PyroCore is a waste-to-energy technology company. Its technology, Pyrolisis, burns waste and sludge for 30 minutes at 700-900 degree celsius in the absence of oxygen, which leads to reduction of waste volume by 90%, and the energy output can be used for heat, steam or power generation. It also eliminates the need for landfill sites, reduces carbon emissions, and helps businesses cut down on landfill taxes. The company has partnered with institutions such as Brunel University London and The Association for Renewable Energy and Technology. It has also contributed to charities such as Fresh Water Habitats, ALK Positive UK, and others. It is seeking support for deployment of its technology on sites where safe and easy disposal of hazardous or infectious waste can be undertaken, especially in the wake of Covid-19.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
Withheld
UNS Homes Ltd is a property renovation company that purchases houses and revitalises their interiors before selling them on at a profit.These guys know that it takes more than a lick of paint and a little elbow grease to make a house a home. By continuing to come up with new ideas, the company stays ahead of the marketplace and creates modern-look interiors. Such innovative thinking has helped the company build a solid track record, having sold every one of its refurbished properties since 2008 when the company was first established. This thinking also contributed to the company almost quadrupling its profits year-on-year in 2013. UNS Home’s current trading figures show a monthly turnover of over £31,000.The renovators recently identified a way in which it can use its extensive knowledge and ties with contractors and suppliers to take advantage of a growing market with huge potential. With the backing of a loan-funded investment, the company wants to make its renovation expertise available to homeowners as a service, providing customers with tailor-made renovations.A loan investment will ensure the company has enough working capital to take on new projects and help them keep growing business. The loan investment will also ensure the company is able to benefit from supplier discounts that are only available with immediate payment.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£6,950
Launched in 2015, Gone West plans to disrupt the commercial forestry sector by adopting regenrative forestry systems in place of traditional ones, thereby creating environmental and social benefits. The company has planted millions of trees and has become pretty good at it. The company's product development team is engineering solutions for environmental problems, such as its Green Light app. The company's business model is structured to provide diverse yet interconnected revenue streams. Gone West has been self-funded to this date with increasing year-on-year revenue growth since launch. With the proceeds, the company will invest 30% for operations, 20% for Marketing, 5% for Business Innovation, 20% for Forestry Services, 15% for Product development, 10% for Plant and Protect.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£159,300
Virtual Reality Universe provides location based virtual and augmented reality experiences. Expensive systems and hardware requirements put such experiences out of reach for most consumers. Virtual Reality Universe aims are to change that by placing units in busy shopping areas and sports arenas.
(SEIS Partial)
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£57,900
Fully Charged is a broadcasting, digital and events business with the aim to become the world’s no.1 consumer channel for everything related to clean energy technologies & electric vehicles. The company's work has been met with more than 3 million monthly episode views globally on its YouTube channel with a record 4.6 million views in August 2019. Fully Charged is receiving ~£8,000 per month from YouTube advertising. It has successfully crowdfunded its first book, 'The Fully Charged guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy'. Fully Charged LIVE has also won the ‘Pioneer Award’ at the British Renewable Energy Awards. With the investment, the company will hire additional staff/freelancers to drive audience, invest in audience growth through merchandising, hold more events, and establish a larger production office at Bristol & Bath Science Park to manage its increasing workflow.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£558,734
aterhaul converts harmful ocean plastic, specifically ghost gear, into high-quality eyewear and adventure-oriented products. With £2 million in revenue, notable collaborations, and praise from Sir David Attenborough, we're seeking funding to propel our next phase of growth, expand our reach, and increase our positive influence. Through recovering, recycling, and redesigning ghost gear into premium eyewear, we're turning waste into value while engaging a community through our recycled litter picking equipment to join us in our mission.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£596,567
Brickowner aims to become the leading service provider for property developers and asset managers, ensuring benefits for both parties. The company asserts that it undertakes background checks of investors on its portal for the benefit of asset managers. It also ensures that investors can easily navigate its portal and find deals that suit their financial appetite. Brickowner successfully exited five investment rounds despite two investments happening in the wake of COVID-19. The platform has over 3,000 investors registered with over 700 active investors. It has overseen over £15 million worth of investments on its portal till date. Brickowner will use the investment towards technology up-gradation, develop its B2B capacity, and increase marketing initiatives to support company growth
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£290,362
Innovate Recycle (IR) is a company that aims to reduce carbon emissions from burning discarded carpets. It asserts that only 2% of the 400,000 tonnes of discarded carpets in the UK is recycled, with the rest going into a landfill or being incinerated. IR further points out that burning waste carpet leads to an estimated CO2 impact of £16 million per annum in the UK. It wants to solve this crisis. IR is building a new carpet recycling plant in Northamptonshire that would be able to recycle carpets into reusable materials. They have already received grant funding of up to £2.35 million. IR claims that a single production line in the plant, at full capacity, can recycle up to 20,000 tonnes each year and generate 12,600 tonnes of polypropylene pellets. It will use the investment to expand to a second production line by Year 4 at the same facility.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£2,650,000
Ripple is the UK's first-ever clean energy ownership platform. The company aims to enable households and businesses to own new wind farms and solar parks and have the electricity they generate supplied to their home or business premises via the grid. It endeavours to become a segment leader in the $11 trillion global wind and solar market. Ripple has overseen £1 million+ transactions on its platform to date. It has featured in publications like The Times, CNBC, Independent, Business Green, and This Is Money. It has also garnered 5300+ pre-registered customers. The company will use 40% of the investment for marketing purposes, 40% for projects and business overheads, 10% for Non-UK projects, and 10% for website and application development.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£442,282
Aspira is dedicated to leveraging drones and sustainable coatings for environmental improvement. Their technology directly addresses issues like air pollution, carbon reduction, wind turbine cleaning, and extends material lifespan. Aspira develops drone technology to efficiently apply eco-friendly coatings for a better environment.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£341,564
