Launched in 2017, Algarve Rock is on a mission to put Portuguese craft beer on the map with flavoursome beers that embody local ingredients. The global craft beer market is expected to reach nearly $187 billion by 2025. It has carved a niche for itself in only 18 months of its inception. The 3,000 litre Brew House associated fermentation vessels and auto bottling line allow them to produce 36,000 litres per month, readily expandable to 80,000 litres to meet growing demand. Algarve Rock was the winner of the Best Stout - Trujillo Festival 2018, Spain and is the house brewer for prestigious institutions like Quinta do Lago group and Casa do Frango restaurants in London. With the investment, the company will use 40% to open Algarve Rock-themed Brewbars and Brew kiosks, 10% in increasing exports especially to the UK and USA, 10% in strengthening brand identity, 15% in recruitment procedures, and 25% in increasing brewing capacity to cater to new markets.
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£281,607
An alternative to vodka, gin and many other spirits, with a deliciously smooth and unique, light taste available across the best bars in the UK and most recently in Italy and New York. This multi-award winning spirit is sustainably sourced from wild Northern Europe birch trees and distilled from birch sap.
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£252,647
cab:app was deisgned to allow users to book and pay for a black cab via their mobile. The app connects passengers with black cabs all over the UK. Passengers receive a loyalty reward of cab:miles to be used on their journeys or to share with friends.
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£31,178
Market Porter is a food-tech platform connecting independant food producers, such as butchers and farm shops, with the consumers. The company are the only food-tech platform which work on a national scale instead of just locally. They source out the best small scale producers with top quality and taste, all delivered straight to your door.
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£885,000
Honestly Tasty is a plant-based cheese company known for our award-winning products available in M&S, Ocado, and other stores. Our aim is to cater to cheese enthusiasts who either avoid dairy or are reducing their dairy intake. By combining innovative ideas with traditional cheese-making methods, we create alternatives that stand out and spark positive conversations among consumers.
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£307,067
Signature Brew strives to craft beer that enhances the musical experience. Since 2011, their mission has been to create more collaborative beers with bands and musicians than any other brand globally. Through the success of their flagship beers, Studio Lager and Roadie All-Night IPA, they aim to spread their vision of uniting people through exceptional beer, music, and memorable experiences on a national and international scale.
Continuing their original objective of improving the beer scene at beloved venues and festivals, Signature Brew remains committed to this ethos. Their direct-to-consumer customer base is expanding across the UK, driven by partnerships with artists and venues within their community. Operating from their cutting-edge brewery in East London, which includes an iconic live music venue, they consistently produce award-winning beer while fervently supporting grassroots music.
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£872,392
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is a company that is aiming to make air travel sustainable and carbon-free. It's product, Airlander, is the world’s first full-scale hybrid aircraft. By 2025, the company estimates that Airlander will fly with up to 90% fewer emissions than other aircraft. The market for Airlander technology is estimated at over US$ 50 billion over the next 20 years. HAV is focusing on securing launch orders for the production of Airlander 10, it's all-electric aircraft, from commercial and defence contractors. The company has featured in publications such as The Telegraph, Financial Times, BBC, GQ and Robb Report. HAV will use the investment to underpin its operations and contract discussions during Covid-19 recovery.
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£1,900,490
Cotswold Distillery creates quality craft sprits. Their distillery is vote the top attraction according to trip advisor; they have 3 tours a day, 7 days a week and approximately 30,000 visitors every year. They have created a single malt whiskey and premium gins both have won awards internationally.
They are looking for funding to build brand awareness and long term growth.
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£2,839,460
Hop is a Vietnamese fresh food concept showcasing a passion for Vietnam’s rich and vivid culture, food, and street atmosphere. It has 5 multi-format sites across London ranging from 700sqft “mini-HOPs” to a 3,000sqft “HOP Café”. HOP has completed sales of c.£3.8m in 2018 and is serving an average of 12k customers every week. The company has an agreement with Vita Mojo to launch digital screen ordering technology. HOP is raising funds to grow the brand across the UK.
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£1,457,110
SEVEN BRO7HERS Brewery was established to produce exceptional beer for both Manchester and further regions, boasting revenue exceeding £5 million in 2022. Actually owned by seven brothers, they're expanding in the UK retail market to capitalize on the thriving craft beer industry, utilizing opportunities such as enhanced supermarket presence, increased footfall at Manchester Airport, and establishing a permanent Manchester hub for artisan product enthusiasts and investment will be pivotal in bringing this vision to life.
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£504,242
