Environmentally friendly and nutritiously rich plant-based meals enjoyed by everyone, at any place, any time. The Brook have been serving thousands of customers over the past 5 years at their restaurants and are now launching their ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat vegan foods. The company already has hundreds of customers signed up to try their new ranges and have received press coverage from the BBC.
The new products will be distributed via e-commerce and will be shipped directly to customers. Furthermore, The Brook is currently in discussions with independent and major retailers to sell their products, as well wholesalers including pubs and other restaurants. Funds raised will be used to purchase kitchen equipment, hire staff and carry out marketing campaigns.
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£170,481
The Honestly Good Smoothie Co. is a subscription box service that delivers 100% organic and pure pre-portioned smoothie components directly at your door-step. The company is known for its ready-to-blend frozen smoothie kits and has sold more than 8,000 smoothie kits so far. Since September 2018, the company has seen 60% customer retention with 25% of the customers spending above £500. Honestly Good has also been featured by BBC Radio, Bestfit Magazine, Forbes, and Nutribullet. With the proceeds, Honestly Good is planning to upscale its premises by introducing a developed, compostable and re-usable packaging system.
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£264,990
The Sausage Revolution is serving Britain’s’ popular and favourite foods: The Sausage. With its more than 4,000 social media followers and its Welsh store, the company aims to increase its presence in the Quick Service Restaurant market. The Sausage Revolution is aiming to increase its proximity and franchise through eccentric branding. The store offers a range of meat-selections and buying options that customers like including gluten-free and vegan choices. The brand supports pop-culture references through retro revolutionary icons and imagery. The Sausage Revolution aims to convert, attract, and retain engagement to build a brand meant to be rolled out all over the UK. With the proceeds, a store will be opened in Cardiff, before franchises are launched in the West Midlands and Bristol.
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£108,190
Just Add Wine is an easy way for home cooks to add the taste of red wine to their recipes without having to open a new bottle or go out and purchase a bottle. Just Add Wine comes concentrated in a small sachet and is the equivalent of adding a full glass to your dish.
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£119,970
Creating Scottish cocktails that are high quality and ready-to-drink. The Venom Project's drinks consist of 5 flavours available in cans that contain 8% alcohol and are currently sold in off-licenses in Scotland, as well as over 300 retailers. In the first 7 months of trading, the company has been listed by over 250 stockists and sold more than 150k units. This has resulted in sales of £500k with the team growing from 3 to 10 members to handle demand.
More than 250 stores have requested re-orders on a monthly basis and The Venom Project has predicted that 250k units per month will be reached in the near future. Funds will allow the company to escalate their manufacturing process to meet consumer demand, as well as acquire more stockists to attract new customers to the brand. A new manufacturing process will also allow the business to print their cans, which will aid in reducing production costs.
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£62,170
Hosting a diverse range of venues and events in Cornwall across 150 acres of land. The Wyldes has successfully held scalable events for over 50,000 visitors in the last 10 years. Their venues consist of 3 fixed stages, with 8 bars and catering options.
The company is now raising funds to expand the services they offer by developing their infrastructure to increase capacity and attract a wider target audience with plans to build luxury accommodations. The Wyldes has predicted a rise on profitability whilst reducing costs and increasing the number of revenue channels by hosting smaller events such as weddings, celebrations and business events.
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£236,860
A new social media platform created for parents, by parents. TotsApp allows parents to arrange babysitters and school-lifts for their children, as well as socialise and share interesting offers and holidays they find with their groups or with the wider community. Parents can also list unwanted children's toys and items for other users to purchase.
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£32,290
The UK's first authentic iced milk tea / brewed chai, combining the speciality of flavoured teas with the status of milk tea. Tuk Tuk Chai launched in 2017 with products available at 110 Sainsbury’s stores and Harvey Nichols. The firm has won multiple awards including 'Most Innovative Product' at the Lunch! 2017 trade show and were finalists for 2017 Virgin Foodpreneur. In 2018, Peter Jones of Dragon's Den made an investment offer towards the company.
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investment:
£275,920
UniRunners deliver local food, alcohol and cigarettes using their courier mobile app. They provide the service in university towns 24 hours a day, primarily aimed at students. They have created a beta version of the app to gather feedback and traction and are available on all mobile platforms.
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£151,459
Uproot is an e-commerce platform that offers a diverse selection of organic and sustainable products. Born from reflections during the pandemic, it challenges the superficial pursuits driven by societal pressures. Uproot questions the effects of consumerism on our lives and the environment, aiming to establish a space where mindful choices and natural goodness thrive. By uniting a community of individuals dedicated to positive transformation, Uproot seeks to align human existence with the planet, promoting renewal and revitalization for both people and the Earth.
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