Opportunity Network is a digital network that provides equal growth opportunities to Chief Executive Officers (CEO). The portal's algorithm vets prospective users, allows them to buy, sell, raise or invest in an asset, gives them the option to choose the industry they wish to do business in, and then post their requirement for the same. The user can then select the best deal for their business from a list of responses and scale profitably. The company's platform connects 32,000+ qualified CEOs in 130+ countries to $295 billion worth of commercial, financial, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. 86% of the deals on the portal find at least 1 counterpart in 48 hours. Opportunity Network aims to reach full scale by the end of 2020 and find 10 counterparts for 95% of the deals in 1 hour. The company has also been featured in publications such as Forbes, CNBC, Financial Times, and The Economist. It will use the investment to scale its business across various verticals.
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£962,500
Run3D is a biotechnology company that has developed a 3D gait analysis system with the aim to help people identify injuries, deliver better performance, and make better running decisions. 3D gait analysis involves using infrared cameras to track positions of small reflective markers attached to a person in motion, capturing measurable data to help quantify a person's risk of injury, biomechanical efficiency, performance, footwear, and recommend proper diagnosis where necessary. The company plans to use the investment to grow its business.
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Swoopos is a mobile point of sale system, which brings together innovative software and hardware, cloud reporting and data analytics, mobile and ecommerce ordering and beacon marketing technology for retail, hospitality and stadiums. Swoops have already built long term relationships with leading brands and are now looking to expand throughout the UK and beyond.
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£64,480
Lifetise generates proprietary consumer data via its portal to boost the Artificial Intelligence (AI) based decision-making process within banks and insurers and increase their product sales. Lifetise asserts that its portal helps financial institutions acquire and fulfil the needs of high-value customers at a lower cost to the organisation. It is in negotiations with three retail banks and is an Accenture Fintech Lab alumni. The company was named as one of the most influential financial technology entities of 2020 by The Financial Technologist magazine and selected for the Mayor of London's 'Business Growth Programme' under the 'Most high potential startups' category in 2021. Lifetise will use 58% of the investment in product development and engineering to scale its technology platform, 31% on sales and marketing, and 11% on operations.
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£369,407
Pedal Me uses high-tech cargo bikes, trailers and trained riders to provide delivery & taxi services when needed. The company offers a solution that will out-perform motors in car-centric cities as bike-friendly measures like bike lanes are introduced. As of now, the company has 32 bikes and 45 staff in total. It has witnessed a strong MoM growth (19% on avg). The trips provided by Pedal Me has negligible carbon footprint in comparison with vans, taxis or electric vehicles. With the funds, the company will improve the technology, maintain speed with demand, develop the staff and balance the process.
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£421,330
Zvilo aims to become a major challenger bank in the Balkans for Balkan people living in the European Economic Area (EEA). It plans to disrupt the outdated Balkan banking sector and become a contender in an estimated remittances per annum market worth €14 billion. The company asserts that it has procured a letter of intent for a pilot program that would allow it to offer business lending to 800+ Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and financial services to 45,000+ potential personal banking customers. It has also initiated a licensing application with the Central Bank of Kosovo and partnered with Mastercard as its card partner. Zvilo will use the investment to formalise its application for Supply Chain Finance (SCF) licensing in Kosovo, execute its strategic partnership agreement with its Kosovar partner retailer, prepare for a second fundraising round, and expand its services.
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£666,085
Swing has pioneered an IoT-connected micro-gym, the Swing Box, equipped with integrated free weights suitable for outdoor use. This innovative gym solution includes adjustable backrests and various dumbbells and kettlebells, catering to users of all fitness levels. Users can conveniently locate, reserve, and unlock the Swing Box using any smartphone, aiming to combat physical inactivity, which contributes to a significant number of deaths and costs the UK £7.4 billion annually. Swing's solution addresses the barriers of affordability, accessibility, and time in exercise by providing on-demand, free-access outdoor micro-gyms in communal parks and green spaces. With over 90% of UK residents within a 10-minute walk of public parks and only 32% meeting NHS guidelines for muscle-strength activity, Swing aims to lease these boxes to grant public access with leaseholders paying an annual fee of £2500 per box, covering maintenance and operations.
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£287,590
SRSLY Low Carb, an award-winning health food brand, specializes in high protein, low carb products to make healthy eating both convenient and delicious. They've already played a significant role in 4.5 million meals and generated over £6 million in revenue, boasting an impressive 79% repeat order rate and a 35% subscription rate. With a recent NHS England contract and the first US retail order secured, SRSLY is poised to expand into local and international retail markets with the ambition of becoming a global leader in the field. They've demonstrated market fit with customers reporting benefits like longer satiation for weight loss and better blood sugar control for those with diabetes. As 70% of adults seek healthier food options, SRSLY sees abundant opportunities to meet customer needs and empower families to make convenient, healthy, and tasty food choices.
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£274,197
PRESS is a health food and nutrition business specialising in Cold-Pressed juices, snacks, smoothies, soups and supplements.Our products bring healthy, delicious recipes to the hands of those customers looking to make positive decisions when it comes to what, when and how they eat and drink
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£1,114,540
Hitmarker is a proprietary job platform that covers the entire video game sector. It aims to be the leading job provider in the $159 billion video game industry. It has a database of 67,000 candidates and has posted 46,000 jobs from 4,500 companies in 77 countries. The company asserts that one million people have used Hitmarker 2.5 million times to post or look for jobs. Hitmarker has been covered by publications like Forbes, CNBC, and The FT. It has also onboarded 20 partners, including The University of California, RGF Executive Search, and the British Esports Association. The company will use the investment to build a global network of localised platforms in crucial territories and expand its addressable market.
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£521,283
