ORSTO has well publicised 5 years of R&D and is recognised as leading experts in the field of wearable technology, specifically ‘wrist worn’ devices. ORSTO Smart Watches can work independently of a smartphone and can freely sync or communicate with any brand. The first product is planned for March 2015 production. In January our first 10 Days for giving hands-on experience to retailer management resulted in LOI/Orders for 16,500 units (Retail value £2.54 Million).
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£14,752
British Boxers are undies and nightwear for men and women. All of their products are made from some of the finest woven cottons. The use of the funds raised will go towards introducing new product lines, increasing mail list to reach a wider audience and to expand their stockist space in UK.
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£179,920
Sknhead is a company offering a range of male grooming products. Conceived by male celebrity hairdresser, Adee Phelan, the company asserts that shop shelves are full of the same products that have been around for lifetimes, with very few actually tailored to men's needs. Sknhead aims to change this. It claims that its Gamechanger line of personal care is the only product for hair, skin, and tattoo care. Sknhead also offers a range of 9 hair care products to the growing $66 billion global male grooming market. It has supplied £1.2 million+ of products and 900 haircuts to National Health Service (NHS) workers nationwide. The company has also sold over 20,000 units across more than 10 international markets. Sknhead will use 50% of the investment for marketing and advertising, 20% for sales, 20% for product development, and 10% for operations.
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£353,376
Glovebox Direct have partnered with a vehicle manufacture to disrupt the way consumers and independent garages are buying car parts. In the UK alone 21 billion pounds is spent on car parts and servicing every year. Less than 5% is happening online. Glove box direct is a new online auto motive marketplace selling car and bike parts directly from the manufactures to consumers and independent garages.
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£338,170
This company has solved a common problem in the travel industry by engineering the world's first smart, collapsible hard case luggage, which can fold down as small as 3 inches whilst being lightweight. Néit were runners up in British Invention of the Year 2016 and have already garnered 800 units in pre-orders.
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£60,420
A jewellery company, specialising in diamond engagement rings, has invested in simplifying the buying process for customers new to the market. Hatton By Design focus on e-commerce, they hold no stock and accept cash with order. This allows them to provide up to 70% savings compared to the High Street. They has tested alternative customer recruitment strategies and have now optimised the business to attract customers cost-effectively.
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£64,900
Dassie Artisan is a homeware and gift range that is designed in the UK. The company was created after the founders noticed a lack of handmade contemporary products available in the UK market.
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£108,100
The See-Mee Bike Saver device is designed to show motorists the location of bikers in rush hour. With the use of the investment gained, See-Mee Bike Saver is going to produce 5 prototypes.
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£6,218
Providing a high-quality audio experience within a portable package for music lovers. Ashdown Engineering are developing their new range of headphones, Meters. The company is raising funds to finish the range and take the brand to the global marketplace. In the first 6 months of trading, Ashdown Engineering have shipped more than 15,000 units worldwide and are already established in 38 export markets. They have worked with major talents within the audio industry, including members of U2 and Biffy Clyro.
Ashdown Engineering has sold £80k worth of goods via their website to 400 customers and achieves an average of 75,000 visits per month. Revenue to the year ending February 2018 was £712k, with a net profit of £12k. Investments will also be used to develop another range of devices, M-PAS. This product is currently in pre-production, although orders have already been placed.
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£50,090
Handset Expert (HE) is a company on a mission to help a customer select his/her next phone or SIM card in a quick, cost-effective, and easy manner. HE claims to provide all the information customers need when buying a new phone and/or SIM and streamline every step of the process. In 2018, 28.8 million handsets were sold in the UK. 61% of consumers expect to buy a new phone in the next two years, and the advent of 5G will usher a new generation of devices. The company, having undergone a thorough test and build phase, believes that it is in a suitable position for a full launch with a comprehensive go-to-market plan in place. It has featured in publications such as The Guardian, The Sun and The Mirror, been recommended by MoneySavingExpert and received Ofcom accreditation. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals to become the UK’s go-to mobile recommendation service.
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£286,670
