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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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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£295,000
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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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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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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£127,001
Nimbli is a London-based Fintech company which is promoting financial inclusion in East Africa by using innovative technology. It is currently working in strategic partnership with a Major African Bank to launch its mobile application in 1Q 2019. Through its mobile application, Nimbli will provide better financial services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and help in reducing the number of people who don’t have credit access to zero.
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£65,670
Lenderwize are a SEIS approved, UK based Crowdlending platform for Telcos. They seek to bridge the cash flow gap for telecom operators which sell to big operators and must pay their vendors upfront whilst waiting for their own clients to pay them. Lenderwize currently has a working platform with over £5,000,000 in requests from borrowers and over £9,000,000 from institutional investors.
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£78,076
Ablrate.com is an FCA regulated peer to peer lending platform which connects lenders with borrowers for asset-backed loans. It was launched in late 2014 and has a community of 5000 lenders who have completed £1 million+ worth of loans per month to all sizes of businesses throughout the UK.
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£457,950
Fuudel seamlessly connects food operators to consumers using an on demand service. Their platform goes beyond ordering, providing cutting edge tools and services to help food businesses to thrive. Founder Dabier Miya previously had a highly successful enterprise software sales career and in 2004 began what was intended to be a one off investment in a restaurant venture which then led to a decade journey and half a dozen restaurants.
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£70,675
Prir is a new premium functional soft drink that not only provides a great tasting, healthier way to hydrate but also gives you the valuable nutrition you need to help maintain healthy skin, hair and nails. Prir is currently stocked in over 300 Boots stores nationwide and is also available in the boots meal deal.
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£12,770
