Gravity is a tech-based co-living brand that endeavours to create a global community of young professionals by offering living spaces. The company operates three locations in Camden Town and one in Finsbury Park with over 100 beds. The company offers design-led living spaces with all-inclusive, flexible contracts, typically between 3 to 12 months to its users. It is currently working on potential projects with strategic real estate partners in Paris, Barcelona, and Milan aiming to develop a global network of co-living spaces in major business hubs worldwide. It will use 48% of the investment as opening costs, 37% as salary payments, and 15% as marketing, legal and miscellaneous expenses.
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£265,780
Ubiqutek is pioneering the use of electricity in the weed control market.
http://ubiqutek.com/
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£133,065
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
Space Store is a UK based business which offers edutainment practises through a mixture of physical and digital channels. Its mission is to bring space experiences to everyone. The company involves space in three ways: Firstly, hands-on experiences such as viewing live space data feeds, virtual reality or getting in and out of the spacesuit. Secondly, buying products that are authentic and backed by the space industry. Thirdly, one can eat what astronauts eat-in space. Since Sept 2018, Space Store has executed over 40 pop-ups in London and Oxfordshire. It has formed space industry partnerships that include OSS and Reaction Engines, and the team includes NASA scientist and rocket specialist. With the proceeds, the company will accelerate its growth, hire staff to increase its capacity to run events, invest in new experiences to create repeat customers and increase revenues.
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£146,570
The Market Mogul are a Millennial media company, publishing unique perspective of the main global events in our time. They are already backed by a VC fund and have built an engaged readership and over 3000 authors. They will be using this round of funding to expand the editorial and sales teams and launch new verticals.
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£729,950
Gunna Drinks is a company that manufactures and sells craft soft drinks, consisting of natural juices with less than 5% sugar and no artificial colours or flavours. They have outshone established competitors like Gingerella, Fentimans & FeverTree in taste tests, and its recipes draw inspiration from around the world. Gunna is stocked in major supermarkets and convenience stores across the UK such as Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, Ocado, and JD Wetherspoon. Gunna Drinks has experienced 85% revenue growth in 2019 and was overfunded by 78% in its last crowdfunding round. The company will utilise the investment to boost consumer marketing to drive rapid revenue growth and develop new products and flavours.
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£274,880
Evaclite manufactures dynamic exit signs designed to make buildings safer and save lives. The company argues that its products are 77% more visible than conventional exit signs and reduces congestion at exits by 36%. The company received the 2018 FIREX - Fire Innovation of the Year Award. It also won the Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Award in 2019 and 2020. Evaclite counts companies like Apple, CBRE, BBC, Melia, and MetroBank amongst its clients. The company has inquiries from over a dozen countries globally with a 12-month sales opportunity pipeline of over £1.5 million. It will use 60% of the investment to build its sales team, 28% to boost its inbound marketing campaign, 7% to develop additional intellectual property, and 5% towards overhead and general costs.
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£148,736
Loupe London is a jewellery company that aims to join London’s £42 billion-a-year creative industries market and set a new benchmark into the art of jewellery making. It plans to create an experiential destination in the heart of London’s heritage-rich 'Jewellery Quarter', and connect UK artisans and discerning consumers who share an appreciation for craft, creativity, and unique design. Loupe's team strives to celebrate UK's famous 'Hatton Garden' heritage, protect artisan skills by offering business support, and establish a workspace for artisans and future talent to build their careers. The company estimates that 80% of consumers prefer independent brands, are mindful of sustainable purchases and attracted to 'Made in UK' products. Loupe aims to target this cater to this segment. The company will use the investment to build creative utilitarian immersive space and a website with integrated social channels.
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£77,738
Cell Guidance Systems is developing a technology called PODS (Polyhedrin Delivery System) PODS allow them to deliver therapeutic proteins accurately and over long periods of time. PODS enable proteins to treat diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and osteoarthritis.
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£836,370
White Peak Distillery (WPD) is a whisky distillery that aims to change the way whisky is made and create authentic flavours. It has so far invested £1.4 million in tried and tested plant equipment producing 400,000 bottles of maturing whisky. The company aims to become a contender in the $60 billion global premium whisky market. WPD has received 'Gold Awards' from The Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards. It has come out with programs to monetise its maturing whisky including its Cask Sales program, Temperance Club membership and its Prologue 2.1 release 2-year aged single malt spirit, that has been received with positive feedback. WPD has also been awarded visitor business in The Peak District, which receives 13 million+ visitors per annum, boosting its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£1,301,320
