Staark makes cycling clothing that aims to cater to all body shapes. The company argues that current premium cycling and spin brands are cut to a single shape, optimised for the top 20% of cyclists. Staark intends to change this and bring its products to 80% of cyclists with high disposable income who are not ‘elite’ shaped. It delivers a fit based on specific body shapes using Dimensioning Technology (DT). Staark asserts that its innovative designs target cycling and indoor/spin for both men and women, with future diffusion into the wider Athleisure market, which is set to be worth $517 billion by 2025. The company has indicated that Spring 2021 is when it expects to launch its products. Staark will use the investment to enable the company to run its first productions, fueling the initial product launch.
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£161,035
Ofixu is an online platform that ai mto help you with your office requirements. If you have underutilised space then Ofixu will help you earn extra cash by listing it at no extra cost. On the other hand, if you're an entrepreneur looking to rent an office, you can find one local to you by using Ofixu's worldwide search function.
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£52,412
Rachel JAMES is a luxury casual menswear label that featured in London’s men’s fashion week in January this year.
The Creative Director, Rachel James is a British menswear designer and BA (Hons) graduate of Fashion Design from the University of Westminster. During her education she gained invaluable experience working within all areas of the fashion industry, from design to production, pattern cutting to print, PR to Sales at companies including Acne Studios, Todd Lynn and Christian Dior.
However it could be argued her rise in the fashion ranks is owed to a rather fortuitous event during a graduate internship at an Australian fashion house.
People who eventually go on to become huge successes often get a lucky break somewhere along the line. Rachel had hers in 2013 when she was interning at Australian fashion designer Josh Goot in Sydney. While working in the fashion label’s studio, the brand’s design co-ordinater unexpectedly went on leave, leaving Rachel to take charge of many of his duties as well as her own – leading a team of around 10 employees and overseeing both design and production of the collection at that time. She performed her impromptu role so impeccably well that she was instructed to lead a project to re-define and re-design the whole design process within the company – ultimately setting her on the path to understanding what it takes to become a fully-fledged menswear designer.
Fast forward a few months to 2015 and Rachel’s passion for her work and hunger for recognition were two characteristics that helped her secure an invitation to show her new collection at men’s fashion week in London (LC:M) earlier this year. For a graduate designer this is unheard of; applicants typically have 4/5 seasons behind them before they are considered for any space at such a prestigious event. The exhibition proved a great success for showcasing, networking and publicising the brand: Rachel JAMES has since been invited to showcase again this season, has been featured in Italian Vogue and has had pieces requested to style British artists Calvin Harris, Tom Odell, Mark Ronson and Skepta.
From the debut, the label’s PR team have been inundated with press requests and website traffic was given a huge boost. The company is now ready to start making sales with the online shop having just opened for business.
The designer is offering a 25% equity for £50,000 investment.
This is a brand that designs and produces creative, exciting, casual menswear, using luxurious fabrics and impeccable 100% British manufacturing. It is offering investors the chance to come onboard at an early stage.
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£8,050
Exchange Train (ET) is an online comparison website where property solicitors have 24 hours to bid for the home-movers custom in real-time. ET argues that there are over 19,000 property solicitors in the UK each providing a different quality of service, price, and turnaround time. ET aims to overhaul this process. Its portal locates the top solicitors for the customer’s specific transaction, based not only on price but what's most important to the customer. ET has had over 10,000 visitors, generated over 650 quotes, and signed up 22 solicitors on its portal, to date. The company has also featured in TodaysConveyancer, The Property Industry Eye, and The Negotiator Magazine. It will use 30% of the investment towards accelerating website development, 36% towards boosting Public Relations (PR), 18% towards enhancing Google Ads and social media, and 16% towards growing business operations.
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£123,900
Love2move has developed a platform to bridge the gap between sellers/ homeowners and the market. It functions as an internet estate agent working in collaboration with well- established estate agents with a physical office. This way Love2move provides its users the best of both traditional as well as online estate agents. With the help of online sales platform, the agents can list homes without much setup costs involved.
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£51,850
Movinorth are a property search website specialising in Yorkshire, offering an effective, comprehensive and cheap marketing platform for estate agents, whilst also providing users a unique search portal when looking for a new home. Users can see an overview by postcode to compare important factors such as the community, schools, shops, sports and recreational facilities among many other factors which may influence the decision of which area to move to.
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£1,744
Gooseberry Planet has developed a number of unique apps to teach children about online safety through gamification. The idea was devised in response to a perceived gap in the way children are thought about online safety in school. In a familiar game, children are presented with live scenarios and the consequences of their responses to them, all in a virtual world. Companion teacher and parent apps and support materials allow teachers and parents to monitor progress and to discuss the scenarios and the children’s responses.
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£44,501
Wild & Stone (W&S) is on a mission to make sustainable and stylish items the natural alternatives to commonly used plastics with products like bamboo toothbrushes and reusable steel razors. W&S stresses that its products carry a 30-day no-quibble returns policy, and for every order, it donates to the Marine Conservation Society. W&S argues that it has completed over 100,000 orders, grown its range to include over 85 products, and earned over £850,000 in revenue since its launch. It also points out that it is listed on major marketplaces including, Amazon, NOTHS, Wayfair, eBay, and Etsy. W&S products have been nominated for multiple Amazon choice awards. Its founder, Kathryn Jonas, was shortlisted for the 'Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year, Southeast region' at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2021. The company has featured in publications such as Vogue, The Times, Tatler, Elle, and The Independent. They state they will use the investment to increase its product range and level of inventory.
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£250,460
Fightback is a beer and cider brand on a mission to save music venues with support from across the live music industry. The company claims that every pint sold contributes to Music Venue Trust (MVT), a UK-registered charity, which acts to protect, secure, and improve Grassroots Music Venues. It argues that it has sold 10,000 pints and 10,000 cans in 61 venues before the COVID-19 lockdown. Fightback asserts that it has agreed on a new national distribution deal to make the brand more accessible amidst the lockdown. It intends to supply 900+ venues affiliated with MVT when venues reopen. Fightback will use the investment to roll out beer and cider to help secure the long-term future of the venues that ensure that the music culture is kept alive.
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£52,596
Housebooker offers holiday accommodation in real peoples homes. They provide its clients with a way of generating a significant income through their managed services and aim to achieve a better return for their clients over what they would traditionally get from a buy-to-let.
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£12,950
