Torsion Information Security is an artificial intelligence cyber security solution. It protects company data against theft and misuse by internal staff. Once connected with systems Torsion automatically and precisely controls access to information in order to control security risk.
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Expired
investment:
£260,970
ClickMechanic offers car repairs, servicing, Ministry of Transport tests (MOTt), diagnostics and pre-purchase inspections through its nationwide marketplace of vetted mechanics. The company cites research group Mintel's data stating that 50% of drivers got ripped off by car service centres. ClickMechanic wants to change this and become a leading contender in the £23 billion UK automotive servicing industry. The company takes a 20% commission on every completed booking and has secured a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 85+ for its services. Their exit strategy is via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or trade sale.
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Expired
investment:
£100,000
Plum helps users save money, invest and not overpay bills using an AI-enabled financial butler. Plum links to your bank account and using a smart algorithm driven by AI identifies opportunities to save small amounts of money and ensures you are not overpaying your bills by suggesting cheaper alternatives.
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investment:
£923,255
Skwibble are a blogging network allowing the user to create a personal story about their baby, logging all their mile stones such as their first smile and first steps. The network enables family and friends to connect worldwide safely and securely, to share photos and videos with one another. All the content uploaded can also be turned into a personalised memory book to be treasured forever!
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investment:
£56,689
Argento Labs, a UK-based biotech company, is dedicated to converting waste into valuable resources, leading the way in sustainable innovation. They utilize patented bioprocessing technology to extract sugars, proteins, and fats from agricultural, forestry, and municipal waste. Their product range includes alternative proteins, biogenic CO2, and bio-fertilizers, contributing to environmental sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Argento Labs focuses on scalability for industrial production to support a sustainable future and envisions waste as a transformative solution for preserving the planet. Their patent currently applies in the US jurisdiction.
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investment:
£415,233
My Tree has launched a Memorial Park in the UK that enables people to plant a tree with the ashes of their loved one. It is the sole exclusive UK memorial park which offers ashes burial with the planting of a tree. The company is in discussion with DoubleTree Hilton and First Funerals. My Tree has launched its first park five miles outside of Reading and 38 miles from London. The company will use the funds to promote the site, do pre-planting to maximize usage of space and support plans to open more sites by the end of 2020.
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investment:
£160,380
Pavegen is at the forefront of transforming cities through groundbreaking kinetic technology that converts foot traffic into renewable energy and valuable data. Their impressive 100% revenue growth in 2022, reaching £2 million with an EBITDA of -£627,000, has spurred them to seek funding to capitalize on the rapidly expanding ESG market, anticipated to be worth $50 trillion by 2025. With the pressing need for climate action, Pavegen's solution revolves around generating off-grid energy and data from urban foot traffic, fundamentally reshaping how cities and institutions interact with renewable energy sources and engage with their communities, contributing to a more sustainable planet. Their business model includes large-scale installations, revenue generated from their data platform and analytics, and multiple income streams. In a competitive landscape, Pavegen is a pioneering market leader, offering an efficient means of harnessing energy from motion through their core IP electromagnetic technology.
The raised funds will support the expansion of sales and marketing efforts, technology scaling, and innovation, including the development of new products such as kinetic roads. Pavegen has gained the support of institutional investors like the Hinduja Group and Tamar Capital, propelling urban transformation. They serve a diverse customer base globally, including blue-chip companies, governmental bodies, and various entities in 37 countries. Pavegen holds three international patents, positioning them as a trailblazer in kinetic energy technology with applications in various fields.
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Expired
investment:
£1,860,345
Spendology is a fintech company that licenses a digital-first SaaS-based travel money platform to retailers globally, addressing the demand for travel cash, which remains popular among Brits, with over £56 billion spent annually. Inspired by the inconvenience of traditional currency exchange services, the company's chairman, Don Clark, aims to revolutionize the industry, much like he did in a previous financial services venture that resulted in a significant sale. Spendology's innovative platform allows travel companies to offer online ordering and home delivery of travel cash, generating additional profits for these businesses and royalties for Spendology. Their platform is available to travel companies of all sizes worldwide, already operating in the UK and launching in the US, with plans to expand to 28 countries, serving a market worth $1 trillion.
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Expired
investment:
£354,053
Kite edge has created a cognitive search service which has been built to specifically meet the needs of asset managers. Individuals can search and set up feeds that draw insight from their specific work (email, news, investment research, internal documents)
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Expired
investment:
£433,000
Website: www.riskrewardlimited.com
Risk Reward Ltd is a global banking and financial services training, consultancy and recruitment specialist that operates from its offices in London and recently opened a second office in Miami to service its business in the Americas. The company specialises in risk and compliance training and recruitment, the fastest growing part of the sector.
The business is raising equity investment for the first time in its 13-year history, giving investors the first opportunity to become part of this successful and fast growing business.
Established in 2002, Risk Reward’s client list has evolved to incorporate the names of national and international banks, leading financial services companies and insurance firms spanning five continents. Clients include international training firms and specific banks including the British Bankers Association, GPS, MIS, Al Rajhi Bank, FBN, First Gulf Bank, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Wells Fargo and many more prominent names.
Several growth-spurring developments are happening simultaneously to lead the company to offer 5% in its market-leading business to new investors:
* Exceptional growth in its training business; the company has developed its retail training business in London and Dubai, and has also developed its multi-lingual global training services
* Investment has been made in development of a new recruitment businesses which is now approved by a number of companies and has been followed by taking over the business of Buckley Alan, a 12 year old recruitment firm
* Recently opened a US office in Miami
* Developed a learning management system which is successfully installed in a major bank and links skills to training delivery
* Published two best-selling money laundering deterrence works and a major text on business mathematics
* Approved by 5 major institutes to offer their training products including the CISI, ICAEW and ACAMS
Sales vary month on month between £150,000 and £200,000, and recent unsolicited valuations have put the company’s worth between £7-12 million.
These valuations also took into account the level of investment written off during the year developing the learning management system, recruitment business and US office. Business growth is around 25% per annum in this fast growing sector.
The fast-moving business requires equity investment to fuel its growth as the company strives to develop its already-strong position as a technical leader in its space.
This pitch represents an opportunity to invest in a respected training and recruitment business with a wealth of prominent clients.
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Expired
investment:
£25,300
