ALVÁTECH is a sustainable water technology company on a mission to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion per annum agriculture industry that consists of 537 million farmers. It claims that the agriculture industry uses 70% of global water consumption. ALVÁTECH aspires to change this. It argues that its technology disrupts water molecules in an ecological way, helping farmers grow more with less water. The plug and play solution runs entirely off solar energy and is chemical-free. ALVÁTECH claims that it has installed its water treatment devices in 17 countries across six continents and established an international distribution network since its product launch in August 2020. The company has also signed agreements with entities in Latin America, Africa, Asia, the US, Europe and the Middle East. ALVÁTECH will use the investment to expand its distribution network, sales teams and subscription plans to reach more farmers and develop Hydro devices for vertical farming, boost hydroponics, and create ALVÁ personal home devices.
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£504,932
EBar is a ‘Beer as a Service’ entity. It argues that music and sporting events experience long bar queues with millions of people waiting in serpentine lines for their pint. EBar aspires to change this. Its patent-protected EBar machine allows a customer to order, pay and dispense two drinks in less than 30 seconds and in half the time taken by a typical event bar. The machine is supplemented with an integrated 'Point of Sale' (PoS) software, payment solution and data reporting systems. The company has secured over £800,000 of funding from private and public sector sources to date. It also deployed new EBar units at pilot events pre-lockdown and commercially in summer 2020 where it served over 3,500 pints in a socially distanced open-air environment. EBar has patents pending across international territories such as North America, Europe, China, Japan, Korea and Australia. It will use the investment to build more units, grow its team, develop supply chain partnerships, and boost business development.
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£356,377
Njori is a company that has created an accurate, multi-functional cooker that can be stored on a bookshelf alongside cookbooks. The cooker uses integrated sensors and accessories to monitor and regulate the cooking process. It's built-in scales helps a user measure ingredients before and during the cooking process. The scale function also enables the user to reduce food by a set weight or percentage. The company aims to be a disruptor in the global portable induction cooker market that is set to be worth £4.5 billion by 2022. Njori has filed UK patents & is building its supply chain in China. It will use the investment to finish development and bring the final product to market.
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£236,797
STRYVE is a technology platform that aims to become the best Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). STRYVE asserts that 98% of Fortune 500 companies use ATS platforms to track, communicate and maintain their hiring process, yet most SMEs do not. It also asserts that 62% of those who do not have ATS would implement one. STRYVE's focus is on serving this section of organisations that have 1-1000 employees. STRYVE claims that its business model will be fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law. The company is working in partnership with recruitment agencies such as Altus Partners and C&C search. It argues that it has a potential lead of 500 companies from day one. STRYVE will use the investment received to hire product managers and programmers, launch its first MVP during Q1 2021, and begin sales in Q2 2021.
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£453,007
GoCustomate has an aim to get rid of the pain points for the SME's when buying and selling by completely changing the way transactions occur. Till date, they have secured the licence to utilize third-party eMoney authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland, GoCustomate verifies its users, provides automated payment schedules and flexible escrow wallets. It also protects customers with their unique digital wallets. The company is fundraising to grow sales by focusing on SME customers with relevant pain points. With the proceeds, the company will expand across the EU and Australia.
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£156,300
buyfair intends to be a premium variant of ebay for businesses. It is powered by features like multi-lot algorithm that enables huge volumes to be sold in smaller quantities and a brand safe atmosphere preserving premium brands. The company has over 500 live auctions every day, and 150 brands have already signed up across 18 countries. buyfair has also been featured in Forbes, Cosmetic Business, The Independent. buyfair is planning to use the funds for buyer acquisition, tech development and marketing.
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£316,160
L.A Brewery (LAB) produces non-alcoholic kombucha made from health-boosting teas, fruits, and botanicals. LAB argues that 25% of drinkers consider themselves semi-regular consumers of low and no alcohol in the UK and aims to cater to the demands of this category. LAB asserts that it has already produced and sold one million drinks and achieved listings with entities like Amazon, Selfridges, Leon, Farmdrop, Wholefoods, Planet Organic, Ocado (March 2021), and 300+ independent stockists across the UK. It has also featured in Vogue, GQ, Tatler, Hello!, Elle, and Glamour, to name a few. LAB points out that its feature on ITV's 'Love Your Weekend' with Alan Titchmarsh resulted in £1,000+ worth of online sales in 10 minutes. It will use the investment to expand its microbrewery, increase production 4 times to meet future demand, and increase brand awareness.
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£1,349,997
Love Ocean (LO) is an ocean-inspired bathroom product brand. It is on a mission to make natural marine ingredient products, eliminate single-use plastic in the bathroom and drive a 'Reuse & Refill' (R&R) culture. LO aims to become a contender in the adult and children's toiletries market worth £750 million in the UK alone. LO is launching a children's product range that consists of a whale tail-shaped bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, designed to be reused and refilled via a quarterly subscription. LO asserts that it contributes part of its profits to the Plastic Bank that endeavours to remove 1 kilogram of ocean-bound plastic in Haiti, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is planning to launch a baby range in 2022, an adult range in 2023, and a youth range in 2024. LO will use the investment to create educational editorial content to eliminate ocean-bound plastic, build an engaged community, and scale its business.
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£296,156
Numerous is a company that aims to establish a new data-sharing economy by ensuring profits to brands and consumers. On the Numerous app, consumers create a data profile filling in the appropriate information. The Numerous AI technology leverages this consensually-shared personal data to connect the right users to the right brands. It also incentivises its members to share their data by sharing some of the revenue with them that Numerous, in turn, generates from brands. Personal data is worth £30 billion in the UK, and $200 billion in the US. Numerous aims to be a strong contender in this segment. It currently has 1,300 users sharing over 130,000 pieces of data. The company's app is live for iOS and Android. It aims to grow to 50,000 users, 7.5 million pieces of data and 60 brand partners in the next 12 months. It will use the investment to pioneer a new model for the data economy and grow its business.
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£352,502
Yacht Sentinel is a pioneer in the market for offering intelligent boat monitoring security systems to boat owners. A trusted name in the sector, their monitoring system enables boat owners to remotely check their boat’s status through their dedicated mobile app or online web app. Yacht Sentinel acts as a virtual crew member, keeping an eye on your boat 24/7. They are in advanced discussions with several shipyards, including Princess Yachts & Fountaine Pajot. Their latest product YS6 was released in 2018 and is sold in over 130 shops across a dozen countries. With the proceeds, the company is planning for research and development, an increase in brand awareness and for new hires of personnel.
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£150,000
