Plerith works with high growth start-ups and scaling companies to plan for and deliver growth. The company asserts that it helps companies promote their business to potential funders, through its network of angel and venture capital investors depending on the stage and sector of the said business. Plerith is partnering with Newable and Bristol Private Equity Club to deliver the fund in the South West London (SWL) area and identify and invest in the most exciting high growth companies in the region. Plerith argues that its deep knowledge of fundraising, sales, strategy, finance and technology would help SWL businesses flourish. Plerith aims to provide investors access to the highest quality local companies in the SWL region.
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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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Compared to modern paper currency, which tends to devalue over time, gold has always maintained its significance and purchasing power. The Glint smartphone app, in partnership with MasterCard, allows customers to buy and sell gold in real-time for a 0.5% fee into multiple currencies such as USD and EUR. The company has attracted more than 1500 customers in its beta phase and is now seeking investment to expand worldwide. The gold is located in Switzerland in Brink's secure vault.
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£2,166,290
Fireaway pizza orginally started out as a modest pizzeria in south London in 2016, we've expanded to 159 franchises, achieving a remarkable 106% compound annual growth rate in store expansion. With franchise sales reaching £59 million annually, we became debt-free in 2022, boasting an EBITDA of £1.31 million and HQ revenue of £14.5 million in FY23. As a profitable venture, we invite you to join us and be part of our promising growth trajectory.
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£532,336
Nix & Kix, a female-founded brand established in 2017, aims to redefine refreshment by offering healthy, flavorful soft drinks. With real fruit and botanicals, no added sugar, and stocked in major retailers like Tesco, Waitrose, and Co-Op, we've sold over 10 million products, providing a unique and refreshing alternative to traditional sodas.
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£383,651
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£376,618
Lister's Brewery brings forth traditional styles of beer to the mass market. Launched in 2014, Lister's has onboarded many stockists and has sold more than 500K pints, supplying customers across the UK. Moreover, Lister's is passionate about quality, consistency and customer service. Their in-house and fully-automated brewery allows for greater control and consistency of their beers. The company's 'Best Bitter' is sold at CAMRA’s UK Pub of the Year in St Helens. With the investment, the brewery will: work on increasing brewing capacity and the number of delivery hubs, grow and wholesale its own barley on the 6700-acre Duke of Norfolk’s Sussex estate, and bottle its beers in-house to reach new markets.
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£98,850
Sol-Gel Materials and Application (SGMA) is a sustainable technology company that is using its new sol-gels to create sustainable solutions to plastic environmental waste. The company has researched and developed a non-plastic, non-toxic coating for products, from food packaging to electronics, that is water and oil resistant yet recyclable. Its product is the world’s only biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable (BCR) solution. The company's founder and CEO, Dr Fanya Ismail, has won the award 'Women in Innovation 2019' by Innovate UK and the company's work has been covered by BBC South East Today. The company plans to function as an IP management company, sub-contract manufacturing to chemical firms moving from bulk to advanced materials, and outsource distribution to partners, whose packaging customers serve brand owners.
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£611,040
Knoma is a payment solution that helps people looking to future-proof their career or move into new areas of work by eliminating the burden of upfront payment, and by removing the challenges of sourcing an appropriate course. Backed by a large European Venture Capital firm, Knoma enables lifelong learning as the global economy transitions to one where digital skills are essential for career success. All Knoma students can gain access up to £10,000 to pay for the course of their choice, which can be spread over 12 months with flexible repayments with no interest or fees applicable. The company has partnered with organisations like Codeclan, Wild Code School, Le Wagon, and Code Nation and has successfully secured £750,000 in funding from some of Europe's largest venture capital firms, namely, Global Founders Capital, and Rocket Internet. The company will utilise the investments to expand partnerships with tech and coding schools, test and deploy the Knoma app, unlock a £20 million debt facility to provide Knoma loans to its students, and scale the business on all verticals.
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£529,660
Easily understand and manage all your insurance in one simple app, ready for the digital age. Wrisk is all about transparency and allows customers to see how much they’re currently paying for their insurance, what actions they can take to reduce their risk and purchase the insurance seamlessly from within the app. Wrisk is seeking investment to expand and cater for as many insurance needs as possible.
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£1,044,630
