Solent Automation specialises in developing, deploying and supporting automation robots to perform and tackle common manual labour-intensive tasks in factories. To solve the 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial setup, these robots are created with proven reliable components coupled with proprietary software to solve 'pick-and-place' challenges in an industrial environment. Two of the company's noteworthy products are 'SOLPAL 8' and 'SOLPACK 1XP, both are equipped with an all-in-one gripping tool, and can handle 16 boxes per minute and 60 packs per minute, respectively. Backed by a team of experts from manufacturing and robotics, Solent Automation provides on-site installation, training, and remote support for its products. There is also a rent-to-buy option through a 3rd party finance company. With the investment, the company aims at providing more robotic equipment most needed in factories focused on labour-intensive work functions.
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£76,000
Fullgreen offers a range of 100% plant-based products that are low-carb and preservative-free alternatives for people looking to eat fewer carbohydrates, add more vegetables to their meals, or manage health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Fullgreen also claims that its products are shelf-stable negating the need to refrigerate. The company's catalogue includes non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) riced veggies, cauliflower risottos, and oat free plant-based breakfast meals, to name a few. Fullgreen points out that its products are listed in over 9,000 UK and US retailers. The company has dedicated production lines in the UK and US with a capacity of over 18 million pouches per annum. It has sold over 12 million pouches to date and earned £5.4 million in 2020. Fullgreen will use the investment to improve in-store promotions and activations, develop sampling activities for its target consumers, and boost geotargeted advertising and other digital marketing activities.
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£752,246
Skin In Motion (SIM) is a first-of-its-kind exercise-friendly beauty range that seeks to promote the positive effects of exercise through healthy and confidence-boosting skincare and makeup products specifically designed to be worn pre, during, and post-exercise. SIM claims that its products are available Direct To Consumer (DTC) via its website and are listed on LookFantastic, Amazon and Oliver Bonas. SIM was awarded the 'Best New Business 2020' award by the Women's Business Club. The brand has reached 3 million potential customers and has an Instagram following of 3,000 to date. The company has also featured in Sunday Times Style Magazine, Hello!, RED Magazine, and Women's Health, to name a few. It will use the investment to grow its team, increase marketing and brand awareness, and accelerate new product developments.
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£166,111
EBar is a ‘Beer as a Service’ entity. It argues that music and sporting events experience long bar queues with millions of people waiting in serpentine lines for their pint. EBar aspires to change this. Its patent-protected EBar machine allows a customer to order, pay and dispense two drinks in less than 30 seconds and in half the time taken by a typical event bar. The machine is supplemented with an integrated 'Point of Sale' (PoS) software, payment solution and data reporting systems. The company has secured over £800,000 of funding from private and public sector sources to date. It also deployed new EBar units at pilot events pre-lockdown and commercially in summer 2020 where it served over 3,500 pints in a socially distanced open-air environment. EBar has patents pending across international territories such as North America, Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Australia. It will use the investment to build more units, grow its team, develop supply chain partnerships, and boost business development.
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£356,377
Njori is a company that has created an accurate, multi-functional cooker that can be stored on a bookshelf alongside cookbooks. The cooker uses integrated sensors and accessories to monitor and regulate the cooking process. It's built-in scales helps a user measure ingredients before and during the cooking process. The scale function also enables the user to reduce food by a set weight or percentage. The company aims to be a disruptor in the global portable induction cooker market that is set to be worth £4.5 billion by 2022. Njori has filed UK patents & is building its supply chain in China. It will use the investment to finish development and bring the final product to market.
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£236,797
buyfair intends to be a premium variant of ebay for businesses. It is powered by features like multi-lot algorithm that enables huge volumes to be sold in smaller quantities and a brand safe atmosphere preserving premium brands. The company has over 500 live auctions every day, and 150 brands have already signed up across 18 countries. buyfair has also been featured in Forbes, Cosmetic Business, The Independent. buyfair is planning to use the funds for buyer acquisition, tech development and marketing.
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£316,160
L.A Brewery (LAB) produces non-alcoholic kombucha made from health-boosting teas, fruits, and botanicals. LAB argues that 25% of drinkers consider themselves semi-regular consumers of low and no alcohol in the UK and aims to cater to the demands of this category. LAB asserts that it has already produced and sold one million drinks and achieved listings with entities like Amazon, Selfridges, Leon, Farmdrop, Wholefoods, Planet Organic, Ocado (March 2021), and 300+ independent stockists across the UK. It has also featured in Vogue, GQ, Tatler, Hello!, Elle, and Glamour, to name a few. LAB points out that its feature on ITV's 'Love Your Weekend' with Alan Titchmarsh resulted in £1,000+ worth of online sales in 10 minutes. It will use the investment to expand its microbrewery, increase production 4 times to meet future demand, and increase brand awareness.
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£1,349,997
Love Ocean (LO) is an ocean-inspired bathroom product brand. It is on a mission to make natural marine ingredient products, eliminate single-use plastic in the bathroom and drive a 'Reuse & Refill' (R&R) culture. LO aims to become a contender in the adult and children's toiletries market worth £750 million in the UK alone. LO is launching a children's product range that consists of a whale tail-shaped bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, designed to be reused and refilled via a quarterly subscription. LO asserts that it contributes part of its profits to the Plastic Bank that endeavours to remove 1 kilogram of ocean-bound plastic in Haiti, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is planning to launch a baby range in 2022, an adult range in 2023, and a youth range in 2024. LO will use the investment to create educational editorial content to eliminate ocean-bound plastic, build an engaged community, and scale its business.
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£296,156
Fightback is a beer and cider brand on a mission to save music venues with support from across the live music industry. The company claims that every pint sold contributes to Music Venue Trust (MVT), a UK-registered charity, which acts to protect, secure, and improve Grassroots Music Venues. It argues that it has sold 10,000 pints and 10,000 cans in 61 venues before the COVID-19 lockdown. Fightback asserts that it has agreed on a new national distribution deal to make the brand more accessible amidst the lockdown. It intends to supply 900+ venues affiliated with MVT when venues reopen. Fightback will use the investment to roll out beer and cider to help secure the long-term future of the venues that ensure that the music culture is kept alive.
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£52,596
Lucy Choi has created an affordable luxury footwear brand that comes with a unique heritage, having learnt her craft from her uncle, the great shoe designer, Jimmy Choo. Lucy Choi London has been featured consistently at London Fashion Week and in the elite fashion press. The brand has been featured in platforms such as The Times, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Grazia, and The Telegraph. It has been worn by A-list celebrities including Hailey Beiber and Sharon Stone. From 2018 to 2019, there has been a 40% increase in the number of shoes sold. Lucy Choi London has also been sold to various UK stockists and wholesaled internationally. Around 5,800 subscribers have subscribed to its website since 2016 (41% CAGR). With the proceeds, the company will refocus on wholesale globally, design a new website, hire new employees, and increase marketing spends.
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£182,770
