Artfinder is the art world's first certified B corporation that is on a mission to create a world where art benefits everyone. Operating in the $55 billion+ wall décor and online art market, the company is backed by Wellington Partners, and private investors in the UK, US and Switzerland. It has 60,000 customers, 6,000 artists and a collection of 470,000 artworks. The company believes in establishing direct contact with artists to select or commission work and negotiate prices. Customers have rated the company highly with 4.8+ Trustpilot reviews. The company will use the investment to supercharge its growth, grow its team and improve its platform.
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investment:
£834,056
Brew Monster is a Cwmbran-based microbrewery and also the winner of Beverage Industry Award in the Cardiff Regional Awards 2018. It serves primarily the South Wales region, including Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, and is increasingly gaining nation-wide popularity. In just 16 months since its establishment in 2017, Brew Monster has garnered a quarterly turnover of approximately £70,000 (Oct-Dec 2018). In this short period of time, the brewery has also doubled their production capacity, established a profitable micropub and set up a brewery tap.
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£99,250
Njori is a company that has created an accurate, multi-functional cooker that can be stored on a bookshelf alongside cookbooks. The cooker uses integrated sensors and accessories to monitor and regulate the cooking process. It's built-in scales helps a user measure ingredients before and during the cooking process. The scale function also enables the user to reduce food by a set weight or percentage. The company aims to be a disruptor in the global portable induction cooker market that is set to be worth £4.5 billion by 2022. Njori has filed UK patents & is building its supply chain in China. It will use the investment to finish development and bring the final product to market.
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£236,797
An automated platform allowing landlords to manage their properties and save time and money on fees. With brightLET's solution, there is no need for an intermediary person to be involved in the property management process. Landlords can perform administration tasks on their own tenancies, be kept up-to-date on ever-changing regulations and manage tradespeople.
Specific services available to landlords include options to book viewings, upload photos, videos and floorplans, provide reports on inspections, gas safety, EPC, Right 2 Rent and PAT checks. The brightLET platform is available on almost any device, including desktops, tablets and mobile devices.
brightLET has partnered with the YMCA, this has allowed the company access to a provider market and housing association worth more than £10bn. There are various user types utilising the platform, since launch 650+ landlords, 1000+ tenants and 300+ tradespeople are using brightLET to manage their properties.
Their revenue model has resulted in landlords achieving savings on property fees of £450 outside London and £1,368 within London. Funds will primarily be used for growth and expansion within London, as this is where the majority of brightLET landlords are situated. The company aims to increase their brand awareness through marketing campaigns and hire talent to assist with technology developments, sales and customer support.
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investment:
£66,932
Hansine is a luxury resort wear brand designed with strong ethical values and produced in London to the booming global market sector. The product's initial launch has proved its global demand with retailers like Liberty and Neiman Marcus. Hansine aims at becoming a definitive luxury destination wear brand. This brand has been worn by the topmost global influencers, and it has been featured by high-profile media platforms such as FT, Elle, Grazia, and The Telegraph. With the proceeds, the company will invest in production, facilitate the third phase of the business plan, staffing and marketing.
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investment:
£56,820
Verto Homes have created the Zero Carbon Smart Home. These homes create and store their own clean energy from the sun, they automatically know when and where light heat and shade are needed and they manage the energy they use so efficiently that their energy bills are almost 0.
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investment:
£1,389,280
Livia's is a brand that makes 100% plant-based, natural and indulgent treats. The company develops the recipes in-house and sells through retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s & Boots, as well as, through online channels like Amazon and its website. The company has sold almost 7 million treats and has 200,000+ online followers. Their products cater to those with allergies and intolerances. They have seen sales increase by over 1,000%+ during the lockdown. Livia's will use the investment for new product development, grow its e-commerce platform, enhance its marketing and sales team, and scale its operations.
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investment:
£1,935,322
Vite Naturals (VN) is a plant-based nutrition brand that seeks to disrupt the $750 billion health and wellness food market. The company intends to target the aforementioned market with its products namely, Vite Brain, Vite Body, and Vite Protein +. Since launching its first product in late 2018, VN has sold directly to over 10,000 customers and accumulated hundreds of five-star reviews. VN has stocked its products with Holland Barretts both online and offline. The company earned £501,000 in revenue in 2020 and has positioned itself in rapid growth sectors. VN, in recent months, introduced products like 'Gut Health' and 'Mental Performance' in the snack bar category and listed with two of the UK’s largest health food distributors. The company states it will use the investment for new product development, optimising field sales, hiring marketing staff, launching brand awareness campaigns, and ensuring steady working capital.
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investment:
£167,020
Hera London is an exclusive British clothing brand based in the fashion capital of England, London. GAZ from Geordie Shore, who has a following on social media of over 3 million, is our main brand ambassador. We have had orders from the UK, USA, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Australia and Belgium. We are currently getting over 10 orders per day, having only been launched 6 weeks.
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investment:
£282
3RD ROCK is a sustainable Activewear sports brand founded for people who have a passion for nature. Created by a team of passionate climbers, 3RD ROCK creates extremely comfortable, Made-To-Move garments. It is a wholesale e-commerce business that has sold more than 55,000 units in 20+ countries. Catering to climbers and yoga enthusiasts, it has received more than 1000 5-star reviews out of which 96% are positive ones. Being environmentally conscious, 3RD ROCK has utilised 12,000 bottles in its manufacturing process with over 1 tonne of sea waste being used in the production of leggings and bra-tops. With the proceeds, the brand will kick-start the next stage of growth by with range expansion & innovation, retaining and developing key wholesale accounts, making strategic hires and penetrating new markets.
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Expired
investment:
£361,700
