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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Stretch
investment:
Withheld
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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Extended
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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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TBC
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Chapel Down (CD) is one of the UK's leading wine industry leaders that seeks to challenge the hegemony of champagne. It argues that with the sales of English sparkling wine forecast to grow by 134% by 2026, the demand for its products is growing fast. CD's 'Sparkling Wine' sales increased by 52.8% in 2020 whilst champagne sales in the UK dropped by 21.7% over the same period. The company argues that 2020 was a record year for its business, despite COVID-19, with its revenue growing by 32% year on year and e-commerce sales growing by 467% year on year. CD has partnered with notable hospitality entities like Harrods, Royal Opera House and Sheraton Grand. It will use the investment to scale up and improve its winemaking capabilities, complete the planting process of its biggest vineyard on the finest terroir in England, scale up its e-commerce channels, invest in selected export markets worldwide, and give people a memorable experience at its winery.
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Expired
investment:
£6,953,241
Launched in 2016, London-based Rejuvenation Water is the world’s first Amino Acid enriched spring water manufacturer. The brand provides functionality without compromising on taste and macro health. Founder Kris Ingham came up with 'Rejuvenation Water' as a 'health' drink that offers benefits without artificial sweeteners or excess sugar. Since inception, Rejuvenation Water has supplied both Grocery and Food Service channels. The second range of drinks, the hydration+ canned range, was launched in Spring 2019, and within 6 months became a best seller in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Costco and Ocado. The brand has been featured several times on BBC News, The Sun and Daily Mail. With the investment, the brand will divert resources to launch new products and hire more staff and enhance lthe brand identity.
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Expired
investment:
£98,940
PALLITE® is a designer and manufacturer of award-winning, strong, lightweight, patented, fully recyclable honeycomb paper crates, pallets and warehouse storage solutions for brands such as Kellogg's, Morrisons, and DHL. The company has 10 IP-registered designs across North America and Europe. In 2018, the company's sales grew by 58 %, and in the last two months, the sales were up by 33% in the previous quarter. PALLITE®'s goal is to reduce the weight of transit packaging by up to 83% and consequently reduce carbon emissions by up to 37%. Its goal is to give huge profitable growth potential in the UK and all over the world.
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Expired
investment:
£1,197,760
Tech Will Save Us is a company that specialises in making STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) kits for children in the 4-6, 7-10 and 11+ age categories. The company has created a home learning system that enables kids to learn about the world through technology and play. There are three core components to its home learning system: A Digital platform, Physical Experiences and Subscriptions through which the company has helped over 1 million kids build & create. For its ingenuity, the company received the 2019 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award for Electro Guitar and the Design of the Year Nomination by the London Design Museum. It also collaborated with the BBC to develop The BBC micro: bit., a pocket-sized computer designed for kids to invent with which, in turn, was given to one million kids and is now used in over 40 countries. Its first coding product, Gamer Kit was launched at WIRED's 1st Next Gen conference amidst positive feedback. The company will use 15% of the proceeds in Technology and Research & Development, 25% for marketing, and 60% for working capital and team building.
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Expired
investment:
£843,940
Craved is an ecommerce business selling British craft food and drink from independent producers all over the country. They believe in craft, flavour and supporting the people behind the product. The investment will be used to grow their gifting business, launch and grow the Crave Collective and develop their corporate offer and acquire new clients.
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Expired
investment:
£180,590
Synergy Grill have developed a grill that cuts gas bills by 50% because air is injected into the combustion. There is also no fat tray with the Synergy Grill, the fat is entirely vapourised and goes back through the food to further enhance the taste.
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Expired
investment:
£765,000
Healthy and nutritious food is at the forefront of a consumer's mind, along with products that have a positive environmental and social impact. Aduna brings African superfoods into the mainstream market, with products sold in 2000+ stores across 18 countries and revenues exceeding £1m. After recently partnering with the UN, Aduna are ready to launch two new product ranges.
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Expired
investment:
£429,282
