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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GoPower offers comprehensive portable solar energy solutions, designed to save you money and reduce your environmental impact. Their user-friendly solar panels eliminate the need for complex installations, allowing easy setup anywhere. Their portable solar power stations, providing up to 1000w/1280WH at 240v, are perfect for various applications such as home offices, garden rooms, boats, events, and more. With multiple output sockets and versatile charging options including solar panels and mains electricity, GoPower provides a greener and cost-effective energy alternative.
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£10,000
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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Rype addresses the dilemma of choosing between expensive or low-quality office furniture that contributes to carbon emissions and waste. By remanufacturing high-quality used office furniture, Rype offers cost-effective solutions with 80% lower carbon emissions and waste, while creating local jobs. Their mission is to significantly reduce office carbon emissions and costs through sustainable, circular economy practices, including exclusive furniture ranges made from waste materials. Rype's comprehensive services encompass furniture sourcing, remanufacturing, and employing marginalized individuals, contributing to a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible approach to office furnishings.
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Ouno is dedicated to simplifying business travel. Their application provides luxurious, on-demand rides for executives, seamlessly connecting clients with their preferred drivers. By 2023, Ouno has generated £1.1 million in revenue since the app's launch, although it has experienced a negative EBITDA of £350,000 during this period.
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Expired
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£411,778
Created in 2015, Fourex provides an advanced and innovative self-service kiosk for exchanging over 150 currencies in both coins and notes. The company has grown its revenue by 175 % and it is continuing to grow. It will be live in 80 locations by the end of 2019. Fourex has a presence at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted with access to 153 million passengers per year. It is located in 21 London underground stations with a combined 1.9 million passengers each day. In early 2018, Fourex has extended its business from 12 locations to 66 locations. It has won innovation awards from Lloyds Bank, Virgin, and Amazon. The company's revenue has increased by 175% in 2 years. Fourex's current partners are TfL/London, Westfield, Underground, Welcome Break, Intu, Moto and Roadchef. The company aims to become a principal multi-currency exchange solution. With the proceeds, the company will be accelerating its growth in the UK, by expanding the network of machines nationwide both in international travel hubs, high footfall retails and transit locations.
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Expired
investment:
£928,830
The Juggling King (TJK) is one of the UK's first Seed-to-Bottle rum production companies from Guernsey. TJK argues that its product is the first rum ever to be distilled with cultivated sugarcane grown under glass in Guernsey and to be produced on the island. The company has appointed English former footballer Michael Owens as its global brand ambassador and featured on James Martin's Saturday Morning show. TJK has also onboarded 18 trade customers including hotels, restaurants and bars since its launch in August 2020. It will use the investment for working capital, customs & excise duty expenses, input costs, and other verticals.
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Expired
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£402,059
Gively is an online marketplace where users can give and get secondhand items for free. The secondhand clothing market will double in value to £50 billion annually by 2023, and the company finds itself as a suitable contender in this domain. They aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimise landfill sites through its portal. The company has reached over 5,000 users, 70% of which came from unpaid channels. Gively won an SME (Small and medium enterprises) grant worth £10,000 of television advertising and has received rave reviews from its users through the App Store, social media, and in person. They will use 50% of the investment for marketing purposes, 25% for technology up-gradation, and 25% for hiring human resources.
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Expired
investment:
£105,207
Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, PlaqueTec have developed a Liquid Biopsy System, which allows cardiologists to gain further information from a patient's coronary artery and provide more effective treatment to those affected by the disease.
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Expired
investment:
£1,493,593
Ag Photographic+Photolab is a leading provider of photographic products and services in the UK. Since 2015, it has printed over 180,000 films and more than 2,000,000 prints. The company is averaging £10,400 EBITDA per month, and it has a growing customer base of the enthusiast, professional, and fine-art photographers. Ag has high levels of customer loyalty with more than 3,200 customers providing repeat orders. It has a custom production facility and specialist expertise. Ag seeks to grow further in the market with both international and domestic sales.
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Expired
investment:
£129,490
