Wi-Fi Securities Limited is a cyber security company that aims to revolutionise the security of public access Wi-Fi. To realise this vision, the company is developing a unique patent-protected system called SpriteGuard™ which will protect you and your data from hackers by stopping you connecting to fake hotspots. The system is targeted towards the $550 bn worldwide hospitality industry and has the ability to expand to other large global markets like city-wide free Wi-Fi, airports and coffee shops. Moreover, Wi-Fi Securities Limited has a highly experienced Wi-Fi Securities management board that has a track record of delivering multi-million-pound projects from concept to successful commercial deployment.
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Extended
investment:
£1,014,708
Medic Bleep is a simple, secure and innovative patient-focused solution to communication challenges that healthcare professionals and the wider team in the UK National Health Service (NHS) face while going about their everyday work. It is saving each nurse & each junior doctor an estimated 48 minutes per shift. This coincides with the UK's Department of Health calling for a ban on pagers. If implemented across the NHS, it could free up the time to care for an estimated 11,000 nurses. To ensure data privacy and safety, the company allows communication to occur via the app. As a result of these safeguards and its user-friendly portal, the company's app has been downloaded 16,000 times by UK doctors and nurses. With the funds raised, the company will aim to solve looming technology gaps for over 30% of the NHS in the next 3 years and expand globally.
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Expired
investment:
£814,600
ALVÁTECH is a sustainable water technology company on a mission to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion per annum agriculture industry that consists of 537 million farmers. It claims that the agriculture industry uses 70% of global water consumption. ALVÁTECH aspires to change this. It argues that its technology disrupts water molecules in an ecological way, helping farmers grow more with less water. The plug and play solution runs entirely off solar energy and is chemical-free. ALVÁTECH claims that it has installed its water treatment devices in 17 countries across six continents and established an international distribution network since its product launch in August 2020. The company has also signed agreements with entities in Latin America, Africa, Asia, the US, Europe and the Middle East. ALVÁTECH will use the investment to expand its distribution network, sales teams and subscription plans to reach more farmers and develop Hydro devices for vertical farming, boost hydroponics, and create ALVÁ personal home devices.
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Expired
investment:
£504,932
White Peak Distillery (WPD) is a whisky distillery that aims to change the way whisky is made and create authentic flavours. It has so far invested £1.4 million in tried and tested plant equipment producing 400,000 bottles of maturing whisky. The company aims to become a contender in the $60 billion global premium whisky market. WPD has received 'Gold Awards' from The Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards. It has come out with programs to monetise its maturing whisky including its Cask Sales program, Temperance Club membership and its Prologue 2.1 release 2-year aged single malt spirit, that has been received with positive feedback. WPD has also been awarded visitor business in The Peak District, which receives 13 million+ visitors per annum, boosting its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) model. It will use the investment to grow its business across different verticals.
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Expired
investment:
£1,301,320
Aguulp innovates and curates liquid formulas using liposomal technology. The company asserts that vitamins in pill form have an absorption rate as low as 5% which is further eaten by stomach acid upon consumption before a person gets a chance to absorb it. Agullp aims to resolve this. Its product, NutriProtect, shields nutrients from corrosive stomach acid and helps 98% of nutrients reach the small intestine for absorption. The company estimates that over 3 million people in the UK and more than 10 per cent of the world’s population is malnourished for a variety of reasons, including environmental pollution, unhealthy diets and stressful lifestyles that block nutrient absorption and compound deficiencies. Aguulp aims to change this with its product line that includes Aguulp for Gut, Aguulp for Brain, and Aguulp for Immunity. The company will use 55.6% of the investment for marketing purposes, 44.2% for paying their staff, and 0.2% as other expenses.
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Expired
investment:
£317,993
Hitmarker is a proprietary job platform that covers the entire video game sector. It aims to be the leading job provider in the $159 billion video game industry. It has a database of 67,000 candidates and has posted 46,000 jobs from 4,500 companies in 77 countries. The company asserts that one million people have used Hitmarker 2.5 million times to post or look for jobs. Hitmarker has been covered by publications like Forbes, CNBC, and The FT. It has also onboarded 20 partners, including The University of California, RGF Executive Search, and the British Esports Association. The company will use the investment to build a global network of localised platforms in crucial territories and expand its addressable market.
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Expired
investment:
£521,283
Zone V makes the latest tablets and smartphones work for the older generation with low eyesight, deficient hearing or dexterity. The company has redefined a global platform that is providing access to the services that are difficult to use. They have a technological partnership with Samsung and are a Samsung Managed Solutions Partner. The company also creates inclusively accessible technology, services, and applications for more smoother and viable communication. The executive team of this company includes health, telecoms, and wellness fields. With the proceeds, Zone V will widen the digital divide for the older smartphones users by working tirelessly to build new innovative communication solutions.
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Expired
investment:
£500,000
Fullgreen offers a range of 100% plant-based products that are low-carb and preservative-free alternatives for people looking to eat fewer carbohydrates, add more vegetables to their meals, or manage health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Fullgreen also claims that its products are shelf-stable negating the need to refrigerate. The company's catalogue includes non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) riced veggies, cauliflower risottos, and oat free plant-based breakfast meals, to name a few. Fullgreen points out that its products are listed in over 9,000 UK and US retailers. The company has dedicated production lines in the UK and US with a capacity of over 18 million pouches per annum. It has sold over 12 million pouches to date and earned £5.4 million in 2020. Fullgreen will use the investment to improve in-store promotions and activations, develop sampling activities for its target consumers, and boost geotargeted advertising and other digital marketing activities.
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Expired
investment:
£752,246
Bitstocks is a financial technology application built entirely on blockchain. The company intends to bring to customers the benefits of bitcoin in a simple & accessible personal account format. It asserts that 76% of UK adults use online banking. Its product, Gravity, currently offers BSV, BTC, GBP & EUR pairings, with investment accounts for customers to buy, sell & store bitcoin. The company is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and integrated with Faster Payment System & Single Euro Payments Area provider. Bitstocks has 1,800+ registered customers, with 650+ joining through referrals. It will use the investment to scale & develop the next phase of Gravity, bring forth stablecoin to enable tokenised global micropayments, and introduce personal accounts, debit cards, savings & loans.
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Expired
investment:
£1,105,596
HUUB is a premium endurance sports apparel brand. Its products are used by Olympic gold medallists, 'IRONMAN' champions and amateur athletes. HUUB witnessed profits worth £4.8 million and an EBITDA of £420,000 in 2019. The company is a leading brand in the £60 million UK triathlon apparel & accessories market. HUBB is now targeting the US$5 billion global bike apparel market. It has built working relationships with noteworthy individuals such as former Olympian Greg Whyte and chef Gordon Ramsay. The company will use the investment to target all endurance sports through a combination of retail and distributor partnerships. It will also expand its Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) online business.
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Expired
investment:
£1,352,941
