A clothing brand that makes stylish, casual-wear garments in Great Britain targeted at men aged over 35. Blackshore consists of an experienced team that have created their first clothing collection, which is now ready for production after passing a sample test. The theme of this first range is for men who enjoy relaxing at coastal locations. One of the company's unique selling point is that repairs to garments are guaranteed for life. A website has already been built to showcase the brand's products, as well as being a sales channel.
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investment:
£13,910
Super U is a health food brand, creating great-tasting and nutritious superfood blends and providing a natural, innovative & convenient way of consuming superfoods, without costing the Earth. The company has 3500+ online consumers and, the social audience has risen to over 8,500 followers. Additionally, Super U has been a finalist for Start-Up Business of the Year and Health & Beauty Business of the Year 2019 - for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The funds will be used for growth, marketing and export strategies.
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£160,110
Rabble is a gamified and licensed fitness program that transforms exercise into fun, team-based games. It was first formed by a former international athlete and then financed by investors from the LA Fitness & Liverpool football club. Rabble has quickly risen to 100 authorized sites strengthening many healthy communities over the UK. It is a differentiated concept which is named as Global Fitness Trend (WGSN). It has a proven and scalable model where the market leaders earn revenue of more than $100m. Further, it has developed 100+ instructors across the UK in less than one year. Rabble aims at helping and changing more lives with the finance that it raises. It is planning to grow to more than 300 Rabble sites in the coming year.
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investment:
£274,530
Cadello is a newly produced category-defining unique spirit produced by Distilleria Pisoni, a 150-year-old distillery in Italy. It is growing its distributors over the UK as well as Italy. The company has also partnered with Honest Grapes and other independent marketers and sales teams. Cadello has hired Italian and UK Brand Ambassadors and engaged Pegasus Spirits as UK importer and brand manager. The company will support its continued fast-paced growth by investing into its marketing and sales through tradeshows & tasting events, Brand Ambassadors, PR (editorial and events), social media & advertising, and bartending competitions.
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investment:
£275,490
The Stem is an online garden centre aiming to become a leading digital brand in the £7.5 billion per annum UK garden retail market. It is on a mission to make plants and gardening more accessible than ever and in the most sustainable way possible. The company has made over 7,880 deliveries to 6,800 customers across London since launching its new website in March 2020. The Stem has a 97% Net Promoter Score (NPS) and 4.97/5* customer rating. The company will use the investment to expand its product categories and catchment area, build its team and brand, develop its content platform and supply chain.
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investment:
£550,008
Winchester Distillery produces premium spirits in Winchester and the surrounding landscape. Established in 2014, it has grown each year with an average year-over-year increase of 82%. Winchester Distillery has grown organically over five years, with no external finance. Its brands are sold throughout the South of England, and its production is up to 1,000 bottles per week. Its UK trade customers include Fullers, Nectar, Tolchards, Matthew Clark, Majestic Wine and a vast portfolio of independent retailers. This company is covered by press like ITV Meridian and BBC. Additionally, it has 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor and attracted 19k social media following. With the proceeds, Winchester Distillery will increase production and reduce batch cost, install a brewhouse, and increased its UK marketing.
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investment:
£459,970
Sauce Shop is a craft condiment brand which offers customers a variety of fresh-tasting, innovative and punchy flavoured sauces. The company's products have received 2000 5-star reviews on their online shop, and total revenue is over £340k (EBITDA -£13.5k - July 2019). The revenue growth of the company is over 100% YOY. The brand is now stocked in Sainsbury's, Harvey Nichols, Whole Foods Market and many independent food retailers across the UK. Its Tomato Ketchup won a 2-star Great Taste Award. The company will use the funds to expand operational capacity, grow its team and to facilitate a move in premises to ensure that they can continue to meet demand.
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investment:
£254,270
Nourish is a company that makes snacks free from refined sugar, gluten, and dairy. The company's mission is to become one of the UK's most popular free-from brands. It aims to provide a range of delicious treats and snacks to consumers, athletes and those with specific dietary needs, ensuring that they possess sustained energy. The company's products are stocked by retailers including, Ocado, Wholefoods, Planet Organic, and Daylesford. Its online sales grew by 740% in April 2020. The company has featured in publications like Ooh Magazine, VeganLife, and Natural Health. It became 'Organically Certified' in 2017 and 'Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) Certified' in 2018. Nourish will soon launch its new product line in the next 12 months. The company will use the investment received to build the team, continue to raise brand awareness by investing in more price promotions in stores, and undertake geo-marketing campaigns.
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investment:
£133,207
Lime Global is a UK-based company dedicated to becoming the most customer-focused provider of health cover. Lime argues that conventional health insurance is too expensive and overly complicated. It intends to make health insurance affordable allowing customers to buy the top-ups they want without consulting advisers or filling long questionnaires. Lime Global claims to provide customers with a cancer cover providing a lump sum and support following diagnosis, access to 'Rapid Diagnostics' to avail private diagnostic tests, and an online platform where customers and employers can book and pay for clinical services. Lime Global aspires to become a contender in the UK private healthcare market set to grow more than £8 billion. The company points out that it has secured 5 star Trustpilot reviews over the last year with zero complaints to date. They intend to use the investment to support their expansion into Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), mental health modules and e-pharmacies, scale customer acquisition, and support the next stage of its growth in late 2021 and early 2022.
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investment:
£474,838
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.
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