Plantwork Systems (PWS) is an eco-conscious, technology company providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to the wastewater treatment industry. It is the developer, owner, and provider of a range of proprietary technologies such as TN-REM, NUTREM®, and the deHoxar Spiral Separator. These products aid in nutrient removal, improved filtration, sludge thickening. This leads to wastewater treatment plants recycling more water, reducing their energy requirements, and minimising water scarcity. The company has generated combined revenues of £1.44 million since July 2017. PWS is seeking funding of up to £1 million, at a pre-money valuation of £6 million. It will use the investment to accelerate its growth and bring more innovative products to the market.
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£244,865
3RD ROCK is a sustainable Activewear sports brand founded for people who have a passion for nature. Created by a team of passionate climbers, 3RD ROCK creates extremely comfortable, Made-To-Move garments. It is a wholesale e-commerce business that has sold more than 55,000 units in 20+ countries. Catering to climbers and yoga enthusiasts, it has received more than 1000 5-star reviews out of which 96% are positive ones. Being environmentally conscious, 3RD ROCK has utilised 12,000 bottles in its manufacturing process with over 1 tonne of sea waste being used in the production of leggings and bra-tops. With the proceeds, the brand will kick-start the next stage of growth by with range expansion & innovation, retaining and developing key wholesale accounts, making strategic hires and penetrating new markets.
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£361,700
Voyager Cannabidiol (CBD) is a health and wellness company focused on producing high-quality CBD and hemp seed oil products. It argues that CBD is beneficial for the human heart, stomach, bones, brain and intestine. Voyager CBD intends to be a contender in the CBD market that is expected to be worth £1 billion with 1 million regular users in 2025. Voyager CBD asserts that it raised £500,000 in an oversubscribed seed funding round in November 2020. The company has also launched VoyagerLife, a complementary range of beauty and skincare products, in February 2021. Voyager CBD will use the investment to launch new and innovative products, build brand recognition via SEO and digital marketing, ensure that the brand fulfills big orders and demonstrate its financial security to big retailers, and integrate its own manufacturing and extraction capabilities.
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£733,818
Hope is an online fashion brand that targets the 50+ woman demographic. Founded in 2015 by Nayna McIntosh, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, the company has 34,000 subscribers and 6,300 customers. The brand is 'Made in Italy' or 'Made in UK' using recycled cashmere and 100% recyclable packaging. Hope has 1600+ reviews on Trustpilot and has been featured in The Sunday Telegraph/Woman & Home and The Telegraph Magazine. With the proceeds, the company will invest in digital advertising and web development.
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£268,312
PANTSANDSOCKS.COM is an online retailer and subscription service that helps men buy branded underwear and socks. They state their mission is to be a convenient, one-stop-shop for top brands in the market. PANTSANDSOCKS.COM argues that it is an ‘Authorised Stockist’ of 16+ leading brands including Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. The company claims to have fulfilled over 2,000 orders, welcomed over 100,000 unique website visitors to its site, achieved a 4.6/5, ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating, and signed up over 4,000 people to its database. The company has integrated with Amazon and Google Shopping to provide additional revenue streams. They state they will use the investment to achieve 100,000 unique visitors per month by the end of Q3 2021, meet its business targets, and continue to develop its internal capabilities at a sustainable rate.
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£205,504
Burleighs Gin is a company that aims to establish itself as the leader in the gin market. It is the official gin partner for entities such as Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers RFC, and the King Richard III foundation. Burleighs plans to introduce a 'non-alcoholic gin' apart from its gin products. The company feels that this will allow Burleighs to enter into the rapidly rising 'low & no' growth sector, now valued at £60 million a year in the UK. It also intends to commission the production of a 'Ready to Drink Gin & Tonic' in a can, another growth market driven by the popularity of gin that is now worth £472 million a year. Burleighs has on-trade listings secured with Cosy Club, Loungers, All Bar One, and Miller & Carter. It has hosted consumer events during 2019 including; Picnic in the Gardens, World Gin Day festival and The Great Burleighs Express. Burleighs Gin has been featured in BBC Good Food Guide's 'Best Gins to try in 2019'. They will use 50% of the investment for new product development, 15% for distillery expansion, 15% for recruitment drives, 10% for export growth, and 10% as marketing expenses.
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£130,490
Brickowner aims to become the leading service provider for property developers and asset managers, ensuring benefits for both parties. The company undertakes background checks of investors on its portal for the benefit of asset managers. It also ensures that investors can easily navigate its portal and find deals that suit their financial appetite. Brickowner successfully exited five investment rounds despite two investments happening in the wake of COVID-19. The platform has over 3,000 investors registered with over 700 active investors. It has overseen £14 million worth of investment on its portal to date. Brickowner will use the investment towards technology up-gradation, hire strategic personnel to expand marketing, and increase its marketing spend.
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£132,528
Brickowner aims to become the leading service provider for property developers and asset managers, ensuring benefits for both parties. The company asserts that it undertakes background checks of investors on its portal for the benefit of asset managers. It also ensures that investors can easily navigate its portal and find deals that suit their financial appetite. Brickowner successfully exited five investment rounds despite two investments happening in the wake of COVID-19. The platform has over 3,000 investors registered with over 700 active investors. It has overseen over £15 million worth of investments on its portal till date. Brickowner will use the investment towards technology up-gradation, develop its B2B capacity, and increase marketing initiatives to support company growth
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£290,362
Nooro makes cannabidiol (CBD) snack bars. Company founder J.D. Furlong asserts that blending CBD and certain nootropics lead to better cognitive functions in individuals. Nooro also argues that it is the UK's first CBD snack bar seller that is plant-based and gluten-free. The company's products are stocked across 250 retail outlets, cafes, gyms, and delis across the UK. Nooro pivoted to Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) sales during COVID-19 to get better margins. It invested in creating a business model with four distinct revenue streams with 60% earnings coming via e-commerce D2C sales, 15% via digital affiliate sales, 15% via direct sales to partners, and 10% via wholesalers. The company will use the investment to launch an additional three new flavours by February 2021 and grow its business across different verticals.
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£235,819
Personalised Co. is a nutrition company on a mission to help as many people as possible reach their health and wellbeing goals by making supplements accessible and affordable. The company asserts that it provides personalised nutritional products to its consumers. Customers are required to take a quiz on the company's portal, based on which, the company's custom-built algorithm creates nutritionist-approved solutions tailored to the specific needs and goals of each customer. Personalised Co. has delivered 270,000 daily vitamin sachets till date. The company has also raised £192,000 from private investors and its first crowdfunding campaign in 2019. It achieved its milestone month in April 2020 earning £48,000 in revenue and delivering over 1,700 personalised vitamins and protein orders. The company will use the investment to level-up its operations, expand its product line and develop its companion-application.
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investment:
£401,417
