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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Celestial Labs is a drone display company that combines advanced technology with organic performance. The company's proprietary 'Skytheatre' display is a dynamic, safe and green alternative to carbon-intensive fireworks and represents a new frontier for the live event industry. Composed of a creative collective of award-winning filmmakers, musicians, developers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, the company is constantly pushing the boundaries of drone display innovation, where technology meets imagination. The Human Support division of Celestial is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to lift the spirits of those who witness Celestial's displays whilst imparting crucial information. The company aims to enlist the support and guidance of city leadership partners, industrial conglomerates, and seek grant funding.
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Curious Projects have managed the Jones Family Project restaurant launched in November 2013 in Shoreditch. With a fun, friendly atmosphere they aim to source the best quality meat in the UK.
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Expired
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£241,820
The London Distillery Company (TLDC) is a producer of whiskies, gins and other amazing spirits. TLDC also produces a range of award-winning organic spirits under the 'Kew' and 'Dodd's' brands, with Kew being a unique collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. TLDC exports to over 15 markets including China while export to Canada and 6 South East Asian markets are still in progress. Since November 2017, sales volumes have increased by 44% to £864k in Mar 2019. TLDC is looking to expand the sales team to drive growth both in the UK and abroad. Furthermore, TLDC has had significant media coverage with the ITV, BBC and The Financial Times. Additionally, the company have plans to launch in the USA and India by the end of 2019.
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Expired
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£171,670
Solo Coffee is a company founded by Theo & Alex, aiming to simplify the world of specialty coffee. They've achieved £1.17 million in revenue for the financial year ending in April 2023 and break-even in March 2023 by producing espresso-strength cold brew coffee concentrate, which is used in various coffee applications, and they are now raising funds to support further growth in the rapidly growing Ready to Drink coffee market.
Solo Coffee's Coffee Concentrate has gained popularity, with over 7 million servings sold since its launch in October 2020. It is used in numerous bars in the UK and is one of the top 3 most sold chilled coffees on Amazon UK. The company is expanding its manufacturing to the US and targeting various channels, including foodservice, on-trade, retail, and direct-to-consumer, to make coffee preparation easier in different settings.
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Expired
investment:
£478,639
luxury British distillery to create high quality spirits using innovative and natural ingredients. Over the past three years, sales have increased 45% each year.
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Expired
investment:
£554,074
Perfect World Ice Cream is a healthy indulgent treat which is good for you. They have less sugar, less calories and real fruit and vegetable purees which provide health benefits. They have created a range of family friendly flavours and are available in stores such as Holland & Barratt, Tescos and Ocado.
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Expired
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£147,360
TheVeganKind is a plant-based supermarket subscription box service that sells different vegan and plant-based products. The company has generated a revenue of £2.5m during Nov 2018-Nov 2019. TheVeganKind had shipped more than 130,000 orders alone in 2019. There are more than 4,500 different vegan and plant-based products in stock. It has been recently voted the UK's Top Online Retailer for Vegan Shopping. TheVeganKind has more than 500,000 social followers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. With the proceeds, the company will allocate 60% of the funds towards marketing and branding; 20% will go towards warehouse expansion, and in increasing its inventory; 20% will go towards operating expenditure and team expansion.
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Expired
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£669,188
Artisan gin makers putting the city of Exeter into the public eye. Exeter Gin has two brands, a self-named gin and Granny's Garbutt's, which both encompass 5 product ranges. These include Rhubarb Gin, Navy Strength and London Dry. The company originally predicted to sell 500 bottles in their first year, but within the first 10 months of establishment, Exeter Gin sold more than 4,000 bottles and 4,500 miniatures. Their products are sold to restaurants and bars, retailers, wholesalers and online.
Funds are being raised to pursue growth opportunities such as redeveloping their website, exporting internationally, showcasing their products on gin tours, increase the number of sale outlets and produce new ranges. Furthermore, Exeter Gin plan to purchase high-grade equipment to maximise their economies of scale whilst reducing overall cost.
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Expired
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£116,150
Better Nature Tempeh, a nutritious plant-based food, with over 300 years of history in Indonesian cuisine, is their specialty. Already available in major retailers and featured in meal services like allplants, Pure, and Mindful Chef, we aim to transform the meat-free market. People love their tempeh for its health benefits; 1 of your 5 a day, 100% natural ingredients, low carbon footprint, great taste, and easy cooking. Their mission is help people live healthier lives.
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Expired
investment:
£494,410
