Humble Grape is a rapidly growing wine bar brand from London working with an aim to make wine socially approachable to everyone. It mostly provides organic, biodynamic and sustainably produced wines. The four sites of Humble Grape became profitable within the first six months of operations, and the revenue surpassed the forecast of the year. Within two years of operations, it has been awarded as ‘Best Wine Retailer of the Year’ by Time and Leisure and also named as 'Notable Newcomers' by The Financial Times.
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investment:
£654,392
Fullgreen manufactures a range of healthy food products and aims to make healthy eating easy. Initially launched as Cauli Rice™, this company rebranded itself as Fullgreen to display its joyful and vibrant personality. It operates two dedicated factories and sells its products in the major UK supermarkets and supplies to over 2,000+ US largest retailers. In 3.5 years, it has sold over 5 million pouches. Furthermore, this company has a globally patented process that extends the life of vegetables without the use of any preservatives. Currently, it is raising funds to expand its business and more than double its point of distribution in the next two years. Moreover, it will also invest the fund raised in marketing to help build Fullgreen as a brand and launch two new exciting innovations in new packaging design.
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investment:
£743,390
Premium popsicles partnered with Pimm's producers and available as alcohol and alcohol-free. POPS has pioneered a contemporary and innovative concept within the ice cream industry. Since inception, their business and product range has grown and now consist of popsicles made from real fruit, all natural ingredients and are less than 60 calories. One of their most notable products is the champagne ice popsicle, a world first.
POPS have generated sales of more than £590k in the first half of 2018, which is equivalent to their total sales in 2017. Their products are available at major retailers, including Ocado and Tesco. As well as regional locations, such as Spar, Musgraves, Whole Foods and 500 other independent stockists. The range is also sold at festivals, sporting events, cinemas, theatres and leisure groups.
Funds are being raised to launch new product ranges in 2019 that are aimed at a wider target audience and suitable in most situations. POPS aims to ensure their products meet consumer trends in regards to health and portion sizes.
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£479,550
Cornish Lithium intends to set up an environmentally-responsible and unique lithium extraction industry in the UK. The company has acquired exploration rights for lithium and other battery metals across Cornwall. Extensive mineral rights agreements have given the company a first-mover advantage in Cornwall. The funds raised will be used to support research over the next 12 months, which includes sample collection, in order to completely understand the battery metal potential of Cornwall.
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investment:
£1,430,640
An online marketplace to buy and sell residential investment properties for those looking to generate an extra income. Vesta has sold 104 properties valued at £22m since launching in 2018. Properties listed contain full documents including tenancy history, due diligence, 360-degree photos and videos, valuations and investment projections. Sellers can list various new or existing sites and buyers can range from sole investors to institutions.
Vesta generates revenue by charging fees to both sellers and buyers. Various payment options are available to sellers and optional fees are charged to those who wish to host viewings for their properties. Buyers are charged a fixed fee after an offer is accepted. Vesta is now raising funds to expand their team, website and property portfolio by increasing brand awareness from marketing campaigns.
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£622,705
A premium alcoholic tea company sold in major UK retailers including Harrods and Fenwick, as well as exporting to Germany, China and Hong Kong. NOVELTEA currently has two distinct flavours that are vegan and UK manufactured. The business is in active discussions to take their products to the US, Canada and Mexico, also whilst in conversation with distributors in more than 50 countries.
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investment:
£302,130
West Berkshire Brewery (WBB) have been brewing cask ales and bottled beers since 1995 and have won more than 40 awards. WBB use locally sourced ingredients and are trying to make their business as sustainable as possible.
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£1,765,482
The Vurger Co aim to revolutionise the fast food industry with their 100% plant based burgers. They have run a number of successful pop up shops and are now looking to bring the plant based revolution to London with their first restaurant.
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£299,760
CakeDrop is a cake scheduling and delivery platform revolutionising office cake culture. The company's products, it claims, helps save office managers' time, brings teams together, and provides a lucrative route to market for local artisan bakeries. In the wake of Covid-19, the company adapted itself to provide cake by post which has proved to be a profitable move with companies wanting to treat staff at home. CakeDrop sells packages of 5, 12, 25 or 50 cakes, which appear as a credit on a customers' online account for them to schedule for delivery as-and-when required. The company delivers its cakes via zero-emission bikes. It has featured in publications like British Baker Magazine, City AM and Business Daily and has witnessed an 84% repeat purchase rate on packages from 2018 onwards. The company will use the investment to improve its marketing campaign, upgrade its platform, hire staff and boost product development.
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investment:
£100,621
Southbourne Brewing brew, sell, and distribute ales in the South of Dorset. They have been brewing since 2014 and have won an 'International Brewing Award' and 'The Label of the Year' in 2015.
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investment:
£41,620
