Thingz is a storage company that operate 'by-the-box' storage. A set amount is charged per box and a time and location can be arranged for the company to come and drop off the boxes for you to pack and then also pick them back up.
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Expired
investment:
£34,740
Aloha is a barrier-free WiFi hotspot and data-sharing platform. The company estimates that 3.5 billion smartphone users worldwide pay to access the web with many unable to access the internet daily due to technical or financial constraints. Conversely, 67% of smartphone users do not consume all of their mobile phone data available to them each month. Aloha aims to change this scenario. It enables users to get paid for sharing unused data and be rewarded with 'Aloha Tokens' that can be exchanged for cash, bitcoins and exclusive offers from Aloha's partner companies. Business users and advertisers can use the advertising tools in the Aloha application and broadcast offers and promotions directly to a targeted audience within the Aloha community. The company will use 20% of the investment to list the Aloha Token with one or more key Crypto exchange platforms, 15% to expand the application development team, 17% to complete development of the Aloha Marketplace, 20% for marketing and PR, 16% for running monthly costs, 3% for Aloha app upgradation, and 10% as contingency funds.
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Expired
investment:
£307,707
Bijou Commerce has transformed mobile commerce by creating a mobile app helping retailers to make the most of push notifications and customer algorithms. Bijou is cloud based so retailers can easily take advantage of their app without too much disturbance to their own systems.
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Expired
investment:
£718,255
Different Dog is a producer and seller of healthy dog food. Purely processed dog food, which had a two-year shelf life and got spoilt in refrigerators, prompted Different Dog's founder to opt for a healthier homemade alternative. Different Dog collaborates with certified vets to produce and sell their dog food. They have grown from 100 subscribers at the start of 2019 to 740 subscribers as of today and are targeting the UK subscription box market that is set to grow 72% in the 2017-2022 time period. For its innovation, Different Dog won an award in the category for “Best Natural Dog Food Company 2019” at the UK Small Business Awards and has been awarded a 97% nutrition score on AllAboutDogFood.com, a leading independent reviewer of dog food in the UK. They have also scored a 4.8/5 rating on Trustpilot with 91% of reviews being given 5-stars. Different Dog will use the funds raised on marketing, expansion of the team and aim to acquire up to 6,000 sign-ups on their platform by 2020.
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Expired
investment:
£1,363,268
Ripple is a platform that facilitates co-ownership of renewable energy sources like wind farms and solar parks for both households and businesses. Their goal is to transform the energy industry by allowing consumers to easily and affordably co-own these assets, providing direct benefits in terms of cost savings and convenience.
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Expired
investment:
£1,683,160
Much Better Adventures (MBA) is a UK travel startup that curates proper adventures for quick or long weekends. MBA has an award-winning collection of ready-to-go-adventures and takes care of all the needs, including the route-planning and logistics. In 2019, MBA witnessed growth in adventure sales by more than 135% year on year, and more than 300% in May. The company has been featured as 'One of the Best Ethical Travel Companies' by the Guardian (2019), rated 5/5 on Trustpilot, voted as the UK’s Best for Experiences (2016) and Young Travel Entrepreneurs of the Year (2017). Much Better Adventures is planning to invest funds in content, events, new adventures, and in the enhancement of bookings.
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Expired
investment:
£1,217,952
Gively is an online marketplace where users can give and get secondhand items for free. The secondhand clothing market will double in value to £50 billion annually by 2023, and the company finds itself as a suitable contender in this domain. They aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimise landfill sites through its portal. The company has reached over 5,000 users, 70% of which came from unpaid channels. Gively won an SME (Small and medium enterprises) grant worth £10,000 of television advertising and has received rave reviews from its users through the App Store, social media, and in person. They will use 50% of the investment for marketing purposes, 25% for technology up-gradation, and 25% for hiring human resources.
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Expired
investment:
£105,207
Independence Market is a revolutionary new way to shop, designed for busy mums whose time and attention is precious yet have high standards for their families.
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Expired
investment:
£158,598
Kingdom is a natural space for families and friends to relax and unwind over a meal, a drink or a bike ride. The park is situated in Penshurst which is 35 miles from London, and includes 9500 square feet of event space and a 1.1 mile long road circuit coming soon. They aim to bring people together in nature, to help them revitalise, and reinvigorate in a beautiful 13 acre woodland setting.
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Expired
investment:
£376,171
Fortu Wealth is a Business-to-Business (B2B) Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for private banks, wealth managers, external asset managers & multi-family offices. The company aims to be a segment leader in the $158.3 trillion personal wealth market. It has developed and launched the beta version of its Fortu Wealth mobile app and a desktop version of the application with essential features during the first three quarters of 2020. It has also signed partnership agreements with top service providers to provide facilities like Foreign Exchange, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Client (KYC). Fortu Wealth will use the investment to enable further product development, manage operating expenses, and invest in customer acquisition.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£500,045
