GIBIE combines ancient Indian dying methods with modern weaving technologies to produce sustainable and luxurious homewares. The company argues that the textile industry uses an astonishing 9 trillion gallons of water annually, as well as, releases harmful gases and chemicals in the air and water. GIBIE aims to change this scenario by bringing forth sustainable linen that has superior qualities to chemically enhanced and dyed linen. It has come out with an industrial-scale production proposal of its linen. The company is a PETA-approved vegan brand and a member of the Color Ashram Foundation that promotes the usage of herbal dyes around the world. GIBIE will use the investment to launch its essential sales programs, boost marketing initiatives and scale production.
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£158,571
WELD is a fitness company on a mission to make on-demand health, fitness and wellbeing available to all ages & abilities. The company allows users and instructors to set the time and place for the training session, rent out their home or commercial spaces for activities, or interact 1-2-1 online. This approach, the company believes, helps personal trainers, hit by the Covid-19 lockdown, find clients. WELD also allows trainers to set their prices and keep 90% of their fees, and lets customers enjoy a 2% commission on referrals for every future session taken in perpetuity. WELD aims to tap into the $94 billion global fitness and wellness market that grew 8.7% from 2018/19. The company's primary target audience is Generation Z that, the company believes, embraced wellness. WELD will use the investment to improve its platform, boost marketing and plug the fitness & wellness gap.
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£199,227
Nooro makes cannabidiol (CBD) snack bars. Company founder J.D. Furlong asserts that blending CBD and certain nootropics lead to better cognitive functions in individuals. Nooro also argues that it is the UK's first CBD snack bar seller that is plant-based and gluten-free. The company's products are stocked across 250 retail outlets, cafes, gyms, and delis across the UK. Nooro pivoted to Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) sales during COVID-19 to get better margins. It invested in creating a business model with four distinct revenue streams with 60% earnings coming via e-commerce D2C sales, 15% via digital affiliate sales, 15% via direct sales to partners, and 10% via wholesalers. The company will use the investment to launch an additional three new flavours by February 2021 and grow its business across different verticals.
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£235,819
Bua Fit is easy to use, a simple way to book web application for outdoor fitness classes. It eliminates all the trouble by connecting the trainers to clients for group fitness classes and gives the customers a diversity of trainers. The company has been a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneurial Challenge, has a network of 100 trainers and 42% active user rate since launch. With the proceeds, the company will earn more users, more trainers, more revenue, invest in product development and expand the team.
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£205,378
Her.9 is a Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) female technology brand that caters to the needs of women during pregnancy. It cites research arguing that up to 40% of women taking prenatal vitamins may not be able to absorb the folic acid within the UK’s leading pregnancy brand. Her.9 aims to resolve this by employing DUOCAP technology. The company asserts that DUOCAP is a capsule-in-capsule delivery system which contains solubilised prebiotics in the outer capsule and probiotics in the inner capsule. The prebiotic releases immediately and the probiotic releases later allowing for targeted supplement delivery in the body. The prenatal supplements market is set to be worth $56 billion globally by 2024. Her.9 aims to be a notable contender in this segment. The company is raising investment to build its already established partnerships and execute its marketing strategy effectively.
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£215,946
Bazar is the UK’s first dedicated ethical marketplace and lifestyle application. The company intends to disrupt the ~£32.8 billion UK consumer marketplace by creating a platform where eco-friendly businesses can thrive, and consumers can trust brand values. It brings curated ethical and eco-friendly brands, artisans, and items under one portal. BAZAR soft-launched its application with 35 sellers and 650 products in the COVID-19 lockdown which doubled showing positive seller demand. The app saw over 1800 downloads with early sales. The company has a social media presence with over 1500+ Instagram followers. It intends to enter the US market in 2022, followed by Europe. Bazar will use the investment to continue to develop its technology to help sellers grow their business and give buyers an intuitive shopping experience on the app.
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£208,368
BabyChum is a bespoke marketplace for independent family, baby & parent-related gifts. It aims to be a significant contender in the estimated £10 billion UK baby market. The company has onboarded 300 vendors and witnessed over 70,000 unique visitors in 6 months since launching in April 2020. It has also secured several partnerships with notable entities like Vodafone and Craft Gin Club. BabyChum has received press coverage in publications like OK! and Mother & Baby magazine. It has a combined social following of over 10,000 across Instagram & TikTok. The company will use the investment towards digital marketing to boost sales and update its marketplace software to enhance both supply and consumer experiences.
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£68,545
GymBuddy is an online platform that enables consumers to find, book, and attend a gym location, services, or products offered and operated by fitness studios, gyms, trainers, venues, or other third parties. Users can easily, through filtered searches on the app, view descriptions, and contact information of specialists within the fitness industry such as personal trainers, nutritionists, and physiotherapists. The UK fitness industry alone is currently worth over £5 billion. Based on recent statistics, the average gym membership in the UK costs members £40 a month, which often ties them into lengthy contracts. The GymBuddy app will enter the Health & Fitness club sector as a multi-gym membership feature that gives users access to gyms and various fitness plans, without the need for bricks-and-mortar locations under its brand. The company is seeking an investment of £400,000 to expand its brand identity and bring more users to its ecosystem to generate profits.
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Wild & Stone (W&S) is on a mission to make sustainable and stylish items the natural alternatives to commonly used plastics with products like bamboo toothbrushes and reusable steel razors. W&S stresses that its products carry a 30-day no-quibble returns policy, and for every order, it donates to the Marine Conservation Society. W&S argues that it has completed over 100,000 orders, grown its range to include over 85 products, and earned over £850,000 in revenue since its launch. It also points out that it is listed on major marketplaces including, Amazon, NOTHS, Wayfair, eBay, and Etsy. W&S products have been nominated for multiple Amazon choice awards. Its founder, Kathryn Jonas, was shortlisted for the 'Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year, Southeast region' at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021. The company has featured in publications such as Vogue, The Times, Tatler, Elle, and The Independent. They state they will use the investment to increase its product range and level of inventory.
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£250,460
Péarlaí is a business that tracks customer experiences in shopping centres which in turn enables the centre managers to send specialist discounts, personalised messages to shoppers. They also give landlords access to detailed demographic data. The investment will be used to further develop its product, drive sales and online marketing.
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investment:
£99,997
