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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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
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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Extended
investment:
£10,000
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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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.
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TBC
investment:
£127,001
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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An ethical café and bar combination with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. The Breakfast Club has 11 locations across London, Brighton and Oxford, with a combined turnover of £15.2m. Revenues have grown by 91% from 2014 to 2018 and they have an annual site EBITDA over £2m, as well as generating a net profit of £502k. Almost 65% of their customer traffic is derived from lunch and dinner times of the day.
The Breakfast Club has won numerous awards, including 'London Bar of the Year' and 'Growth Company of the Year 2016' at the Retailers Retail Awards. The company has also been listed on The Times 100's 'Best Places to Work', as well as being recognised as one of the ‘Best Employers in Hospitality’. The London Stock Exchange has listed the business as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.
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Expired
investment:
£534,630
The GP Service is a web and application-based platform that provides private consultations for patients across the UK. The aim is to provide a safe and easy journey for individuals who are looking for private medical treatment at their convenience and at an affordable cost. They have established a connection with over 1600 pharmacies across the UK. They have an excellent 5-star trust pilot rating and also are 1st Private Online Provider which has access to NHS Medical Records. With the proceeds, the company will scale the enterprise offering, increase brand awareness and also launch additional revenue opportunities.
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Expired
investment:
£907,540
In My Kitchen is a platform that aims to bring together a network of professional and semi-professional chefs to sell their signature dishes and recipes online. The platform was founded in July 2020. In My Kitchen asserts that its business model holds precedence in a time where takeaways have grown in popularity in the UK because of COVID-19. It gives many chefs who have become unemployed or have fewer shifts for developing their creativity and skills whilst allowing them to earn through the gig-economy. The company has a network of more than 70 chefs across London, with backgrounds across a range of cuisines. With the investment received, the company will develop its team and company infrastructure.
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Expired
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Sudor is a purpose-built platform for fitness professionals and their clients. The company claims to provide the technology and tools to empower fitness professionals as they build their digital business. Its core vision is to disrupt YouTube's fitness section that isn't purpose-built for fitness, doesn’t support challenges, track progress, or allows for 1:1 classes etc. Sudor asserts that its platform is different. It allows trainers to earn from their first subscriber. Trainers can also upload on-demand videos, stream live classes or create challenges for their subscribers. Sudor stresses that this gives its business ultimate scalability. It aspires to dominate the digital fitness industry in the US that is set to be worth $15 billion by 2026. The company has raised £465,000 to date, won the NOAH London Startup of the Year, and signed over 200 trainers. The portal hosts over 20,000 users and has paid out over £160,000 to trainers. The company states it will use the investment to scale Sudor worldwide.
days to go:
Expired
investment:
£274,488
