Carocell Bio is innovating by developing patented anti-inflammatory peptides delivered via nanoparticles to address severe inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Their primary peptide, JEL0305, not only halts inflammation but also prevents its initiation, as evidenced by its effectiveness in reducing inflammation in human AD biopsies and burn tissue. With AD impacting a substantial population and costing $21 billion yearly for unsafe treatments, Carocell Bio's safer peptide remedy has the potential to avert AD recurrence. Additionally, their pioneering approach to skin-related inflammation involves topical peptide products that target mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), a crucial element in inflammation. This breakthrough offers promise for managing and forestalling AD and mitigating skin aging.
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PULMOBIOMED is addressing the failings of current lung tests, which are expensive, infrequent, and invasive. Their so-called "clinically proven" solution claims to offer non-invasive liquid samples from deep within the lung, promising affordable tests for lung diseases. They assert that their product can empower clinicians to diagnose and treat conditions like lung cancer and infections, even though there's limited evidence to support these claims. With a few customers in the USA and Australia, and vague partnerships in the EU, PULMOBIOMED hopes to disrupt the asthma diagnostics market by introducing what they call a comprehensive diagnostic test for asthma, despite the skepticism around their capabilities.
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£295,000
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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Extended
investment:
£10,000
Optimise BP, the debut product by Optimise Health, introduces an innovative digital solution that offers secure and efficient semi-automated blood pressure management within primary care, focusing on hypertension. This advancement is projected to lead to substantial appointment savings in the range of millions.
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TBC
investment:
£127,001
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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Moody is a health-tracking application that connects users with customised health, food and fitness advice based on their moods, symptoms and cycles. It endeavours to become a sustainable force for good in women's health. The company argues that women control >80% of household health spend and are 80% more likely than men to use a digital health app. It aims to harness these trends and capitalise on the global remote health care market that is forecast to hit £40 billion by 2025. 'The Moody Month' app featured in publications like Vogue, Grazia and The Guardian. It has witnessed over 136,000 downloads since its Version 1 release in 2019. The app has compiled over 5 million moods to date. The company will use the investment to scale its business globally and reach 1 million subscribers within a four-year time frame.
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Expired
investment:
£142,026
Chic Retreats is a travel marketplace that connects independant hotels with wealthy travellers around the world.
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Expired
investment:
£45,650
Not In The Guidebooks (NITG) is a travel agency that believes in making tourism sustainable and enjoyable for travellers and local communities. NITG has raised a £250,000 seed funding to build its platform and connect with local partners. It's contracted agent partners include British Airways, Mid counties Co-Op, Spear Travel, and Intele Travel, amongst others. The company is set up as a global collective, ensuring 10% of its profits go to its local partners. NITG has also acquired and integrated Go Learn To, an experiential holiday provider focusing on immersive learning experiences. The company will use the investment to build a team to create content, secure new partnerships, build consumer brand awareness with a strong social media presence, and develop technology with geolocation and live availability to enliven trip itineraries.
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Expired
investment:
£128,899
Virtually Visiting (VV) brings 360° tours and experiences to the world via its digital platform with the aim of removing traditional barriers to travel by making it accessible to all, anywhere, any time. The company's platform is accessible to users via a Virtual Reality (VR) headset, mobile, computer or tablet. VV aims to drive evolution within travel by working with passionate and knowledgeable local experts to create an immersive 360° video library. The company's motto is to turn anyone with an internet connection into an explorer. VV will use the investment to finalise and launch a full beta test of its new VERus Platform and app. They will also engage with new suppliers and companies to capture their experiences in 360° videos and take them to a global audience, build brand awareness through advertising and PR, and test and demo new live 360° VR content.
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Expired
investment:
£215,410
Date Makers is a website designed to address the lack of date night inspiration. Their website helps couples discover great date ideas and book dates. There is no cost to list an experience on their website and they take 10 -15% commissions on confirmed date bookings. Datemakers have been testing the business model with local businesses and couples. The model has proved to be successful and they are now looking for funding to enable them to focus on the business fulltime and expand marketing throughout the UK
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Expired
investment:
£56,002
