Hoptroff offers a global Traceable Time as a Service (TTaaS). It verifies and corrects incorrect server clocks to microsecond accuracy thus making timestamp records of computer transactions trustworthy. This technology's precise time feed is set by Hoptroff's atomic clocks in its time hubs which are situated in London, Tokyo, and New York. Furthermore, with its partners BSO and BT networks, it delivers the feed anywhere in the world over low latency fibre connections. It already has 9 financial services customers and is also working with its partners to pursue a pipeline of potential new customers. It is raising funds to increase sales and marketing efforts, particularly, in Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions. It will further move on quickly to exploit the global Financial Services market which is worth £0.7bn and enter new markets such as TV broadcasting.
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£983,610
West Berkshire Brewery is a beer manufacturer on a mission to deliver best-in-class beers, from heritage styles to modern craft beers, to its customers. Its products are on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco and the Co-Op. The company can scale up to 26 million pints per annum thanks to its modern brewery units that are equipped with bottling and canning lines technologies along with the option of cold storage. Its brewery consists of a 200-capacity 'Taproom & Kitchen', a destination venue that generates a revenue of £1.4 million per annum. It will utilise the investment to support the installation and commissioning of its 'Fridge Pack Machine', support marketing initiatives with its pub partners across the South of England, and provide capital to enable any pub acquisition opportunities as they arise over the coming year.
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£1,390,948
Hill and friends is a luxury handbag retailer. They design and supply high quality women’s bags. Emma and Georgia was the creative and brand directors that helped mulberry gain their success from increasing their revenues from £51m in 2008 to 169m in 2012.
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£318,231
Enertor is a sole manufacturer which uses smart material that cushions the foot when moved slowly, but on impact locks together to absorb and disperse energy, before instantly returning to its flexible state which reduces the risk of injury. The global orthotics market is worth $ 6.5 Billion per annum, of which approximately $ 3.5 Billion is foot orthotics and growing at 7% CAGR per annum. The company is on a mission to help everyone stay injury-free with their shock-absorbing insoles. They have strong endorsements from elite athletes, including Usain Bolt & the British Military. Their shock-absorbing insoles are to be mandated by the British Armed Forces, including the Royal Marines and SAS. With the proceeds, the company will develop its website, further research and development, IP protection and patent filing, marketing and working capital for the business.
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£509,999
Techsixtyfour is wholesalers of watches and jewellery, and My Gator Watch is a part of it. My Gator Watch sells one of the UK's high-rating wearable mobile phone and tracker for children. It is an award-winning technology brand, selling essentially on Amazon and have sold over 2300 watches. In 2018, the AXA team chose My Gator Watch as the winning product as it met the requirements of the elderly. To expand into the elderly market, My Gator Watch has planned to raise the fund. With the proceeds, apart from creating a new website and brand for the elderly market, it is planning to develop new accessories /features to increase marketing for both the markets.
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£61,820
Troubadour, a brand that specializes in creating comfortable, functional, and sustainable bags for both work and weekends. They are committed to their impact on the planet and their communities, being a certified B Corp. In 2022, Troubadour acquired the Mujjo brand, a tech accessories company, which has aided in expanding their product range and accelerating product development and customer discovery. They have experienced significant revenue growth, with a 128% increase in 2022, and continue to see substantial growth in 2023, having sold to over 30,000 customers worldwide and gaining recognition for their sustainable bags and accessories.
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£1,771,286
Kokoon is a digital platform that offers personalised, clinically approved, intelligent audio content and coaching for better sleep and relaxation. The company has also introduced a set of ergonomic headphones that work seamlessly with the Kokoon app and encourages and protects relaxation and sleep. The company has also been featured in esteemed platforms such as BBC, HuffPost, and The Guardian. Since its inception 4 years ago, Kokoon has received over £4.5m in online sales, scaled manufacturing to 6000 units per month, won an Innovate UK Government Grant and has 5 international patents in its portforlio. Going forward, Kokoon aims to become a world-leading technology brand, positively changing the lives of millions.
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£1,654,936
Lucy Choi has created an affordable luxury footwear brand that comes with a unique heritage, having learnt her craft from her uncle, the great shoe designer, Jimmy Choo. Lucy Choi London has been featured consistently at London Fashion Week and in the elite fashion press. The brand has been featured in platforms such as The Times, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Grazia, and The Telegraph. It has been worn by A-list celebrities including Hailey Beiber and Sharon Stone. From 2018 to 2019, there has been a 40% increase in the number of shoes sold. Lucy Choi London has also been sold to various UK stockists and wholesaled internationally. Around 5,800 subscribers have subscribed to its website since 2016 (41% CAGR). With the proceeds, the company will refocus on wholesale globally, design a new website, hire new employees, and increase marketing spends.
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£182,770
Nourish by Jane Clarke (NBJC) is an aspirational wellness brand that makes nutritious drinks made with all-natural organic ingredients, using low carbon footprint packaging, delivered to a customer's doorstep. Its target audience is people afflicted with malnutrition particularly when undergoing cancer treatment or living with dementia or mental illness. The company expanded its customer base by 789% between January 2020 and March 2021. It also points out that it has onboarded noted Chef Prue Leith. The company has featured in numerous publications like Daily Mail, Net Doctor, The Sun Online, and Daily Express, to name a few. NBJC has raised more than £650,000 from private investors in its previous round and secured an 'Excellent' rating of 4.7 on Trustpilot from 100+ verified reviews. It also seeks to become a contender in the Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) market in the UK that is valued at £237 million. The company will use the investment to launch and scale its B2B model and invest in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) marketing.
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£257,579
PALLITE manufactures environmentally-friendly products made from 100% recyclable paper honeycomb board which contains over 75% recycled content. It asserts that these products can be used to move, protect, & store goods. The company has partnered with companies like DS Smith, The Hut Group, and Rockwell Automation to further its mission of making sustainable packaging and products. It witnessed sales of £229,000 at a gross margin of 45% and a record gross profit of £103,000 in September 2020. PALLITE will soon launch its 'EcoLITE' range of recycled and insulative packaging to replace polystyrene and foam amidst other upcoming innovations. The company will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals and become a sustainable brand.
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£1,311,835
