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
JiveBird allows users to create and send a greetings package that consists of a personal voice message, music, eCard, a photo or selfie, and a gift to their loved ones or acquaintances. The company asserts that its package can be sent at the last minute or in advance. Jivebird claims that for the millions of people who send greetings and gifts every year, its portal provides a personal, cheaper, and convenient way to send greetings. Jivebird argues that it has no direct competitors. Its exit strategy is to sell the company when it achieves the growth metrics in the business plan, projected to be within five years of consumer launch.
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Expired
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Switchd's proprietary technology model allows users to select the best energy solutions to power their homes. The company argues that more than 60 suppliers are dealing in solar, heat pumps and batteries in the UK which can be confusing for users to choose from. Switchd aspires to simplify this. Users can enter their energy tariff details on the company's portal. Switchd then uses its smart algorithm to find the user the best deal from over 26,000 tariffs. The company will also switch users every 6-9 months based on future energy deals. Switchd claims its model has saved users an average of over £400 per year on their energy bills. Switchd is backed by angel investors, Inspired Energy, and the Nationwide Building Society, who are promoting Switchd to their 15.5 million members. The company was rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot in July 2021 and intends to become a contender in the £6 billion UK and £300 billion global green homes solutions market. The company states it will use the investment to accelerate platform development, boost ongoing performance monitoring, grow its user base and lead the market.
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Expired
investment:
£1,246,010
TrimCheck is on a mission to introduce the world of barbering to freelance. It cites research data arguing that approximately 80% of barbers either pay rent for a chair or split their earnings with a barbershop owner. It aims to change this scenario and boost incomes for barbers. The company has two apps; one for customers and the other for barbers. Application features include advanced scheduling, payment processing, messaging, live call-out tracking, and more. The company has onboarded 300 barbers and 2,500 consumers since its launch. TrimCheck aspires to become a source of digital credibility for independent barbers. It is working on coming out with its training academy as a step towards the aspiration above. TrimCheck will use the investment received to penetrate markets in London, Manchester and Birmingham.
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Expired
investment:
£163,951
Aura aims to make the journey towards death an approachable one for users via its portal. It aspires to become a contender in the estimated £73 billion global death services industry. Aura allows users to leave important messages for their loved ones, avail guides and resources on topics related to death and ways to prepare for it, enter safe spaces to get answers to their queries, and access curated end of related services hub via affiliate links. Aura argues that its platform is empowering 80,000+ individuals and their families to deal with death and live fuller lives. It has partnered with companies such as Dead Happy, Pure Cremation, St James’ Place and MND Association to increase its brand presence. Aura has featured on media entities such as BBC, Channel 4, Telegraph, Vice, Mirror and more. It will use the investment to help millions of people deal with death humanely.
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Expired
investment:
£712,226
Lumio is an intelligent and independent application that intends to help people grow their money on autopilot. Lumio argues that £176 billion of lazy money is depreciating in the UK while for Europe, that number stands at £10 trillion. Lumio aims to optimise this money for everyone so that everyone can gain access to financial security and decide their financial future. The company claims that over £90 million worth of user transactions has been analysed by its smart algorithm. It has more than 6000 users on iOS and Android, which is growing 20% monthly. Lumio was recognised as part of the 'Top 100 Fintech Disruptor' by BusinessCloud in 2020, ahead of Monzo and Seedrs. It has also featured in Forbes, Tech Nation and Sifted by FT. It will use the investment to grow 1 million customers' money by 2024 and accelerate financial independence and personal progress through its technology.
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Expired
investment:
£1,149,659
Savvy Navvy is the equivalent of Google Maps for sailors and provides point-to-point navigation solution, making sailing easier, safer and more enjoyable. The app factors in all the crucial information that a sailor would need like wind, tides, hazards and saves sailors time and money by combining all the elements of an amazing trip at the click of a button. Since the launch of its 'Founding Member Program' in 2018, the company received a wave of feedback from its community of 11,000 members who were searching for a navigation solution like Savvy Navvy. The company witnessed an amazing raise on Seedrs, overfunded by 265% in 7 days, with 400+ investors. It has also won Seedrs’ Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. With the proceeds, Savvy Navvy aims to secure partnerships with marine brokers, sailing schools, charter companies, and insurance companies.
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Expired
investment:
£616,462
Zobi is a technology company that aims to secure smart devices in a home against any potential attacks by a fraudster or fraudulent entity. Zobi's first device and app, Hedgehog, aims to address this issue. Hedgehog can anonymously monitor the Wi-Fi of a user, detect and block suspicious activity or devices, and show a user the security loopholes and the means to plug them. Zobi claims that there are currently around 135 million connected homes and, by 2025, the spending per year on smart home devices is said to be $160 billion. It aims to be a major contender in the smart home security sector. The company won the European Product Design Award 2020 and secured $120,000 worth of grants from Amazon and Google for its cloud services. Zobi will use the investment to build partnerships and its business development team, expand its offerings to other regions, scale-up marketing and PR, and recruit a senior Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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Expired
investment:
£511,386
Publisher Discovery, using AI & Machine Learning technologies, provides recommendations to Advertisers of highly relevant Publishers in the affiliate marketing sector. The company has built a uniquely curated database of over 2 million publishers and 330,000 advertisers, which are then analysed, compared, and matched to make recommendations in ranked lists, matching the best publishers with each advertiser. The affiliate publishing market is worth 16 billion dollars per year but is still largely dominated by human-based agencies and is uniquely suited for automation. Publisher Discovery aims to capitalise on this aspect and establish itself as the market leader. The company has signed up over 50 publishers and is negotiating contracts with two large distribution partners. It is currently raising £1 million investment with £675,000 committed so far, to grow sales and operations and reach over £2m Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the following 12 months.
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Expired
investment:
£800,000
