Staykeepers is a prop-tech company focused on providing a short-let service tailored for build-to-rent (BTR) and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators. Its online platform facilitates safe and compliant short-term rentals, benefiting long-term tenants and building owners by generating passive income during tenant absences or when units are vacant. The platform streamlines the rental process by managing referrals, lead qualification, and tenant communications, thus enhancing the overall experience for residents and institutional real estate owners. By addressing the needs of the market, Staykeepers has evolved from its original brand, Winwinnkeeper, to become a key player in maximizing occupancy rates and unlocking additional revenue for property owners.
AltoVita is an online corporate accommodation platform designed to assist employees in finding and booking high-quality lodging options worldwide. The company offers a diverse range of accommodations, including serviced apartments, professionally managed homes, apart-hotels, and co-living spaces. Through its user-friendly platform, AltoVita combines data-driven technology with a human-centric approach, allowing organizations to effectively manage their relocation budgets while providing employees with various housing alternatives. In addition to accommodation, AltoVita enhances the travel experience by offering personalized lifestyle services, such as airport transfers, gym access, professional babysitting, and grocery shopping, helping guests maintain their lifestyle during their stays abroad.
Wriggle is a web and app marketplace focused on connecting users with selected local food and drink establishments. The platform offers a restaurant finding application that addresses the needs of the hospitality industry by helping users discover nearby restaurants and cafes. Through its application, Wriggle provides unique codes to users, allowing them to access various opportunities, offers, and events at local dining venues. This enables customers to explore and engage with their local culinary scene while supporting neighborhood businesses.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Homeit is a property management system tailored for the Sharing Economy, focusing on short-term rentals and shared spaces. The company has developed a smart lock system that enhances property access and security. By connecting the home to the internet, Homeit's platform integrates various functionalities, allowing users to control both the building's street door and the individual property entrance through a smart lock and internal intercom. This centralized management approach simplifies property oversight, enabling users to efficiently manage multiple properties from a single interface.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Vini Italiani Limited operates wine bars and stores in London, focusing on Italian wines. Since its inception in 2010, the company has grown from a retail store in South Kensington, opened in 2011, to include a wine bar established in 2013 and a café and store in Covent Garden Market launched in 2015. Vini Italiani offers an extensive selection of over 400 Italian wines, representing all 20 Italian regions, with significant emphasis on Piedmont and Tuscany. The company provides various services, including amateur courses, tastings, food pairings, encounters with producers, wine catering, and corporate events. Additionally, Vini Italiani sells products online, catering to a diverse clientele passionate about Italy's oenological culture.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Habu is a technology company that specializes in application solutions for space and event management. Founded in 2014 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Habu provides an ecosystem management tool designed for multi-room venues, which includes meeting rooms, conference spaces, studios, and co-working environments. The platform automates bookings, monitors billing and invoicing, and manages maintenance tasks, thereby streamlining day-to-day operations. It offers analytics and reporting features that enhance room utilization and provide insights into the activities within shared workspaces. By leveraging a data-driven approach, Habu aims to support the evolving demands of flexible work environments, catering to the growing need for adaptability in the workplace.
CityMunch Ltd operates a mobile application that connects consumers with nearby restaurants, enabling users to discover dining options, find meal deals, and make reservations. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the platform addresses the challenge of underutilized restaurant capacity during off-peak hours while providing consumers with an affordable dining experience. The application features a straightforward interface for users to access various discounts without complex terms. Additionally, CityMunch offers an analytics platform that allows restaurants to better understand their customers and optimize promotional strategies. By facilitating real-time communication between restaurants and diners, CityMunch enhances the dining experience for both parties while helping restaurants increase revenue by filling empty seats.
Placed Recruitment Limited, founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operates a mobile and web application designed to streamline the hiring process for hospitality venues. The application features an advanced matching algorithm and filtering system, enabling venues to automatically connect with candidates whose skills, experience, and personality align with their specific requirements. This innovative approach aims to enhance the recruitment experience within the hospitality industry by facilitating more accurate and efficient matches between employers and potential employees.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
UnderTheDoormat is a premium homestay service that caters to homeowners and guests, positioning itself within the growing homestay sector. The company aims to provide a higher quality of service compared to peer-to-peer platforms by combining the best aspects of homestays and hotels, effectively creating a new market in branded home accommodation. It manages homes for London residents while they are away, allowing homeowners to earn income from their properties. Simultaneously, UnderTheDoormat offers guests an authentic and professional hospitality experience in residential settings. By mastering the logistics of hotel-quality service across a diverse portfolio, the company seeks to lead the emerging market it is helping to establish.
Created for the more sophisticated clubber – an intimate nightclub, designed to encourage the perfect combination of dancing, relaxing and socialising. A more civilised approach to a bloody good night out. The club venue was originally opened as Summum Club in 1979. Designed by famous Catalan artist Lluís Güell, known for conceptualising many iconic venues on Ibiza including Café del Mar & Es Paradís. Alter Ibiza is the transformation of a basement into a spectacular large space filled with split columns and marble staircases with angel sculptures adorning the walls and ceilings.
BidToTrip Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2014 that operates an auction platform for luxury travel and accommodation. It specializes in offering a selection of high-quality hotels, primarily in Italy and Europe, allowing travelers to bid on stays at their preferred price. The platform prioritizes luxury, working exclusively with 4 and 5-star hotels to ensure a premium experience. Users can participate in live auctions or opt for a "buy now" option to guarantee their reservation. By providing access to top-tier accommodations at competitive prices, BidToTrip aims to make luxury travel more accessible to customers in the United Kingdom.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Habu is a technology company that specializes in application solutions for space and event management. Founded in 2014 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Habu provides an ecosystem management tool designed for multi-room venues, which includes meeting rooms, conference spaces, studios, and co-working environments. The platform automates bookings, monitors billing and invoicing, and manages maintenance tasks, thereby streamlining day-to-day operations. It offers analytics and reporting features that enhance room utilization and provide insights into the activities within shared workspaces. By leveraging a data-driven approach, Habu aims to support the evolving demands of flexible work environments, catering to the growing need for adaptability in the workplace.
Habu is a technology company that specializes in application solutions for space and event management. Founded in 2014 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Habu provides an ecosystem management tool designed for multi-room venues, which includes meeting rooms, conference spaces, studios, and co-working environments. The platform automates bookings, monitors billing and invoicing, and manages maintenance tasks, thereby streamlining day-to-day operations. It offers analytics and reporting features that enhance room utilization and provide insights into the activities within shared workspaces. By leveraging a data-driven approach, Habu aims to support the evolving demands of flexible work environments, catering to the growing need for adaptability in the workplace.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
The business aims to reinvigorate The Chequers as a 'destination' prime dining pub
Climber Revenue Strategy, Lda, founded in 2015 and based in Canas de Senhorim, Portugal, offers a hospitality revenue management software designed specifically for small hotel chains. This innovative software provides automated reports, notifications, and pricing recommendations, enabling hotels to maximize revenue through intelligent pricing strategies. By integrating with existing reservation systems, Climber’s self-learning technology analyzes both historical data and market demand factors such as air traffic, local events, and weather forecasts. With a dedicated team of 14 professionals from diverse backgrounds, Climber addresses the challenges faced by small hotel chains, which often struggle with traditional, complex, and costly revenue management systems. Many of these hotels rely on time-consuming spreadsheet analyses that hinder their revenue potential. Climber’s accessible solution simplifies revenue management, allowing hotels to optimize their operations through fast integration and automation, ultimately enhancing profitability in a competitive market.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Wriggle is a web and app marketplace focused on connecting users with selected local food and drink establishments. The platform offers a restaurant finding application that addresses the needs of the hospitality industry by helping users discover nearby restaurants and cafes. Through its application, Wriggle provides unique codes to users, allowing them to access various opportunities, offers, and events at local dining venues. This enables customers to explore and engage with their local culinary scene while supporting neighborhood businesses.
Houst (previously Airsorted) is a short-let host management service that increases yields and handles everything from listing creation and pricing optimisation to the cleaning, laundry and keys. Their mission is to build a global platform that makes it easy to share your home - hassle-free hosting for everyone. Airsorted was founded in 2015 and is based in London, U.K.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
On Tuesday 2nd February 2016 The Bison Arms closed its campaign to crowdfund no. 80 East Street, with £150,000 of investment secured. 60 days prior to that, Jack, Nick and Simon teamed up with 64 Degrees to set about providing a real alternative to a Burger King opening at the original entrance to the Old Town of Brighton. It was all or nothing – raise the required £100,000 to redevelop the premises or risk the big multinational coming in. Brighton responded, and had it their way – raising £50,000 over the target with interest from all over the UK and beyond. With support from the residents and MP Caroline Lucas, the team have begun their journey to restore the pub to something like its former glory.
BidToTrip Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2014 that operates an auction platform for luxury travel and accommodation. It specializes in offering a selection of high-quality hotels, primarily in Italy and Europe, allowing travelers to bid on stays at their preferred price. The platform prioritizes luxury, working exclusively with 4 and 5-star hotels to ensure a premium experience. Users can participate in live auctions or opt for a "buy now" option to guarantee their reservation. By providing access to top-tier accommodations at competitive prices, BidToTrip aims to make luxury travel more accessible to customers in the United Kingdom.
The Clubhouse was founded in 2012 by Adam Blaskey who was frustrated with meeting important clients in uninspiring, unproductive places around London. This ignited the idea to create a better way to do business and to fill the gap between a serviced office and meeting in hotel lobbies or coffee shops.
The Clubhouse is now London’s leading business club, lounge and meeting space, providing the smarter alternative to a London office.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Habu is a technology company that specializes in application solutions for space and event management. Founded in 2014 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Habu provides an ecosystem management tool designed for multi-room venues, which includes meeting rooms, conference spaces, studios, and co-working environments. The platform automates bookings, monitors billing and invoicing, and manages maintenance tasks, thereby streamlining day-to-day operations. It offers analytics and reporting features that enhance room utilization and provide insights into the activities within shared workspaces. By leveraging a data-driven approach, Habu aims to support the evolving demands of flexible work environments, catering to the growing need for adaptability in the workplace.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Vini Italiani Limited operates wine bars and stores in London, focusing on Italian wines. Since its inception in 2010, the company has grown from a retail store in South Kensington, opened in 2011, to include a wine bar established in 2013 and a café and store in Covent Garden Market launched in 2015. Vini Italiani offers an extensive selection of over 400 Italian wines, representing all 20 Italian regions, with significant emphasis on Piedmont and Tuscany. The company provides various services, including amateur courses, tastings, food pairings, encounters with producers, wine catering, and corporate events. Additionally, Vini Italiani sells products online, catering to a diverse clientele passionate about Italy's oenological culture.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Vrumi was founded around a kitchen table by Roddy Campbell and William Sieghart, friends with many years combined experience working in business, not-for-profit organisations and financial services.
Roddy’s idea was simple. He wanted to convert daytime room rental into affordable workspace – London’s toughest challenge for the self-employed.
YourWelcome Limited offers a subscription service designed for Airbnb hosts, providing a smart tablet that facilitates guest interactions and local service access. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company supplies a customized tablet, stand, and charging equipment, along with proprietary software and data analytics reports to enhance property listings. This service enables hosts to provide on-demand options such as taxi orders, takeaway deliveries, and restaurant bookings directly from the tablet. Additionally, hosts can create personalized video welcomes and instructional guides to streamline communication with guests. With a growing clientele of over 1,800 vacation rental managers worldwide, YourWelcome aims to enhance the guest experience while allowing hosts to generate additional revenue through service upselling.
Houst (previously Airsorted) is a short-let host management service that increases yields and handles everything from listing creation and pricing optimisation to the cleaning, laundry and keys. Their mission is to build a global platform that makes it easy to share your home - hassle-free hosting for everyone. Airsorted was founded in 2015 and is based in London, U.K.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Founded in 2013 by MasterChef finalists Larkin Cen and Dale Williams, Hokkei is an Asian takeaway with a Southern Chinese influence. Hokkei's launch date is November 2014. Hokkei's mission is to change the way people eat and perceive Asian food. Presented through a unique and user friendly ordering system, Hokkei will be delivering never before seen delicious Asian food to your door. The Hokkei team is revolutionary, committed to excellence and serious about making food fun, accessible and delicious. Hokkei's vision is to work with and retain the most exceptional people and to become the best Asian food delivery company in the UK.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Vini Italiani Limited operates wine bars and stores in London, focusing on Italian wines. Since its inception in 2010, the company has grown from a retail store in South Kensington, opened in 2011, to include a wine bar established in 2013 and a café and store in Covent Garden Market launched in 2015. Vini Italiani offers an extensive selection of over 400 Italian wines, representing all 20 Italian regions, with significant emphasis on Piedmont and Tuscany. The company provides various services, including amateur courses, tastings, food pairings, encounters with producers, wine catering, and corporate events. Additionally, Vini Italiani sells products online, catering to a diverse clientele passionate about Italy's oenological culture.
Wriggle is a web and app marketplace focused on connecting users with selected local food and drink establishments. The platform offers a restaurant finding application that addresses the needs of the hospitality industry by helping users discover nearby restaurants and cafes. Through its application, Wriggle provides unique codes to users, allowing them to access various opportunities, offers, and events at local dining venues. This enables customers to explore and engage with their local culinary scene while supporting neighborhood businesses.
Humble Grape operates boutique wine bars that focus on offering hand-selected wines from small, independent vineyards. Founded by James Dawson, the business emphasizes a curated experience, allowing clients to enjoy carefully crafted wines alongside food pairings and discussions. In addition to serving wines, Humble Grape organizes tasting events and imports a diverse selection of wines from sustainable winemakers. This approach enables consumers to explore and collect unique wines while participating in a community-driven atmosphere centered around wine appreciation.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Wriggle is a web and app marketplace focused on connecting users with selected local food and drink establishments. The platform offers a restaurant finding application that addresses the needs of the hospitality industry by helping users discover nearby restaurants and cafes. Through its application, Wriggle provides unique codes to users, allowing them to access various opportunities, offers, and events at local dining venues. This enables customers to explore and engage with their local culinary scene while supporting neighborhood businesses.
Humble Grape operates boutique wine bars that focus on offering hand-selected wines from small, independent vineyards. Founded by James Dawson, the business emphasizes a curated experience, allowing clients to enjoy carefully crafted wines alongside food pairings and discussions. In addition to serving wines, Humble Grape organizes tasting events and imports a diverse selection of wines from sustainable winemakers. This approach enables consumers to explore and collect unique wines while participating in a community-driven atmosphere centered around wine appreciation.
Lime&Tonic operates as an online marketplace that specializes in curating unique culinary experiences and activities, catering to the growing consumer demand for distinctive leisure options. The company addresses the challenges faced by hospitality merchants, particularly restaurants, in attracting and retaining customers amidst high labor costs and a lack of personalized service. By focusing on discovery rather than search, Lime&Tonic enhances the leisure experience for users, providing access to remarkable dining occasions. Since its launch, the company has successfully created over 1,600 unique experiences, partnering with renowned hospitality brands such as Mandarin Oriental, Intercontinental, Four Seasons, and Park Hyatt. Operating within the substantial leisure sector, which encompasses fine dining and activities, Lime&Tonic positions itself as a key player in enhancing the way consumers engage with their leisure time.
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Travark is a web-based holiday and travel brokerage website that allows its users to research, book, and share their holiday experiences with family and friends. It was launched on January 10, 2012, and is based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
Lime&Tonic operates as an online marketplace that specializes in curating unique culinary experiences and activities, catering to the growing consumer demand for distinctive leisure options. The company addresses the challenges faced by hospitality merchants, particularly restaurants, in attracting and retaining customers amidst high labor costs and a lack of personalized service. By focusing on discovery rather than search, Lime&Tonic enhances the leisure experience for users, providing access to remarkable dining occasions. Since its launch, the company has successfully created over 1,600 unique experiences, partnering with renowned hospitality brands such as Mandarin Oriental, Intercontinental, Four Seasons, and Park Hyatt. Operating within the substantial leisure sector, which encompasses fine dining and activities, Lime&Tonic positions itself as a key player in enhancing the way consumers engage with their leisure time.
Times Place Brasserie
Seed Round in 2013
They are looking to take on an existing restaurant site in west London. Their research shows that the restaurant has a good dinner trade and some lunch trade. They are looking to increase the lunch trade and improve the weekend daytime offering, thus allowing us to increase profitability. The restaurant is currently making a profit of around £5,000 per month. They have negotiated a price of £110,000 to take the site on and will also have to pay £40,000 for the kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, wine stocks etc. This will be paid in equal amounts over a 12 month period. The restaurant is an area where there is a large residential population, but there are also offices nearby providing the opportunity to develop the lunchtime trade. The restaurant has a brunch trade at weekends, but they believe that this can be developed further. There is a garden at the back of the restaurant, which is not currently used and they will be investigating the potential to make use of this during the summer months.
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