GEWC Ltd operates a website, Gilvah.com, which provides an international advisory platform and network for women over 35. Gilvah.com connects women directly with trusted professionals for consultations via video link.
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£3,390
A social marketplace matching those that are seeking help with others nearby that are willing to provide it. Helpfulpeeps is a communal app allowing people to connect and trade favours with each other if they are within a local area and have the required skill. Responses are in real-time and any payments made are performed in the app.
Helpfulpeeps generate revenue via a 15% platform fee per paid transaction on the platform. In the future, the company is planning to add a premium service for a recurring fee, which will offer additional features. This funding round will see Helpfulpeeps developing their app further to implement a simplified, yet sophisticated transaction system. In addition, contributions will be used to promote their app across multiple marketing channels.
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investment:
£359,462
Taking runners to live in unique international locations and race in countries such as Kenya, Nepal and Guatemala. Impact Marathons supports charities and communities, primarily the UN Global Goals project. Impact Runners are provided with food and accommodation, in exchange to fundraise with charities and run between 10km and 42km. In the past 3 years, the business has almost 300 runners and has raced 6 times over 3 continents.
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investment:
£82,710
Koor aims at helping singers become more musical and confident. Founded by an experienced conductor and software engineer, Koor aims to support choirs in extending the complexity and range of their repertoire. It has already released the Beta version of the app. The company has three revenue streams: advertising and sponsorship by music publishers, general advertising, and subscription payments. With the proceeds, the company will set up its first recording unit. Furthermore, it will enhance workforce, record content for the app, and purchase recording equipment and install it.
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investment:
£123,117
This company envisions revitalizing community connections in an evolving world by addressing the lack of amenities in neighborhoods, especially in light of remote work and social isolation. Their innovative solution involves creating a neighborhood club, fostering a space where locals can exercise, co-work, and socialize together. Their vision includes wellness classes, vibrant workspaces, curated events, and a sense of belonging within the community. They plan to challenge competitors through proximity, service variety, and scalability, starting with Islington and expanding into adjacent neighborhoods, backed by a team of graduates from prestigious universities and advised by industry leaders like Miguel McKelvey from WeWork.
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investment:
£370,927
My Friend Charlie (MFC) is a new offline solution for the new-age online dating industry. Designed for the online generation, MFC provides a simple yet innovative solution by organising carefully curated events at unique locations. MFC has 2000+ users since its initiation and has attracted more than 700 attendees, gaining significant traction in the past 18 months. The company has two revenue streams, and a recurring revenue model is a part of them. In 2019, MFC will raise money to expand its business around the UK and increase its partner network.
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Expired
investment:
£86,030
Nimber are a cost effetive, sustainable and convenient platform for deliveries, matching those who need to send items with those going that way anyway. They are an attractive alternative for delivering heavy or bulky items over middle and long distances.
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£248,540
The School of Rock is ready to rollEven rock stars need training, although to listen to some of them you would never know. Neil Stribblehill recently quit his day job in order to put his heart and soul into Njs Audio. The company is looking for £20,000 investment to help make a reality out of Neil’s vision to make Music Lounge into a hub for musicians.Housed in a Northamptonshire Barn development, the music lounge will become the beating heart of music outside of London – offering an amazing venue for music events, as well as training spaces, top quality instruments and kit and even repair facilities.With an extensive network of musicians already awaiting invitations to the two-floor barn conversion, which will be made for chilling, retail, training and specialist hire venue, Neil is keen to get this show on the road. Neil has a First Class degree in Music Practice and Production BA (Hons) to his name – a testament to his adoration of all things music.
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investment:
£4,200
A photography company helping 'amateur' photographers to license their images for businesses to use. Picfair has more than 35,000 photographers from 130+ countries signed up to the service, which allows them to sell their work at a price of their choice. Picfair have seen their client's images appear on global marketing campaigns and on the front page of international publications. Investment will enable multiple streams of income and develop further global network reach.
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investment:
£419,830
Really Local Group (RLG) aims at creating vibrant high street community spaces that promote local culture, arts and area regeneration in the UK. The company has a pipeline of 6 sites across London and South East England. Each of the company's bespoke venues provides a mixture of a 3-4 screen cinema with community spaces, a vibrant live music and comedy programme, coffee shop, bar with a wide range of locally sourced offerings, and ‘Pop Up’ stalls for local traders. RLG has raised £1.25 million from third-party investors. The company will use 80% of the investment to develop its second site, the 'Biscuit Factory' in Reading, and 20% to progress design work on its pipeline sites in Bermondsey, Sidcup and Canning Town.
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Expired
investment:
£250,410
