Tribal Sports Nutrition (TSN) uses the revitalising properties of the Baobab fruit to create energy smoothies. TSN claims that its smoothies are less concentrated than other sports nutrition brands, are 100% organic, and easy on the stomach. The company also incorporates vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, and electrolytes into the smoothies to make it the on-the-go snack for active lifestyle consumers. TSN asserts that its baobab ingredient is wild-harvested by cooperatives in Africa, bringing income to people and preserving the local ecology. The company received a certification from the Organic Food Federation (OFF) and aims to achieve B Corp status. TSN's products have been listed in Sainsbury's and on Amazon. It will use the investment to double its existing product offering in 2021 and launch hydration, plant protein recovery products, and Baobab energy snacks.
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£421,647
Gunna Drinks (GD) manufactures and sells craft soft drinks, consisting of natural juices with less than 5% sugar having zero artificial colours or flavours. The company asserts that it has outshone established competitors like Gingerella, Fentimans and FeverTree in taste tests. GD is stocked in major supermarkets and convenience stores across the UK such as Co-ops, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, Ocado, and JD Wetherspoon. The company won the prestigious 'Great Taste Award' in 2020 and witnessed more than doubled revenues in 2018-2020, with a 23% growth in 2020 despite COVID. The company will utilise the investment to boost consumer advertising to accelerate the growth of its online store, focus on trade investment to further increase the rate of sale, and concentrate on New Product Development (NPD).
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£696,261
Artfinder is the art world's first certified B corporation that is on a mission to create a world where art benefits everyone. Operating in the $55 billion+ wall décor and online art market, the company is backed by Wellington Partners, and private investors in the UK, US and Switzerland. It has 60,000 customers, 6,000 artists and a collection of 470,000 artworks. The company believes in establishing direct contact with artists to select or commission work and negotiate prices. Customers have rated the company highly with 4.8+ Trustpilot reviews. The company will use the investment to supercharge its growth, grow its team and improve its platform.
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£834,056
Clooper is a property management platform. The company argues that 86% of private landlords in the UK manage their properties themselves, with many finding it time-consuming and stressful. Clooper seeks to solve this problem with a property management platform that connects landlords, tenants, trade services, and homeowners to facilitate easy transactions between them. It aims to be a significant contender in the £11 billion property management platform. The company points out that Paul Rothwell of Empire, a large residential landlord in England, has pledged £200,000 of investment to the company. Clooper aims to make move-ins quicker, repairs faster, and payments easier in the wake of Covid-19 which is fuelling the adoption of online services in the UK. The company will use the investment to hire key recruits, operationalise mobile apps, boost marketing, and enhance sales and operations.
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£409,847
Ripple is the UK's first-ever clean energy ownership platform. The company aims to enable households and businesses to own new wind farms and solar parks and have the electricity they generate supplied to their home or business premises via the grid. It endeavours to become a segment leader in the $11 trillion global wind and solar market. Ripple has overseen £1 million+ transactions on its platform to date. It has featured in publications like The Times, CNBC, Independent, Business Green, and This Is Money. It has also garnered 5300+ pre-registered customers. The company will use 40% of the investment for marketing purposes, 40% for projects and business overheads, 10% for Non-UK projects, and 10% for website and application development.
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£442,282
Bambooloo is a sustainable consumer products company that creates, manufactures, and sells earth-friendly, modern brands. It has set up its base of operations in Singapore and is endeavouring to enter the UK market soon. Bambooloo launched to high acclaim both online and offline in Singapore with its 100% plastic free packaging product line. It is now on the verge of launching its other product lines; The Nurturing Co-brand focused on care and cleaning products with zero one time use plastics; and Wipeless, an environmentally focused bidet brand. Bambooloo argues that the global hygiene paper sector alone is valued at over $84 billion per year. It aims to be a segment leader in this sector. Bambooloo was the inaugural winner of the Sustainable Business Award Winner 2019. The company will use the investment to establish a beachhead business in the UK, hire internal and external teams for marketing, and set up its website for procuring more orders.
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£187,013
Bedlam Brewery is a beer manufacturer. It relaunched in 2015, with award-winning beers brewed at its eco-focused craft brewery at the foot of the South Downs National Park in Sussex. The company's revenue has grown over 250% since then. Between April 2019- March 2020, it sold over 655,000 pints to its customers with 95% coming from sales of draft beer to pubs, both directly and via national pub chains or wholesalers. Post COVID-10 lockdown, the company sold its products to over 200 separate trade outlets, including bottle shops, over 100 free houses, restaurants and pub companies such as the Ei Group, Wetherspoons and Laines in Sussex. The company will use the investment to become the number one craft brewery in Sussex, as well as, a major player in Greater London, Surrey and Kent.
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£662,184
PLAYin CHOC is an ethical UK manufacturer that makes chocolate and plastic-free toys sustainably. The company asserts that it currently has a range of 19 products that are plastic-free, organic, vegan certified, and free from 14 allergens. It aspires to become a contender in the global chocolate with toy market segment that is worth 4 billion USD per annum. PLAYin CHOC claims that its distributors have access to over 600,000 shops across 30 countries. PLAYin CHOC points out that it is listed with 3 global companies, Sysco, Ocado and Gategroup, and is in early-stage conversations with 'Top 5' supermarkets in the UK. The company has also won 18 multi-national awards and exports its products to 30 countries. It argues that its UK factory has the capacity to produce 33,000 bars in 8 hours. PLAYin CHOC will use the investment to scale its business across different verticals.
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£364,495
miiCARE is a MedTech specialising in AI applied to geriatrics (elderly care). Its key product miiCUBE offers cutting-edge home-based and customised healthcare, helping the elderly enjoy their independence while being comprehensively connected to their families, friends, and neighbours. The company aims to provide these benefits to one billion people by 2028, comprising older people, family members and carers. Till date, miiCARE has secured partnerships with the UK’s largest NHS trust, Ebbsfleet Garden City, O2, Bristol Careline and Microsoft, and won multiple social impacts and digital health awards during the last 12 months. Funds raised will be used mainly for fulfilling pre-orders and close interests for large contracts with corporates, marketing and logistics, product development, sales and salaries.
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£103,672
PALLITE manufactures environmentally-friendly products made from 100% recyclable paper honeycomb board which contains over 75% recycled content. It asserts that these products can be used to move, protect, & store goods. The company has partnered with companies like DS Smith, The Hut Group, and Rockwell Automation to further its mission of making sustainable packaging and products. It witnessed sales of £229,000 at a gross margin of 45% and a record gross profit of £103,000 in September 2020. PALLITE will soon launch its 'EcoLITE' range of recycled and insulative packaging to replace polystyrene and foam amidst other upcoming innovations. The company will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals and become a sustainable brand.
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£1,311,835
