AltoVita provides quality homes accompanied by a broad range of curated services, which makes the stay easier, healthier, and more fun. The members can access exclusive services such as fitness studios, family members clubs, beauty services, online doctor and other activities. The company has strong connections with the B2B sector and serves guests coming from multinational companies such as Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, etc. AltoVita has expanded its services in 20 European cities including London, Prague, etc. The company will use the funds for product development, strengthening in-house team, marketing and expansion.
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Expired
investment:
£220,756
BackTracker is the social guide for backpackers by backpackers. Problem: Current resources are time-consuming and irrelevant for our market, as backpackers form a distinct group which seeks unique experiences. Solution: BackTracker is a platform for backpackers to record their trip, discover what to do and where to go and stay in contact with friends, family and other backpackers on their travels. Through a well-positioned, authentic brand, our vision is to become the go-to resource for all backpacking needs.
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Expired
investment:
£5,000
Connecting boat owners with guests looking to rent a waterside experience. Beds on Board's platform offers owners to gain an extra income, or even offset costs, by renting out their vacant boats for those who wish to visit unique locations. Beds on Board is the accommodation service that has attained support from British Marine, the largest marina group in the UK.
More than 30,000 members have signed up to the platform with over 1,500 boats listed in more than 80 countries. To date, over 2,500 booking have been made with an average cost of £340. Revenue is generated from both boat owners and guests during the booking process. Additional options are also available for an extra fee, such as managed services in 5 star marinas.
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Expired
investment:
£192,704
Beer fans can enjoy tours of top-tier breweries, bars and pubs around the world by simply booking through an app. Beer Adventures offers 112 tours across 85 cities globally since launching in 2017, which has already resulted in more than 10,000 customers signed-up to the platform and over 1,050 tours being fulfilled. They have partnered with well-established beer producers such as Mikkeller and BrewDog and have also been featured in publications such as the i newspaper, EasyJet Traveller magazine and others in the UK and USA.
The company began as a B2C firm and is now taking steps to incorporate B2B services into their business model. Beer Adventures intends to use its platform as a means of advertising, primarily for leisure and hospitality businesses. Revenue will be generated from businesses that attract customers to their services via advertisements on the Beer Adventures app.
This investment strategy will allow Beer Adventures to expand their sales and marketing teams, which in turn can increase the number of tours available, as well as raise brand exposure and the size of the community. Future plans include expanding the variety of tours from beers to food, wine and city trails.
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Expired
investment:
£60,550
Best in England provide hand-picked attractions in a number of England's idyllic areas. They already have 100 subscribers and are covering two UK counties. Using the funds invested, the business will be looking to expand the current model into other areas around England.
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Expired
investment:
£48,540
Bikecation was formed in 2011 and specialise in package and bespoke cycling holidays in the UK and Europe. They aim to provide holidays that capture the freedom and fun of cycling with a holiday that give you a thirst of adventure and an appetite for great food.
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Expired
investment:
£70,000
The British Journal of Photography (BJP) is a monthly magazine dedicated to comtemporary photography. In the last 3 years, the print magazine has been completely re-designed and since then, BJP have launched new apps, new events and awards aimed at capturing the next generation of readers.
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Expired
investment:
£399,720
Cloud Airport Spa are a chain of micro spas in international airports. They provide express 15-20 minute beauty treatments including manicures, pedicures, eyebrow shaping, eyelash extending and head and neck massaging. They are currently in four sites and are looking to expand to more airports in the UK and Europe.
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Expired
investment:
£122,748
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Expired
investment:
£337,700
Date Makers is a website designed to address the lack of date night inspiration. Their website helps couples discover great date ideas and book dates. There is no cost to list an experience on their website and they take 10 -15% commissions on confirmed date bookings. Datemakers have been testing the business model with local businesses and couples. The model has proved to be successful and they are now looking for funding to enable them to focus on the business fulltime and expand marketing throughout the UK
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£56,002
