Tom & Teddy Limited is a family-centric global swimwear brand started by Bristol-based female-founder. Tom & Teddy is a beachwear brand for men & boys that has sold more than 55,000 shorts in 2018 generating a revenue of approximately US$1.8m. The shorts are made in a quick-dry microfibre fabric with UV protection and a super-soft finish. The company aims to grow to £8m by the year 2023 (with significant upside potential), £1.6m EBIT.
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Devoted is a premium brand that has received a 5* on Trustpilot. It is currently sold in 16 countries and its focus is to produce a high-quality alternative that's completely grain-free and high in meat content. 213 satisfied customers have provided a 9.3/10 rating on Trustpilot. The company strives to become a significant provider of premium pet foods to observant pet keepers worldwide. With the proceeds, the company seeks to capitalise on the current market trends with its natural pet foods.
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£67,850
PLAYin CHOC is an innovative, premium and award-winning manufacturer of vegan organic eco-friendly toys and chocolates. Its products are allergen-free, plastic-free, 100% organic and inspire creative play. Since its launch, PLAYin CHOC has sold approximately 50,000+ units in 21 countries. Additionally, potential stockists for its products are estimated at 100,000 in the UK and 1 million globally. Now, PLAYin CHOC is planning to take its product to the market via high-end food supermarkets; independent food, confectionary and gift shops; travel retail market; direct to the consumer via subscription; and international distributors. Funds raised will be used to increase growth by securing larger and permanent premises and intensify targeted marketing at trade & consumer shows and online.
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£278,450
Cadello is a newly produced category-defining unique spirit produced by Distilleria Pisoni, a 150-year-old distillery in Italy. It is growing its distributors over the UK as well as Italy. The company has also partnered with Honest Grapes and other independent marketers and sales teams. Cadello has hired Italian and UK Brand Ambassadors and engaged Pegasus Spirits as UK importer and brand manager. The company will support its continued fast-paced growth by investing into its marketing and sales through tradeshows & tasting events, Brand Ambassadors, PR (editorial and events), social media & advertising, and bartending competitions.
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£275,490
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
Catipilla designs, manufactures and retails a range of high quality, functional, wall-mounted climbing frames, resting points, and scratchers to create unique living spaces for cats. The company asserts that the cat segment of the pet market is worth an estimated £5 billion in the UK alone. It wants to become a contender in this segment. Catipilla has sold 2,000+ products across 16 countries, listed at retailer Pets at Home, and became a finalist in the PetQuip '2018 Product of the Year' in the past three years. Catipilla's products are situated in vet practices, catteries, and cat rescue centres. The company claims that it is endorsed by International Cat Care and has a partnership with IAMS, a global pet food giant. After a 5.36 times increase in orders during the 2020 lockdown (compared to Q2 and Q3 2019), Catipilla requires investment to scale up sales, distribution, manufacturing, and export capability.
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£196,702
Infabode is a platform that aims to update users with news on the real estate industry information around the globe. It has over 40,000 users and 900 content partners on its portal. The company aims to benefit users by being the most accurate portal for real estate data in the world, and content providers by increasing the reach of their insights and brand. In 2020, Infabode partnered with real estate portal, Cherre, for continued expansion into the US. The company also raised £250,000 from existing and new investors, matched by the Government's future fund, in July 2020. Infabode was shortlisted for EG's Real Estate Digital Outstanding Achievement Award. The company will use the investment to get the business to breakeven by Q2 2021. It will also explore a larger Series A funding and/or a corporate sale, both of which were being considered, pre-COVID-19.
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£291,000
H2GO Power is a clean technology company that develops green technology using its proprietary hydrogen storage technology and AI platform. It aims to be a contender in the $117.49 (USD) billion global hydrogen generation market. The company has successfully tested drone flights with its technology and secured funding for second-generation manufacture and flight trials for drone storage systems and working on delivery. H2GO Power has also developed a partnership with the noted organisation, Autodesk. The company's CEO was featured by The Financial Times in its 'Top 100 influential Woman in Engineering in the UK and Europe' post. It has also received acclaims from the World Economic Forum (WEF), the MIT Technology Review and received the 'Best Energy Start-Up Award' at the Global Hello Tomorrow Summit, amongst other commendations. H2GO Power will use the investment to provide clean and reliable power from renewable sources to millions worldwide.
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£2,499,999
Go Modular design and build off-site modules for the construction industry. Using their innovative modular construction technology they aim to revolutionise the construction process making it more time efficient and less expensive to produce buildings. In 2018, Go Modular are looking to open their first factory in the UK which will enable them to offer the construction industry factory-produced building units that form the finished structure at the construction site.
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£412,420
Wilton London (WL) is a B Corp that creates eco-friendly home care products packed with essential oils and sells Direct To Consumer (D2C) via a subscription service. The company argues that traditional home care products are loaded with nasty chemicals that are harmful to the environment. WL aspires to change this with its products. The brand has signed partnerships with stockists like Ocado, Holland & Barrett, Robert Dyas, Lakeland and Farmdrop, established an eCommerce business with 10,000+ D2C sales to date, and has 11 products in the detergent and cleaning categories. They have featured in publications like Ideal Home, Metro, Stylist, and Daily Mail. WL states they aim to become a contender in the UK Household cleaning market valued at £3.7 billion. The company states it will use 40% of the investment to fulfil large stock orders and boost new product development, 30% towards furthering business development and recruitment. and 30% towards acquisition and retention marketing to expand its subscription model.
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£540,172
