Selling fashion brands' overstock directly to customers at a lower price as a form of ethical recycling. BlackBetty purchases excess inventory from big brands and pay less than the manufacturing cost of the product. The company does not state the brand name on their website, to prevent damage to the brand. In November 2018, more than 17,000 orders were placed, which was worth over £284k. BlackBetty has seen customers return to the website on average 7 times within the first year to make purchases.
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investment:
£289,420
No Agent helps landlords to manage and market their properties. No agent have created a much simpler way for landlords to manage the entire rental process which includes marketing, administration, management and 24/7 support for one fixed monthly fee.
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£584,162
Whey Forward Health is a leading UK based, health and wellness company. It has generated a turnover of over £7.5 million and has around 500,000 customers/users across 50 countries. Created using finest quality raw ingredients, Whey’s multi-brand product range of most purified bioavailable nutriceuticals has been featured in Forbes, Health and Wellbeing and many other acclaimed magazines. Further, to remain at the forefront of medical research and scientific innovation, Whey is also planning to launch a patented health supplement within a $133 billion market.
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£827,738
In business since 1955, a sustainable leather goods retailer that specialises in natural finish, soft touch and fashionable products. Lakeland Leather runs 15 retail stores, that are all profitable, an e-commerce website and have recently created their wholesale division.
In the 2017/18 financial year, revenue was £9.6m, of which 7% of the group's sales were from goods sold online and this figure is increasing rapidly. Funds will be used to further develop Lakeland Leather's e-commerce facilities to meet growing customer demand for high-quality leather products and become a market leader in the industry.
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£112,000
Lupe Technology (LT) aims to solve the frustrations that consumers were having with cordless vacuum cleaners. Its product, Lupe Pure Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, consists of the company's patented Suction Intensifier (SI) technology that can pick up dust more efficiently than conventional vacuum cleaners. Forbes calls the Pure Cordless 'The Rolls Royce of vacuum cleaners.' In 2019, LT completed the biggest ever crowdfunded vacuum cleaner campaign. In 2020, LT secured its first trade orders and completed a £560,000 Kickstarter campaign in 5 weeks. The company recorded profits of £100,000+ in November 2020 and achieved a positive Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) position. LT will use 19% of the investment received towards marketing, 55% in stock, and 26% on overhead costs including payroll.
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£556,126
First Natural Brands is the owner of Tisserand Aromatherapy, one of the leading self-governing players in UK’s essential oil industry. It offers a variety of affordable organic and quality accredited products which consumers can relish as part of their daily lifestyle. Tisserand Aromatherapy is experiencing a growing interest among media, retail and consumers. Since 2007, the company’s sales have increased from £1.7mn to £6mn, owing to Robin Russell (CEO & Chairman) for bringing Tisserand into the mainstream market with a value for money proposition. Further investment will allow the company to expand its production capacity.
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£325,660
Nikalyte is a specialist in nanoparticles research and development (R&D) as well as commercialisation in various application areas such as cell binding, cell separation, drug delivery, catalysis, nano-photonics, and electrochemistry. The company is developing a nanoparticle generator, which will enable researchers to produce nanoparticles of almost any metal or alloy on almost any substrate via a user-friendly interface. Nikalyte is offering free nanoparticle samples to researchers investigating antiviral materials, such as Copper and Silver, towards developing a vaccine for Covid-19. The company also offers a consultancy service that provides advice on nanoparticle applications and ultra-high vacuum systems. The company aims to use the investment to scale its business.
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Sauce Shop is a craft condiment brand which offers customers a variety of fresh-tasting, innovative and punchy flavoured sauces. The company's products have received 2000 5-star reviews on their online shop, and total revenue is over £340k (EBITDA -£13.5k - July 2019). The revenue growth of the company is over 100% YOY. The brand is now stocked in Sainsbury's, Harvey Nichols, Whole Foods Market and many independent food retailers across the UK. Its Tomato Ketchup won a 2-star Great Taste Award. The company will use the funds to expand operational capacity, grow its team and to facilitate a move in premises to ensure that they can continue to meet demand.
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£254,270
Polysolar specialises in manufacturing photovoltaic windows capable of generating electricity, which can be used in buildings to generate clean renewable energy whilst also meeting planning regulations. Its technology is already in-use by major organisations such as Network Rail and Sainsbury's.
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£1,311,180
Troubadour is a London-based menswear brand specialising in designing minimalist bags & accessories by combining performance design with a clean & modern aesthetic feel. The company has delivered its products to 60+ wholesalers. It is backed by Pembroke VCT, a luxury-focused venture capital firm based in London. Troubadour is planning to work with non-traditional retailers including Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and Equinox. It has also collaborated with many world-renowned brands such as British tailors 'Thom Sweeney' and British essentials brand 'Sunspel' that is famous for clothing James Bond. The company has also been a case study for classes at the Harvard Business School. With the investment, the company will support sales growth to its customers and retail partners and also fund working capital requirements from its forecast growth plan.
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£621,240
