DNApal is a personalised diet, health and fitness app that combines DNA infomation with other factors like age, weight, diet, family history and health goals. Two of the largest consumer DNA companies, 23andMe and Ancestry.com, have tested over 18m people. DNApal is capable of interpreting DNA results from these companies to provide precise recommendations on how to improve diet, hormone balance, weight loss, sleep, fitness & more. The company also won the best pitch at VentureFest 2019 at Oxford Brookes University. DNApal is aiming to launch MVP in January 2020 (iOS). The company is also aiming to recommend further testing and specific supplements where necessary and offer 1:1 consultations with a specialist. With the fund raised, DNApal plans to develop the full scope of the app, weekly goals, content challenges to keep users committed.
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£49,990
Patria Watch Co is a 127-year old luxury Swiss watch brand originally founded in Bienne, Switzerland in 1982. The brand has been revived by Patria Ltd as a UK company and is ready to take on the emerging market for wristwatches. Patria has already produced its first line of watches with its first edition coming out in April, 2020. The brand has been featured in Forbes and has a partnership with luxury lifestyle publication 'WatchAnish.' The funds raised will be used in marketing and development of online magazines to showcase their range of luxury watches.
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£7,207
Boundless Labs' Moodspace is an online learning platform for mental health treatment. It was commenced as a passion project between friends in 2014 later evolving into an application. The company takes established concepts from mental health therapy and re-imagines this teaching for a digital world, as daily mental health workouts. The platform has 5,400 monthly active members as of January 2020. Moodspace aims to teach the full breadth of therapy and empowers everyone to take control of their mental health. With the proceeds, the company will curate a wider breadth of mental health concepts and cultivate partnerships within the mental health ecosystem that includes building B2B relationships directly with therapists.
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£55,710
Nutrifix is an app that locates healthy meals nearby or selects recipes or delivery options all tailored to you bodies needs. The app is like having a personal nutritionist in your pocket and is in a growing sector as the global value of mobile health solutions is set to reach 83,000,000,000 by 2022.
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£194,310
Nutrifix is a web platform that provides companies with a virtual staff canteen and employees with a personalised weekly meal plan from local restaurants and catering companies that deliver straight to the user’s workplace. Their mission is to take away the stress of healthy eating, making personalised nutrition a reality. Nutrifix also featured in Forbes in April 2019 and has recorded 15,000 app downloads till now with over 8,000 newsletter subscribers. The proceeds will be used for product development, marketing, engineering and operational purposes.
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£268,160
BEEN London is a next-generation sustainable accessory brand which converts waste into beautiful products, for customers all around the world. They aim to change the way people make, perceive and buy beautiful things and want to make everyone part of the solution, involving local artisans and people with learning disabilities in the growing economy of sustainable fashion. Till now, they have successfully shipped orders to 18 countries worldwide, achieved profitability from Year 1 and launched 17 different products including backpacks, laptop cases and tote bags. BEEN is a UK FUTURE 20 startup, a finalist at the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards, and a profitable company looking to scale up into a global, game-changing sustainable brand. BEEN have been approved for investment by London Fashion Fund. With the funds, they want to accelerate sales, increase margins and turn other streams of waste into new incredible products.
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£325,589
Neat Nutrition is a UK based company that aims to make 100% plant-based protein powder using simple and nutritious ingredients. Its current lineup includes two varieties, namely Pea and Hemp, and Whey. The plant-based supplement market is due to be worth $7.38 billion by 2026. Neat Nutrition wants to capitalise on that potential. It has sold more than 1 million protein shakes in 32 countries and has been featured in prominent publications like Women's Health, Vogue, GQ, Esquire & Men's Health. It was awarded Men’s Health Reader’s Choice Best New Product Award in 2017. Moreover, in 2018, Neat Nutrition raised £1.46 million that helped it to invest in its proprietary platform, brand, and infrastructure. It has built key relationships with established entities such as Lululemon, Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter. With the investment, the company will push forward new product development and open up new distribution channels.
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£287,920
ACTIPH is a company that manufactures high-alkaline, ionised water having a 'Power of Hydrogen' (pH) of 9.8 providing the required hydration to people who live an active lifestyle. The company's UK listings include Tesco, Ocado, Harrods, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Planet Organic, and Wholefoods among others. It also exports to 11 countries globally. By April 2020, the company sold over 1.35 million units and amassed 26,300 social media followers. Alkaline water has become one of the fastest-growing categories globally with sales of $883 million+ in 2018. By 2023, the market is expected to exceed $4.3 billion. ACTIPH aims to be a leading contender in this segment. Its vision is to lead the growth of alkaline waters across Europe and the Middle East. It will use the investment to increase its sales to drive further distribution across Europe, invest in marketing to drive penetration and educate on the health benefits of its products, increase production capability, and accelerate new product development.
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£1,200,004
Grubby is a purpose-led recipe kit brand on a mission to make plant-based cooking more accessible without damaging the earth. It argues that there has been a 400% increase in people moving to a plant-based diet from 2014 to 2019. It intends to cater to this demand. The company asserts that it is a 100% plant-based business and intends to combine three rapidly growing areas namely, food delivery, meal kits, and plant-based diets. It also wants to become a contender in the recipe kits market that has experienced a £385 million growth since 2015. Grubby has served over 50,000 meals since its launch, received 100+ 5-star reviews, and grown sales 130% in the last quarter to £135,000. It has received investment from angel investors including founders of Skyscanner and World First. Grubby will use the investment to continue its growth through product innovation, speciality add-ons, and an enhanced digital experience to boost customer acquisition.
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£1,049,472
Livia's is a brand that makes 100% plant-based, natural and indulgent treats. The company develops the recipes in-house and sells through retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s & Boots, as well as, through online channels like Amazon and its website. The company has sold almost 7 million treats and has 200,000+ online followers. Their products cater to those with allergies and intolerances. They have seen sales increase by over 1,000%+ during the lockdown. Livia's will use the investment for new product development, grow its e-commerce platform, enhance its marketing and sales team, and scale its operations.
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£1,935,322
