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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Extended
investment:
£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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Gustare Honey are aiming to change the way honey tastes by introducing their range of single sourse monofloral premium raw honey, each of which tastes different. Gustare Honey currently come in 4 different varieties; Delicate, Mild, Rich and Strong.
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Expired
investment:
£9,330
Redemption is 100% vegan, gluten free, sugar free and alcohol free bar. They are currently serving around 1000 customers per week in their two restaurants and are keen to replicate that in two new Central London locations.
EIS Pending
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Expired
investment:
£311,270
Thrive facilitates individuals' investment in clean energy projects to create a smarter, clean energy system. With over 6,000 shareholders, we've amassed a £110m portfolio in wind, solar, hydro, and battery assets, aiming for further expansion. Our diversified portfolio yields predictable incomes and reduces carbon emissions in the UK while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.
Our revenue primarily comes from selling electricity generated by these clean energy ventures and associated government incentives. Additionally, we earn interest by funding new clean energy projects. Future plans involve investing in building renewable generation capacity and battery storage, along with providing funding for community-owned and commercial ventures to do the same.
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Expired
investment:
£5,396,950
The Business Café will open its first café in early 2018 and thereafter become a network of coffee shops for business people, uniting business friendship in towns across the UK and beyond.
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Expired
investment:
£94,170
ClearWaste is a price comparison website for waste removal and a provider of enforcement services to councils across the UK. The company argues that the cost to local authorities and taxpayers for cleaning up fly-tipping in England in 2016/17 was £57.7 million and is now thought to exceed £100 million. ClearWaste is on a mission to combat it through its app and web platform utilising reporting and prevention methodologies. The company links consumers with govt-registered waste removers backed by a £1k no-fly-tipping guarantee. ClearWaste argues that the UK waste industry is worth over £6.8 billion and supports more than 103,000 jobs. It aims to be a contender in this segment. ClearWaste has featured in press entities such as BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Sky, Times, and The Guardian. It was also a finalist at the National Recycling Awards 2020. ClearWaste will use the investment to develop its sales and marketing functions and further raise brand awareness.
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Expired
investment:
£199,599
An innovative and flourishing brewery, with music as its main source of inspiration. Signature Brew has won multiple awards for their beers, including the SIBA for Brewery Business of the Year 2018. The company is passionate abut serving brews alongside bands; their collaborations include Foo Fighters, Frank Turner, Mastodon and alt-J.
Signature Brew's core beers are enjoyed nationwide, such as Studio Pilsner and Roadie. Their products are sold in bars, pubs and supermarkets, as well as at venues and festivals. Over the past 3 years, the company has seen YoY growth of 78%, with revenues of £1.13m in the last 12 months.
Signature Brew is currently producing over 1m pints per year and is now seeking investment to increase capacity. The company intends to move its services to a nearly site in East London and develop a new brew house. This will result in capacity increasing by three-fold. In addition, Signature Brew intends to open two more taprooms to host events and showcase their beers.
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Expired
investment:
£567,030
Soupfix is a gourmet soup company that are planning to bring fresh and healthy soups to the city. Soupfix are currently using pop up locations in popular areas to bring a new lunchtime choice for city workers.
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Expired
investment:
£41,010
