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
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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WebStart Bristol provide startup web service businesses with the workspace and technical support to really help them succeed. To date, WebStart Bristol have helped 24 startups. The use of the proceeds will go towards the continuing support of the growing web start companies.
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£50,327
Argento Labs, a UK-based biotech company, is dedicated to converting waste into valuable resources, leading the way in sustainable innovation. They utilize patented bioprocessing technology to extract sugars, proteins, and fats from agricultural, forestry, and municipal waste. Their product range includes alternative proteins, biogenic CO2, and bio-fertilizers, contributing to environmental sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Argento Labs focuses on scalability for industrial production to support a sustainable future and envisions waste as a transformative solution for preserving the planet. Their patent currently applies in the US jurisdiction.
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£415,233
ME + EM have created an online label with intelligent styles and simple elegant pieces. They offer designer quality at low prices and classic shapes and the business is fast growing with clientele such as Emma Watson and Kate Middleton.
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£1,345,260
Myn is an innovative source-to-pay platform driven by AI, aiming to establish a seamless network connecting companies, workers, and recruiters. Their end-to-end solution encompasses intelligent talent sourcing, self-service talent acquisition, fully funded payrolling services, digital compliance solutions, job boards, and enticing employee benefits.
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£939,520
Tinder for womens shoes. 1 million downloads and featured by Apple in 133 countries.
Stylect aggregates shoes from hundreds of retailers and thousands of brands and takes a commission on every pair sold through its platform
www.stylect.com
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£770,755
Arro Money is a fast-growing money management company engaged in managing your money in a straightforward manner. Unlike traditional banking institutions, Arro uses exclusive technology that enables straightforward and hassle-free financial services. Through simple application, you can open personal or business accounts and manage your funds. Despite a few early-stage hiccups, the company has successfully opened over 42,000 accounts.
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£567,540
Nude is a savings account and financial application designed for ~13 million 18-35-year-olds who want to own a home in the UK. The company is rebuilding the home-buying experience and assist its clients from planning to the move-in stage of home buying. The company has applied for a banking licence to launch Nude mortgages and plans to support people through all of life's big moments, like weddings, children's accounts and retirement plans as well. In 2019, Nude raised £1.7 million and was awarded an innovation grant of ~£440,000 from Scottish Enterprise. The company is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) and has 7,500+ subscribers on its newsletter. It will use 50% of the investment to build its savings platform, 20% for operational costs, 20% in marketing initiatives, and 10% in building its data & behavioural science platform.
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£3,539,200
