Helping online retailers run profitable operations by managing their orders, stock levels and couriers. Veeqo's software has been implemented in more than 300 retailers' systems and processes transactions with an average value of £16m per month. Businesses can access their data from almost any smart device and Veeqo have also released Scanner for all retailers, a hardware device with functionalities similarly used by Amazon in their distribution warehouses.
Revenue is generated via retailers paying a regular licensing fee to use the Veeqo platform. This can range from £4,000 to £20,000 per annum. In addition, retailers can also lease the Veeqo Scanner from the company. Funds will allow Veeqo to develop products that can be used in-store at POS systems, as well as strengthen the business further in the UK.
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£126,550
B-North is a financial technology bank combining cloud-native technology with face-to-face relationship banking to disrupt the £150 billion UK Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) lending market. It argues that it delivers cash to SMEs faster than the competition by combining its lending origination platform with a locally delivered servicing and relationship model overseen by experienced bankers. B-North asserts that it is engaging in a positive dialogue with several potential investors with a committed investment now standing at £18.6 million since June 2020. The company has also raised a seed capital of over £6.8 million that includes a six-figure investment from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to establish its core team and create both the lending and deposit-taking platforms. The company will use the investment to provide a cash runway to the end of Q2 2021 as the team finalises its Series A round and secures its banking license.
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£883,835
A clothing maintenance business aiming to reduce fashion waste by offering to repair customers' wardrobes instead of garments being thrown away. Clothes Doctor has reworked and repaired more than 2,000 orders since July 2017. The business offers its services via its website and is also partnered with Karen Millen to bring their experience in-store.
Clothes Doctor is raising funds to grow the business by investing in technological developments to fulfil orders at a larger scale. The company is also seeking to expand the number of partnerships to bring their services into more retail environments, as well as collaborate with tailors to provide an at-home fitting service.
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£242,310
West Berkshire Brewery is a beer manufacturer on a mission to deliver best-in-class beers, from heritage styles to modern craft beers, to its customers. Its products are on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco and the Co-Op. The company can scale up to 26 million pints per annum thanks to its modern brewery units that are equipped with bottling and canning lines technologies along with the option of cold storage. Its brewery consists of a 200-capacity 'Taproom & Kitchen', a destination venue that generates a revenue of £1.4 million per annum. It will utilise the investment to support the installation and commissioning of its 'Fridge Pack Machine', support marketing initiatives with its pub partners across the South of England, and provide capital to enable any pub acquisition opportunities as they arise over the coming year.
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£1,390,948
Smartlands is a blockchain-based digital finance and investment ecosystem. It allows asset owners to turn an ownership right to a share of any asset, into a tradable digital token attributing it almost unlimited liquidity. In the UK, Smartlands is the first platform for crowdfunding investments that allows investors to use digital currencies alongside fiat currencies to raise capital. The platform boasts of a 16,000 strong community following with over 11,000 wallets opened since its inception. It has a reputed list of partners including Colliers International, CMS, Archax, UK Sotheby’s, and many more. They have been awarded the 'Best Crowdfunding Platform' at the 2020 FinTech Breakthrough Awards and have been featured in Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Coindesk, Benzinga, and Investors Chronicle to name a few. With the investment, the company will grow its internal engineering team and obtain the necessary licenses to move its business forward across Europe.
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£379,183
The Cheeky Panda is a manufacturer of sustainable bamboo tissue and hygiene products which are available across Europe, the Middle East and on the aisles of some of the world's top retailers including Boots, EkoPlaza, Monoprix and Carrefour. Its innovation and stress on sustainable hygiene has led to the mass-adoption of its products. The company has been rewarded with hundreds of 5-star reviews across multiple platforms including Amazon, Morrisons, and Ocado. Its proprietary Baby wipes was ranked the highest-selling new product launch of 2019 by the Grocer and Nielsen Data, and its monthly sales exceeded £500,000 for the first time in 2020 in just four years of the company's inception. Keeping in mind its drive to deliver sustainable products, the company supports the Charity patroned by Sir David Attenborough: World Land Trust. With the funds received, the company aims to channelise that into working capital to support the purchasing of ever-larger quantities of products to get sales to £20m a year and enhancing its brand identity.
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£2,434,752
HOMETHINGS, a UK B Corp that has received awards, is revolutionizing the home care sector by introducing refillable products using tap water. Their mission arose from the realization that most cleaning sprays contain over 90% water, leading to unnecessary transportation of heavy water in disposable plastic bottles worldwide. They initially launched effervescent tablets for surface care sprays, which are manufactured in the UK and certified as Vegan and Cruelty-Free. By refilling with these tablets, customers can potentially reduce carbon emissions by up to 94% compared to conventional spray products.
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£529,818
Archie Foal is a company that makes clothes, that are designed to look good and last for many years. The staff have experience from big brands such as Ralph Lauren and Versace. They started off selling socks in stores such as Selfridges, Harrods and Fenwicks. Their clothing line has now grown to include shirting, outerwear, knitwear and a whole range of accessories. They are looking for investment to open two new London stores and develop their Ecommerce, marketing and whole sale strategies.
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investment:
£346,010
B-North intends to revolutionise the business lending industry, which is often outdated, impersonal and slow. The fintech company uses some of the most advanced cloud-based technology, coupled with face-to-face relationship teams to get the best lending solutions for borrowers and their businesses. The company is powered by a team with prior experience in starting and scaling challenger banks, and profitability is its focused goal. B-North has submitted the banking licence application, and the result is expected by 2020.
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£2,135,456
Super U is a health food brand, creating great-tasting and nutritious superfood blends and providing a natural, innovative & convenient way of consuming superfoods, without costing the Earth. The company has 3500+ online consumers and, the social audience has risen to over 8,500 followers. Additionally, Super U has been a finalist for Start-Up Business of the Year and Health & Beauty Business of the Year 2019 - for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The funds will be used for growth, marketing and export strategies.
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investment:
£160,110
