their existing promotional objects into interactable encounters. Thyngs has already developed ground-breaking services in events, entertainment and the charitable sectors since being founded in March 2016.
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