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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Better Nature Limited, also known as BN, is a foodtech company dedicated to creating Europe's leading tempeh brand – a protein-rich, all-natural meat substitute made from fermented soybeans. With its delicious taste and meat-like texture gaining popularity in the US, BN aims to expand its presence in the UK and Europe. BN's unique focus on tempeh fermentation, supported by patented technology, sets it apart, allowing the development of a variety of consumer and B2B products. Unlike niche alternatives, BN positions its tempeh as an everyday, affordable option for a wide audience, with products available in numerous retail locations, including major retailers and distributors.
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The Chilli Pickle are an indian restaurant providing authentic indian cuisine in the heart of Brighton from a diverse collection of Chefs. They currently have a restaurant, a takeaway and delivery service and also a street food cart providing a broad range of indian food. They will be looking to open a further 4 restaurants in the south east and and are planning to open the first in the summer of 2017.
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£684,000
Oh You Pretty Things Limited are a chain of Champagne and cocktail bars specifically designed for regional department stores and shopping centres. They serve indulgent treats, champagne, cocktails and coffee in stunning bars across the UK such as Manchester, Gateshead, Leeds and Essex. They have also signed a concession agreement to roll out 11 bars within a major UK retailer and will be opening the first on Oxford Street in April 2017.
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£693,000
Your Favourite Teacher (YFT) is a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) supported online teaching and learning platform that offers students access to high quality and engaging courses. The portal allows students, particularly disadvantaged ones, to navigate through subject areas and courses. Lessons take place through videos, interactive quizzes, development resources, and tested via exam practice sessions. The platform has a pupil dashboard where students can track their progress and celebrate their achievements. In the UK, schools are spending c.£0.9 billion on EdTech per annum. The Covid-19 lockdown is expected to boost the demand for e-learning platforms. YFT offers more than 50 published courses (15 more in production) covering English, English Literature, Maths, and Sciences etc. It has won multiple customers including secondary schools, alternative provision sites and sports academies (including Premier League Football clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal). YFT is seeking an investment of £550,000 to further the growth and reach of the company.
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Supper aims to be a unique delivery service focusing on quality and service for high-end restaurants. It argues that its commercial metrics and lack of reliance on 'Gig-Economy' workers sets it apart from competitors. The company intends to become a contender in the food delivery market that grew by 35% in 2020 and by almost 150% over the last 5 years. It has partnered with 130 notable establishments such as Zuma, Park Chinois, Milos, and Cova, to name a few. Supper has 61,000 customers on its portal that is further growing by 1,500 new customers every month. The company delivers 1,000 orders each week and has fulfilled 100,000 orders to date with the average order costing £100. It delivers orders via its purpose-built, gyroscopically-stable, and temperature-controlled vehicles. Supper will use the investment to focus on its growth in London and expand globally.
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The Teacher Booker is an online platform created for schools. It offers a robust tool that helps schools manage all staff administration through its wide range of recruitment provision. The app has over 5,000 teacher registrations with 100 schools who use and implement Teacher Booker. It has also secured a contract with a well-known regional education services provider. The Teacher Booker platform aims at eradicating expensive supply teacher agency fees and saving the schools millions of pounds a year.
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