Ready Burger (RB) states that it has created the UK's first scalable, value-driven, entirely plant-based Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand. RB claims that it has mastered the science behind the taste and texture of plant-based foods to make them indistinguishable from their non-veg counterparts. It further points out that its final products use up to 92% lesser greenhouse gases, and require up to 70% lesser water than competitor brands. RB argues that its meals cater for vegetarians, vegans, meat lovers, and people preferring Halal or Kosher foods. RB offers fast-food classics and has partnered with a global plant-based food manufacturer. RB asserts that its ergonomically designed kitchens enable it to produce 1000s of items a day, that are in turn, serviced from its central distribution centre. RB's integrated web-app ordering, in-store ordering kiosks and an innovative delivery solution allow customers to have their food in under 30 minutes. RB says it will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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investment:
£1,998,549
The Friday Beer Co. produce and sell bottled ales. They are currently selling their ale to 50+ outlets across the West Midlands. The Friday Beer Co. aim to sell to international markets by 2020.
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investment:
£169,090
SpiceBox is an award-winning 100% vegan curry house brand. The brand blends the traditional Indian recipes with curry house favourites. It is ready to open SpiceBox #2! It has won the best takeaway at the London Curry Awards. 85% of the proceeds will be acquired in building its second curry house, 10% in retail R&D, and 5% in working capital/cash flow requirements.
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Expired
investment:
£361,564
Woof&Brew provides healthy herbal teas for dogs. Woof&Brew have a number of blends that are designed to benefit dogs in different ways. For example, one blend supports general health & digestive systems and another blend helps to support ligaments, joints and musculoskeletal systems.
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Expired
investment:
£313,577
The Chilli Pickle are an indian restaurant providing authentic indian cuisine in the heart of Brighton from a diverse collection of Chefs. They currently have a restaurant, a takeaway and delivery service and also a street food cart providing a broad range of indian food. They will be looking to open a further 4 restaurants in the south east and and are planning to open the first in the summer of 2017.
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Expired
investment:
£684,000
Oh You Pretty Things Limited are a chain of Champagne and cocktail bars specifically designed for regional department stores and shopping centres. They serve indulgent treats, champagne, cocktails and coffee in stunning bars across the UK such as Manchester, Gateshead, Leeds and Essex. They have also signed a concession agreement to roll out 11 bars within a major UK retailer and will be opening the first on Oxford Street in April 2017.
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Expired
investment:
£693,000
DABBOUS is a highly successful, Michelin starred, modern fine-dining restaurant and bar in central London. Opened in January 2012 by Ollie Dabbous and Oskar Kinberg, DABBOUS offers innovative style and creative interpretation of modern European cuisine in an industrial setting.
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investment:
£3,124,165
Redag Crop is an agrochemical discovery business focused on products that play a vital role in controlling the pests and diseases that threaten our global food supply. The growing population, expected to grow by 8 billion by 2020 and then 9 billion by 2050, will need more crops than the existing land can produce. Each hectare will need to produce 2.5 times as many crops as they do now.
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Expired
investment:
£1,250,000
Market Halls (MH) takes unloved public spaces and transforms them into destinations for all-day drinking and dining. MH claims to offer something for everyone, taking visitors seamlessly from breakfast through to late-night snacks. It argues that it has established three venues in Fulham, Victoria and the West End that have attracted crowds in excess of 1.04 million in 2019. MH asserts that it received a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 62, generated £15 million in revenue in 2020, and has featured in publications such as The Telegraph, The Guardian and Independent. MH also stresses that it has a ‘Best in Class’ retention rate of 80% repeat business. It states it will use the investment to scale up its business with a new identity, new gold-dust venues and an improved customer offering.
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Expired
investment:
£787,240
Cru8 produces fresh, great-tasting, grain and gluten-free products, stocked in Wholefoods, Planet Organic, and many independent stores across the UK. The company has over 30 stockists in London and across the UK and, it is also catering to delis and gyms. It is now planning to expand the distribution internationally. The company is planning to use the funds for sales and marketing, for new kitchen appliances and for hiring experienced operations and marketing managers.
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Expired
investment:
£305,449
