QFinds is a purpose-built hiring tool that enables employers to easily and efficiently pre-screen candidates, conduct interviews and generate employment contracts. The company asserts that it is a UK government vetted 'Kickstart Scheme' representative and can get small businesses grants to hire interns having already processed over 100 job applications. QFinds claims that its app has been downloaded 2 million+ times garnering 24,000 reviews averaging 4.8/5 stars. QFinds also points out that bad hirings cost the UK up to £6.7 billion in turnover, productivity, and training. It seeks to change this and disrupt the £39 billion recruitment market. The company has partnered with notable entities like University College London, Kings College London and Brunel University London, intending to use them as strategic partners to increase job seekers signing up to and using its app. QFinds will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£222,866
Percuro is a low carbon, next-generation pet food that is ethically farmed and formulated using insect proteins. The company argues that its pet food has a low carbon pawprint whilst being hypoallergenic and nutritious with low inflammation properties. Percuro has launched its Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) site in the UK and Germany with a roll-out plan that includes covering additional EU markets later in 2021, raised a £340,000 seed investment in the previous 10 months, and signed product listing agreements with key retailers in the UK and Singapore. The company will use 40% of the investment for brand building through digital marketing, 30% for retailer brand-building investments, 20% towards launching treats and its plant dog range, and 10% towards new market expansion into Asia.
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£618,596
Chip is a wealth investing & savings app that aims to foster financial prosperity for today's generation
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£5,083,686
IO-CO is an ideation company engaged in reducing the risk of launching consumer products. With its unique designing and prototyping methods, it allows market validation at a very early stage in the development cycle. Within a short span of 7 months, IO-CO is ready to commercialise 4 new products and is on the brink of forming an alliance with a sizable financial and technical partner.
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£430,005
Senta assists accountants in managing and running their practices by using a cloud-based service. The software aids the accountant with marketing and CRM, scheduling tasks and deadlines, as well as providing excellent customer service and improving security. This solution eases their admin burden, which allows more time to be spent finding new businesses and increasing productivity and efficiency in their daily workflow.
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£540,251
The Idle Man is a fast growing internet retailer with experienced founders. Within the third month of trading The Idle Man was already seeing £100,000 in monthly revenue. This funding round they are aiming to use the money gained from investments to continue their aggressive expansion.
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£1,283,974
Lemonade Dolls (LD) is the UK's first subscription underwear brand that aims to make hassle-free and comfortable underwear for young women. The company's revenue has grown 550% since January 2020. The Lemonade Dolls brand is sold in Topshop, New Look, and ASOS Marketplace. LD has 2,600 subscribers, 15,000 Dolls on its database, and over 70,000 followers across LD and Lemon's on Instagram. It also aims to bring audiences different brands like Candy Kittens, Frank Body, Dr Paw Paw, Mooncup, and Oh K!. The company has been praised by fashion magazine Grazia as having 'Broken the mould'. The company will use the investment to develop the technology behind its subscription platform, grow its product offering, strengthen its virtual presence, and drive brand awareness.
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£258,328
Holidaymakers tend to return home with around £110 in foreign currency, which tends to go un-exchanged possibly due to hidden fees, lack of ease and simplicity, or poor buy-back rates. Bedwig aims to solve this issue by creating a P2P platform for buyers and sellers to exchange unused currency whilst taking a commission to support the service.
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£39,570
Staark makes cycling clothing that aims to cater to all body shapes. The company argues that current premium cycling and spin brands are cut to a single shape, optimised for the top 20% of cyclists. Staark intends to change this and bring its products to 80% of cyclists with high disposable income who are not ‘elite’ shaped. It delivers a fit based on specific body shapes using Dimensioning Technology (DT). Staark asserts that its innovative designs target cycling and indoor/spin for both men and women, with future diffusion into the wider Athleisure market, which is set to be worth $517 billion by 2025. The company has indicated that Spring 2021 is when it expects to launch its products. Staark will use the investment to enable the company to run its first productions, fueling the initial product launch.
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£161,035
Lavelle Bikes design and manufacture e-bikes that are packed with useful technology. All of Lavelle's bikes are designed so that the user is in an ergonomic upright position. The gears change automatically so that all you have to do is pedal. There is also a hidden tracker if the bike is stolen so that you can pinpoint the location. You can also receive mobile phone notifications when your bike is moved.
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£205,434
