MusicGurus is an e-learning platform that offers video courses, interactive sheet music and online tests/exams. The company argues that conventional music learning is archaic consisting of lessons in either paper or PDF formats. MusicGurus aims to change this. Its portal features celebrity artists and pro musicians teaching all instruments and styles allowing users to avail the scrolling sheet music option and even "Play with a live band". MusicGurus asserts that it has 40,000+ users worldwide. It aims to become a contender in the $18 billion music learning industry. The company has raised £700,000+ to date from Venture Capitalist’s (VCs) such as Ascension Ventures and business angels such as the founder of Caffè Nero. MusicGurus has also partnered with music establishments such as Rockschool, Sony ATV, Hal Leonard, and Schott, amongst others. It will use the investment to develop new celebrity and partner courses, increase its sales, and prepare for a Series A round in 2021.
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£176,336
StanMe aims to be the first community marketplace to enable collaboration and co-selling between independent creators. It asserts that the majority of creators have to continuously learn techniques to market themselves, adapt to social platforms’ ever-changing algorithms, and grow and maintain a large community to generate a sufficient amount of sales. StanMe claims that not all can do so and intends to address this situation with its services. It launched its public beta in July 2020 with more than 1,000 users and has processed over 130 transactions since its beta launch. StanMe claims it has more than 1,900 pre-registered users on its waiting list and aspires to become a contender in the creator economy valued at $11 billion in 2019. It will use the investment to accelerate its growth, invest in technology, and boost marketing initiatives.
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£164,080
Stark is a blockchain connected software application that allows businesses to accept digital currencies peer-to-peer via online and instore routes. The application supports same-day settlements supporting 30 international currencies and endeavours to make acquiring a 'Merchant Acquiring Account' (MAA) an effortless task for business owners and entrepreneurs. Payment companies, gateways and financial technology providers can integrate with Stark to offer new solutions to their business clients. Stark's goal is to build a team that is passionate about technology and helping businesses succeed. The company will use the investment to enter the market with an effective sales-focused marketing campaign.
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£182,366
Body Rocket is a company that aims to revolutionise athlete performance by developing real-time aerodynamic analysis. Its proprietary wind tunnel sensor can be fitted discreetly on any roadgoing or track bike. The device measures drag and gives relevant data that can be used to reduce aerodynamic force whilst cycling. In a $2.1billion market, Body Rocket aims to bring forth this technology to individuals and organisations. In December 2019, the company's patented system was validated in the University of Southampton wind tunnel, an industry-first achievement, which attracted considerable interest from industry press, pro teams, and university researchers. With the investment, the brand will formalise strategic partnerships with pro teams, build its current prototype to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by the end of 2020 and launch its commercial product at Eurobike 2021.
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£251,892
Vendoir aims to become the go-to app for instantly sourcing and booking event vendors on-demand with ease. It intends to operate as a marketplace model and earn revenue through commission on each transaction and via premium accounts. It asserts that it is part of the London & Partners Business Growth Programme Spring Cohort 2021. The company endeavours to disrupt the £43 billion UK events market post-Covid-19 with an on-demand app. It has a waitlist of more than 1300 interested clients and has featured in Forbes. The company will use the investment to accelerate its product launch.
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£172,457
URocked is a service platform that allows users to tip any worker in any industry, anywhere via its app. The latter will receive cashless gratuities into their account. URocked asserts that a tip can be sent via its app in 10 seconds with 100% reaching its intended recipient, at no cost to them. It aims to become a contender in the est. £5.2 billion tipping industry in the UK. URocked points out that its app allows business and venue owners to use one account as their ethical cashless tipping system, eliminate the costs and administration of distributing tips, and create a transparent audit trail. The company will send 20 pence for every transaction done on its portal to 'The Trussell Trust' to help end world hunger. It will use the investment to transform the tipping industry whilst aiding in the fight to end world hunger.
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£117,602
Urban furniture in cities, which doubles as a hub to provide the public with access to Wi-Fi, mobile phone charging and more. Strawberry Energy have created the award-winning Smart Bench that is 100% solar powered and can show local city information. The company has already distributed 20 Smart Benches across London with 40 more locations confirmed and at least 35 more in the pipeline in 3 London boroughs. The company has brand partnerships with Cancer Research UK and Ford.
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£360,630
Found is an order-ahead-and-pay solution for the pickup-and-go/dine-in market. The company aims to address the pain points of quick-service restaurants and their customers through its app. The app allows contactless ordering and payment at multiple venues via a single sign-in. Found asserts that its app enables restaurants and venues to benefit through enhanced data insights into their operations/customers and experience an increase in their profits. The company claims that the COVID -19 situation further necessitates the need for its app. Found is positioned to enter the £88 billion UK Food & Beverage (F&B) industry in August 2020. It will use the investment for marketing, venue onboarding, user acquisition and operational setup in London.
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£157,055
Kvasir Analytics is an AI knowledge management software company that helps businesses improve the efficiency of their operations. The company has completed user testing with Arm, the BBC, and the Home Office and has recently signed a commercial contract with Mott MacDonald. Kvasir asserts that Fortune 500 companies lose roughly $31 billion/year by failing to share knowledge. It aims to change this scenario. The company argues that its product helps an engineer, for instance, to draft a customised response to a product enquiry. Kvasir’s AI technology analyses the document continuously as the engineer writes their response, searching through complex public and private information and provides relevant data in real-time. The company also cites that there are no known solutions available to businesses today that can deliver the user experience that Kvasir delivers. Kvasir will use the investment received to accelerate product development and sales.
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£1,449,994
Donr is an online fundraising platform intending to revolutionise access to donation solutions for welfares and charities of all sizes. The company has served over 1,450 charities to raise £500,000 in the first year from launch. The Northstar Ventures has invested £300k, who are following on. Donr was on #33 in BusinessCloud's 100 FinTech Disrupters of 2019. The funds will be used for powerful fundraising tools, team expansion and team growth.
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£249,740
