BioSure HIV Self Test allows for private testing in a time and place convenient to the user. The test is discreetly delivered in the post and once everything is finished all the testing equipment can be thrown away in the bag provided with the usual rubbish.
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£495,459
Riders can enjoy indoor cycling within a boutique fitness studio. In the past 6 years, Boom Cycle have opened five sites are now seeking funds to expand their portfolio. To date, Boom Cycle has acquired over £4.1m from private investors and in 2017 spent £2.1m on developing two flagship studios. The company has experienced attendance growth of 47% YoY, as well as a 77% increase in revenue YoY.
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£805,260
An oral hygiene service giving people stunning smiles and a healthy mouth with eco-friendly products. Brushbox uses a subscription model to deliver oral care goods directly to a customer's home on a regular basis. Since launching in January 2018, Brushbox has sold more than 3,000 boxes and will be offering their services via Ocado in January 2019.
The company is partnered with Denplan, Dentaid and Ronald McDonald House Trust. Through these collaborations, Brushbox has donated over 5,000 toothbrushes via their 'Buy 1, Give 1' initiative. Funds raised will be allocated towards expanding the range of products and working directly with dentists through a partnership programme.
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£738,670
Byrd is a coaching platform that works around everyday life to keep people running. It asserts that its unique EQAI-coach uses 1 billion variables to coach people to their goal, whether that’s simply to remain healthy or to hit a specific event. The company estimates that 200 million people were running globally in 2018. It seeks to target this group and become a contender in a fitness market that is estimated to be worth $2.4 billion. The company has created and tested two beta versions of its Android and iOS apps. It points out that it has conducted surveys involving hundreds of runners clocking in 20,000 km of running and incorporated that data into its portal. Byrd argues that its app has been built on Google Cloud infrastructure and is ready to horizontally scale. It will use 40% of the investment in product evolution, 20% in acquisition, 23% towards marketing, and 17% towards enriching customer experience.
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£266,836
Capital Physio is one of the UK’s fastest growing providers of retail physiotherapy. Since inception in 2012, the group has opened 17 clinics as part of a highly scalable and growth driven business model.
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£6,210
Carnot is developing hydrogen engines with key components manufactured from ceramics able to withstand fuel combustion temperatures, eliminating the need for cooling systems and doubling the efficiencies of modern engines. The company argues that modern engines waste on average one-third of fuel energy to cool systems that stop metallic components from melting. Carnot claims that its engines eliminate this waste doubling efficiency, halve fuel costs and CO2 and achieve net-zero operation by operating on biofuels and hydrogen benefiting the long haul transport, marine and primary off-grid power markets. Carnot has raised over £600,000 including a pre-seed round in 2020 for £357,000 at a pre-money valuation of £2 million, a £300,000 Innovate UK grant and another £300,000 Eureka Eurostar’s grant. Carnot has a 5-year, 3-phase exit strategy and will begin licensing its IP at the end of 2023 at which point it will begin generating revenue. It will eventually look for acquisition from one of its manufacturing partners in 2025 after demonstrating industry acceptance of its technology.
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£262,500
Centaur Robotics is redefining mobility for the 10% of the global population who require assistance to walk 400 meters. Representing a £7 billion global opportunity, the company offers a blend of convenient service and innovative two-wheeled vehicle design, catering to individuals and collaborating with international brands in sectors such as airlines, shopping centers, retirement living, hotels, and restaurants.
After a successful 2020 investment round, Centaur Robotics is currently seeking the final £65,000 of its seed equity round. This funding will facilitate pre-production market trials, design refinements, large-scale testing, and production expansion. With established commercial traction, the company aims for a full commercial launch by June 2024.
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£795,101
Chris James Mind Body is a premium health and lifestyle brand that offers a uniquely natural solution to help you acheive optimal levels of health and wellness all year round. Chris James has also created a 12 days cleanse plan as well as signing a book deal with the British publisher Penguin.
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£60,500
Clinical Net is a health-tech firm focused on revolutionizing access to innovative clinical trials. Their AI platform swiftly connects patients with suitable trials, addressing the challenge of low participation rates and delays that hinder pharmaceutical research. With over 69,000 trials globally, their solution aims to streamline the cumbersome and time-consuming process of trial matching, making it more efficient and accessible within 5 minutes. This innovative approach targets the $3.73 billion patient recruitment market while ensuring individuals have easier access to groundbreaking treatments.
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£136,827
Cornish Lithium intends to set up an environmentally-responsible and unique lithium extraction industry in the UK. The company has acquired exploration rights for lithium and other battery metals across Cornwall. Extensive mineral rights agreements have given the company a first-mover advantage in Cornwall. The funds raised will be used to support research over the next 12 months, which includes sample collection, in order to completely understand the battery metal potential of Cornwall.
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investment:
£1,430,640
