Launched in 2016, London-based Rejuvenation Water is the world’s first Amino Acid enriched spring water manufacturer. The brand provides functionality without compromising on taste and macro health. Founder Kris Ingham came up with 'Rejuvenation Water' as a 'health' drink that offers benefits without artificial sweeteners or excess sugar. Since inception, Rejuvenation Water has supplied both Grocery and Food Service channels. The second range of drinks, the hydration+ canned range, was launched in Spring 2019, and within 6 months became a best seller in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Costco and Ocado. The brand has been featured several times on BBC News, The Sun and Daily Mail. With the investment, the brand will divert resources to launch new products and hire more staff and enhance lthe brand identity.
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investment:
£98,940
Plantwork Systems (PWS) is an eco-conscious, technology company providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to the wastewater treatment industry. It is the developer, owner, and provider of a range of proprietary technologies such as TN-REM, NUTREM®, and the deHoxar Spiral Separator. These products aid in nutrient removal, improved filtration, sludge thickening. This leads to wastewater treatment plants recycling more water, reducing their energy requirements, and minimising water scarcity. The company has generated combined revenues of £1.44 million since July 2017. PWS is seeking funding of up to £1 million, at a pre-money valuation of £6 million. It will use the investment to accelerate its growth and bring more innovative products to the market.
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investment:
£244,865
3RD ROCK is a sustainable Activewear sports brand founded for people who have a passion for nature. Created by a team of passionate climbers, 3RD ROCK creates extremely comfortable, Made-To-Move garments. It is a wholesale e-commerce business that has sold more than 55,000 units in 20+ countries. Catering to climbers and yoga enthusiasts, it has received more than 1000 5-star reviews out of which 96% are positive ones. Being environmentally conscious, 3RD ROCK has utilised 12,000 bottles in its manufacturing process with over 1 tonne of sea waste being used in the production of leggings and bra-tops. With the proceeds, the brand will kick-start the next stage of growth by with range expansion & innovation, retaining and developing key wholesale accounts, making strategic hires and penetrating new markets.
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investment:
£361,700
Voyager Cannabidiol (CBD) is a health and wellness company focused on producing high-quality CBD and hemp seed oil products. It argues that CBD is beneficial for the human heart, stomach, bones, brain and intestine. Voyager CBD intends to be a contender in the CBD market that is expected to be worth £1 billion with 1 million regular users in 2025. Voyager CBD asserts that it raised £500,000 in an oversubscribed seed funding round in November 2020. The company has also launched VoyagerLife, a complementary range of beauty and skincare products, in February 2021. Voyager CBD will use the investment to launch new and innovative products, build brand recognition via SEO and digital marketing, ensure that the brand fulfills big orders and demonstrate its financial security to big retailers, and integrate its own manufacturing and extraction capabilities.
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investment:
£733,818
Hope is an online fashion brand that targets the 50+ woman demographic. Founded in 2015 by Nayna McIntosh, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, the company has 34,000 subscribers and 6,300 customers. The brand is 'Made in Italy' or 'Made in UK' using recycled cashmere and 100% recyclable packaging. Hope has 1600+ reviews on Trustpilot and has been featured in The Sunday Telegraph/Woman & Home and The Telegraph Magazine. With the proceeds, the company will invest in digital advertising and web development.
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investment:
£268,312
Reef Knots is a direct-to-consumer menswear brand that was launched in 2013. Inspired by the ocean and summer, the brand has grown its reputation with silk ties and innovative print design but has now ventured into multiple categories, including upcycled ocean plastic swim shorts and knitwear using 50% recycled plastic. Since April 2014, the brand has made sales worth £2 million catering to more than 22,000 orders. Moreover, Reef Knots is now a profitable business with 108% online growth. With the investment, the brand will accelerate online sales through digital marketing channels and invest in a core team to generate further sales in wider demographies.
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investment:
£176,220
Jack’s Shack is an automotive conversion company that creates and sells bespoke campervans and custom trucks to match the dreams and specifications of its customers. The company earns its revenue by customising a customer's campervan or buying, converting, and selling a van to the next potential customers through retail partners. It is aiming to capitalise on the ‘staycation’ trend, with an estimated 83% of British holidaymakers stating they would prefer to holiday in the UK in 2021. Jack's Shack states it has grown annual revenues to £1.5 million+ in 2020. The company is also planning to introduce new custom designs to boost margins from 2021. It will use the investment to move to a bigger site, grow its team, create space to hold more vans at a given time, and generate faster revenues.
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investment:
£155,848
My Tree has launched a Memorial Park in the UK that enables people to plant a tree with the ashes of their loved one. It is the sole exclusive UK memorial park which offers ashes burial with the planting of a tree. The company is in discussion with DoubleTree Hilton and First Funerals. My Tree has launched its first park five miles outside of Reading and 38 miles from London. The company will use the funds to promote the site, do pre-planting to maximize usage of space and support plans to open more sites by the end of 2020.
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investment:
£160,380
Burleighs Gin is a company that aims to establish itself as the leader in the gin market. It is the official gin partner for entities such as Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers RFC, and the King Richard III foundation. Burleighs plans to introduce a 'non-alcoholic gin' apart from its gin products. The company feels that this will allow Burleighs to enter into the rapidly rising 'low & no' growth sector, now valued at £60 million a year in the UK. It also intends to commission the production of a 'Ready to Drink Gin & Tonic' in a can, another growth market driven by the popularity of gin that is now worth £472 million a year. Burleighs has on-trade listings secured with Cosy Club, Loungers, All Bar One, and Miller & Carter. It has hosted consumer events during 2019 including; Picnic in the Gardens, World Gin Day festival and The Great Burleighs Express. Burleighs Gin has been featured in BBC Good Food Guide's 'Best Gins to try in 2019'. They will use 50% of the investment for new product development, 15% for distillery expansion, 15% for recruitment drives, 10% for export growth, and 10% as marketing expenses.
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investment:
£130,490
Established as a trusted brand since 2017, YPP provides high-quality and bespoke printed products to the public, private, and third sectors. In 2019, YPP launched a site Customgifts.co.uk for year-round gifting, following the success of Santa Sacks, a B2C Christmas brand in 2018. Within six months, they have achieved sales of over £300,000, hold licenses with many world-renowned brands with the likes of Harry Potter, Batman, Loony Tunes and Elf, and a variety of top-flight football clubs. The Custom Gifts site has already processed over 14,000 orders with more than 13,000 customers joining their database. The funds raised will be used for online marketing, new product development, and hiring of new staff.
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investment:
£404,490
