Active Food Systems, trading as Synergy Grill, has developed and patented innovative and commercial cooking technology for the food and hospitality industry. Its ‘Fat Atomising Grill' makes cleaning quick and easy while delivering cost savings through a 59% reduction in fuel consumption. The company has sold 2000+ units of the grill to entities like Whitbread, Greene King, Marriott, Radisson and Marstons among others. Synergy Grill asserts that its performance in the first half of the year has been profitable despite COVID-19. They have contracts with reputed organisations like Whitbread and Marstons have generated revenues of £970,000. The company is in conversation with over 50 pubs and restaurants including product trials with Nandos, Weatherspoons and Mitchell Butler that are interested in its product. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£316,488
Cauli Rice is the first long-life, low carb replacement for rice, pasta or potatoes. Cauli Rice comes in a convenient ready-to-heat pack that is ready to eat in just 2 and a half minutes.
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£1,437,140
Drop Bear Beer Co. aims in disrupting and exciting the alcohol-free beer market. It is the only female-run alcohol-free craft beer company. Drop Bear Beer Co.'s May 2019 launch was a success as it experienced sales of 3000 units in one month. The company is a winner of the Wales Start-Up of the Year Awards 2019. With the proceeds, Drop Bear Beer Co. will finalise core range within 12 months, scale-up production, make range available in cans, and arrange a large brand-building campaign.
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£172,570
Tart is a premium coffee shop and bakery serving various high-quality foods such as gourmet hot drinks, savoury tarts, baked goods and fresh salads. They cater for both customers who are on-the-go, as well as those who would like to sit and eat in comfortable surroundings. They are currently seeking funding to expand their business into multiple branches as rapid as 2019.
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£291,859
Farmstand is a plant-powered cloud caterer that is trying to reinvent the way people eat in canteens and outdoor markets. The company asserts that its products are 100% customisable and without any carbon footprint. The menu comprises of 80% vegetables, 65% vegan sources, 5% sustainable fish, and 15% meat. Customers can pre-order, pay, and pick-up via the Farmstand app. Farmstand aims to disrupt the $200 billion catering market which will be doubling by 2032. The company has received a £1.2 million seed investment from London-based VC, Kindred Capital. Till date, the company has served 5.6 million dishes, saved 2.8 million tonnes of plastic, and negated 200 tonnes of landfill waste through its products. The company will use the investment to expand to 1000+ canteens and outdoor markets in 10 cities in 10 years, focus on expanding across the UK, launch a more intuitive app, and expand its team.
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£999,970
EarlyBird have created a number of different healthy snack packs, all made with fresh ingredients. EarlyBird deliver their snacks straight to your door meaning you don't have to leave the comfort of your home.
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£168,000
Equal Health's (EH) mission is to create a healthy organic food brand that makes a difference to the environment and its customers' health. The company wants to become the go-to brand for healthy organic meals. EH uses seasonal organic ingredients which are ethically sourced, cooked and packed in its kitchen by its expert team of chefs. It received its organic status through the UK's leading certification body, The Soil Association. It aims to launch a new range of healthy organic frozen meals. EH will use the investment to focus on digital marketing, increase its kitchen facilities, and invest in New Product Development (NPD).
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£226,598
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£1,596,040
The Five Points Brewing Company (TFPBC) is one of London's best-known craft breweries that brews modern, flavourful, craft beer, The company asserts that its beers are stocked nationwide in pubs and across major chains like Waitrose, Tesco and Nando's. TFPBC claims that it has grown from £173,000 worth of sales in 2013 to £4.8 million in 2019. The company's first pub, The Pembury Tavern, has been graced with awards and recommendations from multiple entities. TFPBC argues that it has developed its e-commerce site in the wake of COVID-19 achieving online sales of over £300,000 from selling three million pints in draught, bottle and can form since March 2020. It also won the Champion Beer Of London 2019 Award. The company will use the investment to open its new on-site taproom with a large outdoor area for beer sales direct to the public, build a new flagship brewery site in Hackney, drive new sources of revenue whilst reducing costs, and maintain its commitment to East London
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£841,392
The Sausage Revolution is serving Britain’s’ popular and favourite foods: The Sausage. With its more than 4,000 social media followers and its Welsh store, the company aims to increase its presence in the Quick Service Restaurant market. The Sausage Revolution is aiming to increase its proximity and franchise through eccentric branding. The store offers a range of meat-selections and buying options that customers like including gluten-free and vegan choices. The brand supports pop-culture references through retro revolutionary icons and imagery. The Sausage Revolution aims to convert, attract, and retain engagement to build a brand meant to be rolled out all over the UK. With the proceeds, a store will be opened in Cardiff, before franchises are launched in the West Midlands and Bristol.
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£108,190
