Celestial Labs is a drone display company that combines advanced technology with organic performance. The company's proprietary 'Skytheatre' display is a dynamic, safe and green alternative to carbon-intensive fireworks and represents a new frontier for the live event industry. Composed of a creative collective of award-winning filmmakers, musicians, developers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, the company is constantly pushing the boundaries of drone display innovation, where technology meets imagination. The Human Support division of Celestial is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to lift the spirits of those who witness Celestial's displays whilst imparting crucial information. The company aims to enlist the support and guidance of city leadership partners, industrial conglomerates, and seek grant funding.
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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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Howsy is a property management app that aims to make renting a satisfactory experience for landlords and tenants. The company claims to have created a digital ecosystem that removes traditional agents, bringing down the cost of managing a property by an estimated 75% and delivering satisfactory customer service. Howsy has 7,000 properties on its platform mixed between recurring revenue and one-off customers. It has also acquired two of the largest online agents in the UK, Upad and Happy Tenant Company, in December 2019 and September 2020, respectively. Howsy asserts that it has achieved a 130% year-on-year revenue growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic and has featured in press entities like Forbes, The Guardian, TechCityNews, and Startups.co.uk, amongst others. It will use the investment for working capital allocation across marketing, general/admin, and technology. It will also use the funds to provide a stable runway to its Series A funding round, which it hopes to complete by January 2022.
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Expired
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£824,280
Cheran's Bakery, based in Kent, specializes in crafting sumptuous sweet treats available online and at their expanding chain of five stores. With sales exceeding £1.2 million since inception, they create indulgent and creatively packaged products, baked daily for maximum freshness and luxury. Their high-quality, visually appealing shop designs and 'Instagrammable' offerings have attracted over 24,000 social media followers, amplifying brand recognition, while their focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences fosters word-of-mouth promotion.
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£325,482
TOAD is Oxford's first distillery, crafting gin, rye whiskey and vodka in bespoke stills using locally sourced populations of ancient heritage grain. Since launching in July 2017 they have achieved over £134k of revenue.
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£868,100
Shuttout is a global community-driven photography marketplace that adds social significance to photographs and makes it more fit for sale. It uses features such as 'stock' (Shutterstock, 500px, Flickr), 'social media' (Instagram) and 'photo contest' (GuruShots, Viewbug) to create a unique selling environment. It started worldwide expansion, growth and user acquisition from 154 countries using Facebook and Google ads. It has also collaborated with YouTube Influencers including Rebecca Spencer (UK), Hanna Saba (Australia), and Saurav Sinha (India) to increase its userbase. Shuttout has started the facility for users to host contests by themselves. Since the launch in April 2018, it has reached 76,000+ users and has added 71,000+ photos to the platform. The platform aims to connect those who love taking photos and want to earn money from their passion with potential buyers.
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Expired
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£539,536
Signature Brew strives to craft beer that enhances the musical experience. Since 2011, their mission has been to create more collaborative beers with bands and musicians than any other brand globally. Through the success of their flagship beers, Studio Lager and Roadie All-Night IPA, they aim to spread their vision of uniting people through exceptional beer, music, and memorable experiences on a national and international scale.
Continuing their original objective of improving the beer scene at beloved venues and festivals, Signature Brew remains committed to this ethos. Their direct-to-consumer customer base is expanding across the UK, driven by partnerships with artists and venues within their community. Operating from their cutting-edge brewery in East London, which includes an iconic live music venue, they consistently produce award-winning beer while fervently supporting grassroots music.
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Expired
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£872,392
Having travelled in the Americas, our founder Ben wanted authentic Latin American meals back in the UK. So, with a market stall, £500, hard work and total focus, he developed quick cook Latin American sauces with the aim to enable busy people to easily cook tasty, healthy meals at home.
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Expired
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£222,790
The Saucy Affair Raw Sauces creates a new range of fresh, convenient, and healthy foods made of real ingredients. The company aims at relaunching 6 tried and tested products in retail, 3 dressings, and 3 sauces. The Saucy Affair Raw Sauces has targeted and engaged with 3 key revenue streams, that are: UK Retail & Wholesale, EU Food Service and Retail, and UK Food Service. With the proceeds, the company will employ an experienced team, implement its robust PR, Marketing, and Retail Activation Plan.
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Expired
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£130,724
Beart are the first reward-based crowdfunding platform that is designed specifically for art. It's aim is to bring together artists, curators, galleries, collectors, museums and foundations.
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Expired
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£78,151
