Celestial Labs is a drone display company that combines advanced technology with organic performance. The company's proprietary 'Skytheatre' display is a dynamic, safe and green alternative to carbon-intensive fireworks and represents a new frontier for the live event industry. Composed of a creative collective of award-winning filmmakers, musicians, developers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, the company is constantly pushing the boundaries of drone display innovation, where technology meets imagination. The Human Support division of Celestial is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to lift the spirits of those who witness Celestial's displays whilst imparting crucial information. The company aims to enlist the support and guidance of city leadership partners, industrial conglomerates, and seek grant funding.
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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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To help reduce wasted food, Daily Dose source 'wonky' fruit and veg for their organic cold-pressed juices. They sell over 40,000 drinks on average every month and supply their products to more than 150 stockists, as well as launching a café in 2017. They are currently researching methods to extend the shelf life of their juices. Daily Dose moved from a 500sq ft. to a 2500sq ft. facility in 2016, now they are raising funds to triple the size of their site.
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£305,740
Harvey’s British Eatery is a 35 to 40 cover eatery focused on re-establishing the heritage of British cooking. Harvey’s recipes draw on the best in the British Isles, using seasonal ingredients. The investment will be used to take their eatery to a permanent site in London.
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£193,550
A P2P property platform designed to help developers acquire credit and deliver high returns for property investors. Propifi plans to bridge the demand for finance in the UK by providing an alternative lending channel, which differs from the traditional model. Funds raised will result in parallel development of a website and smartphone app, as well as cover legal costs and allow the business to obtain FCA Registration.
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£389,760
A sourdough pizzeria, with currently two locations and plans to open three more in 2019. Three Joes is situated in Hampshire and Winchester, their gross sales have exceeded £35k per week in December 2018 and the company has achieved a 95% rating on TripAdvisor.
In the same way barista coffee has overtaken instant coffee, Three Joes intends to replicate this success with their freshly baked wood-fired sourdough replacing conventional pizza chain pizzas. Three Joes is already in advanced discussions with landlords regarding locations for more restaurants in footfall areas.
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Expired
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£510,250
The Sausage Revolution is serving Britain’s’ popular and favourite foods: The Sausage. With its more than 4,000 social media followers and its Welsh store, the company aims to increase its presence in the Quick Service Restaurant market. The Sausage Revolution is aiming to increase its proximity and franchise through eccentric branding. The store offers a range of meat-selections and buying options that customers like including gluten-free and vegan choices. The brand supports pop-culture references through retro revolutionary icons and imagery. The Sausage Revolution aims to convert, attract, and retain engagement to build a brand meant to be rolled out all over the UK. With the proceeds, a store will be opened in Cardiff, before franchises are launched in the West Midlands and Bristol.
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£108,190
Solo Coffee is a company founded by Theo & Alex, aiming to simplify the world of specialty coffee. They've achieved £1.17 million in revenue for the financial year ending in April 2023 and break-even in March 2023 by producing espresso-strength cold brew coffee concentrate, which is used in various coffee applications, and they are now raising funds to support further growth in the rapidly growing Ready to Drink coffee market.
Solo Coffee's Coffee Concentrate has gained popularity, with over 7 million servings sold since its launch in October 2020. It is used in numerous bars in the UK and is one of the top 3 most sold chilled coffees on Amazon UK. The company is expanding its manufacturing to the US and targeting various channels, including foodservice, on-trade, retail, and direct-to-consumer, to make coffee preparation easier in different settings.
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£478,639
Redwell Brewing is a small batch independent brewery offering an entire range which is audited gluten-free and certified vegan. Well known for its handmade beer, the brewery’s booming taproom and events space which opened in 2018 on a shoestring budget of £200 is also a well-loved destination with sales of £30,000 in December 2018 alone. The brewery has partnered with several retailers and wholesalers, including creating an own-label craft beer for ALDI. With focus on flavours and community, Redwell Brewing is constantly innovating and winning awards, such as three GOLDs in the World Beer Awards. With the proceeds, it's planning to expand its facilities and its range into on and off trading outlets beyond the UK.
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£75,650
Positivitea is a range of teas based on the chakras. They are already stocked in over 80 locations throughout the UK and Europe including Urban Outfitters and Fenwick. The use of the proceeds raised will go towards expanding the team and getting Positivitea in more retail outlets and being used by more suppliers.
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Expired
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£103,640
