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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TBC
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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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Extended
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An independent restaurant business offering investment opportunities for the first time since successfully launching 3 restaurants as of 2013 without any prior funding. A Rule Of Tum Group is the owner of The Burger Shop Hereford & Worcester and The Bookshop Restaurant. The former provides high-quality food in a relaxing environment, whilst the latter produces dishes made from grass-fed steak and uses organic vegetables.
The business hosts a food festival annually, which oversees more than 8000 visitors. In the year ending March 2018, A Rule Of Tum Group achieved £1.6m in annual turnover and are now crowdfunding to fully purchase their Hereford site. Furthermore, the business is planning to open a butcher's shop in 2020, as well as another restaurant located in Worcester.
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Expired
investment:
£485,730
Tech Will Save Us is a company that specialises in making STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) kits for children in the 4-6, 7-10 and 11+ age categories. The company has created a home learning system that enables kids to learn about the world through technology and play. There are three core components to its home learning system: A Digital platform, Physical Experiences and Subscriptions through which the company has helped over 1 million kids build & create. For its ingenuity, the company received the 2019 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award for Electro Guitar and the Design of the Year Nomination by the London Design Museum. It also collaborated with the BBC to develop The BBC micro: bit., a pocket-sized computer designed for kids to invent with which, in turn, was given to one million kids and is now used in over 40 countries. Its first coding product, Gamer Kit was launched at WIRED's 1st Next Gen conference amidst positive feedback. The company will use 15% of the proceeds in Technology and Research & Development, 25% for marketing, and 60% for working capital and team building.
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Expired
investment:
£843,940
The Chilli Pickle are an indian restaurant providing authentic indian cuisine in the heart of Brighton from a diverse collection of Chefs. They currently have a restaurant, a takeaway and delivery service and also a street food cart providing a broad range of indian food. They will be looking to open a further 4 restaurants in the south east and and are planning to open the first in the summer of 2017.
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Expired
investment:
£684,000
Rubies in the Rubble is an independent business which makes and sells an award-winning range of condiments prepared with delicious ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. The company offers classic ketchup & plant-based mayo, and it has signed up to supply the products to Sainsbury's, Marriott Group and many more. The company has witnessed growth in sales, and is planning to launch the ketchup in retail during the latter half of 2019. With the proceeds, the company will expand its sales and marketing team.
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Expired
investment:
£2,029,709
Growing the UK's 1st chain of New York Pizza Joints to be the 5th largest national pizza franchise
NY Slice has become a Glasgow phenomenon in only 1 year. Acclaimed by critics, bloggers and national media, it is taking the local market by storm. Our authentic New York offering of pizza by the slice & whole pizzas up to 18"s for dine in, takeout or delivery is revolutionising pizza in the City. We have invested significantly in creating and perfecting a model that is easily scalable across the UK & beyond. With the appropriate funding we can grow to from 7 stores in year 1 to 80 in year 5
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Expired
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Bazar is the UK’s first dedicated ethical marketplace and lifestyle application. The company intends to disrupt the ~£32.8 billion UK consumer marketplace by creating a platform where eco-friendly businesses can thrive, and consumers can trust brand values. It brings curated ethical and eco-friendly brands, artisans, and items under one portal. BAZAR soft-launched its application with 35 sellers and 650 products in the COVID-19 lockdown which doubled showing positive seller demand. The app saw over 1800 downloads with early sales. The company has a social media presence with over 1500+ Instagram followers. It intends to enter the US market in 2022, followed by Europe. Bazar will use the investment to continue to develop its technology to help sellers grow their business and give buyers an intuitive shopping experience on the app.
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Expired
investment:
£208,368
Artisan gin makers putting the city of Exeter into the public eye. Exeter Gin has two brands, a self-named gin and Granny's Garbutt's, which both encompass 5 product ranges. These include Rhubarb Gin, Navy Strength and London Dry. The company originally predicted to sell 500 bottles in their first year, but within the first 10 months of establishment, Exeter Gin sold more than 4,000 bottles and 4,500 miniatures. Their products are sold to restaurants and bars, retailers, wholesalers and online.
Funds are being raised to pursue growth opportunities such as redeveloping their website, exporting internationally, showcasing their products on gin tours, increase the number of sale outlets and produce new ranges. Furthermore, Exeter Gin plan to purchase high-grade equipment to maximise their economies of scale whilst reducing overall cost.
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Expired
investment:
£116,150
Mami Wata (MW) is a purpose-led, premium African surf lifestyle brand on a mission to redefine the global surf market. MW asserts that it has collaborated with luxury brand 'Moncler' and partnered with renowned stockists including Mr Porter and Huckberry. It aims to be a contender in the $9 billion global surfing market. The company argues that it manufactures all of its products in Africa, having launched in Cape Town, South Africa in 2017. It has also shipped 1200+ copies of its AFROSURF art book to 39 countries along with funding a surf therapy clubhouse in Harper, Liberia. MW has sold products to 7,500+ customers generating more than £400,000 in revenue to date. The company has featured in global media entities such as CNN, GQ, Wallpaper, Monocle, and HypeBeast. MW will use the investment for its international launch in the USA.
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Expired
investment:
£1,168,393
