Jump Into Reality (JIR) is a technology company that aims to change the way users consume visual content. Its product, JUMP Into DESIGN (JID), uses proprietary technology to make client-compliant interior design projects efficiently. JIR argues that current design processes require numerous pieces of software and several weeks to mock up and render the final design. JIR asserts that JID allows designers to handle the entire design and render process in real-time via cloud computing and achieve the finalised design quicker to the satisfaction of its clients. JID is working with Kave Home, a noted international furniture design, manufacturing and distribution company. It has also designed projects for clients such as Marsham House and CBRE Retail receiving rave reviews from the latter in the process. JIR will use 40% of the investment for marketing, 30% for product development and innovation, and 30% to hire key personnel.
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£426,373
MysteryVibe creates doctor-recommended sexual health devices. The company combines research and engineering by onboarding leading doctors to design devices that address major sexual health issues such as erectile dysfunction, dryness and pain during intercourse. MysteryVibe has changed over 50,000 lives in 65 countries, witnessed $1 million worth of direct sales in 2020, and became the first sexual health startup to be featured on a BBC documentary. The company has received 20+ international awards including, the coveted Design Week Awards where its product, 'Crescendo', beat the Apple Watch. MysteryVibe has featured in media entities like Men's Health, Women's Health, The Daily Dot, and Forbes, to name a few. The company will use 25% of the investment to expand and scale its digital marketing campaign, 25% to launch two new products, 25% to expand its team, and 25% on building its inventory.
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£498,020
CityFALCON is a data curation and structuring company that has received two six-figure grants, not included in the funded amount. It transforms unstructured financial content into structured data, generating analytics, extracting insights, and delivering personalised data to users and clients. CityFALCON is disrupting the £23 bn financial content market dominated by Yahoo Finance, Crunchbase, and Bloomberg with automation, long-tail coverage, and unrestricted access to our data via API and web at reasonable prices. The company's key clients include fintech companies such as BNP Paribas, IEX Group, and Seedrs. With the proceeds, the company will embark over 75% of the funds for salaries & technology costs and the rest will be used for marketing and premium content.
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£602,201
Docandu is an innovative digital health platform designed both for patients & doctors, making digital healthcare accessible from anywhere. Docandu aims to be a key tech health service provider, starting from Greece, improving the existing national and private health care services. The global digital health market is estimated to be worth $536 Billion by 2025. To date, they have developed two separate apps for doctors and patients. They have also received an angel investment of 100,000 Euros and sponsorship of $25,000 from Microsoft. The company has initiated early-stage relationships with a couple of Greek public and private health entities. With the proceeds, they will execute their go-to-market strategy and make global health ID a reality, by expanding its affiliate network of doctors, health providers and public health systems.
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£70,900
Enertor is a sole manufacturer which uses smart material that cushions the foot when moved slowly, but on impact locks together to absorb and disperse energy, before instantly returning to its flexible state which reduces the risk of injury. The global orthotics market is worth $ 6.5 Billion per annum, of which approximately $ 3.5 Billion is foot orthotics and growing at 7% CAGR per annum. The company is on a mission to help everyone stay injury-free with their shock-absorbing insoles. They have strong endorsements from elite athletes, including Usain Bolt & the British Military. Their shock-absorbing insoles are to be mandated by the British Armed Forces, including the Royal Marines and SAS. With the proceeds, the company will develop its website, further research and development, IP protection and patent filing, marketing and working capital for the business.
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£509,999
White Peak Distillery (WPD) is a whisky distillery that aims to change the way whisky is made and create authentic flavours. It has so far invested £1.4 million in tried and tested plant equipment producing 400,000 bottles of maturing whisky. The company aims to become a contender in the $60 billion global premium whisky market. WPD has received 'Gold Awards' from The Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards. It has come out with programs to monetise its maturing whisky including its Cask Sales program, Temperance Club membership and its Prologue 2.1 release 2-year aged single malt spirit, that has been received with positive feedback. WPD has also been awarded visitor business in The Peak District, which receives 13 million+ visitors per annum, boosting its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£1,301,320
SKOOT is a platform that connects friends who need lifts or errands, with friends who can help. The app auto-calculates fares for lifts taken and splits the costs. It also permits users to organise, request and arrange errands or simple favours from friends for free or a £5 tip. SKOOT claims to be the only carbon negative green navigation app for drivers. The company argues that it has also taken up the '1 Million Tree Challenge' and plants a tree for every journey on the platform. SKOOT is live on the Apple App Store and Google Playstore, with more than 18,000 users. It aims to become a contender in the ride-hailing industry that is worth $85.8 billion. SKOOT states it has raised £3.1 million from investors, won £75,000 from Innovate UK, and completed over 1,200 tasks to date using its 'Errands' feature launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. SKOOT states they will use the investment to extend its product, create more revenue streams and increase user activation across the EU, USA, Australia and Canada by early 2022.
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£409,913
8dates is a dating recommendation engine and marketplace for new couples. The company's app uses machine learning to know what couples want when they first meet and shows them upcoming events by partner affiliates that they can engage in as per their interest. 8dates affiliate partners include OpenTable and Eventbrite. The company has also been granted the Facebook Dating License for advertising. It will use the investment to localise its offerings across key markets in the UK and Europe and grow its affiliate partnership program by adding more events. They will also develop the Android version of its application, acquire patents, copyrights, and IP expansion for its trademarks, app development, and UI/UX updates, and boost marketing and customer acquisition via Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and Pandora.
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£357,242
The Fertility Circle (TFC) aspires to become the go-to channel for one in six couples that are struggling to conceive. It aims to help them via its app that consists of four core features namely, community guidance, expert help, knowledge sources, and holistic support channels. The company aims to become a contender in the fertility market that is projected to hit $41 billion by 2026. TFC asserts that it is supported by notable entities like Virgin Startup, FemTech Lab, and 'M' accelerators. TFC has featured in media entities like Grazia, Thomson Reuters, and Thrive Global and was included in Apple's ‘Hot Right Now' list being ranked second for 'Fertility Support' in the App Store. The company has witnessed a 40% Month-on-Month (MoM) user growth, over 6,000+ app downloads in 6 months, and a social community presence of 5,000 followers to date. TFC will use the investment to pilot with six leading fertility clinics to offer the application to their patients.
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£391,372
Over the past 8 years, Advatech Healthcare has created Hippo, a proven disabled and non-emergency patients transportation services (NEPTS) in the Essex area. Due to its dependability and efficiency, Hippo is now poised to become the UK's best national wheelchair accessible healthcare services on a wearable technology platform. According to the Office for Technology Statistics data, there are 13.37 million people disabled in the UK who lack dedicated non-emergency transportation. Hippo could save the National Health Service (NHS) up to 60% on transportation costs increasing faster hospital bed rotation and providing dedicated transportation for disabled and non-emergency patients with a medically trained staff. It also offers medical and technological necessities not offered by many leading operators. Currently, the company operates within the Essex area. By the end of 2020, the company aims to commence seven new contracts it has signed with the NHS. It also signed a deal with Cambridge Adult Social Care that is expected to close, within a 5-year term and generate over £200,000 per year.
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