Buyerdock is a Software as a Service (SAAS) global discovery platform that allows retail buyers instant access to compliant ready brands through the company's intelligent cloud technology. Buyerdock enables each supplier to upload details like product information, barcodes, images, and pack size on the portal. Retail buyers can then scrutinise all the available information within specific product categories and select the inventory they wish to purchase intuitively. Buyerdock received a mention from the former CEO of Sainsbury's that the former will speed up the buying process from 6 months to under 3 for retail buyers. The company is in talks with the top six UK retailers, such as Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Home Retail Group, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons. It will use the investment to grow its business and target the approximate 306,000 retail outlets in the UK, of which around 200,000 are independent retailers.
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£121,157
Africa New Energies has a mission to improve the lives of millions of sub-Saharan Africans by delivering them electricity in an environmentally responsible way. The company is an innovative oil and gas exploration business. We start with a huge asset: a drilling concession in Namibia in territory the size of Wales which contains 32 potential natural gas and oil fields. A conservative estimate is that there are 1.6 billion barrels of oil in the rocks there. If we can prove that the energy is there and can be economically accessed we will have increased our value 600 fold and be sitting on blocks valued at $6.5bn/£4bn.
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£563,631
Publisher Discovery, using AI & Machine Learning technologies, provides recommendations to Advertisers of highly relevant Publishers in the affiliate marketing sector. The company has built a uniquely curated database of over 2 million publishers and 330,000 advertisers, which are then analysed, compared, and matched to make recommendations in ranked lists, matching the best publishers with each advertiser. The affiliate publishing market is worth 16 billion dollars per year but is still largely dominated by human-based agencies and is uniquely suited for automation. Publisher Discovery aims to capitalise on this aspect and establish itself as the market leader. The company has signed up over 50 publishers and is negotiating contracts with two large distribution partners. It is currently raising £1 million investment with £675,000 committed so far, to grow sales and operations and reach over £2m Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the following 12 months.
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£800,000
Signapse is developing automatic Sign Language Translation using Generative AI, aiming to be the "Google Translate for Sign Language," enabling global companies to be Deaf accessible. They are focusing on creating automatic translation from English to British Sign Language, particularly in the transport market, with AI-powered signed announcements in train stations. With roots in two decades of research, Signapse's technology provides photo-realistic sign language videos for improved accessibility, targeting the 7 million profoundly Deaf people worldwide who often struggle with written English. Their revenue model involves recurring licenses for their sign language generation API server, which has gained traction with UK Train Operating Companies and expanded to the United States.
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£500,000
Zap and Go have created ultra fast technology for cordless and hand held devices by using Carbon-Ion technology which result in ultra-fast charging, taking 5 minutes or less. The technology is part derived from Oxford University and in part developed independently by Zap&Go's own scientists.
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£1,353,551
We provide a unique toolset that measures and tracks ship emissions from a computer on land or at sea. 75 countries have signed up to the UN's "MARPOL" regulations, but none of them have an automated system that can cope with the numbers of ships involved, or can measure emissions to the level of accuracy required. We have a patent pending on our design for the monitor and the tracking software which allows regulators - coastguards and port authorities - as well as shipowners to track vessels.
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£57,519
Providing survey researchers profiled access to every mobile smart phone and tablet user. Meaning researchers are no longer limited to accessing recruited panelists on the phone or via the web, and can finally interact with 18-35 yr olds.
A location based user that is acquired at a cost of £0.50, is profiled and then sold on for an estimated lifetime value in excess of £10.
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£30,000
Wise Analytics Group uses data to help companies, consumers and brands make better connections and more benefitial choices. They are a leader in terms of media analytics in the beauty sector, using a range of tools, technology and experience to create a product, market and consumer insight. Wise Analytics group have clients such as L'Oreal and Estee lauder. They are now looking to expand into other locations.
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Zone V makes the latest tablets and smartphones work for the older generation with low eyesight, deficient hearing or dexterity. The company has redefined a global platform that is providing access to the services that are difficult to use. They have a technological partnership with Samsung and are a Samsung Managed Solutions Partner. The company also creates inclusively accessible technology, services, and applications for more smoother and viable communication. The executive team of this company includes health, telecoms, and wellness fields. With the proceeds, Zone V will widen the digital divide for the older smartphones users by working tirelessly to build new innovative communication solutions.
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£500,000
WTL is an early leader in “intelligent” clothing, selling consumer and industrial garments with embedded washable electronics through retailers globally, including Halfords. We focus on safety. At the intersection of garments, electronics and data, building an IoT connected platform. An IP100 Award 2015 winner, with over 40 granted patents in fabric sensing in which Apple and Google have shown interest. The company was Innovation Award honoree at CES 2015 and has gained media/TV exposure in 30 countries. Massive future opportunities to enhance worker safety and productivity through embedding cameras, sensors, comms into garments. WTL is currently working with Intel, BP, and Accenture.
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£532,588
