Plerith works with high growth start-ups and scaling companies to plan for and deliver growth. The company asserts that it helps companies promote their business to potential funders, through its network of angel and venture capital investors depending on the stage and sector of the said business. Plerith is partnering with Newable and Bristol Private Equity Club to deliver the fund in the South West London (SWL) area and identify and invest in the most exciting high growth companies in the region. Plerith argues that its deep knowledge of fundraising, sales, strategy, finance and technology would help SWL businesses flourish. Plerith aims to provide investors access to the highest quality local companies in the SWL region.
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A versatile spicy peanut chutney that can be used as a spread, marinade, dip or condiment. Kit's Peanut Chutney is homemade using natural ingredients, as well as being vegan nad gluten-free. The company is seeking investment mass produce their products and increase the number of stockists that list their range.
Currently, the products are stocked by nine independent retailers and new outlets are being added every day. To date, more than 600 jars have been sold. By increasing their production, they aim to lower the cost of their products whilst yielding a 73% gross profit margin per jar sold. Wholesaling will yield a gross profit margin of 44% per jar.
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investment:
£102,510
Environmentally friendly and nutritiously rich plant-based meals enjoyed by everyone, at any place, any time. The Brook have been serving thousands of customers over the past 5 years at their restaurants and are now launching their ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat vegan foods. The company already has hundreds of customers signed up to try their new ranges and have received press coverage from the BBC.
The new products will be distributed via e-commerce and will be shipped directly to customers. Furthermore, The Brook is currently in discussions with independent and major retailers to sell their products, as well wholesalers including pubs and other restaurants. Funds raised will be used to purchase kitchen equipment, hire staff and carry out marketing campaigns.
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investment:
£170,481
Winebuyers connect vineyards and wine merchants directly to the end consumer revolutionising a traditional industry. They make their revenue by charging the suppliers a monthly fee and have had 2,700 companies registering their interest to be involved in the platform. The funding will go towards strengthening their infrastructure, extending their marketing activities and to growing the business quickly and efficiently.
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investment:
£568,870
Craft beer brewed for family and friends with inspiration from 1980's nostalgia and arcade games. Play Brew use a combination of US hops with British Malts and is brewed in the UK. The company has produced around 5,500 cans and their products are sold in 33 outlets. They are the only brewery serving the local community within a radius of 19.5 miles and are seeking funding to open a taproom as a means to expand and grow the business.
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Expired
investment:
£157,770
We are a property Market Place matching Buyers and Sellers, Landlords and Tenants without the use of estate agents. The online portal will dramatically reduce the fees that sellers and landlords pay agents to find buyers and tenants for their properties
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My Locum Choice have created a self-serve online platform and app for booking temporary (locum) pharmacy staff, removing the reliance upon agencies. Pharmacy owners are able to access hundreds of locum pharmacists and engage directly, sending them work and booking them in.
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investment:
£101,910
WorkClub converts under-used real estate into productive co-working areas and provides an affordable membership for remote workers across London. The company has 500+ members, 800+ guests and 25 WorkClub’s spaces in London. WorkClub has also secured many venues across the UK with Young's, Hippo Inns and more. Furthermore, it is listed as a ‘Top 10 startup to watch’ by TechRound, has 4.8* rating on TrustPilot and, acquired 30 businesses to offer discounted WorkClub memberships to members including ZipCar, PureGym. The company will use the funds to develop WorkClub’s technology and to expand its offering into other key UK cities.
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Expired
investment:
£342,820
Delish Restaurants are founded by young, ambitious entrepreneurs. They aim to be an exciting convenience restaurant with nutritionally balanced dishes affordably. Delish are now raising funds to open their first site in Derby.
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investment:
£5,910
Kalendit removes the middleman (agencies) and provides UK nurseries with temporary staff while helping them save up to 50% on staffing fees. Since September, over 150 users joined Kalendit, and it is continuing to add about two workers daily. This company had launched its services in November with four nurseries, and since then, have been successfully processed 49 bookings. With the funds raised, it will hire people and serve thirty nurseries in one year. By the fifth year, it wants to take 45% of the London market, which equates to 1400 nurseries.
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Expired
investment:
£82,180
