Easy-Fit Bedding has created a cutting-edge and innovative bedding product that can open from all four sides allowing easy access when fitting one's duvet inside the duvet cover. The company set to transform bed making, globally. It is sold online in the UK and, it is also available in the USA, Asia and Europe. Easy-Fit Duvet Covers have a unique design with registered rights in Europe and a US patent. The company has won Best Fitted-Bedding Retailer 2018 by CV Magazine. With the proceeds, the company will schedule to appear on a long-term nationwide TV Campaign, aired on popular TV channels, ensuring continued development and growth in sales.
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£21,590
Pass the Keys is a leading short-let tech platform operating in 20 cities across the UK. Till date, the company has hosted 30,000+ guests and earned £15 million for its hosts. The company lists a landlord's property on appropriate portals, finds relevant guests for an event or function, looks after their needs, and even takes care of cleaning up the venue after an event. The company's end-to-end technology automates the majority of the tasks such as job scheduling, invoicing, calendar syncing, and pricing with reliable support staff ready to assist with any eventuality. The company has achieved good ratings on Google reviews, Trustpilot and Glassdoor. The company will use 50% of the investment to expand its franchise, 30% for product development, and 20% for training personnel and supporting infrastructure.
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£1,069,632
Metal matrix composite components and materials, primarily comprised of aluminium for use in the engineering and manufacturing industries. Alvant specialise in designing, developing and producing the composite for well-known clients such as Ford and Safran.
In the last financial year, Alvant achieved a turnover of almost £617k and has invested more than £10m towards manufacturing and testing their own product. Alvant is now raising funds to distribute their components to a wider market and expand the number of commercial applications that would benefit from their materials.
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£2,105,001
Cadello is a newly produced category-defining unique spirit produced by Distilleria Pisoni, a 150-year-old distillery in Italy. It is growing its distributors over the UK as well as Italy. The company has also partnered with Honest Grapes and other independent marketers and sales teams. Cadello has hired Italian and UK Brand Ambassadors and engaged Pegasus Spirits as UK importer and brand manager. The company will support its continued fast-paced growth by investing into its marketing and sales through tradeshows & tasting events, Brand Ambassadors, PR (editorial and events), social media & advertising, and bartending competitions.
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£275,490
Thrive facilitates individuals' investment in clean energy projects to create a smarter, clean energy system. With over 6,000 shareholders, we've amassed a £110m portfolio in wind, solar, hydro, and battery assets, aiming for further expansion. Our diversified portfolio yields predictable incomes and reduces carbon emissions in the UK while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.
Our revenue primarily comes from selling electricity generated by these clean energy ventures and associated government incentives. Additionally, we earn interest by funding new clean energy projects. Future plans involve investing in building renewable generation capacity and battery storage, along with providing funding for community-owned and commercial ventures to do the same.
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£5,396,950
Teaching children the value of cash in a cashless society. gohenry aims to communicate to children between the ages of 6-18 how to earn, spend, save and learn in a digital banking world. The company has more than 550k active members across the UK and the US and generated revenues of £6.1m in 2017 with a YoY growth of 115%. The main source of revenue is a membership fee charged monthly to parents for activating a child bank account.
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£6,000,000
Brain Füd manufactures functional energy drinks made with natural caffeine, electrolytes, B-vitamins, and no artificial sweeteners. Since 2018, the company has been selling its drinks in universities, corporate offices, and online platforms such as Amazon and Ocado. The company's trial listing is in selected Sainsbury's stores nationwide. Brain Füd is in conversation with Amazon, Morrisons, and many more. With the proceeds, the company will directly appeal to its target audience and bag more distribution.
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£110,307
Sonichem responds to climate and environmental demands by developing sustainable chemicals, excluding those derived from fossils or crops used for food. They utilize sawmill waste, transforming the typically discarded woodchips and sawdust into sugars, cellulose, and lignin, essential bio-based chemicals, through their patented and scalable eco-friendly process. Achieving an impressive ratio, they turn £1 of sawdust into nearly £8 worth of these sustainable chemicals. Positioned within the rapidly growing $17 billion bio-based chemicals market, their innovation addresses the rising need for sustainable alternatives in plastics, cosmetics, and various industries, positioning Sonichem at the forefront of the eco-friendly revolution.
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£1,232,585
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
Solent Automation specialises in developing, deploying and supporting automation robots to perform and tackle common manual labour-intensive tasks in factories. To solve the 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial setup, these robots are created with proven reliable components coupled with proprietary software to solve 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial environment. Two of the company's noteworthy products are 'SOLPAL 8' and 'SOLPACK 1XP, both are equipped with an all-in-one gripping tool, and can handle 16 boxes per minute and 60 packs per minute, respectively. Backed by a team of experts from manufacturing and robotics, Solent Automation provides on-site installation, training, and remote support for its products. There is also a rent-to-buy option through a 3rd party finance company. With the investment, the company aims at providing more robotic equipment most needed in factories focused on labour-intensive work functions.
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£76,000
