Learning Labs are a fast growing EdTech startup focussed on helping people to learn languages across 3 core channels. They have launched unique language Post-it Notes, a digital language learning platform and have been licensed to over 15k pupils across schools in the UK.
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Expired
investment:
£577,007
First Natural Brands is the owner of Tisserand Aromatherapy, one of the leading self-governing players in UK’s essential oil industry. It offers a variety of affordable organic and quality accredited products which consumers can relish as part of their daily lifestyle. Tisserand Aromatherapy is experiencing a growing interest among media, retail and consumers. Since 2007, the company’s sales have increased from £1.7mn to £6mn, owing to Robin Russell (CEO & Chairman) for bringing Tisserand into the mainstream market with a value for money proposition. Further investment will allow the company to expand its production capacity.
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investment:
£325,660
The House of Wings (THOW) is a pop-up restaurant that specialises in a variety of different flavour wings. With the use of the proceeds raised, THOW are looking to open their first permanent restaurant in a high footfall location in West London.
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investment:
£8,817
eDrinks is on a mission to help the hospitality industry harness the power of technology and social media. It has come out with digital drink tokens redeemable in partner pubs and bars. Users can gift and receive the tokens from friends, family or even a stranger and redeem them in pubs and bars using the 'MyRound' app. eDrinks has acquired over 2000 users over 1.5 months through organic social marketing, of which, 1011 are active ones. It has also availed the Commercial Partner Membership (CPM) of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The company is also developing its proprietary 'Bar Tab' redemption app to make it easy for independent venues to scan and redeem eDrinks contactless. eDrinks will use the investment to create marketing campaigns, app development, and hiring personnel.
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Expired
investment:
£116,195
Occuity seeks to develop revolutionary non-invasive screening and monitoring devices for chronic diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's. It argues that its device safely shines a low power beam of light into the eye and then collects and analyses the return signal to accurately measure structures within the eye and detect changes associated with the onset of the aforementioned diseases. Occuity is targeting three distinct markets, namely Ophthalmology, Disease Screening and Disease Monitoring, which is worth an estimated $35 billion per year. It claims that its 'Occuity Indigo' product enables earlier detection of diabetes and provides a non-contacting, pain-free glucose monitor. Occuity was awarded over £1.5 million as part of the Innovate UK grant for the development of technology within Occuity Indigo. It has also signed a partnership with one of the UK's leading ophthalmic distributors, Birmingham Optical, to distribute its PM1 pachymeter device. It states it will use 42% of the investment towards Research and Development (R&D), 23% towards sales and marketing, 20% towards management and finance, 9% towards managing CAPEX and NRE, and 6% towards paying fees.
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Expired
investment:
£2,854,857
StarStock are a drinks marketplace that enable suppliers to sell direct to wholesalers, pubs, shops, bars & restaurants nationwide. StarStock puts the suppliers in control of their products and listings, taking a small percentage of each sale. Suppliers set the prices, while we do the rest, arranging delivery of beers, ciders, wine and spirits.
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investment:
£1,343,149
iChef puts reliable suppliers in touch with professional establishments. iChef has a number of experts with over 250 years of experience between them. These experts are there to make sure the quality provided to you is the best it can be.
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investment:
£11,589
Ailuna is a sustainability training app that helps people adopt planet positive habits. The company uses behavioural science and lets users set green goals, embrace low-waste and low-carbon habits, and track the impact their actions have on the planet. Ailuna argues that its app is already in use in 50+ countries. It intends to dominate the sustainable action industry that is estimated to be worth $12 trillion. Ailuna asserts that it has raised £540,000 in less than two years of launch, built its tools and launched into the consumer space. The company aspires to target employee, student and citizen communities with its 'Ailuna for X' programme. Ailuna has also signed partnerships with Earth 51 and Virtuositeam and is in talks with other entities to reverse climate negative policies. The company states it will use the investment to develop 'Ailuna for X' further, develop and showcase its proprietary 'Motivational AI' feature, and boost sales and marketing activities.
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investment:
£354,813
A FCA-authorised and regulated digital credit card on smartphones, for those with modern and busy lifestyles. Jaja aims to offer a fair and transparent banking service that gives consumers greater confidence, control and freedom over their finances. The company has tested their app and card with Visa and has partnered with Asda to offer online credit instantly.
Jaja's business model allows revenue to be generated via interest payments from revolving lines of credit. Two products will be offered to consumers; the Jaja Credit Card and Jaja Pay. Both will be suitable for B2B and B2C operations.
Investments will be used to launch a beta round for 5,000 users to build a community before the products are publicly released. In addition, Jaja intends to expand its customer service team and produce marketing campaigns for their business.
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Expired
investment:
£4,957,534
I-Spy Digital Limited is a technology business that has developed digital media software and hardware providing messaging communications solutions. Their primary focus is in the healthcare and homecare sector. They have carried out intensive research and development to develop their core product; Care Messenger.
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Expired
investment:
£222,000
