Bubble& uses local seasonal produce to create exciting combination flavours on a classic English dish Bubble and Squeak. Using the funds from the raise they will be looking to open a 45 seater restaurant in Portsmouth and have plans to open many more. For the past 2.5 years they have been serving their bubble & squeaks at many well-regarded markets and festivals in the UK.
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investment:
£38,340
The Cotswold Distilling Company Limited (trading as The Cotswolds Distillery) was founded in 2013 and is, in its director’s opinion, well on the way to becoming a leading producer of world class ultra-premium whisky, gin and other branded spirits, as well as a premier tourist/visitor experience in the Cotswolds. www.cotswoldsdistillery.com
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investment:
£1,001,000
Artisan gin makers putting the city of Exeter into the public eye. Exeter Gin has two brands, a self-named gin and Granny's Garbutt's, which both encompass 5 product ranges. These include Rhubarb Gin, Navy Strength and London Dry. The company originally predicted to sell 500 bottles in their first year, but within the first 10 months of establishment, Exeter Gin sold more than 4,000 bottles and 4,500 miniatures. Their products are sold to restaurants and bars, retailers, wholesalers and online.
Funds are being raised to pursue growth opportunities such as redeveloping their website, exporting internationally, showcasing their products on gin tours, increase the number of sale outlets and produce new ranges. Furthermore, Exeter Gin plan to purchase high-grade equipment to maximise their economies of scale whilst reducing overall cost.
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Expired
investment:
£116,150
An independent restaurant business offering investment opportunities for the first time since successfully launching 3 restaurants as of 2013 without any prior funding. A Rule Of Tum Group is the owner of The Burger Shop Hereford & Worcester and The Bookshop Restaurant. The former provides high-quality food in a relaxing environment, whilst the latter produces dishes made from grass-fed steak and uses organic vegetables.
The business hosts a food festival annually, which oversees more than 8000 visitors. In the year ending March 2018, A Rule Of Tum Group achieved £1.6m in annual turnover and are now crowdfunding to fully purchase their Hereford site. Furthermore, the business is planning to open a butcher's shop in 2020, as well as another restaurant located in Worcester.
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Expired
investment:
£485,730
Clean Slate is a 100% plant based all day dining concept. The idea is to create easy attractive plant based eating not just for vegetarians and vegans. They are lookng for funding to launch a restaurant with the view to open four restaurants over the next four years.
(EIS Partial)
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Expired
investment:
£36,290
NGX is the world’s first genetically personalised nutrition shake designed to bring nutrition to everyday athletes. The company has ongoing discussions to form partners with U.A.E and U.S to expand. NGX's nutritionist approved formula is a less than average vegan-friendly, environmentally responsible, allergen-free, naturally sourced, and macro trends within the millennial and Z generations. With the proceeds, the company aims to create a range of products from personalised meal plans, and protein bars to enhance its position as the go-to personalised nutrition brand.
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Expired
investment:
£207,860
Your Sommelier is an online wine merchant providing Monthly Subscription Boxes of French wine. They focus on wine from authentic and independent French vineyards and members receive weekly offers. All wines are imported directly from France and specialise in small family-run estates with great value wines.
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Expired
investment:
£114,404
Brickowner aims to become the leading service provider for property developers and asset managers, ensuring benefits for both parties. The company asserts that it undertakes background checks of investors on its portal for the benefit of asset managers. It also ensures that investors can easily navigate its portal and find deals that suit their financial appetite. Brickowner successfully exited five investment rounds despite two investments happening in the wake of COVID-19. The platform has over 3,000 investors registered with over 700 active investors. It has overseen over £15 million worth of investments on its portal till date. Brickowner will use the investment towards technology up-gradation, develop its B2B capacity, and increase marketing initiatives to support company growth
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Expired
investment:
£290,362
Cook My Grub (CMG) is an online food delivery marketplace that offers fresh and authentic home-cooked food using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). CMG allows customers to choose their food from options such as vegetarianism, veganism, halal, and gluten-free. Customers can use CMG's app to order food on the same day or pre-order several days or even weeks in advance. CMG points out that it sets up 'Virtual Restaurants' for home-chefs giving them the flexibility to decide when, what, and how much they aim to cook. It aims to be a contender in the £10+ billion UK restaurant delivery market. CMG argues that it has served 1300+ meals across Maidenhead, Windsor, and Slough. It has planned future expansion across London, Reading, Swindon, and Home Counties. The company has featured in publications like BBC Berkshire Radio, Public Sector Catering, Business Cloud, and TechFound. It will use the investment to increase marketing, scale-up operations, and grow its technology teams.
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Expired
investment:
£685,544
Hawkens Gingerbread is a bakery that makes gingerbread products that are diverse, rich in heritage, delicious, and high in quality. It has spent three years in a start-up phase and now targets a three-year phase of stage one growth. Currently, its facility can bake up to 80,000 units of gingerbread each month. Since 2017, it is consistently producing a 65% average gross profit margin across its B2C and B2B markets. This company has been growing for three years, and in the financial year 2019, its revenue grew 108% to £43k (£25k profit). Its online sales are displaying a strong flow in the upwards direction. Fund raised will enable it to get in front of a much wider audience and bring the necessary skills into the business.
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Expired
investment:
£67,110
