SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk that aims to reduce space transportation costs and eventually enable the colonisation of Mars. The company has developed several launch vehicles, rocket engines and Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS) landing platforms. Its project, Falcon 9, became the first rocket to accomplish a propulsive vertical landing in December 2015. As of March 2018, SpaceX had over 100 launches on its manifest representing about $12 billion (£9.24 billion) in contract revenue. The company has also ventured into providing satellite internet access by launching its Starlink project. As of 13th June 2020, it has launched 540 Starlink satellites. It will soon launch its Interplanetary Transport System (ITS), Starship, to further inter-planetary travel and colonisation. They will use the investment to grow its projects across various verticals.
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£8,752,000
Plug-N-Go is a company that provides electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the aim of sustainably electrifying transport. The company has 24 charge points that are accessible to users via its app. It sources 100% renewable energy from its partners at Octopus Energy. Air pollution is contributing to 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK that Plug-N-Go is striving to change. The global electric vehicle charging stations market will reach USD 27.7 billion by 2027 from an estimated USD 2.5 billion in 2019. The company hopes to become a strong contender in this segment. Plug-N-Go is in discussions over multi-site agreements with the Co-operative Society and Eden district council and has received interest from Associated British Ports. Its goal is to install 3,800 EV charge points for the public in 5 years at sites where drivers are already parking. The company will use the investment to deliver EV charging stations to businesses across the UK.
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£176,008
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
Propnology is a crowdfunding platform specifically designed for property. Founded in 2014, their aim is to encourage a more diverse group of individuals to invest. Propnology allows users to invest in property from as little as £500.
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£57,209
Movem is a platform that allows any tenant to review their experiences and openly rank and compare properties, agencies and landlords. When viewing a property on Movem, you are shown a realistic cost of moving in. This includes agency fees which are usually hidden away, council tax and how much deposit you will be putting down.
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£199,900
Gravity is a tech-based co-living brand that endeavours to create a global community of young professionals by offering living spaces. The company operates three locations in Camden Town and one in Finsbury Park with over 100 beds. The company offers design-led living spaces with all-inclusive, flexible contracts, typically between 3 to 12 months to its users. It is currently working on potential projects with strategic real estate partners in Paris, Barcelona, and Milan aiming to develop a global network of co-living spaces in major business hubs worldwide. It will use 48% of the investment as opening costs, 37% as salary payments, and 15% as marketing, legal and miscellaneous expenses.
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£265,780
Antaco is a clean technology company that has come up with a solution to process any type of organic waste, both wet & dry (including woody), into a solid biofuel and a direct replacement for fossil coal. The company aims to disrupt current methods of organic waste disposal. Antaco won the 2013 Shell Springboard & 2014 WEX Technology Awards. It has received an £857,000 grant from the UK government and was voted the top UK & EU Cleantech start-up by Climate-KIC & EIT (European Institute of Technology & Innovation) in 2013. Antaco is seeking £400,000 (Future Fund matched) in further investment to expand operational capacity on-site, build its team, and capitalise on growing market opportunities.
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£661,410
Developing ultra-efficient combustion cycles by replacing a conventional engine's mechanical drivetrain with cleaner and compact electrical components. Libertine have created Free Piston Engines that can operate by using either fossil fuels, or renewable energy.
Their products have opportunities to provide benefits in numerous industries and the company has already had discussions with two large automotive firms and OEMs that are interested in utilising the technology. Libertine owns 28 patents and has distributed a license for its product, which is currently generating annual revenue growth of around 90%. Revenues in 2017 totalled £300k.
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£710,970
Howsy is an online marketplace for renting. Howsy does away with traditional over-priced and under-serviced lettings model, bringing down the cost of managing a property by an estimated 75%. Their team of 81, operate across three locations—two in the UK and one in South East Asia. The company has also been featured in publications such as Forbes and The Guardian as well as portals such as TechCityNews and Startups.co.uk. The company will use the investment to build a digital service that makes renting easier, qualify for the 'Future Fund', a government support package for start-ups, and towards building working capital and growth marketing.
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£2,346,770
Landlord Referencing.co.uk provides the safest and most comprehensive tenant referencing services in the UK. A huge database of tenant references provided by landlords for landlords has been built up over a 5 year period by the ... Read more
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£25,886
