Carocell Bio is innovating by developing patented anti-inflammatory peptides delivered via nanoparticles to address severe inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Their primary peptide, JEL0305, not only halts inflammation but also prevents its initiation, as evidenced by its effectiveness in reducing inflammation in human AD biopsies and burn tissue. With AD impacting a substantial population and costing $21 billion yearly for unsafe treatments, Carocell Bio's safer peptide remedy has the potential to avert AD recurrence. Additionally, their pioneering approach to skin-related inflammation involves topical peptide products that target mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), a crucial element in inflammation. This breakthrough offers promise for managing and forestalling AD and mitigating skin aging.
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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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PULMOBIOMED is addressing the failings of current lung tests, which are expensive, infrequent, and invasive. Their so-called "clinically proven" solution claims to offer non-invasive liquid samples from deep within the lung, promising affordable tests for lung diseases. They assert that their product can empower clinicians to diagnose and treat conditions like lung cancer and infections, even though there's limited evidence to support these claims. With a few customers in the USA and Australia, and vague partnerships in the EU, PULMOBIOMED hopes to disrupt the asthma diagnostics market by introducing what they call a comprehensive diagnostic test for asthma, despite the skepticism around their capabilities.
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Extended
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£295,000
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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15
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Optimise BP, the debut product by Optimise Health, introduces an innovative digital solution that offers secure and efficient semi-automated blood pressure management within primary care, focusing on hypertension. This advancement is projected to lead to substantial appointment savings in the range of millions.
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TBC
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£127,001
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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Solo Coffee is a company founded by Theo & Alex, aiming to simplify the world of specialty coffee. They've achieved £1.17 million in revenue for the financial year ending in April 2023 and break-even in March 2023 by producing espresso-strength cold brew coffee concentrate, which is used in various coffee applications, and they are now raising funds to support further growth in the rapidly growing Ready to Drink coffee market.
Solo Coffee's Coffee Concentrate has gained popularity, with over 7 million servings sold since its launch in October 2020. It is used in numerous bars in the UK and is one of the top 3 most sold chilled coffees on Amazon UK. The company is expanding its manufacturing to the US and targeting various channels, including foodservice, on-trade, retail, and direct-to-consumer, to make coffee preparation easier in different settings.
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Expired
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£478,639
Windsor & Eton Brewery (WAEB) is an award-winning Royal Warrant holding brewery. WAEB brews over 1.4 million pints each year and is on a mission to make beer Windsor's top attraction. WAEB has won over 70 national, international, and regional beer awards. It claims to be a supplier of exclusive bottled beers to the House of Commons, London’s Shakespeare’s Globe, and over 200 pubs, bars, and hotels. The company made over £600,000 of direct sales to consumers through its brewery tap, shop, and home deliveries in 2020. WAEB argues that it is running five successful bars in and near Windsor, serving nearly 7.6 million visitors per year. WAEB created the Windsor beer festival and is a member of the Worshipful Company of Brewers. They intend to use the investment to grow its estate from its existing five venues to twenty by 2026, start with a major new bar in the heart of Windsor, and buy a canning line on-site to ensure fresher beers for its customers.
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Expired
investment:
£625,931
Integumen is a personal health company developing and commercialising technology and products for the human integumentary system that may improve physical appearance, hygiene and general health outcomes.
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Expired
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£2,160,000
Intelligent Health aim to get the whole community active by providing games and incentives such as ''beat the street''. By providing schools and communities with friendly competition to walk and cycle more by tapping their cards on ''beat boxes'', and with prizes and league tables on offer, Intelligent health are bringing communities together.
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Expired
investment:
£700,000
