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COAT operates as a sustainable paint company. COAT, which has been carbon-neutral since launch, is revolutionizing the home decorating experience by redefining the customer experience of purchasing paint.

Cannaray Limited is a cannabis company based in Cobham, United Kingdom, established in 2018. It focuses on developing medical products that leverage the therapeutic properties of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The company offers a range of products, including oils, gummies, capsules, and creams, primarily aimed at alleviating conditions such as chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. Cannaray's mission is to promote healthier and happier lives through its medical offerings, ensuring that the products meet high standards of quality and efficacy for both patients and their families.

DeadHappy Limited is an insurtech company based in Leicester, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing customized life insurance products. Founded in 2013, it offers a unique product called Deathwishes, which encompasses various categories such as financial, responsible, thoughtful, personal, adventurous, and charitable. The company focuses on digital pay-as-you-go life insurance, allowing customers to tailor their policies to their current circumstances and add coverage as needed on a rolling basis. DeadHappy aims to deliver flexible life insurance solutions that are more affordable and user-friendly compared to traditional providers.

According to the United Nations, the world needs to invest $2.4 trillion dollars, every year, into clean energy, from now until 2035, to meet the climate change targets. At Clim8, our mission is to move billions of pounds of investments into clean energy and truly green, sustainable companies. We set up Clim8 to help make a better world for our children. We and others need to do much more. And we need to do this NOW.

B-North is here to disrupt the £150bn UK business lending market. It shouldn't take months to complete a loan facility with your lender. We are partnering with global fintech leaders to deliver great personal service, transforming the lending lending experience, both for UK businesses and for commercial finance intermediaries. To do this takes great people, so we have assembled a team with market leading experience to create a new force in business lending.

DeadHappy Limited is an insurtech company based in Leicester, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing customized life insurance products. Founded in 2013, it offers a unique product called Deathwishes, which encompasses various categories such as financial, responsible, thoughtful, personal, adventurous, and charitable. The company focuses on digital pay-as-you-go life insurance, allowing customers to tailor their policies to their current circumstances and add coverage as needed on a rolling basis. DeadHappy aims to deliver flexible life insurance solutions that are more affordable and user-friendly compared to traditional providers.

B-North is here to disrupt the £150bn UK business lending market. It shouldn't take months to complete a loan facility with your lender. We are partnering with global fintech leaders to deliver great personal service, transforming the lending lending experience, both for UK businesses and for commercial finance intermediaries. To do this takes great people, so we have assembled a team with market leading experience to create a new force in business lending.

MEL Science Ltd is an educational startup based in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in chemistry educational subscription kits designed for students. Each package includes hands-on chemistry sets, a mobile application that provides structural formulas and 3D models of molecules, and access to a website featuring scientific stories. MEL Science also offers virtual reality lessons that align with the school chemistry curriculum, covering essential topics in the subject. The combination of practical experience and modern technology aims to enhance early science education and engage students in learning chemistry.

What3Words Limited offers a universal addressing solution that simplifies location communication by dividing the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique three-word address. This innovative approach allows users to easily specify precise locations, such as delivery points, event venues, or emergency sites. The service is accessible through a free mobile app and an online map, and it can be integrated into other applications, platforms, or websites via a simple API. What3Words serves a wide range of industries, including delivery, emergency response, tourism, and national mapping, contributing to social and economic progress, particularly in developing regions. Founded in 2013, What3Words is headquartered in Baldock, United Kingdom.

Drover Limited operates a mobility-as-a-service platform that offers monthly all-in car subscriptions, providing an alternative to traditional car leasing, hiring, and purchasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company enables customers to flexibly access vehicles by allowing them to keep, swap, upgrade, or downgrade their cars as needed, without long-term commitments or high upfront costs. Drover's platform serves both end-customers and fleet partners, offering a comprehensive interface for vehicle listings and fleet management. This technology integrates various services, including telematics, predictive maintenance, electronic driver onboarding, and insurance, creating a seamless experience for both drivers and vehicle suppliers. By bridging the gap between short-term rental and long-term leasing, Drover aims to enhance customer mobility while optimizing vehicle inventory for its partners.

TravelLocal Limited is an online travel agency based in Bristol, United Kingdom, established in 2010. The company specializes in connecting customers with trusted, handpicked local travel experts in various destinations worldwide. By leveraging local knowledge, TravelLocal enables users to book directly with these in-country specialists, ensuring a personalized travel experience. The agency offers the advantages of human expertise alongside the convenience of online booking, while also providing full financial protection through recognized schemes. With a presence in over 40 origin countries and offering more than 50 destinations, TravelLocal aims to enhance holiday experiences through local insights and tailored services.

Crowdcube Limited operates an equity crowdfunding platform designed to assist startups and growing businesses in raising capital. Founded in 2009 and based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London, Crowdcube enables entrepreneurs to attract funding from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, the platform has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting more than 520 fundraising campaigns. Notable success stories include well-known brands like Monzo, which achieved rapid funding, and other businesses such as River Cottage and the Eden Project. Crowdcube provides investors with the opportunity to acquire equity in innovative companies that were traditionally accessible only to larger corporate investors, thereby democratizing investment opportunities in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Rated People Ltd. is an online marketplace based in London, United Kingdom, that connects homeowners with local tradespeople for various home improvement projects. Founded in 2005, it facilitates the search for qualified professionals across more than 30 trades, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and landscaping, among others. The platform sees over one million jobs posted annually by homeowners, allowing tradespeople to find work, enhance their reputations, and grow their businesses. Rated People employs advanced technology, including deep learning and artificial intelligence, to streamline customer support and improve the user experience, thereby contributing to better homes and improved livelihoods for both homeowners and tradespeople.

Readly is the new way of reading magazines on tablets and smartphones Readly's mission is simple: To be on the cutting edge of the digital magazine revolution. Our expert management team has more than 25 years of experience in the publishing, digital gaming, and broadcasting industries. Readly has headquarters in Sweden.

Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

Pinterest, Inc. operates as a visual discovery engine, enabling users to find inspiration across a range of interests, including recipes, home décor, travel, and creative projects. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to save and organize images on personalized boards, facilitating the discovery of ideas tailored to individual tastes. Users can follow others and re-post or "pin" items, fostering a community of creativity and sharing. With over 150 million monthly users, Pinterest serves as a popular tool for visual bookmarking and inspiration, employing more than 1,000 people to enhance user experience and engagement.