Rype addresses the dilemma of choosing between expensive or low-quality office furniture that contributes to carbon emissions and waste. By remanufacturing high-quality used office furniture, Rype offers cost-effective solutions with 80% lower carbon emissions and waste, while creating local jobs. Their mission is to significantly reduce office carbon emissions and costs through sustainable, circular economy practices, including exclusive furniture ranges made from waste materials. Rype's comprehensive services encompass furniture sourcing, remanufacturing, and employing marginalized individuals, contributing to a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible approach to office furnishings.
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GoPower offers comprehensive portable solar energy solutions, designed to save you money and reduce your environmental impact. Their user-friendly solar panels eliminate the need for complex installations, allowing easy setup anywhere. Their portable solar power stations, providing up to 1000w/1280WH at 240v, are perfect for various applications such as home offices, garden rooms, boats, events, and more. With multiple output sockets and versatile charging options including solar panels and mains electricity, GoPower provides a greener and cost-effective energy alternative.
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£10,000
Yolk, also known as In One Basket Limited, is a pioneering company revolutionizing the food and coffee experience for people on the move. They provide high-quality sandwiches, salads, and improved breakfast options without the premium cost, boasting five successful locations in London and three upcoming openings in the second half of 2023
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Laura's London is a tempting cake and catering studio, satisfying customers throughout London. Within a year of launching, Laura's London has gained a high profile client base and catered events for Dior, Spotify, Shazam, Instagram/Facebook and many more. The company has formed a strong social media presence with over 10,000 followers. Since 2018, Laura's London has witnessed a growth of 113% and has a turnover of over £43,000. Furthermore, the company is looking to diversify and expand the brand into the £89.5 billion eating-out industry and, the proceeds will be used for launching the first cafe in West London.
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£942
Drop Bear Beer Co. aims in disrupting and exciting the alcohol-free beer market. It is the only female-run alcohol-free craft beer company. Drop Bear Beer Co.'s May 2019 launch was a success as it experienced sales of 3000 units in one month. The company is a winner of the Wales Start-Up of the Year Awards 2019. With the proceeds, Drop Bear Beer Co. will finalise core range within 12 months, scale-up production, make range available in cans, and arrange a large brand-building campaign.
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£172,570
Riversimple’s purpose it to pursue systemically the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport. They manufacture and develop environmentally friendly, clean, safe and fun hydrogen cars. Their business model of a "sale of service contract" will mean they never sell a car and customers will have a contract of 1-3 years to include the cover of insurance and fuel. They plan to trial 20 Rasa cars over 12 months in Monmouthshire and are crowdfunding to raise funds towards the build of 10 Beta cars.
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£1,101,348
Adee Phelan, an award-winning male celebrity hairdresser, has launched a new range of male grooming products. SKNHEAD is currently sold in 3 countries and has exceeded the predicted sales the business expected in the first 3 months. The company's products are sold through e-commerce and in professional barbers and salons. SKNHEAD has been used on celebrities including David Beckham and has featured on Channel 4's The Salon and Secret Millionaire.
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Expired
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£93,520
Canny make and sell all natural flavoured milkshakes which are already being listed in stores across the UK and on Virgin trains. The 100% natural drinks provide 11 grams of protein per bottle and have less than 5% sugar, and will be launching a no refined sugar option this summer.
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Expired
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£172,780
The Halal Dining Club is a mobile app that has been designed to allow you to search your local area for catering establishments that offer Halal dishes. The Halal Dining Club allows you to search, book, review and get rewards all in one easy-to-use app.
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£200,550
EeBriaTrade is a craft beer, cider and other drinks distributor, representing over 500 top breweries from across the UK and abroad. EeBria adopts a unique B2B marketplace model where, unlike other conventional distributors, the operation is entirely online. Since its launch in 2015, EeBria has witnessed strong growth in the UK with over 100% YoY growth in 2018, c.200% in 2017 and c.600% in 2016, and total sales of over £6.2m. It is raising funds to make its business global and planning to launch in at least eight new countries in 2019. EeBriaTrade is expected to see even faster growth in 2019 due to progress with Pub Chains, and because of new deals signed at the end of 2018 with Costcutter (1,700 stores) and NISA (2,000 stores).
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Expired
investment:
£235,780
