PULMOBIOMED is addressing the failings of current lung tests, which are expensive, infrequent, and invasive. Their so-called "clinically proven" solution claims to offer non-invasive liquid samples from deep within the lung, promising affordable tests for lung diseases. They assert that their product can empower clinicians to diagnose and treat conditions like lung cancer and infections, even though there's limited evidence to support these claims. With a few customers in the USA and Australia, and vague partnerships in the EU, PULMOBIOMED hopes to disrupt the asthma diagnostics market by introducing what they call a comprehensive diagnostic test for asthma, despite the skepticism around their capabilities.
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Extended
investment:
£295,000
Optimise BP, the debut product by Optimise Health, introduces an innovative digital solution that offers secure and efficient semi-automated blood pressure management within primary care, focusing on hypertension. This advancement is projected to lead to substantial appointment savings in the range of millions.
days to go:
TBC
investment:
£127,001
Carocell Bio is innovating by developing patented anti-inflammatory peptides delivered via nanoparticles to address severe inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Their primary peptide, JEL0305, not only halts inflammation but also prevents its initiation, as evidenced by its effectiveness in reducing inflammation in human AD biopsies and burn tissue. With AD impacting a substantial population and costing $21 billion yearly for unsafe treatments, Carocell Bio's safer peptide remedy has the potential to avert AD recurrence. Additionally, their pioneering approach to skin-related inflammation involves topical peptide products that target mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), a crucial element in inflammation. This breakthrough offers promise for managing and forestalling AD and mitigating skin aging.
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Extended
investment:
Withheld
Tribal Sports Nutrition (TSN) uses the revitalising properties of the Baobab fruit to create energy smoothies. TSN claims that its smoothies are less concentrated than other sports nutrition brands, are 100% organic, and easy on the stomach. The company also incorporates vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, and electrolytes into the smoothies to make it the on-the-go snack for active lifestyle consumers. TSN asserts that its baobab ingredient is wild-harvested by cooperatives in Africa, bringing income to people and preserving the local ecology. The company received a certification from the Organic Food Federation (OFF) and aims to achieve B Corp status. TSN's products have been listed in Sainsbury's and on Amazon. It will use the investment to double its existing product offering in 2021 and launch hydration, plant protein recovery products, and Baobab energy snacks.
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Expired
investment:
£421,647
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
Charbrew is an all natural ice tea which contains no refined sugars (only natural fruit sugars), essential b-vitamins and real tea. Each bottle of Charbrew is under 85 calories and contains less sugar than Coconut Water by Vita Coco. Charbrew is already distributed internationally with the recently launched international branches: Charbrew Australia and Charbrew USA.
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Expired
investment:
£126,370
Market Porter is a food-tech platform connecting independant food producers, such as butchers and farm shops, with the consumers. The company are the only food-tech platform which work on a national scale instead of just locally. They source out the best small scale producers with top quality and taste, all delivered straight to your door.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£885,000
Wireless Fitness allows fitness instructors to stream their music and voice from their phone to the phones of their class participants who listen in using their own headphones. This allows users to participate in their favourite classes without disturbing other park users or nearby local residents.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£10,041
Sano is a group of businesses that aims to educate people to make healthier food choices in their everyday lives. They offer nutrition, education and wellbeing services with a unique scientific approach, one that is based on facts and not fad or fashion.
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Expired
investment:
£260
VitaLife founded Love Health Hate Waste out of their frustration for throwing away unsold/ expired stock. Love Health Hate Waste aim to reduce food waste and make healthy food and drink accessible to everyone.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£6,910
