MergerLinks is a platform where global dealmakers can connect and identify with transaction counterparts based on their relationships and credentials. The company collates proprietary and public transactions data and assembles it into an information tool. MergerLinks also forms an ecosystem where clients can easily access advisory services. This is done by contacting and identifying people with the right skill set and network. Most of the revenue generated by MergerLinks comes from the sale of B2B subscriptions to a range of connectivity and data tools. With the proceeds, the company will market its premium subscriptions, build the network of content distribution partners, and build Customer Success function.
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£239,270
MarketsFlow is a London and Boston based, highly innovative and performance driven Investment Manager platform. It is authorised regulated by the FCA, FRN 792373 and SEC. The company supports its clients to achieve financial goals by helping their money grow. In 2019, MarketsFlow became the winner of the Best Programmatic Trading Technology at WSL and Fund in New York for the third year in a row. MarketsFlow offers Managed Portfolios (GIA), IRAs and ISAs. The company is expecting that its Growth and High Growth portfolio is accessible. In the coming months, the company is about to launch its new mobile application to complement its Growth using M&A deals.
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£636,330
On NightZookeeper.com, children create their magical animals that come to life (e.g. Tamagotchis), which teachers then use to deliver interactive lesson content. The children’s work is then sent to a teacher dashboard and automatically assessed. As well as building brand awareness and reach, the website has generated £100,000 in recurring annual subscriptions during the past 12 months.
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£585,368
Atom Universe (AU) is an established virtual world, available on PC and consoles that allows players to create their avatars, explore a vast 3D universe, and meet like-minded individuals from all over the world to chat and play with. The company asserts that its game has seen over 2 million downloads with an average of 20,000 unique players registering every month. AU claims that the revenue from in-game purchases added up to over £500,000 since the company's launch in 2016. The company has partnered with Crash Media providing players access to over 100 Kung-fu movies to play in its Kung Fu Theatre, signed up with Valiant Comics to open its comics store, and plans to run an NBA 2K eSports event, with a virtual rap battle lined up. It will use 60% of the investment to develop the mobile version of its game, 30% to grow its team, and 10% for marketing.
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£94,518
Snoop is an application that aims to save a user's money by using data analytics. Snoop falls under the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) regulated Open Banking technology. The company asserts that Snoop can help every household in the UK save at least £1,500 each year. The app lets a user connect his/her bank accounts and credit cards to Snoop to observe all the balances and transactions together from a single portal. Snoop also watches a user's bills and lets the user know if he/she is paying too much or if there’s a price hike. The app also creates a 100% personalised feed of money-saving ideas based on the user's spending patterns. Snoop has grown to over 100,000 downloads and 75,000 customers since early 2020, delivered over 1 million money management tips to customers, and featured in publications like The Guardian, Financial Times, and The Telegraph. It will use 57% of the investment to grow its business, 21% to develop app functionality, and 22% for business operations.
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£8,445,740
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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£116,195
Kalendit removes the middleman (agencies) and provides UK nurseries with temporary staff while helping them save up to 50% on staffing fees. Since September, over 150 users joined Kalendit, and it is continuing to add about two workers daily. This company had launched its services in November with four nurseries, and since then, have been successfully processed 49 bookings. With the funds raised, it will hire people and serve thirty nurseries in one year. By the fifth year, it wants to take 45% of the London market, which equates to 1400 nurseries.
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£82,180
Verado is a data-driven and scalable proprietary platform that aims to eradicate counterfeits within the watch & jewelry industry. It enables private sellers to sell their luxury watches autonomously online. Verado analyzes thousands of similar items across the internet and gives the fairest price for both buyers and sellers. By adding verification, authentication and financial escrow, Verado is solving a basic problem associated with buying and selling fine jewelry. In a market with zero transparency, Verado is able to provide a community for collectors, sellers, and buyers. The platform has the security and personality of old school selling with the reach and speed of an online platform. The company has achieved €400,000+ sales and 10,000 cellular listings onto the platform. Verado has been featured in many publications like watchuseek, Forbes, and Buzzfeed. With the proceeds, the company is planning to build awareness and build upon its growing community.
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investment:
£37,270
Tred is the UK’s first green debit card that lets users track, reduce and offset their carbon footprint as they spend. The company plants trees with every sustainable purchase the user makes. It aims to become a contender in the challenger financial technology market that is projected to be worth £365 billion by 2027. Tred won the 'Pay360 Award' at the 2021 Fintech Pitch Live event and has featured in the Evening Standard. It will use the investment to launch the Tred card to the public and develop more features like a personalised carbon coach and green investment options.
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investment:
£1,000,004
HubrisOne is an online platform that allows its global customers to exchange, invest and safely store their crypto assets, tapping into a $500bn+ global digital asset market. Their aim is to simplify the world of digital currencies and blockchain technology by focusing on product design, user experience, and consistent innovation. Till date, they have engaged over 100,000 members and started generating revenues since its launch in July 2019. The funds will be used in product development, expanding the team, salaries and marketing.
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investment:
£903,990
