Crosspay is a company that aims to make remittance simpler and cheaper. The company built its proprietary system in 2017 to bolster international transfers at a fraction of the money charged by traditional Over-The-Counter (OTC) services. It has since powered over 50,000 transactions across 50 countries with a cumulative value of approx £32,350,000. The company aspires to become the segment leader in the more than $200 billion global remittance market. Crosspay was rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot. It also created white-labelled apps for charities and churches to host content, broadcast live and receive donations simultaneously, irrespective of location. The company has been invited to partner on an Innovate UK project. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£212,581
Ubiqutek is pioneering the use of electricity in the weed control market.
http://ubiqutek.com/
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£133,065
planarTECH is an engineering company founded in 2014 as a provider of process equipment for the growth and characterisation of graphene and other emerging 2D materials. Its core product line is the planarGROW Chemical Vapor (CVD) system. The company has the ability to deliver scalable production systems that allow lower-cost production of graphene in comparison to other options currently available in the market. Moreover, from 2014 to 2019, the company’s cumulative revenues exceeded £5 million. The company's products have been installed and used by faculties and students at prestigious universities like Stanford University (USA), IIT- Bombay (India), Deakin University (Australia), and many others. From the investment, the company will utilise 45% as working capital, 30% in Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), 15% in R&D and 10% in hiring additional staff.
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£425,061
Wriggle is a real-time marketplace which creates a list of amazing eat-out food & drinking establishments for its users. The users search and pay directly using its mobile application and head to their chosen establishments. It has a transactional platform in three cities and is currently generating over 20,000 transactions per month. In March 2019, Wriggle has witnessed a monthly revenue of 175K. Wriggle has also won the Sparkies Awards Best App (twice). With the proceeds, Wriggle is planning to launch in new cities in the UK, increase revenue in the existing cities, and grow its technological team.
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£940,290
Argento Labs, a UK-based biotech company, is dedicated to converting waste into valuable resources, leading the way in sustainable innovation. They utilize patented bioprocessing technology to extract sugars, proteins, and fats from agricultural, forestry, and municipal waste. Their product range includes alternative proteins, biogenic CO2, and bio-fertilizers, contributing to environmental sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Argento Labs focuses on scalability for industrial production to support a sustainable future and envisions waste as a transformative solution for preserving the planet. Their patent currently applies in the US jurisdiction.
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£415,233
Diamond & Emerald Exchange specialises in coloured gemstone trade and bespoke jewellery creation. It works with a decent business model designed to deliver high quality at below high street prices in both B2C and B2B markets. Diamond & Emerald Exchange has made a unique set of relationships with emerald suppliers in Colombia and South America. It has been awarded 'Best Diamonds & Emeralds Supplier 2018' at the UK Enterprise Awards and, it has gained an "Excellent" Trustpilot score of 5 stars. The company plans to use the raised capital to expand its sales team and develop its in-house marketing, digital marketing and advertising team.
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£103,220
Qynn is an investment opportunity and the world’s foremost provider of corporate information and insight on the unlisted UK SME market. The company has four live products: Hunter, QBase, Playground, and Qynn Score. In the next six months, the company will release many new products to multiply the current data stack. Qynn aims at creating the world's most advanced company search tool. With the proceeds, the company will be able to drive sales and product development.
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£310,009
Pavegen is at the forefront of transforming cities through groundbreaking kinetic technology that converts foot traffic into renewable energy and valuable data. Their impressive 100% revenue growth in 2022, reaching £2 million with an EBITDA of -£627,000, has spurred them to seek funding to capitalize on the rapidly expanding ESG market, anticipated to be worth $50 trillion by 2025. With the pressing need for climate action, Pavegen's solution revolves around generating off-grid energy and data from urban foot traffic, fundamentally reshaping how cities and institutions interact with renewable energy sources and engage with their communities, contributing to a more sustainable planet. Their business model includes large-scale installations, revenue generated from their data platform and analytics, and multiple income streams. In a competitive landscape, Pavegen is a pioneering market leader, offering an efficient means of harnessing energy from motion through their core IP electromagnetic technology.
The raised funds will support the expansion of sales and marketing efforts, technology scaling, and innovation, including the development of new products such as kinetic roads. Pavegen has gained the support of institutional investors like the Hinduja Group and Tamar Capital, propelling urban transformation. They serve a diverse customer base globally, including blue-chip companies, governmental bodies, and various entities in 37 countries. Pavegen holds three international patents, positioning them as a trailblazer in kinetic energy technology with applications in various fields.
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£1,860,345
Bidvine is an online service marketplace offering 300+ services across the UK. The platform helps customers find and hire professionals or services relating to home improvement, events & photography, health & wellness, and many more. The company's biggest accomplishment to date has been the introduction of BidMatch which allows professionals to bid automatically on requests that match their preferences, availability, and budget. Bidvine has 100,000 registered professionals. Its mission is to help 250,000 local businesses to grow by £1 billion in 2025. The company will use 47% of investments on market development, 33% in the introduction of additional tools for service professionals, 12% in other operational expenses (OPEX), and 8% for international expansion.
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£2,764,793
Vita Mojo is an award winning food technology company, providing affordable meals tailored specifically to the customer. The food is personal and transparent as to what goes into each dish and how it was prepared. All ingredients are picked to suit your own tastes and needs, and can be personalised to increase your protein or decrease your calories as required.
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£3,200,080
