CAROL is an integrated smart platform, offering an easy-to-use and affordable service to UK motorists, by integrating car insurance, servicing and maintenance into one. Through fusion of technology and intelligent service design, Carol aims to revolutionise the £32 Billion after-sales industry by offering an all-in-one marketplace for all car-related needs, thereby removing the hassles of dealing with multiple different providers and saving time and money. Carol has identified a core early adopter market of an estimated 3.7mn customers in the car after-sales sector. To tap into this potential market, Carol is undergoing partnership discussion with numerous companies including the Insurance Factory, Aviva and Lexis Nexis.
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£104,010
Lumio is an intelligent and independent application that intends to help people grow their money on autopilot. Lumio argues that £176 billion of lazy money is depreciating in the UK while for Europe, that number stands at £10 trillion. Lumio aims to optimise this money for everyone so that everyone can gain access to financial security and decide their financial future. The company claims that over £90 million worth of user transactions has been analysed by its smart algorithm. It has more than 6000 users on iOS and Android, which is growing 20% monthly. Lumio was recognised as part of the 'Top 100 Fintech Disruptor' by BusinessCloud in 2020, ahead of Monzo and Seedrs. It has also featured in Forbes, Tech Nation and Sifted by FT. It will use the investment to grow 1 million customers' money by 2024 and accelerate financial independence and personal progress through its technology.
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£1,149,659
Mous is a fashion/tech brand that’s disrupting the $37billion phone accessories category. Mous has had huge exposure already for their latest ergonomic and slim iPhone 6 case that holds and retracts headphones, solving very real shopper problems. The trends of wireless earphones present a real opportunity for Mous in the future.
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£41,580
ALVÁTECH is a sustainable water technology company on a mission to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion per annum agriculture industry that consists of 537 million farmers. It claims that the agriculture industry uses 70% of global water consumption. ALVÁTECH aspires to change this. It argues that its technology disrupts water molecules in an ecological way, helping farmers grow more with less water. The plug and play solution runs entirely off solar energy and is chemical-free. ALVÁTECH claims that it has installed its water treatment devices in 17 countries across six continents and established an international distribution network since its product launch in August 2020. The company has also signed agreements with entities in Latin America, Africa, Asia, the US, Europe and the Middle East. ALVÁTECH will use the investment to expand its distribution network, sales teams and subscription plans to reach more farmers and develop Hydro devices for vertical farming, boost hydroponics, and create ALVÁ personal home devices.
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£504,932
Zobi is a technology company that aims to secure smart devices in a home against any potential attacks by a fraudster or fraudulent entity. Zobi's first device and app, Hedgehog, aims to address this issue. Hedgehog can anonymously monitor the Wi-Fi of a user, detect and block suspicious activity or devices, and show a user the security loopholes and the means to plug them. Zobi claims that there are currently around 135 million connected homes and, by 2025, the spending per year on smart home devices is said to be $160 billion. It aims to be a major contender in the smart home security sector. The company won the European Product Design Award 2020 and secured $120,000 worth of grants from Amazon and Google for its cloud services. Zobi will use the investment to build partnerships and its business development team, expand its offerings to other regions, scale-up marketing and PR, and recruit a senior Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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£511,386
PromoMii helps broadcasters and service providers win the battle against the complexity of the digital world. By focusing on a completely digital and automated workflow, we help trailers and other exclusive content reach a wider audience – with minimal effort required on either side.
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£54,994
Asap water crafts have developed an electric power-assisted watercraft for beach lifeguards that blasts the user through the water, for the ultimate adventurer, or for rescue to reach people faster. Their aim is to help lifeguards save more lives. In production and selling worldwide, they have been granted EU Design Registration and have EU & US patents pending. Asap has grown the production setup by making significant improvements - lowering assembly skill level with a modular/practical design. Its goal is to reduce product costs by at least 30%. With the proceeds, Asap will scale with a big marketing push by lowering the manufacture costs and providing the required capital to fulfil orders quicker.
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£154,380
Muniy makes banking easy for everyone, spreading a digital banking revolution with a focus on improving user experience, not only for familiar banking functions, but extending into other areas, such as retail experience, where people spend money. With Muniy's recently launched personal mobile money application as well as Muniy contactless card in the UK and Europe, the company aims to be at the forefront of banking innovation. The application can be used to pay via QR code, Mastercard, or for P2P transactions. By paying with Muniy, customers connect with merchants anonymously allowing the latter to profit from lower transaction processing costs. The company aims to introduce personalised rewards to its customers and soon launch the application in the Middle East. The company will utilise the investments to run a pilot in the UK and the European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member, and leverage a mature market to establish a foundation quickly in order to introduce their core financial services to key markets in the Middle East.
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£207,510
Common Objective is a global B2B sourcing and information platform that rewards sustainable business through higher search rankings. The company aims at disrupting the $2trillion fashion industry as it has already used by 23k+ fashion professionals who work at leading brands and 1000’s of SME’s, from over 150 countries. The company’s online platform uses personalisation and matching technology to connect buyers with suppliers and provides them with targeted content and tools supporting best practice. The site is used by individuals and teams who work at world-leading brands backed by industry leaders including Roland Mouret, PDS Multinational, and Plexus Cotton.
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£462,260
Green is a tech-focused energy supplier that focuses on utilising its bespoke technology to make managing energy simpler, offer customer support through multiple channels with extended phone line hours and 24/7 live chat, and deliver 100% green electricity to its customers. Green has received a 4.8/5 rating on Trustpilot with over 3,200 reviews. The company has achieved a peak of 2,000 members in one week and saw 40,000 members joining its platform in the first 12 months of its inception. The platform has an 86.5% platform utilisation on a regular basis. The company will use the investment to bring its offering to the business and prepayment side utilising its smart technology and apps as well as tailor its marketing campaigns and technology to boost its business.
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£286,726
