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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investment:
£239,270
The Clubhouse is a professional space that offers an alternative meeting place for businesses of all sizes. Also, it offers complimentary WiFi, refreshments, tea, Nespresso coffee and a dedicated team to help out.
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investment:
£950,915
BioSure HIV Self Test allows for private testing in a time and place convenient to the user. The test is discreetly delivered in the post and once everything is finished all the testing equipment can be thrown away in the bag provided with the usual rubbish.
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investment:
£495,459
Hitmarker is a proprietary job platform that covers the entire video game sector. It aims to be the leading job provider in the $159 billion video game industry. It has a database of 67,000 candidates and has posted 46,000 jobs from 4,500 companies in 77 countries. The company asserts that one million people have used Hitmarker 2.5 million times to post or look for jobs. Hitmarker has been covered by publications like Forbes, CNBC, and The FT. It has also onboarded 20 partners, including The University of California, RGF Executive Search, and the British Esports Association. The company will use the investment to build a global network of localised platforms in crucial territories and expand its addressable market.
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investment:
£521,283
Sweat IT is a fitness studio in London, which provides supreme high-intensity training experience with the hardest workouts. The UK fitness industry continues to grow high at a value of over £5 billion because of increasing demand for a healthy lifestyle. Sweat IT redefines this with healthy eating and exercise. The company has the vision to take its business growth to the next level and become the leader of boutique fitness. They have partnered with Gympass, the world’s leading corporate fitness platform to deliver high-intensity fitness classes to London based corporate clients. Till date, they have had over 50,000 class bookings with more than 13,000 Instagram followers and a database of 10,000 customers. The company intends on using the investment for marketing and product branding and next-level growth. They are also looking to fund their second studio in London and have ear-marked a potential site in the City.
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investment:
£211,220
Helping insurance companies tackle fraudulent claims by using a combination of blockchain and artificial intelligence. BlockClaim aims to reduce the time spent by car insurers processing false claims, by performing data calculations on a driver and their driving behaviour. This information is fed into the BlockClaim system, which produces a fraud probability risk score.
BlockClaim's technology has been piloted by large insurance firms such as Admiral and Generali. The company's tool consists of a plug-and-play module that is integrated into existing systems used by insurance firms. Revenue is generated via a fixed fee per claim processed via BlockClaim’s product, as well as an initial set-up fee.
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investment:
£400,011
An award-winning adventure-travel business offering challenges led by world-record breakers across three continents. IGO Adventures offers experiences over the course of a week, or a just a weekend, in locations such as Morocco, Norway and Montana.
Revenue is generated via tickets sales, which can be ordered directly from their website. A secondary source consists of creating personalised events for corporate companies. A future revenue stream will include merchandise sales, sponsorships and Media/IV licensing.
In 2019, IGO Adventures plans to add weekend challenges in Portugal, the Alps, Morocco, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as a weeklong experience in Montana's Glacier National Park. Funds will also be allocated towards sales and marketing campaigns, hiring more staff to satisfy customer demand and launching more events worldwide.
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investment:
£225,011
Juggle helps companies hire, manage and retain experienced professionals on flexible contracts. The company has onboarded more than 9000 professionals and over 700 businesses on its platform. Juggle asserts that its portal is completely free for companies to post jobs wherein professionals will receive a recommendation to the right opportunities based on their profiles. Juggle allows both companies and candidates to manage the timesheet and payment formalities through its platform once a contract is agreed upon. The company claims that 85% of professionals recommended by its platform are interviewed. Juggle aims to become a contender in the online recruitment industry that is projected to reach $36.2 billion by 2027. It will use the investment to make additional hires in certain key positions, expand product features, and apply to the FCA for a license to handle payments at a larger scale.
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investment:
£467,537
TheCarCrowd is a Passion Asset Investment (PAI) platform that intends to address the lack of investment options for the 8 million UK millennials by allowing them to take a real equity stake in a classic car and benefit from the potential appreciation. The company argues that classic cars appreciated 194% over 10 years up to Q4 2019 as per expert reports. TheCarCrowd points out that its portal allows interested investors to buy shares in cars from just £20 and unlock the benefits of potential appreciation. The company asserts that its business idea has found traction amidst users with over 620 investors registering on the portal since the company's launch in November 2020. TheCarCrowd will use 12% of the investment for Public Relations (PR), 48% for marketing, and 40% for working capital.
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investment:
£379,108
One of the UK's first peer-to-peer fully FCA-authorised lending platforms that offers investors opportunities to contribute funds towards bridging loans and residential buy-to-let mortgages. LandlordInvest users can invest from £100 in property loans alongside other lenders. The company also offered the first property-backed IFISA in the UK. Since launching in December 2016, investors have lent £5.3m to property owners and have collectively received over £323,000 in interest payments, with zero capital losses.
The average LTV ratio on the platform is 63.76% across an average loan value of £204,221. This has resulted in investors earning an average return of 11.37% per annum. LandlordInvest also offer a secondary market, where more than £1.5m has been traded to date. The company has a positive cash flow and has generated a net profit of £4,000.
LandlordInvest are now seeking funds to scale the business further by focusing on loan origination and management. Investments will allow the business to hire technical resources, Relationship Managers and Business Development Managers.
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Expired
investment:
£121,450
