Propelair is a company that has developed the world’s lowest water-flush toilet system. The toilet uses air to propel 1.5 litres of water per flush, saving water when compared to 6-9 litres per flush for conventional toilets. The company has installed nearly 4,000 units in the UK and South Africa. They were awarded the prestigious Horizon2020 grant in 2017 to develop new innovations. It has also been featured in publications such as The Daily Telegraph, London Evening Standard, and The Times. The company will use the investment as working capital and stock acquisition funds to enable growth, in the UK and South Africa and launch into other water-stressed markets like the Middle East, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and introduce its 'Smart Connected Toilet' to the market.
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£1,236,245
One Planet Pizza aim to provide the UK with a range of high quality vegan frozen pizza. One Planet's pizza currently come in 4 Italian style pizza's and can be found in most of the major high street supermarkets.
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£26,824
The company has two award-winning, unique restaurant brands, Barrafina and Quo Vadios. The former specialises in Spanish tapas and private event spaces, as well as counter bar dining. The latter offers produce-led food provided by the highly respected chef, Jeremy Lee.
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£2,386,600
Artisan gin makers putting the city of Exeter into the public eye. Exeter Gin has two brands, a self-named gin and Granny's Garbutt's, which both encompass 5 product ranges. These include Rhubarb Gin, Navy Strength and London Dry. The company originally predicted to sell 500 bottles in their first year, but within the first 10 months of establishment, Exeter Gin sold more than 4,000 bottles and 4,500 miniatures. Their products are sold to restaurants and bars, retailers, wholesalers and online.
Funds are being raised to pursue growth opportunities such as redeveloping their website, exporting internationally, showcasing their products on gin tours, increase the number of sale outlets and produce new ranges. Furthermore, Exeter Gin plan to purchase high-grade equipment to maximise their economies of scale whilst reducing overall cost.
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£116,150
Award winning designer is scaling his businessUpdate: Oak and Iron is about to launch its Christmas collection, it includes their new candle holder and desk tidy range which are in 3 sizes and 5 colours.When a furniture designer can list the HM Foreign and Common Office as a satisfied customer, there can be little doubt that the goods he produces are some of the highest quality. British embassies around the world are embellished with some of Terence Facey’s finest work – and his new brand is shaping up to be just as alluring. The Oak & Iron range from the award-winning Facey is described as chunky furniture which is made using environmentally sound manufacturing processes from sustainable, locally sourced materials. The unique designs combine beautiful green oak with hand-crafted iron into contemporary design at affordable prices. Not one for waste, the company creates matching accessories from the off-cuts to fit in with its ‘no waste’ policy from felled trees.Not only will investors into this business have the opportunity to help grow this brand from a high street business into a household name, they will also receive fantastic rewards in the shape of savings on beautiful furniture as well as gifts.Founder Terence Facey swapped his day job for his passion of making furniture way back in 1971, and has grown his furniture manufacturing knowledge ever since. He has extensive experience designing, producing and supplying furniture in both the UK and the US, and has supplied to well-known names such as Harrods and actor Harrison Ford in the past. www.oakandironfurniture.co.uk
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£10,200
Creating alcoholic beverages for the health-conscious consumer. SkinnyBrands produces 'better-for-you' alternatives for those looking to reduce the number of calories they consume, have gluten intolerances, or prefer to live a healthy and actively lifestyle but still love drinking beer.
In 2016/17, turnover was £445k and the company is now expecting a YoY increase of 211%. This will result in a turnover of £1.4m. SkinnyBrands's monetisation strategy involves selling their products through retailers worldwide via multiple distribution channels. Due to the business's rapid growth, this investment round will allow the company to make key hires in key markets such as the UK, USA and Australia, as well establish further distribution rights and stockists to sell their products.
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£437,599
Lucy's dressings aim to become the UK's leading dressings and sauces brand. They offer a wide range of award winning product ranges including gluten-free, low fat, vegetarian and low sugar options at affordable prices. As well as their retails range they also offer dressings for 3 restaurant groups, including Bill's and Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
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£218,340
MTA Foods aim to offer great tasting food to the growing market of meat eaters wanting healthier options. Since 2014 the company has made sales of nearly £6m and has worked with many multiple retails stores. They have rebranded and are looking to expand across the UK.
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£11,500
Energy bars combining sport nutrition with healthy snacking. Ollybars have designed a natural whole food bar containing 80% whole fruit, seeds and nuts whilst being vegan and gluten-free. The bars are dehydrated to preserve the original nutrition and the packaging is bio-compostable. Their products are sold in more than 300 UK stores and the company nationally distribute and export to the EU. Ollybars are seeking investment to outsource their production due to demand exceeding supply.
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£120,070
MarketsFlow is a London and Boston based, highly innovative and performance driven Investment Manager platform. It is authorised regulated by the FCA, FRN 792373 and SEC. The company supports its clients to achieve financial goals by helping their money grow. In 2019, MarketsFlow became the winner of the Best Programmatic Trading Technology at WSL and Fund in New York for the third year in a row. MarketsFlow offers Managed Portfolios (GIA), IRAs and ISAs. The company is expecting that its Growth and High Growth portfolio is accessible. In the coming months, the company is about to launch its new mobile application to complement its Growth using M&A deals.
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£636,330
