Wi-Fi Securities Limited is a cyber security company that aims to revolutionise the security of public access Wi-Fi. To realise this vision, the company is developing a unique patent-protected system called SpriteGuard™ which will protect you and your data from hackers by stopping you connecting to fake hotspots. The system is targeted towards the $550 bn worldwide hospitality industry and has the ability to expand to other large global markets like city-wide free Wi-Fi, airports and coffee shops. Moreover, Wi-Fi Securities Limited has a highly experienced Wi-Fi Securities management board that has a track record of delivering multi-million-pound projects from concept to successful commercial deployment.
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Extended
investment:
£1,014,708
Medic Bleep is a simple, secure and innovative patient-focused solution to communication challenges that healthcare professionals and the wider team in the UK National Health Service (NHS) face while going about their everyday work. It is saving each nurse & each junior doctor an estimated 48 minutes per shift. This coincides with the UK's Department of Health calling for a ban on pagers. If implemented across the NHS, it could free up the time to care for an estimated 11,000 nurses. To ensure data privacy and safety, the company allows communication to occur via the app. As a result of these safeguards and its user-friendly portal, the company's app has been downloaded 16,000 times by UK doctors and nurses. With the funds raised, the company will aim to solve looming technology gaps for over 30% of the NHS in the next 3 years and expand globally.
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Expired
investment:
£814,600
Lenderwize is the first lending platform for Telecom Operators, offering investment opportunities in a new Asset Class. Its typical clients are mid-sized operators with an annual revenue of 50-300 million USD. Lenderwize sells to large Tier1 Operators (Originators) and buys from smaller (Terminating) Operators. Thanks to Lenderwize's in-depth industry knowledge, they have identified 1350 wholesalers in need of $96 million, making the Cost of Acquisition of clients very low. Additionally, its lean Back Office, Credit Vetting and Loan Management gives Lenderwize a competitive edge over Market Invoice or Funding Circle. With the funds, the company will invest in technology development and integration, increasing sales, marketing activities, and recruitment to enhance its reach globally.
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Expired
investment:
£100,045
RentiD is an end-to-end solution for landlords to manage their residential rental properties via its 'Digital Assistant' web app. It aims to become a contender in the UK market that consisted of an estimated 4.5 million rented homes in 2017 with almost 1 in 4 UK households set to be privately renting by 2021. The platform allows users to market their residential property onto property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla and PrimeLocation, streamline day-to-day property management with 'Rent Tracking' and 'Maintenance' options, understand and comply with evolving legislation and best practices and communicate with their tenant to help foster better relationships. RentID asserts that it acquired £200,000 of private angel investment, onboarded 350+ individual users on its platform, and launched Version 2 of its post-beta product. RentiD will use the investment to focus on its growth marketing strategy and hire resources to handle increased scale.
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Expired
investment:
£249,611
KegTracker is a company that has launched an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) enabled device that turns kegs into smart containers. The device tracks real-time location, volume, temperature and motion for each keg in order to create reports & insights that enable a sustainable supply chain. The company asserts that a lack of transparency in managing kegs has led to annual industry losses of £1.4 billion+ in theft and spoilage, £1 billion+ in poor distribution, and £500 million+ in suboptimal production and lost containers. KegTracker argues that its device can reduce these losses significantly. The company has developed a working prototype, filed a patent and received letters of interest from leading UK breweries, coffee roasters and Wales National Health Service (NHS). In 2019, the company featured in Startups Magazine and were finalists at FutureFood Awards, London & Partners BGP, and Pitch@Palace. It will use the investment to bring its product to more markets.
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Expired
investment:
£511,428
JiveBird allows users to create and send a greetings package that consists of a personal voice message, music, eCard, a photo or selfie, and a gift to their loved ones or acquaintances. The company asserts that its package can be sent at the last minute or in advance. Jivebird claims that for the millions of people who send greetings and gifts every year, its portal provides a personal, cheaper, and convenient way to send greetings. Jivebird argues that it has no direct competitors. Its exit strategy is to sell the company when it achieves the growth metrics in the business plan, projected to be within five years of consumer launch.
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Expired
investment:
Withheld
DelivrMe aims to be a delivery app that makes it easy, fast and safe for users to order anything, anytime, anywhere. The company acts as the user’s shopper by equipping all its riders with a pre-paid card who then shop, pick up or drop off the user's items within 30-45 minutes at the user's specified location. The company plans to charge a delivery fee and a one-time service fee to the customer for placing an order. DeliverMe was awarded a £50,000 grant by the UK Government’s innovation agency and aims to be a contender in the food on-demand delivery industry that is projected to reach £61 billion in 2021. It was also a 'Young Start-up' Talent finalist. The company's iOS and Android apps are developed and ready to launch. It will use the investment to complete its technology development and fund its service roll-out plan.
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Expired
investment:
£249,994
HairFare is an end-to-end hair and beauty chair rental platform that connects beauty professionals to salons, studios and barbershops across the UK. It asserts that the hair and beauty industry was worth £10 billion in 2018 and is set to increase. HairFare aims to be a contender in this segment. HairFare asserts that it has expanded to five cities within the UK with no marketing budget. The platform has featured in media platforms including The Barber Magazine, Islington Gazette, Startups of London, Business Daily, ITProPortal, ExBulletin, Compsmag, and LinkedIn News, to name a few. It will use 40% of the investment for creating its proprietary app, 40% towards marketing to increase the number of business owners and beauty professionals on the platform, 10% towards setting up its merchandise line, and 10% towards establishing the HairFare Academy.
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Expired
investment:
£57,736
Switchd's proprietary technology model allows users to select the best energy solutions to power their homes. The company argues that more than 60 suppliers are dealing in solar, heat pumps and batteries in the UK which can be confusing for users to choose from. Switchd aspires to simplify this. Users can enter their energy tariff details on the company's portal. Switchd then uses its smart algorithm to find the user the best deal from over 26,000 tariffs. The company will also switch users every 6-9 months based on future energy deals. Switchd claims its model has saved users an average of over £400 per year on their energy bills. Switchd is backed by angel investors, Inspired Energy, and the Nationwide Building Society, who are promoting Switchd to their 15.5 million members. The company was rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot in July 2021 and intends to become a contender in the £6 billion UK and £300 billion global green homes solutions market. The company states it will use the investment to accelerate platform development, boost ongoing performance monitoring, grow its user base and lead the market.
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Expired
investment:
£1,246,010
Zone V makes the latest tablets and smartphones work for the older generation with low eyesight, deficient hearing or dexterity. The company has redefined a global platform that is providing access to the services that are difficult to use. They have a technological partnership with Samsung and are a Samsung Managed Solutions Partner. The company also creates inclusively accessible technology, services, and applications for more smoother and viable communication. The executive team of this company includes health, telecoms, and wellness fields. With the proceeds, Zone V will widen the digital divide for the older smartphones users by working tirelessly to build new innovative communication solutions.
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Expired
investment:
£500,000
