The Jewellery Agency Ltd. manufactures and designs bespoke jewellery collections for UK/Europe retailers including Prettylittlething, Kurt Geiger, and QVC. The company has been featured in media platforms: Cosmopolitan, Grazia and Independent. TJA has a team experienced in buying, production, and jewellery designing. Since 2017, the company has generated a profit of £45,531 and revenues of £350k. The Jewellery Agency Ltd. manufactures for high profile clients like Bibi Bijoux at Selfridges and Anthropologie. With the proceeds, the company will grow the TJA team and strengthen its offices in China. It is also planning to launch Rococo Jewels into the US Market by 2020.
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£130,570
TOG designs handmade kitchen knives that are forged in the Samurai sword. By working with craftsmen in Seki, Japan, this company has produced knives and a brand that met its customers' needs. It has been endorsed by ten Michelin star chefs and appeared on cooking shows such as Masterchef. In 2017 and 2018, TOG Knives reached 18k profit (EBITDA £19.5k). Currently, it is aiming to be the UK's No.1 premium knife brand by helping people realise how enjoyable food preparation is, only if, one owns the right knife. With the fund raised, it will purchase stock, grow its team, shift its staff to full time and hiring new people.
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£193,810
TToraphene is a forward-thinking company on a mission to revolutionize the packaging industry with its proprietary graphene-based material. This groundbreaking material enhances packaging in terms of strength, flexibility, barrier properties, and recyclability, providing an eco-friendly alternative in the $1.1 trillion packaging sector. Their initial product, a biobased home-compostable waste bin liner with outstanding barrier performance, underscores Toraphene's dedication to sustainability and sets the stage for a variety of innovative solutions to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Moreover, Toraphene has forged strategic alliances, including a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with a prominent global consumer health brand and an Offtake Agreement, accelerating their efforts to collaborate with industries and offer sustainable packaging solutions.
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£1,204,613
Backed by the cutting-edge technology of Augmented Reality (AR) app, Trend Editions presents a revolutionised way of purchasing quality furniture, antiques and fabrics over the internet. It functions as a unique alternative to the traditional furniture industry. With an aim to be an AR-only UK retailer, Trend Editions has already a substantial infrastructure in place and over £150K of investment to slice their target market. Trend Editions’s high-value items are available on make-to-order basis without warehousing or showrooms.
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£50,510
Founded in 2017, Urban Electric aimed to create the world's largest urban electric vehicle charging networks. The company has now introduced the UEone 'pop-up' charge point. The company is working with Oxford, Plymouth City councils, & MoUs with Dundee. Since summer 2018, Urban Electric secured 'Innovate UK' project that backed £600K to install the world's initial 'pop-up' charging hub in partnership with Oxford City. With the proceeds, the company will be able to deliver a great customer experience, manage the grid, and allow drivers to make money from the excess energy stored in the car battery. In 2020, the company is aiming to install 18 additional charging hubs in Plymouth and Dundee.
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£480,130
Valentian Vermouth (VV) combines crisp Italian white wine with a distinctive Scottish new-make malt spirit to create vermouth. It aims to become a contender in the global market for vermouth that was worth $8.7 billion in 2019. The company remarks that consumers are looking for new and distinctive brands, particularly for use in low Alcohol by volume (ABV) cocktails. It intends to fulfil this demand. The brand has received rave reviews from bartenders and influencers including Kesia McHardy (Winner of Jack Daniel’s 'Tennesse Calling IV') and Joey Cobbe (Head Bar Tender, House of Gods Hotel). The company has also featured in press entities like The Scotsman, The Herald, Press & Journal, Scottish Field (luxury edition) and in Sunday Times's 'Cocktail of the week'. The brand was awarded the Silver Medal at the 2020 International Wine and Spirits Competition. VV will use the investment to build a sales team, open its first venue, grow relationships in the on- and off-trade, and bring in a PR and marketing agency to help grow its profile.
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£118,922
When in Rome is the UK’s leading ‘alt format’ wine brand, commercialising craft Italian wine in low carbon packaging – Paper bottles, Bag-in-box and Cans. When in Rome believes they have the solution to the global 39% C02 emissions problem which stem from the production and transportation of single-use glass bottles.
They are an established supplier to Waitrose and Ocado, and are looking to expand in 2023 with Sainsbury’s and Enotria&Coe. They are set to see their innovative paper bottle wine range on sale at major sports venues across the UK. Future plans include beginning to export to two new Asian markets, Japan and Taiwan.
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£423,489
Wilton London (WL) is a B Corp that creates eco-friendly home care products packed with essential oils and sells Direct To Consumer (D2C) via a subscription service. The company argues that traditional home care products are loaded with nasty chemicals that are harmful to the environment. WL aspires to change this with its products. The brand has signed partnerships with stockists like Ocado, Holland & Barrett, Robert Dyas, Lakeland and Farmdrop, established an eCommerce business with 10,000+ D2C sales to date, and has 11 products in the detergent and cleaning categories. They have featured in publications like Ideal Home, Metro, Stylist, and Daily Mail. WL states they aim to become a contender in the UK Household cleaning market valued at £3.7 billion. The company states it will use 40% of the investment to fulfil large stock orders and boost new product development, 30% towards furthering business development and recruitment. and 30% towards acquisition and retention marketing to expand its subscription model.
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£540,172
Winchester Distillery produces premium spirits in Winchester and the surrounding landscape. Established in 2014, it has grown each year with an average year-over-year increase of 82%. Winchester Distillery has grown organically over five years, with no external finance. Its brands are sold throughout the South of England, and its production is up to 1,000 bottles per week. Its UK trade customers include Fullers, Nectar, Tolchards, Matthew Clark, Majestic Wine and a vast portfolio of independent retailers. This company is covered by press like ITV Meridian and BBC. Additionally, it has 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor and attracted 19k social media following. With the proceeds, Winchester Distillery will increase production and reduce batch cost, install a brewhouse, and increased its UK marketing.
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£459,970
You Couture provides a comfortable and customised way for the busy professional woman to acquire office and boardroom ensemble. It takes the stress out of dressing for work by leveraging technology to allow for customization and a tailored fit. The company is in partnership with the leading women in the business world and have 1500 members. You Couture has been in partnership with Baroness Karren Brady and Cherie Blair. The company is scheduling the relaunch in January 2020.
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£32,900
