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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£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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Hiver is an all-British, award-winning brand built from an admiration for London's Urban Beekeepers and a passion for craft beer. They are seeking £350k to take Hiver to the next level in the UK and Internationally. Hiver uses urban and rural honey to create long matured and unpasteurised British craft beers.
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£179,570
Award-winning non-dairy luxury ice cream, which is also organic and vegan. Coconuts Naturally will be launching their range of 5 flavours in over 600 supermarkets across the UK from March 2019. after successfully achieving listings with Ocado, Morrison’s and Asda. The company differentiates itself from competitors by primarily using coconut cream and unrefined coconut sugar in their products. Coconuts Naturally have won seven Great Taste Awards and Peter Jones of Dragon's Den has claimed it the best free-from ice cream he has tasted.
The business is raising funds to increase brand awareness by entering international markets. Coconuts Naturally is stocked at 2 supermarkets in Dubai, as well as launching in Hong Kong soon and currently seeking product registration in Saudi Arabia. The company will be focusing on marketing campaigns via digital and in-store promotions. In addition, due to the upcoming supermarket launch, the business will also be increasing stock levels to meet consumer demand.
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£422,580
Erpingham House is the UK’s largest vegan restaurant whose aim is to make plant-based dining into the mainstream and provide delicious, healthy food and drinks to people. The company has earned nationwide recognition and, it has been listed in The Times top 20 vegetarian restaurants. It has also been featured in The Guardian and on channel 4’s “what Britain bought.” EH has served over 12,000 customers in its first year and, it has risen to over 20,000 followers on Instagram. The funds will be used to expand the brand & open a second site in Brighton.
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£192,280
H2O-ganics is using brand new technology to transform UK crop-growing. They are able to use this technology to grow vegetables indoors, without the need for pesticides and protected from disease and environmental factors.
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£76,418
Gower Brewery are a beer brewery based in South Wales. They aim to produce high quality beers with great flavours. They are currently stocked in large pub companies such as Wetherspoons, Stonegate, Enterprise Inns and over 400 independents.
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£74,660
Currently supplying restaurants and caterers with meat sourced ethically and now bringing the same service to households. The Ethical Butcher's meat is certified from PFLA farms and the animals have been ethically raised and 100% grass-fed. The team consists of a Michelin Star chef and are winners of The Top 50 Foods in Britain and Ireland in The Great Taste Awards.
In its two years of business, The Ethical Butcher has generated £1.37m of revenue and in 2017, their operating profit was £98k. The business receives 200 orders per month, with each invoice averaging £350. Investments will be used to offer a B2C service. Households can have their meat cut and delivered by the next day. The Ethical Butcher will also expand its B2B offerings by supply their meat to gourmet burger bars and increasing the range and variety of meat sold.
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£334,640
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
