Personalised Protein Co (PPCo) is a direct-to-consumer supplement brand that bridges the gap between technology and fitness. Leveraging on the growing UK vitamin and supplement industry, which is worth over £800m, PPCo offers expert guidance, bespoke product, clear pricing, and consumer-friendly subscription service. More than 9,000 people have signed up for the company's pre-registered launch campaign providing it 1,200 customers and 5000+ Instagram followers. With the proceeds, the company will improve its technology, automation, and aim at acquiring new customers. PPCo is raising money to invest in its product and scale its marketing efforts.
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£192,770
Amino focuses on targeted nutrition using amino acids to improve human health, emphasizing the untapped potential beyond sports and bodybuilding. Currently offering pre- and intra-workout amino acid drinks, the company aims to expand its product line to cater to a broader consumer base, believing the market lacks variety in ready-to-mix powdered blends. Backed by scientific research and a commitment to taste and accessibility, Amino aspires to emerge as the leading global brand in amino acid products.
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£193,219
Hussle is one of the UK's top fitness marketplace, providing many flexible fitness opportunities according to your requirement. The company has provided c.2.5M gym visits, raised £12M+ to date, and serviced more than 500k customers. The platform has c.40% of UK gyms and c.3,000 fitness venues. Besides a huge customer base, 10,000 new members are added to the facility each month. It has received a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 on TrustPilot across 1,500 reviews. So far, Hussle has raised £12M+ from Albion, MMC, Concentric, TechnoGym, and Channel 4. With the proceeds, the company aims at creating a globally trusted fitness brand by enhancing the brand's awareness and by broadening the range of physical activities available on the platform.
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£1,440,500
Yapa® is a free social app with an emphasis on your mental health. The application gives a solution to the users to have accurate changes in both mental illness and mental wellness. The application has exceeded 10,000 downloads, and it has 400,000 followers. It has elected former England and Liverpool FC goalkeeper Chris Kirkland as the first ambassador to encourage and build Yapa. The funds will be used for marketing, operation and product innovation.
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£41,930
The Fitfck application (parented by The Social Station Media Group) is a fitness dating app designed to connect like-minded fitness enthusiasts within a socially isolating lifestyle. The app is based on the founders' experience and has been described as 'The UK's fastest-growing fitness social app' by Google, London. The company witnessed 100,000 sign-ups in its first year at a cost per install of £0.30 (Industry average £1.20), has working relationships with Google, Facebook and YouTube, and is available to interested franchisees in 30+ countries. The application has 60,000+ followers across social media handles such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. It has been featured in publications such as Daily Mail, Metro, and London Loves Business. It will use the investment to pay salaries to its staff, increase marketing initiatives, manage server costs, and other expenses.
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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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Aiming to improve the health and well-being of the UK by incorporating spa and beauty treatments into everyday life. PURE is a profitable business that currently runs 8 urban spas across Great Britain, as well as selling their own range of natural products and treatments for skincare to be used at home. Over 100k clients a year have used PURE's services, with 40% of appointments being booked via the company's website and mobile app. This has resulted in sales of £2.9m in 2017, with group revenue increasing by more than 21% in the year-to-date.
Investments will be used to open in more locations, develop more products and expand the PURE Beauty Zone marketplace for independent health and beauty businesses to sell their products in PURE's spas and on their website.
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£72,650
The Gut Stuff is a proactive advocate for gut health, educating a substantial community and offering an innovative app in BETA that aims to bridge gaps in the gut health market. With a strong presence in physical products, workplace education, and media, they're positioned to redefine the gut health category and leverage diversified revenue streams for growth during their expansion into the digital realm.
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£321,662
Rescape is a company pioneering the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare and frontline services. Its DR.VR platform, launched in 2019, helped reduce pain and anxiety amongst patients in hospitals and care homes. The company delivers VR content to patients through the Samsung Gear VR headset, a hard-plastic headset, that can be wiped down and disinfected along with VR sanitary eye masks that reduce chances of infection and irritation to patients. Through the company's technology, patients can experience ocean life, amusements parks and relax in some of the most beautiful settings in the world, all from the safety of the healthcare institution. The AR/VR in Healthcare Market is predicted to reach USD 30-40 billion by 2026, and Rescape aims to be a disruptor in this segment. The company will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£488,450
Run3D is a biotechnology company that has developed a 3D gait analysis system with the aim to help people identify injuries, deliver better performance, and make better running decisions. 3D gait analysis involves using infrared cameras to track positions of small reflective markers attached to a person in motion, capturing measurable data to help quantify a person's risk of injury, biomechanical efficiency, performance, footwear, and recommend proper diagnosis where necessary. The company plans to use the investment to grow its business.
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