Clim8 is a financial technology company that aims to move billions of pounds of investment into sectors such as clean energy, clean technology, sustainable food, smart mobility, and recycling. It is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The company quotes United Nations data arguing that the World needs to invest $2.4 trillion every year into clean energy, from now until 2035, to meet climate change targets. Clim8 aims to capitalise on this objective. It launched its app on iOS and Android in private beta in October 2020 and then in the App Store in March 2021. It claims that its users have invested from £25 up to £97,000. The company has raised £5 million in venture capital to date, secured up to £2 million in airtime for equity from Channel 4 Ventures, and garnered a 4.8 star rating in the App Store, from a cumulative 100 reviews. The company will use the investment to accelerate user acquisition and launch new product offerings including pensions.
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Redwell Brewing is a small batch independent brewery offering an entire range which is audited gluten-free and certified vegan. Well known for its handmade beer, the brewery’s booming taproom and events space which opened in 2018 on a shoestring budget of £200 is also a well-loved destination with sales of £30,000 in December 2018 alone. The brewery has partnered with several retailers and wholesalers, including creating an own-label craft beer for ALDI. With focus on flavours and community, Redwell Brewing is constantly innovating and winning awards, such as three GOLDs in the World Beer Awards. With the proceeds, it's planning to expand its facilities and its range into on and off trading outlets beyond the UK.
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£75,650
Two Drifters Distillery (TDD) is one of the very few British distilleries that makes rum from raw ingredients, rather than importing and flavouring it. It has worked with Climeworks Direct Air Capture technology to remove CO2 from its products. The company's technique won admirers leading to a boost in sales. Since its launch in 2019, TDD converted existing equipment to increase capacity from 80 bottles per week to an estimated 1800 per week. It has also secured contracts from prominent entities including John Lewis (national and online), Exeter Chiefs Rum and Virgin Wines. The company has an active social media community with 10,000+ followers and also conducts weekly distillery tours that see full attendance from its customers. TDD has also received press coverage from media houses including The BBC, The Telegraph and The Independent. It will use the investment to grow its sales and showcase its product at retail outlets, and bring to the masses sustainably-made British products.
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£286,340
SaaS allowing caterers globally to ensure accuracy and efficiency with enhanced operating margins.
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£154,540
Having engaged an award-winning chef, Beeronomy is designing a pub and restaurant where they can perfectly match beer and food, and showcase their own award-winning craft beers.
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£92,180
Pull'd is a food-to-go operator that is focused around selling slow cooked meats in London. They serve a range of different meats on a range of different bases.
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£30,450
Noveltea is a premium alcoholic tea brand launched in Fenwick in April 2017. The company's products are vegan, gluten-free and low in sugar, and manufactured in minimalistic & up-cyclable lifestyle packaging. Thanks to its low-Alcohol by volume (ABV) portfolio, the brand has sold 350,000 bottles since its launch in 2017. The company experienced more than £100,000 worth of sales in April 2020 despite COVID-19 due to smart e-commerce channel utilisation. In 2020, the size of the global alcoholic drinks market is $1.587 trillion and is forecasted to grow by 3.5% (CAGR) over the next three years. The brand aims to become a major contender in this segment and grow its business. The company use the investment to focus on its core markets in the UK, Germany, and China, and enter the USA by 2020.
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£558,845
Cyance is an award-winning marketing technology pioneer. Nexus is a software platform designed by the company to track the buying behaviour through billions of computers belonging to millions of businesses across the globe. This platform can track the consumed content and identifies customer interests and needs. The company's customers typically generate x3 more leads and x4 more sales. With the proceeds, Cyance will increase its marketing sales and improve product development to fund the general working capital.
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An innovative and flourishing brewery, with music as its main source of inspiration. Signature Brew has won multiple awards for their beers, including the SIBA for Brewery Business of the Year 2018. The company is passionate abut serving brews alongside bands; their collaborations include Foo Fighters, Frank Turner, Mastodon and alt-J.
Signature Brew's core beers are enjoyed nationwide, such as Studio Pilsner and Roadie. Their products are sold in bars, pubs and supermarkets, as well as at venues and festivals. Over the past 3 years, the company has seen YoY growth of 78%, with revenues of £1.13m in the last 12 months.
Signature Brew is currently producing over 1m pints per year and is now seeking investment to increase capacity. The company intends to move its services to a nearly site in East London and develop a new brew house. This will result in capacity increasing by three-fold. In addition, Signature Brew intends to open two more taprooms to host events and showcase their beers.
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£567,030
Appital is an emerging financial market platform that will use digital profiling, unique algorithms and notifications to connect institutional demand and supply. With Appital, corporate and institutional companies within the equity capital markets space will have the opportunity to exchange illiquid equity without an investment bank or broker. Appital will also remove the dependence on email and phone, thereby ensuring efficiency and accessibility. The company is raising fund to built the Appital software, achieve FCA regulation, generate marketing material and gain contracts with partner settlement and KYC providers. Furthermore, the company will enhance the functionality of the software by leveraging its network to other products such as primary debt and primary equity deal flow.
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£349,060
