Reference: 000768
Type: Investment
The Company was founded in 2001 to develop intellectual property and products around the notion of portable contamination testing in liquid (blood, water & beer). The company survived its early days on grants and a 2-man team that both developed IP and build prototype unites for proof of concept. The company became dormant in 2009 and was restarted in June 2010 using a turnaround strategy which focused on early product revenues from 'Product A' a bacterial respirometer aimed at the general lab market that could form the basis of a product line for multiple markets.
Reference: 000767
Type: Investment
The Company's vision is to deliver the leading global, cloud-based, validated integrated electronic quality and document management system and to become the leader in the provision of compliance, quality and validation services for the Life Sciences, Biotech, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical SMEs in the UK and throughout the world.
Reference: 000749
Type: Investment
A Uk based deals site to rival Groupon, KGB and Living Social. Web build has been privately financed by directors. The website is fully functional with a diverse range of deals gowing daily. The competitive advantage is scalable and sustainable and the established competition will be unable to lower their fees to our levels because of their business model.
Reference: 000668
Type: Investment
The Company provides a unique tool that enables the instant online multi-modal comparison of freight services for specific shipments. Shippers save money by selecting the best option for their business and carriers win business using the tool and save money by reducing internal costs. We can compare across air, sea, road and rail simultaneously showing cost, transit time and CO2 emissions.
Reference: 000766
Type: Investment
I have designed, invented & patented a support for temporary fencing which reinvents the old style introducing a stronger emphasis on safety, style, stacking, lifting & carrying & allowing for more uses. There are five styles, with one being totally unique to the industry . They all work as individuals or together as a kit and even work with the older models. I have taken my products to suppliers and have achieved great interest from major companies such as CRH Group UK/Europe with an interest of sole route to market. Over 2.5 million are made in the UK yearly.
Reference: 000765
Type: Investment
This is a new to the market device which addresses the problem of measuring, recording and warning of the levels of vibration endured by operators of any machinery or equipment. There are currently no competitor devices on the market and we hold a patent on this product. The product is of particular interest within the construction industry but due to impending European legislation it will provide the solution within all industry sectors.
Reference: 000764
Type: Investment
A highly innovative programme designed to help talented, aspirational disadvantaged graduates from Yorkshire and the north of England more broadly to compete effectively in today's job market. Programme Alumni will then be encouraged and supported to build up businesses and community projects in their communities of origin, with the aim of stimulating growth in local graduate job markets which are currently very weak. The key themes which the project will tackle include social mobility, social justice, market fairness, equality of opportunity, entrepreneurship, regional growth and innovation.
Reference: 000763
Type: Investment
A unique solution to a well-recognised problem with motorcycles. Our product increases rider safety and enhances the enjoyment of riding motorcycles. It’s a retrofitable solution in the price bracket of commonly purchased quality motorcycle accessories. It has a worldwide market and we forecast sales of £21m and net profits of £8m in year 5 of operation. Four patent applications have been filed to protect the technologies we have developed. We have interest from major distributors and press, and a range of complimentary add-on products ready to develop once the product is established.
Reference: 000762
Type: Investment
We are a film production service company, to be underwritten by property. We have access to state of the art facilities through an exclusive 3 year deal with the University of York who recently invested £30million in their commercial arm, Heslington Studios. We received EIS preliminary clearance and seek to raise £2,000,000 from the sale of 2,000 “A” shares at £1,000 per share (66.67% of the company’s share capital) of which around £500,000 has been raised to date. Our initial film, The Knife That Killed Me is to be distributed in the UK by Universal Pictures.
Reference: 000759
Type: Investment
A unique website offering only British products and consumer choice from a diverse range and size of businesses. This new and exciting concept is presented at the perfect time due to the ongoing economic downturn and high unemployment, with traditional skills constantly under threat from imported goods. There is no joining fee and Partners will be responsible for managing their own site under our banner, with support. The project will bring back morale and opportunity to businesses currently unable to progress and equally has the potential to become a worldwide enterprise.
Reference: 000758
Type: Investment
As people become more mobile they require flexible solutions. That’s why mobile phones were such a hit! That said, current phone networks have limitations, as carriers designed them to allow basic functionality like calling and texting using one device. As our appetite for data and dynamic content increases so does the need for multimedia networks. That’s where we come in. We are a cloud-based phone company; we use a dynamic award winning ip-platform to carry and unify key communication media such as text, voice and video across multiple platforms and devices. Giving users access to advanced functionality across multiple devices like never before.
Reference: 000757
Type: Investment
An exciting new way to watch football. It enhances your matchday experience; connecting you to fans all over the world and giving you live interactive matchstats. Whether you’re watching the match at home, listening to it on the radio or even if you’re at the stadium, you can tell everyone what you think about the goal and see what everyone else thinks. We aim to make the matchday experience more immersive, interactive and social, by becoming a second screen to live sport.
Reference: 000756
Type: Investment
Unique drug to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Already achieving sales. £4.6m invested so far. Exit in 2 years. Looking for investment to expand the team and further US licensing. The management team has in excess of 100 years relevant healthcare sector experience and have successfully acquired and launched over 40 products within the healthcare sector. The pharmaceutical market for IBD is currently valued at $3.5bn and growing at approximately 10-15% per annum, largely driven by unmet need and the requirements for new and effective treatments.
Reference: 000752
Type: Investment
A complete range of solutions to help tackle the growing problem of obesity and its associated diseases – Type 2 Diabetes, blood pressure, etc in both children and adults. Trials undertaken within the NHS have had 100% success and the eating plan is currently being considered for incorporation into the HONEI project by the University of Hull who are liaising with industry to find solutions to the obesity problem. The range is limitless, but currently comprises of portion plates, cups, bowls which are accompanied by a Healthy Eating Plan. Portable gyms compliment the range to improve weight loss and fitness levels of at age.
Reference: 000750
Type: Investment
The company was formed in 2011 to supply a range of fresh and frozen soufflés to the food service and retail sectors. The producer, an international chef, has been producing soufflés in various restaurants for about 30 years. In 2011 he and his partner successfully developed a frozen version. Over 25.000 units have been sold locally and the company is now aiming to enter national, and eventually, international markets. Any expertise in Food Production/Manufacturing Industry welcome.
Reference: 000747
Type: Investment
Vision :To be a market leader in the design, manufacture & supply of specialist air conditioning solutions in our chosen geographical and niche sound sensitive markets. AC noise levels at 25 Decibels (dB(A)or more are seen as the norm. For market sectors that are sound sensitive, quiet systems have been developed (achieving 19/20 Decibels) but they demand large spaces and incur excessive costs for installation and running. Our AC systems can function at an operating level of 10-15 Decibels (effectively silent) and bring significant benefits: environmental (e.g. silence, aesthetically pleasing) and economic (e.g. dramatically smaller and more flexible, lower installation and running costs).
Reference: 000755
Type: Investment
We are a Drapers award winning, premium menswear independent retailer and etailer launched in 2008. We carry around 50 of the most influential labels in fashion and now have the right mix of exclusive and commercial labels needed to give us competitive edge, drive revenue growth, customer base and awareness levels in the UK and Internationally. Since launching, sales have increased at least 50% annually and we now have stores in Leeds Centre and Wetherby as well as a thriving, globally recognised web-store. With the right investment we can start to fully realise the potential growth of this business.
Reference: 000754
Type: Investment
A cloud service platform and smart phone app to allow local authorities, venues and tourism agencies to attract and influence footfall through intelligent itinerary management for events and attractions.
Reference: 000753
Type: Investment
A low cost power source that uses proven technologies and low cost manufacturing methods to deliver 30-50% efficiency gains, together with lower noise, improved cost and better reliability in small generator applications. It will allow small renewable biogas power producers to create more power and waste less heat. It will reduce the cost of low emission vehicles in developed and emerging markets. It will provide lightweight, mobile power for consumer, industrial and other applications.
Reference: 000751
Type: Investment
GPs have a problem. Revalidation starts in 2013, leading to a renewed five year licence to practice. There is a growing pressure on GPs to demonstrate all their learning, and in their annual appraisal. GPs have a solution. Our software is an intuitive presence on a GPs computer, automatically recording online learning, allowing reflective notes to be added, and can be collated into a report to be used as strong evidence to help achieve revalidation. The software has been developed as a niche product for doctors, but is easily adaptable to other professional sectors.
Reference: 000748
Type: Investment
The company was established in August 2011 by a husband and wife team who had the vision of developing innovative baby products based on personal experience of parenthood. The aim is to create a brand that is synonymous with innovative, ethical & best practice parenting. An initial range of products has been developed, the first of which links into the growing (and largely untapped) movement towards baby led weaning (the transition from puree food into solids), a unique design that enables babies to take control of eating and that also makes meal times fun and interactive for all involved.
Reference: 000746
Type: Mentor
A shower solution to capture condensation in the bathroom without the use of an extractor fan. We are looking for someone who can evaluate our product and help direct us to the right marketing strategy. A mentor with experience in marketing within the bathroom/home retail industry would be helpful.
Reference: 000745
Type: Investment
An iPhone application that helps users save fuel as they drive. Users should be able to save, on average, £170 / €180 / $210 per year in fuel by using the application. With fuel prices rising, 800 million private cars on the world’s roads and smartphone penetration now reaching 50% in Western countries there is a large addressable market to save users significant sums of money.
Reference: 000744
Type: Investment
An innovative online education resource for teenagers that gives them powerful insights into life issues they might face as they grow up. Its like a You Tube of real people sharing their real life experiences on various topics, equipping teenagers with this insider information can only help them to make better decisions for themselves. This will be promoted as a must have education into life, it will benefit both teenagers and their parents, why would you not want your child to have access to this? Its a good logical purchase and my business plan backs that up!
Reference: 000739
Type: Investment
Small ‘low-head’ hydropower sites currently offer half of the world’s unexploited hydropower potential in a market estimated at $38.5b by 2015. We are a unique new UK manufacturer of plastic Archimedes Screw turbines for use in these sites.
There is unprecedented demand and funding for on-grid renewable energy in developing countries, and clean dependable electricity to drive socio-economic development in remote communities. Cheaper, less energy and carbon intensive than its rivals, the company's eco-sensitive simplicity reduces the need for skilled labour and expensive civil works. It transforms previously unviable sites into worthwhile opportunities both for investors and energy consumers.
Reference: 000743
Type: Investment
A mobile app for business travellers and tourists visiting cities. It is currently available in the UK and USA and is scalable worldwide. The developed product and supporting website are ready to launch. It has been accepted by the Apple App Store and the Android Market, and is available to download for free.
Reference: 000742
Type: Investment
This computer games company primary aim is to create cutting edge entertainment that facilitates new and innovative technologies to enrich playability in computer games, virtual realities, and serious games.
The initial products will take the form of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) mysteries, accessible through web and mobile devices. The game will be based on the typical mystery game element and will facilitate a community where players interact with each other and can choose to compete, join forces or even sabotage each others gameplay.
Reference: 000741
Type: Investment
We develop molecular devices called aptamers for use in life-science research. Aptamers can be used to replace antibodies in areas such as diagnostics, therapeutics, biomarker discovery and nanotechnology. Unlike antibodies, aptamers can be developed for any target, opening up niche opportunities. Aptamers are also much quicker to produce than antibodies (6-12 weeks vs. 6-12 months) and don’t rely on animals. Our model combines commercial product development with independent revenue generating streams. We require investment for capital equipment to establish a facility from which we can deliver our products to clearly identified segments within a broad and expanding market.
Reference: 000740
Type: Investment
This is a website and associated mobile application that provides people with an easy way to give feedback, and allows businesses to interact with their customers. We alert businesses to user feedback, and provide them an opportunity to engage with and respond to the person who left it.
Businesses are invited to manage their own page, using it as a tool for gathering feedback, whilst at the same time promoting their service. Users can leave feedback about any business, service or venue. The website is a modern feedback and engagement mechanism that is quicker, easier, less hassle and more informative.
Reference: 000738
Type: Mentor
This is a new product, designed to be a cost effective solution to a cause of domestic boiler breakdown. It offers an emergency drain point, should the boilers’ condensate drain turn to ice and create a blockage and is simple to install, simple to operate and relatively inexpensive compared to other solutions. I require skills and experience in general business business finance and in bringing a new product to market. Anybody with experience in dealing with large merchants – and more specifically in the wholesale heating/plumbing spares sector would be invaluable
Reference: 000736
Type: Investment
The business model is based upon local over 50's exhibitions which will be held in 40 different locations nationwide. The venues will be well known local sites such as Holiday Inns, Country Houses and local Football Stadia.
The over 50's hold most of the countries wealth and businesses are spending a lot of money to target this audience, also public money is being spent engaging this audience, even in the current climate.
It's our intention to hold fabulous exhibitions to bring the over 50's together with companies who wish to target them.
Reference: 000735
Type: Investment
This is a unique recreational concept; situated in Keighley-West Yorkshire it is perfectly placed to serve the communities of West & North-West Yorkshire and East Lancashire. Its uniqueness comes from its flexible usage spaces underpinned by a core activity of indoor football pitches.
By delivering flexible usage spaces the complex will maximise its income potential through a universal customer offer encompassing all ages and a broad spectrum of interests.
The financial model, based on a modest level of take-up, forecasts operational breakeven by month 4 and full investment cover by end of year 2.
Reference: 000734
Type: Investment
1. Educate customers mis-sold PPI by their bank. Court ruling deemed banks’ guilty of mis-selling. Banks won’t compensate unless customer makes claim. Many unaware they were sold PPI so don’t make claim. 2. Use TV advertising as medium to educate and create leads. TV most successful marketing channel. Low cost per lead. High quality leads, i.e. high conversion to successful claims. Formulaic campaign model, i.e. spend “x” on marketing and get “y” leads, each worth “z”. 3. Business operated by experienced ex-banker / private equity expert. Deep understanding of industry and business model. By date loans required will have invested £64k of personal funds. Self-funding in 8 months (simply lag time between lead generation and payment of fees). 4. Additional funds not essential but allow continuation of campaign. 25% interest rate on 12 month term. £138k in accrued fees will be in process and owed to Waituna before loan drawn down. Profits from 1 Sep 12 ringfenced to repay loans. Countercyclical - as GDP slows PPI response rates increase.
Reference: 000733
Type: Investment
We are a stationery retailer offering a fresh take on paper products, which we sell online and through our studio shop. Our ranges are designed in-house and manufactured here in the UK using the finest paper in the world. Our objective is to extend the current offering so that we become the stationer of choice not only for wedding stationery but for greetings cards, kids’ stuff and home organisation. But our ambition isn’t simply to run a company; we want to build a brand with longevity – something which is already well underway via our strong CSR and customer service ethic.
Reference: 000724
Type: Investment
The company develops novel bioresorbable scaffolds that provide 3D architecture for enhanced tissue repair. Healthy tissue cells use the ultra-fine fibres to migrate into and fill the wound space. Repair can be enhanced, information on the healing process obtained and treatment pathways simplified providing the potential for healthcare cost savings.
Reference: 000731
Type: Investment
The company develops and produces entertainment across all platforms. The Entertainment sector is a reliable growing sector - about 8% pa internationally. The founders and their team are established industry professionals, including the last UK Film Commissioner, Colin Brown and Oscar winner, Robert Fox ( producer, CLOSER, THE HOURS, NOTES ON A SCANDAL).We require £56,000.00 via an EIS investment for 10% of the company. Its first production; an international movie starring Geoffrey Rush (THE KING'S SPEECH etc) and Cate Blanchett (ELIZABETH etc), shoots in June and July , 2012- in part in Yorkshire. The package is strong. We want to take full advantage of this but need an equally strong and focused business approach. We are looking for an investor who enjoys the challenges of the journey as well as the rewards of the end game in 3 - 5 years. The script and financials are available on request.
Reference: 000730
Type: Investment
The company was formed in 2009 by two UK motorsport engineers to develop and commercialise a high efficiency, low cost, free piston engine concept in multiple power generation applications.
We aim to make our engine a leading format for sub 100kWe electrical power generators in biogas power, low cost hybrid vehicles and off-grid power applications by 2030. Our strategy is:
1. Develop a market-ready set of products whose cost position and efficiency together create a compelling competitive advantage
2. Partner with leading businesses in targeted markets to develop, deploy and service Libertine FPE engine technology in a range of applications
Reference: 000729
Type: Investment
The 'Starbucks' of public toilets, creating a brand where none has ever existed before. It has established extremely well in Amsterdam, Belgium, Germany, Poland, South Africa and Israel. The aim is to create a global chain. The business model has a novel discount voucher approach which drives sales and creates a win win for the consumer, site owner and neighbouring stores.
There are 10 very profitable stores open and another 3-5 will be opening per month. It is expected in the UK there is scope for 300-400 sites. Embracing People, Profit, Pleasure and the Planet we provide a clean, comfortable toilet experience.
Reference: 000728
Type: Investment
In the current economic climate why take a risk? Invest in the Pet Product Market. A market that has recorded steady year on year increases, and described by APPA as; "recession resistant and attractive enough for Wal-Mart and Target both to have expanded their pet selection, services and products, yet still allow Petsmart to report growth figures of 9+% for the same period." Worth an estimated £1billion in the U.K and $50.84 billion in the U.S.
The company is looking for investment to establish itself as a supplier of innovative ideas to the Pet Product Market. With the U.K.'s leading retailer interest in place, concepts proved and products in development, investment is the final piece of the jigsaw to guarantee success.
Reference: 000727
Type: Investment
An opportunity to invest in the flourishing market of indoor rock climbing - one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. The business will be set up in a region where there is no significant competition and a large population centre. The business will provide roped climbing, bouldering, a cafe and a shop. Financial projections show a cash rich business with profits greatly increasing year on year. There are significant expansion opportunities in the future, whether in the existing venue, through the shop or establishing new locations.
Reference: 000723
Type: Investment
The company has developed a new class of computer network equipment offering guaranteed service with built-in performance management. Our breakthrough technology means we claim to have the fastest network equipment since we beat not only Ethernet but InfiniBand as well. The financial trading firms are engaged in a Low Latency arms race - we can provide a speed advantage potentially worth more than $100m per year to a large hedge fund. We have working proof of concept equipment and we now seek £1m in return for equity. We have an offer on the table for £100k and we seek a matching angel investment.
Reference: 000722
Type: Investment
This innovative product generates green electricity using a "multi wheel, floating hydro" solution. It utilises the government backed, feed in tariffs for hydro schemes. We will create over 50 local jobs from our HQ and the nearby wier will be used for generation. The product will be assembled on site and British Waters are very keen to implement the solution on their assets throughout the UK.
Reference: 000721
Type: Investment
The company is young, profitable and innovative, focused on creating and exploiting scale Retail opportunities for its branded products in the Chocolate, Coffee, and Wine arenas. The company also manages the private label interests of its producers in the UK and Ireland markets. The company has historically enjoyed significant success in delivering new business to its producers, through championing the Private Label interests of its principals, recording some 115m euro of new business turnover over the last 7 years. The company now recognises however, that significantly greater profits can be returned from creating and launching its own branded products. The first project will target the £320m sharing chocolate confectionery market, and plans to capture up to 5% share of market over the next 3 years. Investment is needed to facilitate rapid acceleration and expansion of the comapys branded program, and to strengthen the sales effort.
Reference: 000720
Type: Investment
The company is a new and unique service in a fast growing, high demand market place. We have the knowledge, contacts, experience and talent necessary to make it a very profitable and successful business with scope for national and global trade.We provide music and sound recordings for Television and Radio Commercials / Programmes, Films, Web or any other multimedia, audio-visual or computer generated productions or presentations, including new emerging mediums - Anything requiring music or sound recordings.
Reference: 000716
Type: Investment
Comedy feature film, written and to be directed by Rob Sprackling the talent behind Mike Bassett: England Manager and Gnomeo & Juliet. Amanda Faber, David Larsen and Richard Holmes will produce. Richard is the producer behind such hits as Shooting Fish, Waking Ned and Eden Lake. Richard, Amanda & David were responsible for Resistance starring Michael Sheen and Andrea Riseborough that opens in cinemas across the UK on November 25th. The company seeks to raise £2,000,000 in EIS-backed equity, to combine with the UK government's Film Tax Credit making a production budget of £2,350,000. The minimum investment is £5,000. Investors will recoup in first position and benefit from 50% of the film's profits.
Reference: 000719
Type: Investment
Virtual Scanning (VS) is a technology platform with multiple applications re the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It offers the opportunity for better, more comprehensive, faster, safer and significantly less expensive means of screening and diagnosing disease(s).
£500k is required to take this technology from its current stage to the completion of a clinical study re early screening for type 2 diabetes, which will enable (i) discussions to take place with major diagnostics corporations regarding the licensing of this technology, and/or (ii) the marketing of this technology to diabetic clinics throughout the EC.
It is estimated that there will be a ROI of typically £25 per £1 invested within the first 2-3 years of this project and a considerable increase in the value of the shares.
Reference: 000718
Type: Investment
The company was established in March 2008 and owns the rights to a screen play which will be their first feature project. The company plans to produce the film within 2 years with a budget in the region of 500k. The company will produce, market and exploit this new feature film across all media in association with a sales agent.
Reference: 000717
Type: Investment
The Company brings all important extra income in to the households of the UK while offering 'zero risk' marketing opportunities to both local and national businesses from all sectors. Using state of the art technology, The Company will grow rapidly throughout the UK and offer a high return on investment for any potential Investor. Invest in this exiting new business, help to beat the recession, create jobs and enjoy being part of this genuine good news story for the British public.
Reference: 000715
Type: Investment
The Company has developed a website which helps the consumer find all of their transportation and accommodation options. It specialises in flight search, and through its unique Route Finder enables the user to discover which airports they can fly to/from within any given city, region, or country, and lists all airlines available on these routes. If they wish to look for prices, the Price Comparison searches for flights from hundreds of travel websites. Unlike other travel sites, every alternative to nearby airports, on different dates, or smaller airlines is listed alongside the results in order for the consumer to have access to all of their choices.
Reference: 000714
Type: Investment
The Company has pioneered new forms of cycling events and programmes for 250 local authorities over 11 years. We have reacted decisively to losing over half our public sector work: by opened a successful bike shop at our York base, and developing a unique national retail operation in disability cycling, using a business model exploiting our try-out roadshow expertise: including festivals and visits to special schools. We aim to make disability cycle retailing over 50% of our turnover. Our public sector events and programmes continue and 2012 is looking very promising. We are also in line for running a Gravesend cycle park with guaranteed £185K revenue support p a.
Reference: 000713
Type: NED
The Company was set up in 1996 to meet a specific need within the Construction Industry to ensure that Public Utility Companies and their Contractors received adequate training to comply with the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991. Our current facility consists of 14,500 sq ft of covered training area for training such as Scaffolding, PASMA, and Confined Spaces.The Company is looking for a NED to help with sales, marketing, financial, business planning. Industry contacts would be ideal.
Reference: 000712
Type: Investment
The Company is a Video Creation & Publishing Platform including an ipTV broadcasting facility based in a Yorkshire university. Using mass production, work-flow techniques the intention is to capitalise on the ever increasing demand for Digital Video Content. Initially targeting The Care Home Sector, they recently secured “preferred supplier status” with web directory www.carehome.co.uk (9.5 million visitors per annum). The ipTV concept www.carehomenews.tv will provide substantial revenue from ‘Photo & Video Bulletins’ and act as a vehicle for up-selling Promotional Videos.
Reference: 000711
Type: Investment
Business Transfer Agents: 3 Year established business with solid track record and proven unique business model. Huge growth potential available. We want THE right person on board, not just a financial investment.
Reference: 000710
Type: Investment
The Company has developed an alcoholic drink that people already ask for at the bar! The company is now seeking additional equity investment after launching its new and exciting addition to the drinks market having previously secured funds from private investors with drinks related experience. The directors have now managed to secure a national listing with one of the UK's biggest wholesales to launch their product nationwide in time for Christmas. They have also secured a further national listing with a retail bar operator and a distribution deal worth up to 20,000 cases a year in Ireland.
Reference: 000709
Type: Investment
We are a company who have NHS backing to develop an integrated range of products to help support persons with dementia and associated conditions to remain cared for in their own home. We are looking for funding to roll these products out to the market place...both domestic and export.
Reference: 000708
Type: Mentor
Bulk clearance consultant. I have had my own business for five years. Initially for bespoke garment manufacturing in retail and the corporate wear sector.Due to the economic climate, the direction of the company has changed during the last eighteen months into bulk stock clearance lines, which took me out of my comfort zone and into a fast moving industry.The products range from:Industrial; Textiles; Homeware; Electrical; Toys.
Reference: 000707
Type: Investment
The Company is a start up business that has developed a brand to enter into the cycling industry. Our products are innovative and have all had individual USP’s.
The funding would be to establish the brand within the industry, and market that brand, promoting the products via magazines and other media outlets.
Reference: 000706
Type: Investment
Local TV by local people reporting on local issues. On this channel viewers will be able to watch television channels dedicated to feature everything that is good about the city of Leeds through video content. Our main categories are news, politics, entertainment, sport, community issues, art and heritage, music, local artists, drama and more which includes local charities.
Reference: 000705
Type: Investment
The Company, founded in 2007 provides online accountancy services via fixed fee packages to the SME UK market. Furthermore, an online accounting system, developed by The Company helps to deliver real time financial data and underpins the business as a ‘one stop shop’ for accountancy. The business model has been fully tried and tested and the company currently has over 70 paying customers generating a turnover in excess of £80k pa. The Company has a relatively modest target of approximately 2,400 businesses to achieve their 3 year projected turnover figure of £1m and an EBIT of £490k.
Reference: 000704
Type: Investment
We are a sports and dance coaching provider working in both the educational and lesiure sectors. We provide our services to three defined consumer groups; Schools, Parents and Communities, our services are tailored to provide cost effective solutions helping primary schools to cover compulsory PPA time and provide every child with high quality physical education as well as helping parents solve childcare issues and keep their children active during the holidays. We are well positioned to take advantage of a young and growing market with a potential customer base of over 20,000 primary schools in the UK.
Reference: 000703
Type: Investment
Global Environmentally friendly alternative to wood and plastic pallets that are cheaper, stronger, lighter, energy efficient, 100% recyclable and have benefits in both time and motion, chill and cold storage room and waste management savings with no expensive certification or heat treatment necessary, no ingress of bacteria or insect infestation possible. All in all a world beater. A fantastic opportunity!
Reference: 000702
Type: Investment
Video is high growth and set to dominate online in the coming two years.
We are established experts in video production who have recognised the need for video to reach its full potential in marketing by all sizes of business.
We are changing the rules–both laying down our volume, low cost video digital production factory and launching our inexpensive video mail proven software that generates higher sales returns at lower cost than present marketing methods.
We are a high potential, short cycle investment- to- return company.
Reference: 000701
Type: Investment
Self-assembly wall top cast iron railing. The railing system allows anyone with basic DIY knowledge and equipment to assemble cast iron railings quickly and at lower cost than other systems. No welding or concrete is required, the railing sections lock together without screws. The sections are light (3.72kg) and come powder coated and the bevel design also prevents rainwater from settling.
Reference: 000700
Type: Investment
The Company is a web business that provides a unique event planning tool and communications resource to the charity sector. Having completed a 12 month beta stage to successfully prove the concept The Company has been adopted by over 500 charities (accounting for over 20% of the Top 350 UK charities) and has featured in excess of 2500 events. “What a great idea! We are very eager to start adding our events onto this innovative site and use all that "The Company" has to offer” RNIB. The Company now seeks investment to fully exploit the substantial commercial opportunities that exist.
Reference: 000699
Type: Investment
The Company – what we stand for is honest, earthy, fresh and innovative food products. Our first product i, the tastiest, healthiest root vegetable crisp you can buy. Our production technique retains up to 90% of the vitamins and minerals from the raw vegetables, along with being up to 40% less fat than products currently available. We are committed to helping educate children about healthy eating and see our products helping to achieve this. Our educational aims have already created interest from; Tesco, Asda, Greggs, Kitchen Garden Magazine, Alan Titchmarsh and several top restaurants, all waiting to sample the crisps.
Reference: 000698
Type: Investment
An investment in an education, is an investment for the future. This opportunity is a price comparison business that aims to empower professionals and students with information to enable them to make cost-effective decisions on professional development courses. Unlike other price comparison websites, the business will seek to strike strategic alliances with government organisations to fund subsidies for the unemployed, to help them gain industry-recognized qualifications and help them back into work. Using the power of social media, this company will be socially connected and fully immersed in today’s Internet.
Reference: 000697
Type: Investment
The Company is a revolutionary Business to Business organisation that offers a combination of networking and project tendering opportunities for the public, private and third party sectors. The Business is nearly fully subscribed in the North East with over 200 members/companies. Manual e-tendering project platform is established and generating revenue, however this is time consuming and therefore limits future growth.
Reference: 000695
Type: Investment
This product is the only retro-fit solution that enables any pair of gloves to become iPhone or Android compatible. Sub £3.00 RRP this is a counter top purchase with applications in winter sports, motorbikes, protective workwear etc.
Reference: 000696
Type: Investment
The Company is an innovative, fast, fun, modern, easy, everyday, all-weather real form of golf played - either in groups or individually, and for practice or competitively - in 1 hour at Golf Ranges. The Company lays out a ‘standard course’ at driving ranges (who pay an annual rental) and incorporates ‘Live Touch-Screen Scoring’ technology, a unique electronic scoring system on hand held PDAs and smart-phones. Users join the Internet Golf Club where players keep their performance data, compare rounds, play in local/national competitions, become a member of a new golfing/social community etc. for just 66p per week.
Game, scoring, software and website development completed for commercial launch - May 2011.
Reference: 000693
Type: Investment
A revolutionary/innovative wheelchair capable of rolling up (and down) steps etc with less than half the effort required compared to a standard wheelchair, allowing the carer and patient greater freedom. The adapter hub assembly can be retrofitted or supplied pre-fitted to a wheelchair. The wheelchairs are designed to be contained within the foot-print of the existing wheelchair, lightweight and folding for ease of transportation. There is no similar manually stair climbing wheelchair on the market and as such there is no standard to compare for market price and sales potential. The majority of motorised stair climbers are for indoor use only.
Reference: 000691
Type: Investment
The company provides patented hardware products which track people and mobile assets in real time within buildings (indoor Gps). The main market for our existing product is in the security sector, clients include eBay and GE capital. We require additional capital because we are launching new products into the restaurant sector. The new products are fully developed, we ship our 1st order next week. We have strong interest from a variety restaurant chains and they have a need for the product in over 16 000 pub and restaurant sites. This is a high volume, high profit margin product.
Reference: 000690
Type: Investment
This technology based product was conceived following the abductions of Jamie Bulger, Ben Needham & Madeleine McCann and further endorsed by the recent incident in Hull. It is a device for controlling the movement of children within 150metres in open space and 40metres in a shopping mall. It works by radio frequency not GPS which is limited in buildings and under trees. A small device is put on the child and the parent unit sends a signal every 2 seconds if after 3 signals there is no reply from the child unit it alarms and indicates the last known position, by walking in this direction a series of LED lights illuminate and when the last one lights the child is within 1 metre. Up to 100,000 child units can operate in the same location without interference.
Reference: 000689
Type: Investment
This web based company is a hub for local music scenes. It's the first of it's kind to provide one centralised platform for music lovers, artists, promoters & venues to share, discover and download local music, buy gig tickets and read up on news and reviews specific to their scene. At the same time, and unlike other websites, it financially rewards artists for their music releases and gives promoters and venues a free & simple way to advertise and sell tickets to their gigs.
Reference: 000688
Type: Investment
This company is dedicated to providing customised university education and English language study packages in the United Kingdom. They work with well-established schools and universities across the United Kingdom so that they can tailor their services to meet the needs of their clients. They are looking for an investor who will provide help and capital for our their company. They have carried out substantial market and supplier research, created the website and set up an administration systems. All they need now to launch them on their way is sufficient capital to promote the business in its carefully chosen markets.
Reference: 000687
Type: NED
The company is the UK’s leading manufacturer of customised plastic stationery products (such as printed ring binders for a training manual or branded document boxes for a conference) and a world leader in the production of pollination bags.
The owners recently bought this £4m turnover business and now seek to strengthen their Advisory Board. They are looking for an experienced business person to join their dynamic team, mentor the owners, and help step change the business and drive sales to £15m and beyond.
Reference: 000686
Type: NED
Stuart and his team have developed a knack of spotting card-based, green-alternative product opportunities and they are very excited about their latest product which is a simple mechnism, engineered to fit under any box to raise it off a surface and present its contents. We are looking for a NED ideally with a packaging background with experience in global product sales and marketing and mentoring others.
Reference: 000685
Type: Investment
The Company specialises in all aspects of investigation and surveillance. With a dedicated and experienced Operational Manager, The Company can offer a range of investigation services to the private and corporate industries, particularly the legal sector. Additionally The Company will offer security training to businesses. Following the economic downfall, the need for investigation services is on the rise in the corporate sector, with businesses requiring services such as tracing, investigation, and due diligence checks.
Reference: 000684
Type: Investment
The Company helps businesses to increase profitability, by reducing purchase costs and increasing sales. This is achieved by sourcing products and services, at no cost to the purchaser, in fact saving time and potentially at a better price, whilst offering suppliers access a far greater market place at a minimal cost, while at the same time building a vast database of buyer sand suppliers. Expertise in procurement & administration would be beneficial to us.
Reference: 000683
Type: Investment
Investments ... they inevitably rise and fall! Of course there is a higher risk element attached to investments which every investor accepts, does this however mean that you lose all control over your capital? ........ What will be, will be? Not in our opinion. Our Company is the UK's first to offer an independent, daily investment monitoring service, available to Investors and financial advisers.
Reference: 000677
Type: Investment
Design, manufacture and retail distribution of distinctive school uniforms under exclusive 3-5 year supply contracts in a clearly defined niche market of independent English fee paying schools. We operate from our combined factory, warehouse and contact centre in Bramley, Leeds with an office in London. Our retail proposition is internet based with online intelligent sizing, name taping, delivery and alteration services.
Reference: 000681
Type: Mentor
I have developed an educational character/mascot to help re-educate the general public about unnecessary 999 calls at the time of an acute increase. Some funding was found to create the character and I am now looking for experience in promoting and merchandizing. I need help to create a solid business strategy and sourcing viable marketing outlets and contacts.
Reference: 000680
Type: Investment
Pre-school nursery concept in a novel, natural forest environment. The management team of The Company, which has been trading for 6 years and is based on the grounds of a Primary School in Leeds, have identified a different concept in nursery location. The company is currently in discussion with Leeds City Council and requires funding to finance the first two forest nurseries
Reference: 000679
Type: Investment
The Company has built and developed a website for designer and high street fashion, shoes and accessories for swap and sale from other fashion lovers' wardrobes all over the world. Our business is online with paying members in 133 countries. The next phase of our development is to turn good growth into stratospheric growth. To do this we plan to create the world's first social commerce fashion brand. We've assembled a great team with an exciting vision. Now we require funding to execute our plan.
Reference: 000678
Type: Investment
I have identified a gap in the existing home and professional fitness equipment that is currently not in the markket. The use of medicine balls in health and fitness is well established and there are many variants of the same basic concept in the market. The new product is an a fitness ball which could be attached to the feet and can also be used for a multitude of exercises, be easy to use and most importantly, be very safe.
Reference: 000676
Type: Investment
The Company came to YABA for investment in a new film some three years ago. We gained investment, the film was released in cinemas last October, on DVD in April; charting in Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, HMV and Sainsbury's. It is available on Love Film and Blockbuster as well as at Amazon. It was designed for a market, with known expectations and exploited as such. Unexpectadly it won international awards. Investors have been repaid plus 12% and await further profit share from long term exploitation. It has sold worldwide from India, Jordan, Thailand to Europe and Australia. The UK distributors ICON are now trading partners and relayed to us their most successful film in the last 5 years was Paranormal Activity. Once again designing a film at a market, The New Film can be shot cheaply and fill these markets. The directors will once again be investing and as before will take their money out after the cash investors return with interest.
Reference: 000675
Type: Investment
The Company is a joint venture between FDL and David Roberts; the inventor of The Product. On construction sites petrol saws (or any cutting device) represent a serious health and safety hazard to users & operators with problems of kick back & movement. The Product has been designed to solve these problems. In addition it improves productivity by allowing operators to secure objects thus reducing the time it takes to cut.
Reference: 000674
Type: Investment
The aim of The Company is to provide an online recruitment service alongside training on equality and diversity, for companies and public service organisations. The Company recognised a niche in the market for disabled graduates and aims to help disabled graduates to get good quality jobs after university, by providing personal development training for graduates, before entering the workplace, and each graduate will be provided with a mentor throughout their first year whilst experiencing their first graduate job.
Reference: 000673
Type: Investment
The Company is a unique company within the caravan industry with the sole purpose being the generation of used stock for caravan retailers. The business is an e-commerce company providing the general public with a fast option to sell their touring caravan. Driven by possibly the largest database of touring caravans in the UK, the ‘seller’ can gain an online valuation within minutes.
Reference: 000672
Type: Investment
The Company is a privately owned and funded company founded in March 2010 to provide a service in the holiday market. The Company provides information via video streaming through a variety of tailored internet sites to potential holiday makers in the UK. This enables the customer to view in general and with specifics from the comfort of their own armchair.
Reference: 000671
Type: Investment
This venture will offer engagement with every element of chocolate, creating a feast for all the senses. Customers are invited to be part of the experience by being involved at every stage of the production process. Visitors can; purchase any of our items, view products being created, speak with our confectioner, learn hints and tips, attend a course or workshop and purchase the recipe, ingredients and equipment to create the product themselves.
Reference: 000670
Type: Investment
This company offers clients the most robust, authentic consumer research panels in the UK. Through its unique recruitment process the company is able to remove many of the issues and concerns that the online research industry currently faces. This includes duplication of respondents, non-representiveness of panel members and motivations for correctly responding to surveys.
Reference: 000669
Type: Mentor
I am a sole trader in the self-publishing market and need help to fully launch my business. I am looking for help with: legals, research & development, marketing & promotion, advice on negotiations & royalties
Reference: 000666
Type: Investment
The Company is a direct marketing advertising model that provides companies with targeted and responsive on-line consumers from its profiled database. It operates within the high profile, growth and revenue sector of advertising funded, free on-line music. USP: globally the only free legal, major label, MP3 music file download, business model - not streamed music.
Reference: 000665
Type: Investment
The Company has developed and patented a range of pharmacologically active extracts produced from renewable plant resources by the new "Green" technology of Sub-critical Water Extraction (SWE). It is intended that these will be commercialised as new phytopharmaceuticals and skincare ingredients by joint ventures with major organisations already established in these areas.
Reference: 000661
Type: Mentor
My prototype website is faced by a number of "next stage" costs, and I would like a mentor's input to help prioritise these and define the best strategy for the immediate future.
I would like to meet anyone with the following skills / experiences: Starting and growing a successful internet business, Successful "disruption" of established business processes (offline or online!) Many thanks in anticipation
Reference: 000660
Type: NED
The Company, a UK registered Community Interest Company, will provide basic business skills training and mentoring for individuals, businesses and communities in Malawi. The easy-to-deliver training programmes will be conducted by volunteers from the UK combining this activity with a holiday visiting game reserves, Lake Malawi, etc., - in other words, having a great working holiday. Volunteers pay a commercial rate for this; a holiday designed to appeal those with some experience and 'life skills' under their belt.
Reference: 000637
Type: NED
The Company is a scientific recruitment company working closely with a well established business in the industry. We seek a NED with an interest in investing in The Company either by loan or share capital, and who is able to bring market contacts. This role would suit someone with a background of selling into the science industry, recruitment or otherwise.
Reference: 000636
Type: Mentor
The Company producing high quality, custom diorama, scenics and accessories for miniature model-builders, toy soldier, model figure, war-gaming and model railway collectors markets. Willing to offer co-ownership to anyone with clear insight, projection and clear ability to move forward with.
Reference: 000628
Type: Mentor
The Company has set up a global social network for professional women who travel frequently on business. The site is free to use, secure and allows women to meet up and share their free time whilst away on business. The site is advertiser funded, promotes female friendly hotels and works with affiliates such as British Airways and Selfridges (basically any complimentary products or services). In 2011 we will be launching a female focused hospitality training solution.
Reference: 000609
Type: Mentor
The Company is a privately owned film production company incorporated in July 1997. To date it has produced three low budget feature films for DVD sell-through (ie films not intended for cinema showing). The most recently completed title has now acquired a US DVD distributor and is on sale to the general public. Essentially the company can take the product from conception through to delivery but it needs the expertise of a mentor and funding to make the transition to the mainstream.
Reference: 000608
Type: Mentor
The Company has developed a series of cards designed to provide a rich learning environment for the development of language skills, ideally on a one to one basis. Its aim is to encourage rich and stimulating interaction between child and adult. Each card is double-sided and contains suggested questions about a photograph which appears alongside. The cards are designed to suit the needs of various age ranges and abilities though the sample pack we have produced is aimed at 3-5 year old pre-school and reception class children. We do lack confidence taking our product to market and really hope someone can help us through the process with their advice.
Reference: 000601
Type: Mentor
I have experienced life at both sides of the fence; both as a non disabled person and a disabled person. From my experiences I have learnt that there is a lack of education about disability, so I decided to become a Disability Equality Trainer. From 2002-2006 I worked for a charity delivering DET to employers and employees, here i gained much experience and I also got the opportunity to do the following qualification; C&G 7407 Teaching in futher Education and Modules 1&2 Postgraduate Certificate in Disability Studies. In 2006 I became self employed and started delivering training in schools to young people. I designed a board game to use when teaching young people which I would now like to market.