An automated platform allowing landlords to manage their properties and save time and money on fees. With brightLET's solution, there is no need for an intermediary person to be involved in the property management process. Landlords can perform administration tasks on their own tenancies, be kept up-to-date on ever-changing regulations and manage tradespeople.
Specific services available to landlords include options to book viewings, upload photos, videos and floorplans, provide reports on inspections, gas safety, EPC, Right 2 Rent and PAT checks. The brightLET platform is available on almost any device, including desktops, tablets and mobile devices.
brightLET has partnered with the YMCA, this has allowed the company access to a provider market and housing association worth more than £10bn. There are various user types utilising the platform, since launch 650+ landlords, 1000+ tenants and 300+ tradespeople are using brightLET to manage their properties.
Their revenue model has resulted in landlords achieving savings on property fees of £450 outside London and £1,368 within London. Funds will primarily be used for growth and expansion within London, as this is where the majority of brightLET landlords are situated. The company aims to increase their brand awareness through marketing campaigns and hire talent to assist with technology developments, sales and customer support.
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£66,932
Snaptrip is a marketplace for last minute, discounted UK cottage, lodge and apartment holidays.
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investment:
£1,477,852
Champion & Reeves is a confectionery brand that manufactures and distributes 100% natural, high quality confectionary. They currently have orders placed from locations such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
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£156,540
Cranes develop acoholic, cranberry flavoured drinks. Currently their product range consists of 3 different variations of cranberry cider and also a cranberry liqueur. Current stockists include the online supermarket Ocado, as well as many other local shops and bars.
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£194,634
A coffee roasting company using ethical means to produce and supply sustainable speciality coffees. Chimney Fire Coffee serves their products to more than 50 retailers, 10 offices and an increasing number of online customers. Their product range varies from espresso blends, to complex filter coffees.
Funds are being raised to launch the Office Coffee Club, a service aimed at those working in an office environment. Trials have already taken place at 10 office sites and the company has received praise for their flexibility, quality and price. Whilst at the same time, Chimney Fire Coffee is able to achieve a gross margin of 63%. Over the next 5 years, the company aims to sign up 4,000 customers to the Office Coffee Club.
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£155,550
Stroodles are straws made from pasta, which eliminates the use of plastic and wet paper straws. It lasts over 1 hour, is tasteless, 100% biodegradable and edible. The company has received worldwide brand exposure through viral content via Unilad and BBC. It has B2B and B2C clients including Marriott and Ibis in Europe, and it has stockists in the UK and Austria. The company will use the funds to scale marketing and sales and to become the market leader in the straw market.
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investment:
£214,980
Loose Ends helps you spend more time with friends, and less time organising. Simply post what you plan to do, say where and when you’ll be doing it, and the app will reach out to friends who want to join you.
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£103,770
Black Ballad (BB) is a subscription media lifestyle platform that uses media, community and data to empower black women in Britain and beyond. The company asserts that since its inception in 2014, it has become a dominant force for Black women in Britain, with thousands of members paying upwards of £4.99 per month or £49 per year to access BB's combination of content, events and lifestyle perks. BB claims that it has been the recipient of over £125,000 in grants from organisations that include NESTA, Deutsche Bank and Kings College London. BB argues that it launched two successful surveys about Black Motherhood and Black Women in Britain producing over 400,000 data points from nearly 6,000 respondents. The company has also signed a content partnership with BBC to launch Steve McQueen's 'Small Axe' mini-series. It will use 35% of the investment on technology evolution, 23% towards content creation, 23% towards audience development and marketing, 13% for business development, and 6% for legal, accounting and miscellaneous expenses.
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£337,885
Oppo Ice Cream have created one of the world's healthiest dairy ice cream which has fewer calories and less sugar than an apple. This means you can indulge in luxury ice cream without looking like you have.
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£468,420
Zing Zing is revolutionising the £1.4bn Chinese takeout industry by offering Chinese cuisine with a modern and healthy twist, cooked fresh to order and delivered fast.Having grown from 2 sites to 4 since their last round on Crowdcube.
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investment:
£1,163,950
