Different Dog is a producer and seller of healthy dog food. Purely processed dog food, which had a two-year shelf life and got spoilt in refrigerators, prompted Different Dog's founder to opt for a healthier homemade alternative. Different Dog collaborates with certified vets to produce and sell their dog food. They have grown from 100 subscribers at the start of 2019 to 740 subscribers as of today and are targeting the UK subscription box market that is set to grow 72% in the 2017-2022 time period. For its innovation, Different Dog won an award in the category for “Best Natural Dog Food Company 2019” at the UK Small Business Awards and has been awarded a 97% nutrition score on AllAboutDogFood.com, a leading independent reviewer of dog food in the UK. They have also scored a 4.8/5 rating on Trustpilot with 91% of reviews being given 5-stars. Different Dog will use the funds raised on marketing, expansion of the team and aim to acquire up to 6,000 sign-ups on their platform by 2020.
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£1,363,268
Zap and Go have created ultra fast technology for cordless and hand held devices by using Carbon-Ion technology which result in ultra-fast charging, taking 5 minutes or less. The technology is part derived from Oxford University and in part developed independently by Zap&Go's own scientists.
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£1,353,551
Much Better Adventures (MBA) is a specialist adventure travel, media and lifestyle platform built for the time-poor, experience-hungry millennial generation. MBA's curated collection of award-winning adventures span 46 countries and counting, covering weekend trips or long expeditions to exotic places. It aims to become a contender in the $683 billion adventure travel market. MBA grew revenues 187% Year-on-Year (YoY) for 6 months leading up to February 2020 and recorded sales worth £1.24 million in January-February 2020. It also launched the 'Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency' campaign and became the first travel company to release a carbon label for all trips. MBA will use the investment to expand and diversify its range of trips worldwide and grow its customer base in international markets like the USA.
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£1,338,400
Oval is a smart tool created to help its customers spend smart, invest consciously, save easy, and pave the way to a better financial future. Oval has helped save its users £110 per month on an average. Moreover, the company has categorised £3.1 billion worth of transactions. Oval has onboarded 350,000+ users in 2.5 years into a new financial journey. Oval users also enjoy many other services such as Oval Coach, Oval Activities, Oval Pay, and Oval Future. It has also been awarded Best Mobile App at the Robo Investing Awards 2019. With the proceeds, the company will enhance its product offering in the Oval Future section and expand the Oval platform from the UK and Italy.
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£1,318,338
Riversimple is a car manufacturer and service provider that aims to usher in path-breaking electric vehicles that run on Hydrogen on a subscription basis. Customers are required to pay a single monthly fee that covers the vehicle, fuel, maintenance, and insurance costs. Riversimple claims that its proprietary two-seat local commuter vehicle, Rasa, can cover nearly 300 miles from a 3-minute fill. The company has signed an agreement with Siemens UK to collaborate over technology and sustainability. Riversimple asserts that Siemens is helping design the volume manufacturing facility. The company points out that it is leading the Circular Revolution, a £2.3 million programme part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to introduce a circular economy practice in businesses in Wales and to facilitate circular economy innovation in the supply chain. It will use the investment to expand its engineering team, channel customer feedback into the designs for volume production, and deliver the most efficient facility possible.
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£1,316,352
Themis is a regulatory technology company that helps organisations mitigate the risk and impact of all forms of financial crime such as money laundering, bribery, corruption, cybercrime, theft, slavery/human trafficking, and fraud. The platform is designed to provide insights and intelligence on the latest threats, trends, and criminal techniques whilst helping clients complete due diligence on their clients, staff, and supply chains. Themis works alongside the Themis Charitable Trust to ensure the reduction of financial crime. The company also supports the UN Global Compact taking into account the fundamental responsibilities of business in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Themis will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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£1,300,000
Airsorted makes hosting hassle-free on platforms like HomeAway, Expedia and Airbnb. Basically, Airsorted solves the problem of homeowners who don’t have the time or expertise to manage the property. Since the launch, Airsorted has raised funding of £1.5 million and has launched in 22 new cities. Additionally, its number of managed homes has grown from 1,800 to over 4,000. The company is planning to grow further and go deeper into the new markets and by using the proceeds for product development and technology.
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£1,277,960
Salcombe Distilling Co. is a highly acclaimed Gin School and Distillery Bar that creates exceptional, internationally award-winning gins. It is one of the rare distilleries across the world which is accessibe by boat. The brand has seen a 400% revenue increase to £2M in the past two years. Additionally, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Salcombe Distilling Co. won two Double Gold Medals. 10% of the proceeds, will be used in product development, 20% will be used for marketing, 40% for the sales team growth, 30% for the production & operations department. The company aspires to become the World’s No. 1 Luxury Gin Brand.
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£1,252,648
Snap is an online platform which collects the travel demand and pairs it with extra space from the highest quality independent operators. The company is operational in three cities and has taken 57,050 customers a total of 25 million miles. The company has an average of 4.7-star rating. The company will use the funds for hiring people and for marketing.
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£1,242,944
Propelair is a company that has developed the world’s lowest water-flush toilet system. The toilet uses air to propel 1.5 litres of water per flush, saving water when compared to 6-9 litres per flush for conventional toilets. The company has installed nearly 4,000 units in the UK and South Africa. They were awarded the prestigious Horizon2020 grant in 2017 to develop new innovations. It has also been featured in publications such as The Daily Telegraph, London Evening Standard, and The Times. The company will use the investment as working capital and stock acquisition funds to enable growth, in the UK and South Africa and launch into other water-stressed markets like the Middle East, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and introduce its 'Smart Connected Toilet' to the market.
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£1,236,245
