KogoPAY is a start-up fintech mobile payment company which offers quick, simple and economic regional & global money transfer with the help of an application. The company has a UK FCA licence, and it is on the last step for EU EMI licence. KogoPay has 1000 customers signed up and has been chosen to join the Mayor of London Business & Partners Accelerator. The company is planning to use the funds to complete rollout over Europe and Asia and to invest in advanced performance and customer service using Artificial Intelligence.
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£198,620
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
Kalendit removes the middleman (agencies) and provides UK nurseries with temporary staff while helping them save up to 50% on staffing fees. Since September, over 150 users joined Kalendit, and it is continuing to add about two workers daily. This company had launched its services in November with four nurseries, and since then, have been successfully processed 49 bookings. With the funds raised, it will hire people and serve thirty nurseries in one year. By the fifth year, it wants to take 45% of the London market, which equates to 1400 nurseries.
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£82,180
Pashley, the UK's most enduring bicycle manufacturer established in 1926, has been crafting hand-made bicycles for 97 years. Renowned for our classic designs, we also specialize in innovative products catering to a greener transport market.
Our product offerings encompass three primary categories: Cargo Cycles which is Ideal for last-mile delivery, vending, and promotional purposes; Bike Share: Providing hire bikes and docks tailored for urban settings & Classic Cycles: Exquisite, traditionally hand-built bicycles for town and country rides.
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£657,702
An ethical café and bar combination with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. The Breakfast Club has 11 locations across London, Brighton and Oxford, with a combined turnover of £15.2m. Revenues have grown by 91% from 2014 to 2018 and they have an annual site EBITDA over £2m, as well as generating a net profit of £502k. Almost 65% of their customer traffic is derived from lunch and dinner times of the day.
The Breakfast Club has won numerous awards, including 'London Bar of the Year' and 'Growth Company of the Year 2016' at the Retailers Retail Awards. The company has also been listed on The Times 100's 'Best Places to Work', as well as being recognised as one of the ‘Best Employers in Hospitality’. The London Stock Exchange has listed the business as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.
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£534,630
In My Kitchen is a platform that aims to bring together a network of professional and semi-professional chefs to sell their signature dishes and recipes online. The platform was founded in July 2020. In My Kitchen asserts that its business model holds precedence in a time where takeaways have grown in popularity in the UK because of COVID-19. It gives many chefs who have become unemployed or have fewer shifts for developing their creativity and skills whilst allowing them to earn through the gig-economy. The company has a network of more than 70 chefs across London, with backgrounds across a range of cuisines. With the investment received, the company will develop its team and company infrastructure.
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Curious Brew is a well established brewing company that for the past 4 years have been creating beers and ciders. They are looking to expand by building another brewery location in the Kent area.
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£1,749,100
SaaS allowing caterers globally to ensure accuracy and efficiency with enhanced operating margins.
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£154,540
Clim8 is a sustainable investment company which allows people to invest into clean energy and green companies According to the United Nations, the world needs to invest $2.4 trillion dollars, every year, into clean energy, from now until 2035, to meet the climate change targets. Clim8 aims to capitalise on this objective by building a simple way to invest in a targeted portfolio of publicly listed companies that are making an impact in sectors such as clean energy, clean technology, sustainable food, smart mobility, and recycling. The company has successfully raised a seed round of £650,000 in 2019 from investors with backgrounds in finance, including ex Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank executives. With the investment, the company plans to launch its proprietary app, invest in recruiting human resources and promote marketing activities to broaden the brand identity.
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£1,523,120
