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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investment:
£2,151,815
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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investment:
£250,460
Fishy Filaments (FF) has developed a fishing net recycling process that enables immediate use of net materials in 3D printing and injection moulding. FF cites EU research stating that just 1.5% of used fishing nets are recycled. FF aims to increase the aforementioned percentage via its technology. FF argues that its proprietary fishing net recycling process fits in a standard shipping container enabling commercial fleets or local stakeholders to manage their net wastes at a profit and access a low carbon raw material from which new products can be made. FF claims that it has recycled and sold around 2 tonnes of nets to over 200 customers in over 20 countries since the brand's commercial launch in January 2019. Its product, Marine Nylon, has been met with interest from customers and investors alike. FF will use the investment to diversify its product range and come up with solutions that help protect the world's oceans and coastal communities from plastic waste.
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investment:
£221,479
You Couture provides a comfortable and customised way for the busy professional woman to acquire office and boardroom ensemble. It takes the stress out of dressing for work by leveraging technology to allow for customization and a tailored fit. The company is in partnership with the leading women in the business world and have 1500 members. You Couture has been in partnership with Baroness Karren Brady and Cherie Blair. The company is scheduling the relaunch in January 2020.
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£32,900
Serious Pig (SP) aims to become the UK’s number one premium savoury snack brand. The company is backed by BrewDog co-founder James Watt and aims to become a contender in the UK savoury snack market valued at £3.2 billion. SP's range consists of products like 'Snack Salami', 'Snacking Cheese', and 'Snacking Pickles'. Its most recent innovation is 'Sourdough Snacking Croutons'. It has a loyal fanbase of nearly 9,000 'Club Seriously' members. The company's sales have trebled since 2018 to £1.35 million in December 2020. SP claims that despite COVID-19 shutting down hospitality in 2020, it quickly adapted and developed significant Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) revenue, in particular with Amazon, where sales grew by 235% between the first and second half of the year, touching £187,000 between June - December 2020. The company will use the investment for sales and marketing, logistics, New Product Development (NPD), and cut plastic packaging to reduce its carbon footprint.
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investment:
£648,854
BB Boutique is a marketplace for high quality wedding suppliers that sell products or services ranging from bridal gowns to cakes to venue hire.
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£29,636
A fishing gear developer helping fishers increase their catch rate whilst protecting marine life caused by current fishing practices. Fishtek has produced 4 products to function alongside existing fishing gear and is already in use by companies across 35 countries worldwide, with 4 more products currently in the development stage. Investment is sought to further develop, distribute and commercialise these new products.
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investment:
£900,000
Cadello is a newly produced category-defining unique spirit produced by Distilleria Pisoni, a 150-year-old distillery in Italy. It is growing its distributors over the UK as well as Italy. The company has also partnered with Honest Grapes and other independent marketers and sales teams. Cadello has hired Italian and UK Brand Ambassadors and engaged Pegasus Spirits as UK importer and brand manager. The company will support its continued fast-paced growth by investing into its marketing and sales through tradeshows & tasting events, Brand Ambassadors, PR (editorial and events), social media & advertising, and bartending competitions.
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investment:
£275,490
Glassette envisions a future where home styling is effortless for individuals and lucrative for brands by offering a unique platform to a targeted global audience. With over 200,000 engaged followers, Glassette's mission is to revolutionize the online browsing and buying experience for home products through compelling content and a seamless shopping journey. As a direct-to-consumer online marketplace featuring independent homeware brands and proprietary product lines, Glassette caters not only to individual consumers but also supplies B2B customers like Big Mamma Group and Hoxton Hotels, tapping into the thriving global home decor market projected to exceed $900 billion by 2028.
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investment:
£651,841
GUNNA Drinks is an award-winning craft soft drinks brand designed with a delicious character for safe less sugar 100% natural flavours and no nasty preservatives or colour. The company has sold over 750, 000 fans and made partners with Barilla, Hershey’s, Illy, and Reeses. The company has achieved a 44% revenue increase between Dec 2017-Jul 2018, and Dec 2018-Jul 2019. The investment proceeds will be used for consumer marketing, the company's growth with Euro Food Brands, and product development.
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investment:
£668,716
