Stroli – the shopping trolley reimagined for modern needs. The shopping trolley, often associated with a particular image, is an untapped category ready for innovation. The market is flooded with generic, budget-friendly options that lack charm, with the exception of Rolser, which is pricier and claims the green niche. Stroli steps in as the go-to brand, offering a unique approach, positioning, voice, and eco-friendly credentials. Say goodbye to sore hands and plastic bags – Stroli makes shopping a pleasure with its high-quality, stylish trolley bags designed to enhance your convenience and style
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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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Watneys Beer is a craft beer business with a difference. It has reinvented its product for today’s consumers with a single-minded mission to make its brands great again. It has grown quicker than its peers and has built a business turning over of £400,000 a year. Since 1837, it brewed in London and still has etched into the architecture of pubs around the country. Though the brand disappeared in the 1980s, now it's back and set to become a great brand once again. It has established key distribution partnerships with great regional and national pub companies including Star Pubs and Bars, Admiral Taverns, Stonegate Pubs, Antic Pubs, and Enterprise Inns. This year it will look to continue to build distribution with existing customers and believes there is significant headroom in the market for it. Additionally, it will aim to launch its modern cask range of beers, which take inspiration from Watneys' past, all delivered with a modern twist.
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£400,287
Space Store is a UK based business which offers edutainment practises through a mixture of physical and digital channels. Its mission is to bring space experiences to everyone. The company involves space in three ways: Firstly, hands-on experiences such as viewing live space data feeds, virtual reality or getting in and out of the spacesuit. Secondly, buying products that are authentic and backed by the space industry. Thirdly, one can eat what astronauts eat-in space. Since Sept 2018, Space Store has executed over 40 pop-ups in London and Oxfordshire. It has formed space industry partnerships that include OSS and Reaction Engines, and the team includes NASA scientist and rocket specialist. With the proceeds, the company will accelerate its growth, hire staff to increase its capacity to run events, invest in new experiences to create repeat customers and increase revenues.
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£146,570
Farmstand is a plant-powered cloud caterer that is trying to reinvent the way people eat in canteens and outdoor markets. The company asserts that its products are 100% customisable and without any carbon footprint. The menu comprises of 80% vegetables, 65% vegan sources, 5% sustainable fish, and 15% meat. Customers can pre-order, pay, and pick-up via the Farmstand app. Farmstand aims to disrupt the $200 billion catering market which will be doubling by 2032. The company has received a £1.2 million seed investment from London-based VC, Kindred Capital. Till date, the company has served 5.6 million dishes, saved 2.8 million tonnes of plastic, and negated 200 tonnes of landfill waste through its products. The company will use the investment to expand to 1000+ canteens and outdoor markets in 10 cities in 10 years, focus on expanding across the UK, launch a more intuitive app, and expand its team.
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£999,970
Bringing an Italian tradition to the UK, the team at Miccone are raising funds to open their first permanent site in London. 22% of British Adults choose Italian food when eating out, so the team are bringing their experience from an Italian Miccone in Pavia to the streets of London.
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£85,920
The company operates within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods market and will be launching KOKONATA drink product.KOKONATA coconut water is a particular variety of coconut that is indigenous to the tropical island of Sri Lanka called “King Coconut” this is a particular type of Yellow Coconut which is only grown in this region. On the Island, Kokonata coconut trees grow freely and in abundance with little or no human intervention. Its taste and ability to replenish the body make it the premium source of hydration, hence the name “King” of all coconuts.You need to be registered as an investor to see thisJoin Now
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Chi make a range of healthy food and drinks including raw coconut water, dairy free coconut milk and coconut oil. Chi is already in over 3,000 UK stores and over 30 countries. They also supply a number of major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Waitrose.
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£123,360
A travel club and booking service offering a wide range of villas, boutique hotels and getaway experiences. Mr & Mrs Smith has over 1.5m members who have collectively made bookings valued at more than £60m in the last 12 months. The company generates income from commissions, which has resulted in revenues of £13m in 12 months up to 30 June 2018. They are now seeking to expand their travel collection and acquire US membership.
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£5,926,375
The company has two award-winning, unique restaurant brands, Barrafina and Quo Vadios. The former specialises in Spanish tapas and private event spaces, as well as counter bar dining. The latter offers produce-led food provided by the highly respected chef, Jeremy Lee.
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£2,386,600
