Endurance Sports TV (ESTV) is a portal that focuses on events like live racing, race reports, athlete biographies and documentaries. It aims to deliver engaging high-quality content via a Subscription-Video-On-Demand (SVOD) service available via web, mobile and TV mediums (Apple, Android, Firestick, Roku and Chromecast). ESTV has 81 million endurance sports fans and participants globally. The company’s app has seen more than 5000 downloads in over 100 countries. The platform also offers advertisement-free curated viewing to its viewers. ESTV has curated over 600 sports videos since 2019. The company will use the investment to focus on making video content broadcasting special features with global sports talent and covering top events. It will also use its PR & marketing teams to reach out to sports journalists and utilise social media channels to connect with fans and participants everywhere.
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£82,220
Lavelle Bikes design and manufacture e-bikes that are packed with useful technology. All of Lavelle's bikes are designed so that the user is in an ergonomic upright position. The gears change automatically so that all you have to do is pedal. There is also a hidden tracker if the bike is stolen so that you can pinpoint the location. You can also receive mobile phone notifications when your bike is moved.
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£205,434
Carverter is a technology platform that enables customers to find and lease a hybrid or Electric Vehicle (EV). The company cites data pointing out the UK government's ban on the sale of petrol and diesel only cars after 2030. It also argues about changing car preferences, with 78% of consumers considering leasing to access an EV. Carverter aims to capture this audience and grow its business. The company uses its algorithm to bring together over 32 million data points across its three tools, namely Carvert, Carwizard, and Browse, to help users find their choice of hybrid/EV. Carverter has partnered with renowned entities like WPP, Arval, Microsoft & ITV to boost its business. It will use 10% of the investment on hiring staff, 20% towards rolling out its services across 22 European countries via Arval, and 70% on an advertising multiplier deal with the UK's largest commercial broadcaster, ITV, and WPP.
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£2,324,693
Feed is a platform that automates digital advertising for musicians and creators by enabling them to grow an audience and build their businesses. The creator needs to connect their social media accounts to the Feed portal and set a budget. The portal will then create ads that reach new people and convert engaged audiences into loyal fans over time. The company asserts that existing ad generation platforms are too complex, time-consuming and expensive for creators. Feed argues that its portal caters to a variety of budgets, requires no marketing knowledge and takes minutes to get started. The beta platform is integrated with Facebook's & Instagram's ad network and has 500 creators on board. The company will use the investment to launch the paid version of Feed in Q4 2020.
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£146,117
A new form of electric transport in the bike industry with the use of an affordable and simple conversion kit. Swytch have developed a kinetically rechargeable add-on for existing bikes to convert them into eBikes for a range of up to 50 miles. Funding will result in additional units being manufactured and sold at a 70% margin. The products are available online and currently via 20 independent bike dealers, with over 100 more waiting on stock.
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£349,356
Worldwide FM is an award-winning, reliable worldwide radio destination for underground music and cultural programs from around the globe. The station has 365,000 listeners (January 2019) out of which 34% are based in the UK, 11% in Japan, 11% in the USA, 7% in France and 7% Germany. Worldwide FM has world-class, trustworthy presenters with a combined reach of millions. Furthermore, the company has a senior team with high-class experience in music, radio, and tech. The funds will be used to build listenership and grow revenue streams.
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£375,970
Founded by Sadie Frost and Emma Comley in 2011 and incorporated Feb 2012, Blonde To Black’s aim is to create original screenplays and nurture new talent. Having already shot two feature films 'Buttercup Bill' and ‘Set The Thames On Fire’ and 4 short films the company is going from strength to strength. There are 5 further features and 3 shorts in development. “Invisibles" is aimed to shoot winter 2015 and cast Craig Roberts (Submarine, 22 Jump St) and George Mackay (Pride, Defiance).
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£1,113
Walsh Aviation Limited has plans to create a low altitude airborne data acquisition method using the latest in Gyroplane technology. They have a 20-20-20 target to be able to fly at an altitude of 20 meters above the vegetation canopy, with a speed of 20 knots and to provide the service profitably at £20 per line kilometre.
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£61,000
INSPHERE uses image sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to guide and correct robot positioning during the manufacturing process, ensuring right-first-time production. The company argues that industrial robots are not completely accurate and can experience unplanned downtime that can cost up to £10,000 per minute. INSPHERE asserts that its solution allows factory operators to operate safely with less downtime, and with multiple robot and human operators. The company has developed three products since 2013 which have received recognition in the aerospace and industrial automation sectors. INSPHERE is now launching IONA, a network of sensors that can be permanently deployed in a manufacturing environment to monitor and control industrial robots. IONA, the company points out, uses both hardware and software to correct errors taking into account the robot and its relationship to the workpiece. INSPHERE will use the investment to diversify the reach of IONA across markets.
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£1,149,999
Carnot is developing hydrogen engines with key components manufactured from ceramics able to withstand fuel combustion temperatures, eliminating the need for cooling systems and doubling the efficiencies of modern engines. The company argues that modern engines waste on average one-third of fuel energy to cool systems that stop metallic components from melting. Carnot claims that its engines eliminate this waste doubling efficiency, halve fuel costs and CO2 and achieve net-zero operation by operating on biofuels and hydrogen benefiting the long haul transport, marine and primary off-grid power markets. Carnot has raised over £600,000 including a pre-seed round in 2020 for £357,000 at a pre-money valuation of £2 million, a £300,000 Innovate UK grant and another £300,000 Eureka Eurostar’s grant. Carnot has a 5-year, 3-phase exit strategy and will begin licensing its IP at the end of 2023 at which point it will begin generating revenue. It will eventually look for acquisition from one of its manufacturing partners in 2025 after demonstrating industry acceptance of its technology.
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£262,500
