Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems (ABBS) is a company that has developed globally patented systems to counteract the forces an armoured vehicle sustains when a mine or Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explodes under it. As per reports, mines and IEDs accounted for over 80% of UK and US army casualties in Iraq & Afghanistan. ABBS believes that its products can keep occupants inside a vehicle completely safe from the aforementioned explosive devices. The armoured vehicle protection market has a value of about $20 billion wherein ABBS aims to be a major contender. The company has received £2 million-plus revenues till date from Research and Development (R&D) grants in the UK, as well as, sold its products to the US Army and Israel with profits worth £145,000 in 2018 and £560,000 in 2019 respectively. It will use the investment to bring its products to more markets globally.
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£445,814
Thalamos is a software solution for completing the Mental Health Act (MHA) forms digitally, across any device. It aims to help those with acute mental illness access care quickly reducing treatment time from 7 days to 27 hours. The company delivers SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) to National Health Service (NHS) Trusts, local authorities and private mental healthcare providers. It also works directly with the UK healthcare regulator, The Care Quality Commission (CQC). Thalamos has over £500,000 of investment raised till date. Pre Covid-19, the company was already working with the CQC and supported them in safely submitting their statutory forms to hospitals across the country. Over 75% of NHS Trusts have received Thalamos' MHA forms in the last 60 days. The company will use 48% of the investment for product development, 20% for customer on-boarding, 16% for business development, and 16% as working capital.
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£290,278
Antaco is a company that deals in waste management by converting it into neutral solid biofuel using their patented technology. The global water sector is estimated to present a £15 billion opportunity. To date, the company has raised £5.8 million, including an £857,000 grant from the UK government and has also signed a contract with its first customer (Swiss Public Utility). With the proceeds, the company will build up their in-house capacity, increase enhancement of existing plant and hire subcontractors to install and commission plant.
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£570,840
TOTM makes organic, eco-friendly & reusable period care products. The company is planning to shake up the £29 billion Femcare industry, with 30k+ online and subscription customers, and listings in Tesco, Superdrug and Urban Outfitters and global B2B clients. Having supplied to large corporates including several global institutions, TOTM is ready for global disruption. To this end, the company is raising funds to accelerate global growth across all channels. The proceeds will also be used to expand its product range, grow awareness, secure more distribution and also invest in tech.
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£811,400
The GP Service is a web and application-based platform that provides private consultations for patients across the UK. The aim is to provide a safe and easy journey for individuals who are looking for private medical treatment at their convenience and at an affordable cost. They have established a connection with over 1600 pharmacies across the UK. They have an excellent 5-star trust pilot rating and also are 1st Private Online Provider which has access to NHS Medical Records. With the proceeds, the company will scale the enterprise offering, increase brand awareness and also launch additional revenue opportunities.
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£907,540
Your Favourite Teacher (YFT) is a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) supported online teaching and learning platform that offers students access to high quality and engaging courses. The portal allows students, particularly disadvantaged ones, to navigate through subject areas and courses. Lessons take place through videos, interactive quizzes, development resources, and tested via exam practice sessions. The platform has a pupil dashboard where students can track their progress and celebrate their achievements. In the UK, schools are spending c.£0.9 billion on EdTech per annum. The Covid-19 lockdown is expected to boost the demand for e-learning platforms. YFT offers more than 50 published courses (15 more in production) covering English, English Literature, Maths, and Sciences etc. It has won multiple customers including secondary schools, alternative provision sites and sports academies (including Premier League Football clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal). YFT is seeking an investment of £550,000 to further the growth and reach of the company.
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Creative Hub is a fast-growing cloud software platform for creative people to store, share files, and collaborate on projects. The collaboration tools also allow users to chat in real-time, and add comments on images, allowing creative teams to work faster and deliver better results. Creative Hub enables users to order professional art & photographic prints, or physical 3D prints, which are produced at its print production facilities in London(UK) and Dusseldorf (Germany). The platform currently has 40,000 active users which are growing day by day. With the investment, the company will drive growth through marketing and launch its New York production facility.
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£286,992
Medics2You's is a hybrid telehealth platform that connects patients with healthcare experts around the globe with focus on Africa through a smart device from anywhere, six days a week. The company has a pilot project underway in Nigeria, a nation which spends $500m-1bn annually on outbound healthcare tourism. Medics2You aims to reach out to over 100m people unable to access quality healthcare. Medics2You's partnership with Lantum has given the company access to 18000+ doctors and 3000 clinicians. The funds will be used to create the web portal, expand the team, set up local centres, and enhance marketing activities.
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£156,370
33Fuel is a natural sports nutrition brand that aims to dominate sports nutrition with healthier and natural alternatives. Its products consist of ingredients like organic flaxseeds, Tibetan goji berries, organic walnuts, and raw coconuts, to name a few. The company has received over 10,000 orders and multiple 5-star customer reviews. It has 12,000 email subscribers and a podcast with more than 65,000 plays. The company wants to dominate the sports nutrition market that is forecast to reach almost £2 billion by 2024. 33Fuel has attracted superstar shareholders including 4x Ironman Triathlon World Champion Chrissie Wellington and customers such as Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins. The company has won 'Health Product of the Year' and 'Best Meal Replacement' and has featured in fitness and mainstream media such as The Telegraph, Independent, and Men's Fitness. It will use the investment for marketing to accelerate sales.
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£367,124
Uni Compare is a cross-platform student to university marketplace that acts as an enabler for undergraduate, postgraduate and international students. The company is targeting a £35 billion+ course advisor market. It displays university statistics, student reviews, and personalised choices to help students decide which course to choose when applying to university. Uni Compare raised £250,000 from Seedrs in 2018 and has witnessed 189,143 student registrations till date. It is now working with more than 14 partnered universities to create a new product line suited to connect postgraduate students with universities that are offering postgraduate courses. Uni Compare will use the investment to open up new markets, invest in scaling current revenue streams, and supercharge the business to meet client demand.
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£248,476
