A premium clothing brand that specialises on creating tailored merino and denim garments. King & Tuckfield manufacture their clothes in the UK and aim to produce long-lasting and sustainable products. The company is the award winner of "Best New Brand of the Year 2018" and fans of the business include Linda Tol, Jim Chapman, Laura Jackson, Emma Willis and Richard Biedul.
King & Tuckfield launched in 2016 and their turnover has grown 5.5 times from 2017 to 2018. In Year 1, turnover reached £40k and in Year 2, turnover exceeded £260k. Funds are being raised to expand their e-commerce offering and acquire more sustainable materials for their clothes. In addition, the company is seeking to grow their collaborations and partnerships within the fashion industry.
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£86,510
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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£361,700
Gunna Drinks (GD) manufactures and sells craft soft drinks, consisting of natural juices with less than 5% sugar having zero artificial colours or flavours. The company asserts that it has outshone established competitors like Gingerella, Fentimans and FeverTree in taste tests. GD is stocked in major supermarkets and convenience stores across the UK such as Co-ops, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, Ocado, and JD Wetherspoon. The company won the prestigious 'Great Taste Award' in 2020 and witnessed more than doubled revenues in 2018-2020, with a 23% growth in 2020 despite COVID. The company will utilise the investment to boost consumer advertising to accelerate the growth of its online store, focus on trade investment to further increase the rate of sale, and concentrate on New Product Development (NPD).
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£696,261
Halo Coffee (HC) makes 100% home compostable biodegradable coffee capsules. It has sold its products to more than 9,000 customers across 70 countries. The company has generated 45% of sales revenues by subscription customers having a more 40% retention rate. HC was the winner of Sky: Beyond Plastic category at the tve 2019 Global Sustainability Awards. It has also signed a partnership with The Perfect World Foundation, and onboarded noted environmentalist, Sir David Attenborough. HC is the official sponsor of the British Olympic Sailing team. The company is planning to launch Halo Coffee Germany (GmbH) in 2021. The company will use the investment to build brand awareness, further develop sales, drive customer acquisition, expand product portfolio, strengthen the team and build Capsule Generation II.
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£349,160
Grabr is a social platform that connects users with their passions such as; wine, books, cars etc. Grabr's first site Games Grabr, is a social platform for gamers that allows users to showcase the games they're currently playing/ favourite games. They soon followed with another site called Book Grabr, which did very much the same think but for book lovers.
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£120,440
BEEN London is a next-generation sustainable accessory brand which converts waste into beautiful products, for customers all around the world. They aim to change the way people make, perceive and buy beautiful things and want to make everyone part of the solution, involving local artisans and people with learning disabilities in the growing economy of sustainable fashion. Till now, they have successfully shipped orders to 18 countries worldwide, achieved profitability from Year 1 and launched 17 different products including backpacks, laptop cases and tote bags. BEEN is a UK FUTURE 20 startup, a finalist at the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards, and a profitable company looking to scale up into a global, game-changing sustainable brand. BEEN have been approved for investment by London Fashion Fund. With the funds, they want to accelerate sales, increase margins and turn other streams of waste into new incredible products.
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£325,589
Marine Power Systems (MPS) states that it has developed a technology that can harness wind power, wave power or combined wind and wave energy at grid scale. It argues that governments worldwide are looking for alternative sources to meet global energy consumption needs. MPS endeavours to usher in an energy revolution and become a contender in the floating offshore energy market that is set to be worth over $100 billion by 2035. MPS claims to have successfully tested its medium-scaled prototype in the ocean, demonstrating the ease of transportation, deployment, and showcasing the devices ability to generate grid compliant electricity. The company has been awarded a £12.8 million grant by the European Union (EU) to deliver a full scale, grid-connected commercial demonstrator in 2022. It says it will use the investment to conduct its final phase of development and testing before taking its devices to market in Q1 of 2024.
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£4,151,001
Little Earth Baby is an eco brand offering a range of baby products that are synthetic-free and natural. It aims to become a global market leader in the eco baby space by redesigning synthetic products to develop high-quality alternatives made from plants, not plastic. With the patent-pending designs and a growing loyal customer base, the company is well-placed to serve rising eco-conscious consumer trends. Additionally, Little Earth Baby appeared in the Telegraph's recommendations for Meghan & Harry's royal baby. The company also became a finalist in the Sleeping Bag category at the Australian non-toxic awards.
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£147,010
The Active Kollection (TAK) is an online store that sources running and cycling brands from around the world. The company is aiming to build a community of enthusiasts by making gear that will give them the performance, aesthetic and durability they desire. The sports and outdoor fashion market is expected to rise to £10.6 billion in 2022. TAK endeavours to become a major contender in this category. TAK's platform is live with 16 independent brands. The company has 54,000 followers across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. It requires investment to accelerate its growth and continue its search to become the world’s most stylish running and cycling gear brand.
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£69,432
London DE Fine Jewellery's mission is to deliver precious gemstones and bespoke jewellery to business and retail markets ethically and cost-effectively. It aims to capture the Millennial and Generation X segment of buyers by offering personalised and high-quality jewellery through various avenues. The company allows clients to visit its workshop in Hatton Garden. It also interacts with remote customers via phone, email and other digital tools, and allows them to purchase their desired product via the company's e-commerce portal. London DE won the 'Jewellery & Watch Supplier of the Year' Award at the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Awards in December 2018. It aims to be a significant contender in the projected US$42 billion luxury jewellery segment. The company will use the investment to either list the business on a public exchange or sell to a larger competitor privately in the next five years.
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