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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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
Stroli – the shopping trolley reimagined for modern needs. The shopping trolley, often associated with a particular image, is an untapped category ready for innovation. The market is flooded with generic, budget-friendly options that lack charm, with the exception of Rolser, which is pricier and claims the green niche. Stroli steps in as the go-to brand, offering a unique approach, positioning, voice, and eco-friendly credentials. Say goodbye to sore hands and plastic bags – Stroli makes shopping a pleasure with its high-quality, stylish trolley bags designed to enhance your convenience and style
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Studio Pictures Ltd is a UK-based film and TV production company founded by producers Adam Rolston and David Braithwaite in 2019. Specializing in creating high-quality British entertainment content, the company focuses on adapting books to screen and telling unique true-life stories that entertain and inspire both domestic and international audiences. With successful productions like "A Street Cat Named Bob," the company is building a strong brand and reputation in the industry. Studio Pictures has access to top creative talent and collaborates with major studios like Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, and Studio Canal. The company is located at Twickenham Studios in Richmond, UK.
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12
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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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Your Dog’s Club (YDC) is a dog-specific online retailer that provides high nutrition food and treats alongside top quality toys and accessories. YDC community consists of its customers (Waggys), local dog business partners (Pack Leaders), and industry experts (Gurus). The company aims to connect the aforementioned parties through its online community, coupled with a dedicated website, social media feeds, competition announcements, and pet education amidst other details. YDC has scored a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot and aims to be a contender in the £2 billion recession-proof pet market. It has also registered over 5,400 customers. YDC will use 30% of the investment for digital marketing, 25% for accelerating customer base, 20% as working capital, 20% to boost customer growth via affiliate agreements with Forestry England and English Heritage, and 5% for optimising operational costs.
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Expired
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£268,040
Award winning designer is scaling his businessUpdate: Oak and Iron is about to launch its Christmas collection, it includes their new candle holder and desk tidy range which are in 3 sizes and 5 colours.When a furniture designer can list the HM Foreign and Common Office as a satisfied customer, there can be little doubt that the goods he produces are some of the highest quality. British embassies around the world are embellished with some of Terence Facey’s finest work – and his new brand is shaping up to be just as alluring. The Oak & Iron range from the award-winning Facey is described as chunky furniture which is made using environmentally sound manufacturing processes from sustainable, locally sourced materials. The unique designs combine beautiful green oak with hand-crafted iron into contemporary design at affordable prices. Not one for waste, the company creates matching accessories from the off-cuts to fit in with its ‘no waste’ policy from felled trees.Not only will investors into this business have the opportunity to help grow this brand from a high street business into a household name, they will also receive fantastic rewards in the shape of savings on beautiful furniture as well as gifts.Founder Terence Facey swapped his day job for his passion of making furniture way back in 1971, and has grown his furniture manufacturing knowledge ever since. He has extensive experience designing, producing and supplying furniture in both the UK and the US, and has supplied to well-known names such as Harrods and actor Harrison Ford in the past. www.oakandironfurniture.co.uk
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Expired
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£10,200
Opportunity Network is a digital network that provides equal growth opportunities to Chief Executive Officers (CEO). The portal's algorithm vets prospective users, allows them to buy, sell, raise or invest in an asset, gives them the option to choose the industry they wish to do business in, and then post their requirement for the same. The user can then select the best deal for their business from a list of responses and scale profitably. The company's platform connects 32,000+ qualified CEOs in 130+ countries to $295 billion worth of commercial, financial, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals. 86% of the deals on the portal find at least 1 counterpart in 48 hours. Opportunity Network aims to reach full scale by the end of 2020 and find 10 counterparts for 95% of the deals in 1 hour. The company has also been featured in publications such as Forbes, CNBC, Financial Times, and The Economist. It will use the investment to scale its business across various verticals.
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Expired
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£962,500
Landbay is a marketplace lender that's main focus is on prime residential mortgages. They match investors' funds directly to loans. Landbay plan to use the proceeds for general working purposes.
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Expired
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£1,601,371
Revvies Energy (RE) is a nutrition company that argues that its innovative energy strips are a game-changer. The company stresses that 80% of the world's population consumes caffeine every day, which takes at least 45 minutes to an hour to reach its peak. RE states that its energy strips dissolve on the tongue in seconds, providing a faster and efficient performance boost that is less than two calories, vegan and gluten-free. RE has sold over 400,000 packs to date and stocked in more than 400 locations across five countries in entities like Chemist Warehouse Australia, Decathlon Australia, and Amazon marketplaces in the UK, US and Australia. RE was awarded 2021's 'Product Of The Year' in 'Sports Nutrition' by NutraIngredients, Europe's leading nutrition industry title. The company works with athletes across various sports, including RE's Ambassadors Charlotte Purdue (British Marathon Champion 2019 ), top US marathoner, Sara Hall, and dual Australian Olympian, Eloise Wellings. RE states it will use the investment to scale its marketing formula both in the UK and international markets.
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Expired
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£189,363
