Bookblock is a custom gifting platform that makes buying gifts and sending cards easier and affordable for everyone. In 2014, it began as a design-led gift manufacturer taking the client's idea and turning it into a premium bespoke product. Since then, it has seen over £5.4m of sales and a profit of £348k in FY 2018. Since its last fundraise, Bookblock has grown into a £2m revenue business. Bookblock has made manufacturing accessible by introducing 3D technology that simplified intricate manufacturing processes. Since launch, it has implemented many functionalities and improvements, and are now ready for a marketing push.
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£169,670
Perkier is the UK’s fastest growing healthy snack bar brand. It asserts that its bars are 100% plant based, contain 60% less sugar, and are free from gluten and palm oil. Perkier aspires to dominate the global snack bar market that is worth $22 billion. The company claims that its products are distributed in every Sainsbury’s supermarket, in over 450 Morrisons stores and over 400 ASDA stores. It further points out that it is listed in major foodservice companies including Compass, Brakes and Bidfood. The company has over 55,000 followers across social media, and a brand ambassador program including team GB Olympians reaching 1.6 million people. Perkier states it will use the investment to expand its team, increase digital marketing, and invest in innovation.
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£811,695
Rockit design innovative sleep products that centre on child sleep issues. The company has launched an award winning portable baby rocker and since the launch in October 2017 over 14,000 Rockits have been sold. The product will be in John Lewis stores in spring and also in JoJo Maman Bebe in the summer. The funding will allow them to increase their marketing in the UK and overseas. It will also to produce the tooling for the first follow up product.
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£253,120
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited or EAV is a new generation vehicle design and manufacturing company providing a world-class solution. In August, the company has been revealed at the UK EV summit in Oxford. DPD is the technical partner of EAV and it has issued Letter of Intent for 50 more EAVans. With the proceeds, the company will expand into the international market, develop the product and will set its business lease plans.
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£215,130
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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£346,010
The Funky Appliance Company (TFAC) take popular domestic appliances and give them a funky twist. It has partnered with Europe's largest small domestic appliance and housewares distributor, RKW, and intends to have its products stocked on the shelves of the UK's large electrical retailers by Q4 of 2021. TFAC began to work on its new 'Funky Kettle' and 'Funky Toaster' in January 2019, which eventually launched in the UK in 2021 to positive feedback. TFAC claims that alongside this private round on Seedrs, it has partnered with Forster Chase Ventures who are looking to secure a minimum investment of £1 million in the business. TFAC claims that the 'Funky Iron' was awarded the status "Good Housekeeping Institute Approved" and was recently given the title of "Best Iron for Large Households" by the Independent newspaper's "Indy Best" journalist. TFAC will use the investment to spend more money marketing its products and turning its inventory into cash.
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£153,534
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
PALLITE manufactures environmentally-friendly products made from 100% recyclable paper honeycomb board which contains over 75% recycled content. It asserts that these products can be used to move, protect, & store goods. The company has partnered with companies like DS Smith, The Hut Group, and Rockwell Automation to further its mission of making sustainable packaging and products. It witnessed sales of £229,000 at a gross margin of 45% and a record gross profit of £103,000 in September 2020. PALLITE will soon launch its 'EcoLITE' range of recycled and insulative packaging to replace polystyrene and foam amidst other upcoming innovations. The company will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals and become a sustainable brand.
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£1,311,835
Planks is a British clothing brand that creates eco-conscious outerwear for skiers. The company is an omni-channel brand that sells Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) via planksclothing.com, through its Val d’Isère store and other retailers. Planks uses 'Bluesign' approved fabrics and incorporates 'REPREVE' recycled yarns into 68% of its products having recycled 1.5 million waste plastic bottles, in the process, so far. The company had a turnover of £1.85 million between May - June 2020. Planks has a growing community of 27,000+ customers that are a part of its Grassroots Tour initiative. Planks's loyalty platform, 'The FUSS', allows the brand's best customers to complete missions, create content and become brand advocates. The company will use the investment to continue international D2C expansion by improving customer experience in target markets via website localisation and digital marketing and sustain Business-to-Business (B2B) growth via digital wholesale accounts and integrated marketplaces.
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£847,154
Mash Paddle Brewery (MPB) aims to join South London’s brewery scene wherein its members brew their customised beer. MPB wants to provide members, for a monthly fee, with access to a professional kit, guidance, ingredients and a community who share the same passion to create unique brews that a regular consumer can’t buy off the shelf. MPB claims that the UK home-brew market is estimated at over 2 million people. It intends to capture this market and grow its business. The company won the City LaunchLab CitySpark “People’s Choice” and Santander Scholarship, planned a collaboration with a leading London cheesemaker to create a ‘beer & cheese’ experience, and raised £10,900 on Crowdfunder. MPB has also featured in CAMRA’s BEER magazine and Beer52’s FERMENT. The company will use the investment for its first, fully-kitted site identified on Bermondsey Beer Mile, and build a taproom serving fresh beer brewed on-site.
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£88,950
