Morgan Goodwin is a UK-based company that pioneers the Combined Trading Platform (CTP) category, offering a comprehensive online platform for small businesses engaged in physical goods trading, along with specialized software development services, and a broad-spectrum business consultancy approach aimed at enhancing growth, efficiency, and technological advancement.
days to go:
Stretch
investment:
£788,519
Doqit offers a solution for managing life admin tasks, helping you organize important information, set action dates, and receive timely reminders, ultimately streamlining tasks like insurance renewals and warranties to reduce unnecessary expenses and simplify your life. It provides secure storage and easy access for vital information, transitioning from chaos to simplicity.
Security is also a priority for Doqit. The platform ensures that your sensitive information is stored securely, giving you peace of mind knowing that you can access your important documents and data whenever you need them, all within a few clicks.
days to go:
Extended
investment:
£87,500
UTU is a company dedicated to building the trust infrastructure for the evolving web 3.0. They aim to facilitate safer and more reliable interactions between users and platforms by utilizing a decentralized reputation and reviews protocol. This protocol involves a non-tradable reputation token (UTT) that users can stake to endorse others, leading to positive outcomes. UTU's focus initially lies in Web3 and DeFi apps, where they provide AI-powered tools to curate trust signals and help users engage confidently in various online activities. They offer a range of products, including the UTU Trust Token, Browser Extension, and Trust API/SDK, all aimed at enhancing trust and security in digital interactions.
days to go:
Extended
investment:
£150,000
Yolk, also known as In One Basket Limited, is a pioneering company revolutionizing the food and coffee experience for people on the move. They provide high-quality sandwiches, salads, and improved breakfast options without the premium cost, boasting five successful locations in London and three upcoming openings in the second half of 2023
days to go:
TBC
investment:
Withheld
Medic Bleep is a simple, secure and innovative patient-focused solution to communication challenges that healthcare professionals and the wider team in the UK National Health Service (NHS) face while going about their everyday work. It is saving each nurse & each junior doctor an estimated 48 minutes per shift. This coincides with the UK's Department of Health calling for a ban on pagers. If implemented across the NHS, it could free up the time to care for an estimated 11,000 nurses. To ensure data privacy and safety, the company allows communication to occur via the app. As a result of these safeguards and its user-friendly portal, the company's app has been downloaded 16,000 times by UK doctors and nurses. With the funds raised, the company will aim to solve looming technology gaps for over 30% of the NHS in the next 3 years and expand globally.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£814,600
Grocemania is an on-demand delivery service which enables consumers to shop for groceries and beverages from their preferred local stores and receive the orders in 1 hour. The company has 60+ shops on-board over London and Brighton, and so far it has completed 3000+ deliveries. Grocemania has been highly commended as an On-Demand Delivery Business at "World Post & Parcel Awards". It has also been featured in many editions like The Grocer, City AM and Talking Retail. The proceeds will be used for sales, marketing and software development.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£81,735
Creating Scottish cocktails that are high quality and ready-to-drink. The Venom Project's drinks consist of 5 flavours available in cans that contain 8% alcohol and are currently sold in off-licenses in Scotland, as well as over 300 retailers. In the first 7 months of trading, the company has been listed by over 250 stockists and sold more than 150k units. This has resulted in sales of £500k with the team growing from 3 to 10 members to handle demand.
More than 250 stores have requested re-orders on a monthly basis and The Venom Project has predicted that 250k units per month will be reached in the near future. Funds will allow the company to escalate their manufacturing process to meet consumer demand, as well as acquire more stockists to attract new customers to the brand. A new manufacturing process will also allow the business to print their cans, which will aid in reducing production costs.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£62,170
Launched in 2015, Gone West plans to disrupt the commercial forestry sector by adopting regenrative forestry systems in place of traditional ones, thereby creating environmental and social benefits. The company has planted millions of trees and has become pretty good at it. The company's product development team is engineering solutions for environmental problems, such as its Green Light app. The company's business model is structured to provide diverse yet interconnected revenue streams. Gone West has been self-funded to this date with increasing year-on-year revenue growth since launch. With the proceeds, the company will invest 30% for operations, 20% for Marketing, 5% for Business Innovation, 20% for Forestry Services, 15% for Product development, 10% for Plant and Protect.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£159,300
Kalendit removes the middleman (agencies) and provides UK nurseries with temporary staff while helping them save up to 50% on staffing fees. Since September, over 150 users joined Kalendit, and it is continuing to add about two workers daily. This company had launched its services in November with four nurseries, and since then, have been successfully processed 49 bookings. With the funds raised, it will hire people and serve thirty nurseries in one year. By the fifth year, it wants to take 45% of the London market, which equates to 1400 nurseries.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£82,180
Your Dog’s Club (YDC) is a dog-specific online retailer that provides high nutrition food and treats alongside top quality toys and accessories. YDC community consists of its customers (Waggys), local dog business partners (Pack Leaders), and industry experts (Gurus). The company aims to connect the aforementioned parties through its online community, coupled with a dedicated website, social media feeds, competition announcements, and pet education amidst other details. YDC has scored a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot and aims to be a contender in the £2 billion recession-proof pet market. It has also registered over 5,400 customers. YDC will use 30% of the investment for digital marketing, 25% for accelerating customer base, 20% as working capital, 20% to boost customer growth via affiliate agreements with Forestry England and English Heritage, and 5% for optimising operational costs.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£268,040
