The Cannabis Oil Company is an ethically led UK-based company. It manufactures an extensive range of CBD products with its 30,000 square foot distribution of research facility. The Cannabis Oil Company determines the benefits of CBD and how its usage can help people. It strives to offer high-quality products to its consumers with unparalleled manufacturing standards and end-to-end traceability. It has already secured 100 Acres of arable land, and within the next two-years, TCOC will plant its first crop. The company is planning to invest in research and development with the support of medical professionals, and it will carry its own in-depth research into the benefits of CBD with problems such as anxiety, insomnia, IBS and more.
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£361,490
Revvies Energy (RE) is a nutrition company that argues that its innovative energy strips are a game-changer. The company stresses that 80% of the world's population consumes caffeine every day, which takes at least 45 minutes to an hour to reach its peak. RE states that its energy strips dissolve on the tongue in seconds, providing a faster and efficient performance boost that is less than two calories, vegan and gluten-free. RE has sold over 400,000 packs to date and stocked in more than 400 locations across five countries in entities like Chemist Warehouse Australia, Decathlon Australia, and Amazon marketplaces in the UK, US and Australia. RE was awarded 2021's 'Product Of The Year' in 'Sports Nutrition' by NutraIngredients, Europe's leading nutrition industry title. The company works with athletes across various sports, including RE's Ambassadors Charlotte Purdue (British Marathon Champion 2019 ), top US marathoner, Sara Hall, and dual Australian Olympian, Eloise Wellings. RE states it will use the investment to scale its marketing formula both in the UK and international markets.
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£189,363
Rype Office (RO) remanufactures high quality used office furniture to as-new condition ones. It argues that 30% of the greenhouse gases created by a commercial building over its lifetime are from furniture and every year in the UK around 75,000 tonnes of office furniture goes to a landfill. RO claims that its products have reduced an estimated 1 million kgCO2e carbon emissions. It further asserts that its business model provides it higher margins than new furniture sales. The company also employs, on larger projects, local long-term unemployed team members with disabilities or a homeless background. RO has acquired clients such as JLL, British Land and the NHS, worked on more than 200 projects and was named in the 'Top 10 European B2B startups to watch in the circular economy category. It aspires to dominate the £1.44 billion per annum UK furniture market. RO states it will use the investment to prepare for expansion into Europe as legislation enforces lower carbon solutions.
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£553,465
Your Dog’s Club (YDC) is a dog-specific online retailer that provides high nutrition food and treats alongside top quality toys and accessories. YDC community consists of its customers (Waggys), local dog business partners (Pack Leaders), and industry experts (Gurus). The company aims to connect the aforementioned parties through its online community, coupled with a dedicated website, social media feeds, competition announcements, and pet education amidst other details. YDC has scored a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot and aims to be a contender in the £2 billion recession-proof pet market. It has also registered over 5,400 customers. YDC will use 30% of the investment for digital marketing, 25% for accelerating customer base, 20% as working capital, 20% to boost customer growth via affiliate agreements with Forestry England and English Heritage, and 5% for optimising operational costs.
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£268,040
Winchester Distillery produces premium spirits in Winchester and the surrounding landscape. Established in 2014, it has grown each year with an average year-over-year increase of 82%. Winchester Distillery has grown organically over five years, with no external finance. Its brands are sold throughout the South of England, and its production is up to 1,000 bottles per week. Its UK trade customers include Fullers, Nectar, Tolchards, Matthew Clark, Majestic Wine and a vast portfolio of independent retailers. This company is covered by press like ITV Meridian and BBC. Additionally, it has 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor and attracted 19k social media following. With the proceeds, Winchester Distillery will increase production and reduce batch cost, install a brewhouse, and increased its UK marketing.
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£459,970
Dinoski produces Roarsome Adventure Winterwear for Kids. Putting all the fun into functional, the company has launched a range of animal-themed snowsuits for kids aged 1-7. The company has sold 1000+ units across 20+ stockists in 8 countries. Dinoski has established many partners and, it has been asked by Penguin Books, Club Med and Crystal Ski for bespoke collaborations. The company is supported by more than 50 brands, and its aim is to become the no.1 children's adventure brand globally.
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£275,290
Burleighs Gin is a company that aims to establish itself as the leader in the gin market. It is the official gin partner for entities such as Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers RFC, and the King Richard III foundation. Burleighs plans to introduce a 'non-alcoholic gin' apart from its gin products. The company feels that this will allow Burleighs to enter into the rapidly rising 'low & no' growth sector, now valued at £60 million a year in the UK. It also intends to commission the production of a 'Ready to Drink Gin & Tonic' in a can, another growth market driven by the popularity of gin that is now worth £472 million a year. Burleighs has on-trade listings secured with Cosy Club, Loungers, All Bar One, and Miller & Carter. It has hosted consumer events during 2019 including; Picnic in the Gardens, World Gin Day festival and The Great Burleighs Express. Burleighs Gin has been featured in BBC Good Food Guide's 'Best Gins to try in 2019'. They will use 50% of the investment for new product development, 15% for distillery expansion, 15% for recruitment drives, 10% for export growth, and 10% as marketing expenses.
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£130,490
Food Disco (FD) brings inspired restaurants and street food traders to the heart of communities residing in buildings and complexes. The company's purpose-built technology platform coupled with its rotating network of food partners allows it to prepare fresh meals onsite at the development, exclusively for residents. FD stresses that its model is simple. Customers order online, FD's food partner cooks and residents collect. FD points out that at certain larger developments, it delivers in a period of a few minutes. FD intends to become dominant in a bespoke onsite food delivery market that is estimated to be over £1 billion in the UK alone. FD has trialed its service at two premier developments in London and five in Manchester receiving positive feedback. The company's clients include 'Build to Rent' players including Allsop, Folio London, Grainger, Greystar, Invesco, JLL, Legal & General, Moda Living, Salboy and urbanbubble. FD states it will use the investment towards consumer refunds, kiosk maintenance, technology development, event promotions, administrative expenses, sales and marketing, and capital expenses.
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£207,053
Marine Power Systems (MPS) is a company that has developed a technology that can harness wind power, wave power or combined wind and wave energy at grid scale. MPS estimates global electricity consumption as a £2 trillion annual market that is growing with a need for harnessing renewable energy sources. The company's mission is to be a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of marine energy extraction hardware. MPS completed a multi-million-pound project to design, manufacture and sea test a 1:4 scale prototype at Falmouth, UK. The company will use the investment to match-fund £17 million of non-dilutive government grant funding that is already secured for a project to design, manufacture and test a full-scale device demonstrator that will prove the technology is ready for commercial scaling.
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£2,151,815
Halo Coffee (HC) makes 100% home compostable biodegradable coffee capsules. It has sold its products to more than 9,000 customers across 70 countries. The company has generated 45% of sales revenues by subscription customers having a more 40% retention rate. HC was the winner of Sky: Beyond Plastic category at the tve 2019 Global Sustainability Awards. It has also signed a partnership with The Perfect World Foundation, and onboarded noted environmentalist, Sir David Attenborough. HC is the official sponsor of the British Olympic Sailing team. The company is planning to launch Halo Coffee Germany (GmbH) in 2021. The company will use the investment to build brand awareness, further develop sales, drive customer acquisition, expand product portfolio, strengthen the team and build Capsule Generation II.
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£349,160
