Auto Lease Compare is a company that uses a web-based platform to provide business services of leasing cars in the UK market. The company is on a mission to transform the growing UK car leasing industry. They are currently operating in a leasing & rental market worth £49 billion in the UK alone. Auto Lease Compare have increased their users to 40,000 on the platform and have also partnered with some of the UK’s leading leasing companies. With the investment, the company will grow its business by revamping and upgrading the website, executing a strong marketing strategy and increasing brand awareness.
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investment:
£111,860
Nimber are a cost effetive, sustainable and convenient platform for deliveries, matching those who need to send items with those going that way anyway. They are an attractive alternative for delivering heavy or bulky items over middle and long distances.
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investment:
£248,540
Pedal Me uses high-tech cargo bikes, trailers and trained riders to provide delivery & taxi services when needed. The company offers a solution that will out-perform motors in car-centric cities as bike-friendly measures like bike lanes are introduced. As of now, the company has 32 bikes and 45 staff in total. It has witnessed a strong MoM growth (19% on avg). The trips provided by Pedal Me has negligible carbon footprint in comparison with vans, taxis or electric vehicles. With the funds, the company will improve the technology, maintain speed with demand, develop the staff and balance the process.
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investment:
£421,330
A premium bicycle manufacturer that has created a fold-able and chinless e-bike for those that want to cycle more regularly. JIVR's e-bikes carry a 250W electric motor with a range of 50km on a single charge and can be folded in seconds whilst weighing 18kg. The company's executive team consists of individuals from Tesla, BMW, Jaguar and Pepsi and has received media coverage from high-profile outlets including the BBC, Forbes, Netflix, Amazon and many others. JIVR has multiple sales channels including B2C, B2B2C and B2B and is achieving a gross profit margin of 47.5% for every bike sold. This crowdfunding round will enable JIVR to further establish their e-commerce sales channels, create 4 new products targeted at different levels of the market and enhance the technological aspect of their e-bikes to develop new features and functionalities to ensure an improved safety and rider experience.
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€954,520
Ripple is a platform that facilitates co-ownership of renewable energy sources like wind farms and solar parks for both households and businesses. Their goal is to transform the energy industry by allowing consumers to easily and affordably co-own these assets, providing direct benefits in terms of cost savings and convenience.
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£1,683,160
Autotrip accurately records business mileage taking away the hassle of manually recording a trip. Using a simple plug and play technology users are also able to review the results before submitting the data.
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£121,638
Solaris Photonics Ltd are developing the next generation of clean energy systems, multiplying the output of solar panels. The Solaris Photonics Multiplier is a power electronics device which can be retrofitted to solar panels to increase their power output by up to 4 times. The Alkaline Photovoltaic is a versatile photovoltaic cell, which can transform any surface into a solar panel.
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£585,000
This company envisions revitalizing community connections in an evolving world by addressing the lack of amenities in neighborhoods, especially in light of remote work and social isolation. Their innovative solution involves creating a neighborhood club, fostering a space where locals can exercise, co-work, and socialize together. Their vision includes wellness classes, vibrant workspaces, curated events, and a sense of belonging within the community. They plan to challenge competitors through proximity, service variety, and scalability, starting with Islington and expanding into adjacent neighborhoods, backed by a team of graduates from prestigious universities and advised by industry leaders like Miguel McKelvey from WeWork.
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£370,927
WeVee is a platform that brings Electric Vehicles (EVs) into one place so that potential customers can browse across different models and makes, compare them, get relevant pricing, and configure a leasing plan, with the help of reliable EV experts. The company asserts that its pricing configurator pulls from some of the UK's top lenders such as Lex Autolease, LeasePlan, Arval UK, and ALD Automotive, using Application Programming Interface (API's) to show the best price for each lease configuration. WeVee argues that over 800 vehicles have been ordered on its portal to date. It has also earned £830,000 worth of revenue since launch and garnered 350+ 5-star Trustpilot reviews. WeVee will use the investment for technology development, marketing, contingency purposes, towards paying its tech, leadership, marketing, and operations teams, and upgrades to its IT hardware.
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£1,602,196
Sonichem responds to climate and environmental demands by developing sustainable chemicals, excluding those derived from fossils or crops used for food. They utilize sawmill waste, transforming the typically discarded woodchips and sawdust into sugars, cellulose, and lignin, essential bio-based chemicals, through their patented and scalable eco-friendly process. Achieving an impressive ratio, they turn £1 of sawdust into nearly £8 worth of these sustainable chemicals. Positioned within the rapidly growing $17 billion bio-based chemicals market, their innovation addresses the rising need for sustainable alternatives in plastics, cosmetics, and various industries, positioning Sonichem at the forefront of the eco-friendly revolution.
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investment:
£1,232,585
