GoPower offers comprehensive portable solar energy solutions, designed to save you money and reduce your environmental impact. Their user-friendly solar panels eliminate the need for complex installations, allowing easy setup anywhere. Their portable solar power stations, providing up to 1000w/1280WH at 240v, are perfect for various applications such as home offices, garden rooms, boats, events, and more. With multiple output sockets and versatile charging options including solar panels and mains electricity, GoPower provides a greener and cost-effective energy alternative.
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£10,000
Rype addresses the dilemma of choosing between expensive or low-quality office furniture that contributes to carbon emissions and waste. By remanufacturing high-quality used office furniture, Rype offers cost-effective solutions with 80% lower carbon emissions and waste, while creating local jobs. Their mission is to significantly reduce office carbon emissions and costs through sustainable, circular economy practices, including exclusive furniture ranges made from waste materials. Rype's comprehensive services encompass furniture sourcing, remanufacturing, and employing marginalized individuals, contributing to a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible approach to office furnishings.
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Stroli – the shopping trolley reimagined for modern needs. The shopping trolley, often associated with a particular image, is an untapped category ready for innovation. The market is flooded with generic, budget-friendly options that lack charm, with the exception of Rolser, which is pricier and claims the green niche. Stroli steps in as the go-to brand, offering a unique approach, positioning, voice, and eco-friendly credentials. Say goodbye to sore hands and plastic bags – Stroli makes shopping a pleasure with its high-quality, stylish trolley bags designed to enhance your convenience and style
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Studio Pictures Ltd is a UK-based film and TV production company founded by producers Adam Rolston and David Braithwaite in 2019. Specializing in creating high-quality British entertainment content, the company focuses on adapting books to screen and telling unique true-life stories that entertain and inspire both domestic and international audiences. With successful productions like "A Street Cat Named Bob," the company is building a strong brand and reputation in the industry. Studio Pictures has access to top creative talent and collaborates with major studios like Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, and Studio Canal. The company is located at Twickenham Studios in Richmond, UK.
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Get Set Pet (GSP) is a pet supply challenger brand on a mission to build a community of like-minded dog and cat owners that take pride in their relationships with their pets. The company aims to arm pet parents with the information they need to make better nutrition decisions regardless of whether or not they shop with GSP. GSP has acquired over 15,000 customers, generated over 20,000 orders, and delivered £800,000 in total sales. The company has 4.97 out of 5 'Excellent' ratings from over 1,100 verified customer reviews. GSP will use 25% of the investment towards Research and Development (R&D) of its products, 25% on salaries, technology investments and working capital, and 50% on marketing and promotional activities.
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£386,375
Pharmafair is an online marketplace for the pharmaceutical supply chain, from the wholesaler to the end consumer. The company estimates that the pharmaceutical market in the UK is worth £43 billion, and it aims to be a major contender in this segment. It plans to use stock exchange trading models to enhance the feel, liquidity and functionality of its application. Its app will also have the ability to list the sale or request purchase of a product and show live news feeds, watchlists, and price alerts in the pharma industry. The company is looking to raise between £75,000 and £100,000 for pre/post-launch marketing and working capital to improve its application further.
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£273
ePOS Hybrid has developed a fully connected ePOS platform dedicated to the hospitality food industry. The company is on a mission to empower hospitality businesses to harness technology to improve the business operations, customer experience and profitability. Till now, they have secured an enterprise customer with locations throughout the UK and, in just 8 months, scaled from 0 to 200 customers, processing more than 400k orders. With the proceeds, the company plans to accelerate growth by increasing its market awareness and boosting sales.
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£363,830
Podcast Radio (PR) is the Ofcom-licensed UK digital broadcast radio station showcasing podcasts 24/7 globally. It is currently broadcasting in Surrey, Manchester, London, and Glasgow. Podcasting is expected to become a $3.3 billion industry by 2025. PR aims to be a disruptor in this segment. PR got front-page coverage in the international edition of Radio World magazine and has onboarded US radio Disc Jockey (DJ) Gene Baxter. The company will use 15% of the investment to secure digital radio broadcast transmission in 5 more UK cities by the end of 2020, 15% to partner with applicants for new digital radio transmitters, 15% to create a PR-led UK marketing campaign supported by social media, 25% to recruit new staff members, 10% to develop its on-air content, 10% to develop its website and application, and 10% to build new business partnerships to drive the international expansion of the company.
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£149,023
Symmetrical Power has developed an innovative solution that addresses the issue of energy wastage. After identifying the inefficiency of the 3 Phase Electrical Distribution Boards, Symmetrical Power is creating the ‘Intelligent Distribution Board’ (ID Board). It aims to prevent the challenge of peak demand whilst saving on energy bills. The working model of the product also received positive feedback from electrical specialists. Additionally, Symmetrical Power was also a Shell Springboard regional finalist (2018) for its new low-carbon ideas. With the proceeds, the company will complete design & begin distribution in Europe and to position itself as the go-to Distribution Board provider.
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£233,600
Doodle Drinks (DD) aims to make all-natural soft drinks that kids can enjoy. The company cites research data arguing that children aged 18 months to 18 years are drinking 26% fewer sugary drinks and consumption for 10-year olds has fallen 35%. It wants to capture this sentiment and deliver a soft drink that's a healthy choice for both parents and their kids. DD has secured distribution with the noted distributor, Bravura Foods. It has also signed a partnership with the largest independent bottler of beverages in Europe and North America, Refresco, who have over 60 manufacturing sites globally to fulfil its objective. DD will use the investment to grow its business, execute its marketing strategy and increase its product range.
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£877,830
