Fuudel seamlessly connects food operators to consumers using an on demand service. Their platform goes beyond ordering, providing cutting edge tools and services to help food businesses to thrive. Founder Dabier Miya previously had a highly successful enterprise software sales career and in 2004 began what was intended to be a one off investment in a restaurant venture which then led to a decade journey and half a dozen restaurants.
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£70,675
The Brook is a plant-based food business that has been making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable for a flexitarian, environmentally-conscious generation. The company has raised over £400,000 to date and, has launched an eCommerce platform that allows customers to avail ‘build-a-box’ subscriptions as well as single purchases. The company saw its online orders increasing by nine times during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was shortlisted at the Future Food Awards 2019, Great British Food Awards 2019, and World Food Innovation Awards 2019, to name a few. It has also secured listings with retail partners such as Co-op, Dobbie’s, and Fenwick. The company has appeared in publications like the Independent, Metro and The Times. The Brook will use 40% of the investment to hire staff, 40% to promote marketing, and 20% to accelerate web development.
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investment:
£359,830
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is an innovative renewable energy company specializing in modular floating offshore wind technology, well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding worldwide potential of generating wind energy from advanced floating platforms. They have established revenue-generating agreements and secured significant grant funding, enabling them to further expand their team, enhance their customer pipeline, and undertake new commercial projects.
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£2,880,994
Riversimple’s purpose it to pursue systemically the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport. They manufacture and develop environmentally friendly, clean, safe and fun hydrogen cars. Their business model of a "sale of service contract" will mean they never sell a car and customers will have a contract of 1-3 years to include the cover of insurance and fuel. They plan to trial 20 Rasa cars over 12 months in Monmouthshire and are crowdfunding to raise funds towards the build of 10 Beta cars.
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investment:
£1,101,348
The Pension Lab offers an interative platform for employees and individuals, helping them reconnect and engage with their pensions. Its mission is to provide the customers with better knowledge of pensions and promote long-term financial decision making. The company has reached the finals of 'Pitchfest' competition held at the NEC as a component of “Venturefest”, and it is also a finalist in the “Innovation in Business” category. Some of the best Fintech solutions providers and pension services such as Yodlee and Origo are in partnership with the Pension Lab. With the proceeds, the company will develop its working capital, infrastructure development, and customer acquisition.
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£38,024
Synergy Grill have developed a grill that cuts gas bills by 50% because air is injected into the combustion. There is also no fat tray with the Synergy Grill, the fat is entirely vapourised and goes back through the food to further enhance the taste.
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£765,000
Stroodles are straws made from pasta, which eliminates the use of plastic and wet paper straws. It lasts over 1 hour, is tasteless, 100% biodegradable and edible. The company has received worldwide brand exposure through viral content via Unilad and BBC. It has B2B and B2C clients including Marriott and Ibis in Europe, and it has stockists in the UK and Austria. The company will use the funds to scale marketing and sales and to become the market leader in the straw market.
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£214,980
East London Liquor Company export from east London to 20 countries worldwide. They have plans to launch in Ibiza, Toronto, Los angles, New York and Shanghai. They also own their own restaurant. Since 2014 they have grown there team from 4 to 30 people. London dry gin has won many award and the East London Liquor Company produces over 12,000 bottles of gin a month.
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£1,326,450
BACX founded by Jason Baits-Tomlin, has developed a healthier and rehydration energy drink for athletes and sports enthusiasts after experiencing health problems himself commonly associated with low performing nutrient-depleted sports drink. This attracted 4x F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel's involvement after suffering similar side effects. This concentrated mix is made up solely from plants and so no side effects. Sebastian is leading the investment and providing Global Brand Advocacy and both Jason and Sebastian plan to dedicate 2% of all net sales to People & Planet initiatives
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investment:
£1,378,318
Connecting wine merchants and producers with consumer and trade buyers. Glass of Bubbly is an online industry news business that hosts London's largest wine awards and dedicated tasting shows for traders and the press annually. The company is now raising funds to expand their business globally by creating an international sales channel. Hundreds of their existing clients have already expressed support for this new venture.
Glass of Bubbly will develop a multilingual platform for international wine traders to communicate with each other, as well as offer in-house marketing and PR tools. The business will also provide a complete management solution for clients and advertise their products through global award ceremonies and trade shows.
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investment:
£151,970
