The World’s First Specialist Augmented Reality App StoreAugmented reality is all around us – from our mobiles to television adverts. By 2017 it is estimated that the AR market will be worth an astonishing £5.2 billion, so it makes absolute sense to have a specialist site to make it easier to buy them.Currently the AR apps are hidden in the millions of apps on the current congested platforms making it much harder to get them to market.With everyone from football clubs to newspapers and even global cosmetics brands promoting their products using augmented reality the market is wide open for expansion.The AR App Store is working on exclusive deals with leading app developers producing next generation apps in the following fields: education, modelling, militaria, architecture, football, technology, anatomy and food. Once the UK site has been tested and established it will be rolled out to Europe, the US and worldwide.Founder Karl Adams who has spent the last 18 months developing this project says “Augmented Reality is not just a concept it is a practical “virtual reality” that will become a way of the future and a reality right now. It allows the user to have apps on their tablets and smart phones enabling them to conduct pleasure and business interactions with products, in a new interactive and totally engaging way”.
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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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LetsBab is an online marketplace, where one can shop and share products with friends. The application pays people for the recommendations, which they can either keep or donate. The company has over 100 brands from high street to high end, from ASOS to Hunter. LetsBab's mobile commerce was worth over £1.4 trillion and global e-commerce sales were $2.3 trillion in 2017. The company has 16 charity partners which include Cancer Research & Women for Women, and it has been featured in the Observer, Marie Claire and Yahoo! Finance. LetsBab is seeking investment to grow its user base and invent new features to drive sales.
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Smart Grid aims to offer an aggregated approach to solve the current National Grid energy supply issues, a market currently worth over £1 billion per year and growing. We provide customers with our Smartbox and a Tesla Powerwall free of charge, allowing us to generate energy savings for all parties.
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£60,210
Car Quids gives the opportunity for anyone with a car to make money by advertising on their car. Car Quids also gives advertisers measurable results. They currently have over 8,000 car owners signed up and currently there has been over £75,000 in advertising booked. Car Quids aim to expand to further parts of the UK and even into Europe.
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£154,500
HOMYHUB is a multi-award winning startup that aims to unleash the full potential of garages. Customers get full access to their smart garages via smartphones that work as Smart Garage Remotes. The startup has successfully piloted a delivery service in partnership with Correos, Spain's courier service giant, resulting in a commercial contract and interest from other big brands. It has already raised €150,000+, developed and tested the full-product. HOMYHUB has also received recognition from Santander Bank, Digital Logistics, and Porsche, and has featured in publications like Voz Populi and El País. HOMYHUB is ready to launch a commercial project and scale it through marketing, key hirings, and productions which are enough to reach more than 300,000 garages starting from Spain to the rest of Europe.
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£406,760
Magic is the only technology that can truly bridge online and traditional fashion retail. Our RFID tracking system can locate all product items in a real store in real-life and instantly detect their individual movement to 100% reliability.
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Glug provides a platform for businesses to let customers order from a digital menu and have them served to the table or pick up from the bar. It points out that its system is designed to be user friendly and easy to set up wherein restaurants or bars can upload and digitalise their menu and can be discoverable within 24 hours. Consumers can discover the restaurant, book a table, place an order, and browse for offers and discounts, amongst other features using the company's community app. Glug asserts that more than 16,000 users have ordered food and drinks through its app in less than four months since the company's launch. It intends to become a contender in the UK dining and pub market that is a £40 billion+ industry. Glug argues that more than 20,000 users have downloaded its app from the App Store and Google Playstore. It will use the investment for marketing, hiring, technology development, attract 1.5 million users and onboard 1,000+ venues over the next 12 months.
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A clothing brand that makes stylish, casual-wear garments in Great Britain targeted at men aged over 35. Blackshore consists of an experienced team that have created their first clothing collection, which is now ready for production after passing a sample test. The theme of this first range is for men who enjoy relaxing at coastal locations. One of the company's unique selling point is that repairs to garments are guaranteed for life. A website has already been built to showcase the brand's products, as well as being a sales channel.
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Loupe London is a jewellery company that aims to join London’s £42 billion-a-year creative industries market and set a new benchmark into the art of jewellery making. It plans to create an experiential destination in the heart of London’s heritage-rich 'Jewellery Quarter', and connect UK artisans and discerning consumers who share an appreciation for craft, creativity, and unique design. Loupe's team strives to celebrate UK's famous 'Hatton Garden' heritage, protect artisan skills by offering business support, and establish a workspace for artisans and future talent to build their careers. The company estimates that 80% of consumers prefer independent brands, are mindful of sustainable purchases and attracted to 'Made in UK' products. Loupe aims to target this cater to this segment. The company will use the investment to build creative utilitarian immersive space and a website with integrated social channels.
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