Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is a company that is aiming to make air travel sustainable and carbon-free. It's product, Airlander, is the world’s first full-scale hybrid aircraft. By 2025, the company estimates that Airlander will fly with up to 90% fewer emissions than other aircraft. The market for Airlander technology is estimated at over US$ 50 billion over the next 20 years. HAV is focusing on securing launch orders for the production of Airlander 10, it's all-electric aircraft, from commercial and defence contractors. The company has featured in publications such as The Telegraph, Financial Times, BBC, GQ and Robb Report. HAV will use the investment to underpin its operations and contract discussions during Covid-19 recovery.
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investment:
£1,900,490
A logistics business offering a wide range of services from parcel deliveries to European road freight. EFS Global Limited has been trading for 12 years and by July 2018, the company achieved annual sales of £29m and a net profit of £2m. More than 2,000 customers utilise the business for multiple purposes, which results in repeat sales. EFS Global Limited have their headquarters situated in Burnley and operate from 7 main depots.
The company offer a variety of services to meet their customers' requirements. This includes imports and exports, refrigerated trailers, pallet deliveries, haulage and many more. This funding round will provide the company with a means to access working capital to improve their infrastructure, whilst developing their team and increasing their marketing to attract more customers.
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£875,230
WhyBuy is a rental platform that allows a user to rent out items or entities he/she may want to another person. WhyBuy asserts that consumers want to be able to access items for brief periods, and the company aims to be the go-to provider in this segment. It endeavours to save time, space, money and the environment through its business model that is backed by a 100% electric delivery fleet. The company has tested its supply chain to ensure orders are placed despite COVID-19 restrictions. Its app has seen 8000+ downloads from mid-June to end-July 2020 at just over £3 per acquired download across the App Store and Google Playstore. It will use 75% of the investment for marketing, 5% to expand its electric fleet, and 15% as stock and overhead expenses.
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£309,260
A car-sharing platform for drivers to receive an extra income by allowing the local community to drive their cars instead of leaving it idle and unused. Hiyacar has a acquired an exclusive insurance product with AXA and already has more than 2,000 cars enrolled, with the majority located in London and surrounding urban areas with the intention of expanding further in the future.
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£1,431,885
Thrive facilitates individuals' investment in clean energy projects to create a smarter, clean energy system. With over 6,000 shareholders, we've amassed a £110m portfolio in wind, solar, hydro, and battery assets, aiming for further expansion. Our diversified portfolio yields predictable incomes and reduces carbon emissions in the UK while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.
Our revenue primarily comes from selling electricity generated by these clean energy ventures and associated government incentives. Additionally, we earn interest by funding new clean energy projects. Future plans involve investing in building renewable generation capacity and battery storage, along with providing funding for community-owned and commercial ventures to do the same.
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£5,396,950
An innovative solution to the ocean's plastic issues with the use of plasma treatment facilities. Ocean Polymers are utilising technology similar to that of the US Navy, by using a combination of ship and land-based recycling and manufacturing processes. Partnering with QA-UK, the company have developed sea drones to identify plastic waste to aid in cleaning the ocean. This method results in operational savings and a smaller carbon footprint.
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investment:
£403,470
One Woman Driver is an online market place that allows consumers to buy used cars formally owned by women drivers. The investment will be used to fund fast growth and a mobile app.
(EIS Pending and SEIS Pending)
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£416,770
Arc's aim is to become the market leader in electrical recreational vehicles by using licensed battery automotive technology as the base. The company was born out of Jaguar Land Rover’s White Space. Since its pre-launch, the ‘Vector’ has attracted global interest with over 590 news articles covering its release across 55 countries. Arc also witnessed over 130 sales inquiries in relation to the limited 399 units which it is planning to produce. The company is on a mission of creating vehicles that challenge the environment while protecting it.
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£1,067,420
PyroCore is a waste-to-energy technology company. Its technology, Pyrolisis, burns waste and sludge for 30 minutes at 700-900 degree celsius in the absence of oxygen, which leads to reduction of waste volume by 90%, and the energy output can be used for heat, steam or power generation. It also eliminates the need for landfill sites, reduces carbon emissions, and helps businesses cut down on landfill taxes. The company has partnered with institutions such as Brunel University London and The Association for Renewable Energy and Technology. It has also contributed to charities such as Fresh Water Habitats, ALK Positive UK, and others. It is seeking support for deployment of its technology on sites where safe and easy disposal of hazardous or infectious waste can be undertaken, especially in the wake of Covid-19.
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Buzzbike is a disruptive new way for brands to advertise around the city, putting thousands of bikes on the road along the way. Each bike is fully branded which allows Buzzbikes partners to design a full fleet of bikes. To maximise impact, bikes are clustered and geo-targeted in places the brand wants to be seen by recruiting riders who work and park in those locations. Buzzbikes are completely free for the rider, all you have to do is ride to work a minimum of 12 times a month and street park. They are also giving away lock, lights, insurance and yearly servicing, as well as a discount at their kit partner Brooks.
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investment:
£388,870
