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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TBC
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Studio Pictures Ltd is a UK-based film and TV production company founded by producers Adam Rolston and David Braithwaite in 2019. Specializing in creating high-quality British entertainment content, the company focuses on adapting books to screen and telling unique true-life stories that entertain and inspire both domestic and international audiences. With successful productions like "A Street Cat Named Bob," the company is building a strong brand and reputation in the industry. Studio Pictures has access to top creative talent and collaborates with major studios like Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, and Studio Canal. The company is located at Twickenham Studios in Richmond, UK.
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20
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The Five Points Brewing Company (TFPBC) is one of London's best-known craft breweries that brews modern, flavourful, craft beer, The company asserts that its beers are stocked nationwide in pubs and across major chains like Waitrose, Tesco and Nando's. TFPBC claims that it has grown from £173,000 worth of sales in 2013 to £4.8 million in 2019. The company's first pub, The Pembury Tavern, has been graced with awards and recommendations from multiple entities. TFPBC argues that it has developed its e-commerce site in the wake of COVID-19 achieving online sales of over £300,000 from selling three million pints in draught, bottle and can form since March 2020. It also won the Champion Beer Of London 2019 Award. The company will use the investment to open its new on-site taproom with a large outdoor area for beer sales direct to the public, build a new flagship brewery site in Hackney, drive new sources of revenue whilst reducing costs, and maintain its commitment to East London
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Expired
investment:
£841,392
Simple Health Kitchen is inspiring healthy eating by changing the misconception of health food as unappealing and tasteless. They are on a mission to make London a healthier place. They have three quick-service restaurants & two delivery hubs based in central London and has been continuously growing revenues at 50% per year. The company is supported by Private Equity and Venture Capital professionals and has been awarded the "BEST HEALTHY RESTAURANT IN THE UK" by Deliveroo. With the proceeds, they are planning to open 8-10 delivery hubs around London and launching an innovative meal subscription plan that will be directed primarily to nutritionists, doctors & personal trainers.
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Expired
investment:
£1,027,500
Launched in October 2016, Big Drop Brewing is a world-leading alcohol-free craft brewer. The company brews beer naturally by using specialist brewing methods to ensure the alcohol never exceeds 0.5%. The beer is not only Alcohol-Free, but is also gluten-free and many are low in sugar. Their award-winning lager is vegan-friendly. The company does not have a brewery of its own but partners with reputable breweries around the world, who share their brewing values to produce the beer. Big Drop Brewing has secured private funding already and meaningful distribution in the UK and 12 overseas markets. They have also secured off-trade listings in Tesco, Morrisons and Ocado. Half of the investment will be used for Sales & Marketing, 30% for new branding launch and related marketing, 10% for production costs and the remaining 10% for product development.
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Expired
investment:
£617,566
MIA: Made In Africa is an ethical food company pioneering in creating products within Africa. Cocoa is grown in Madagascar and instead of exporting the ingredients, MIA create fairly made finished products in conjunction with local communities.
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Expired
investment:
£137,281
Cotswold Raw is a premium producer of raw food for pets. They provide a convenient, natural and healthy way of operating a biologically appropriate raw feeding regime for dogs. Cotswold Raw are now currently producing over 3 tons of sausages and traditional mince per week.
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Expired
investment:
£174,710
SL'M is the world's first zero sugar, zero carb, zero fat range of wines which is approved by both the TSO and FSA. During COVID-19, the company witnessed record earnings, amidst profitable online sales in March 2020. The company has also been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, The Sun, and many more. Slim Wine's audience comprises Gen X, Millennials, and Boomers, giving the company a great cross-generational position in the market. The company has served over 2 million glasses of wine and generated profits of over £1 million amidst a growing customer base. Slim Wine's latest vintage, Cuvée 450, was showcased at the 'Royal Berkshire Polo Club'. The company will use the investment to boost sales and marketing, advertising campaigns, and wine production.
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Expired
investment:
£262,948
HomeCooks is a food marketplace akin to Etsy, founded by a serial entrepreneur and supported by SpeedInvest. Their mission is to overhaul the UK's struggling £12.6 billion food delivery industry by connecting independent food creators directly with consumers. Through batch cooking and a warehouse system, HomeCooks offers over 200 homemade meals at lower prices compared to mainstream food delivery services, aiming to provide affordable and healthier options. Similar successful ventures in the US, like Shef and CookUnity, have secured significant funding rounds, indicating the potential of this model.
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Expired
investment:
£1,536,034
iChef use an online platform to connect the best catering companies to professional establishments and consumers. iChef is lead by a panel of world famous chefs, amongst the names are Mark Hix and Giorgio Locatelli.
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Expired
investment:
£5,974
