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BLOK is one of London’s leading boutique class based gyms, combining fitness with art, design, and fashion.

Circles is a global co-living platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and mindful digital nomads. Circles was founded in 2021 by Karen Prats.

Cloudworkz is a platform helping businesses thrive in the digital age. They offer digital strategy for micro-businesses, SMEs, and local businesses. Their services include marketing, content creation, design, web design, sales, and IT support services.

BLOK is one of London’s leading boutique class based gyms, combining fitness with art, design, and fashion.

Marloe Watch Company is an independent designer and producer of wrist watches based in Oxfordshire, England, created to reinvigorate the world of mechanical timepieces.

TOG designs and sells handmade kitchen knives forged in the Samurai sword capital of Japan.

BLOK is one of London’s leading boutique class based gyms, combining fitness with art, design, and fashion.

Petit Pli Ltd. specializes in innovative children's clothing designed to adapt to a child's rapid growth. Recognizing that children can grow seven sizes within their first two years, the company produces versatile waterproof garments that feature a unique pleating system, allowing them to expand bi-directionally and fit a range of sizes. By utilizing material technology, Petit Pli crafts its clothing from recycled bottles, ensuring durability and sustainability. Their garments are not only functional, equipped with knee patches and a stain-repellent finish, but also aim to reduce clothing waste, providing a practical solution for parents seeking eco-friendly options in childrenswear.

Hoko is a architecture platform focus on customer service and design.

Cyberstroller designs an advanced stroller by improving it through innovative technology for a tech-savvy generation. The company was founded in 2015.

Rype Office creates workspaces and its own furniture ranges, integrates, and remanufactures clients' existing furniture. Remanufactured furniture costs less than half as much as new furniture, emits 80% less carbon, and supports local economies. Through collaborative layouts, ergonomic furniture, design for disability, and the selection of plants that remove pollutants from the air, the company's initiatives increase productivity and wellness. It was founded in 2014 and is based in London, England.

Staark creates cycling clothing and delivers fit-based designs on specific body shapes using Dimensioning Technology. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Hannun specializes in the design and manufacture of handcrafted furniture, focusing on rustic, industrial, and Nordic styles. The company uses recycled and sustainably sourced wood to create a variety of products, including shelves, chairs, tables, and auxiliary furniture. By emphasizing sustainability and craftsmanship, Hannun aims to transform houses into homes with its unique offerings.

HUUB Design is a supplier of the triathlon apparel and accessories market.

ME+EM Ltd. is a British contemporary fashion brand specializing in women's apparel, including dresses, tops, knitwear, jeans, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the company was originally named Pyjama Room Ltd. before rebranding in 2009. ME+EM is known for its commitment to providing designer-quality clothing that emphasizes fit, fabric, and detail, catering to busy women seeking versatile and flattering styles. By selling directly to consumers through its online platform and flagship stores in central London, ME+EM effectively reduces costs while maintaining quality. The brand has gained recognition in the fashion industry for its approachable yet stylish offerings and is currently expanding its presence into the American market.

Loupe aims to make creativity accessible to all and be the one-stop, go-to global destination for creativity, craft, and unique design. Aiming to break new ground to join London’s £42bn a-year creative industries market, Loupe plans to create an experiential destination in the heart of London’s heritage-rich Jewellery Quarter, connecting the UK artisans and discerning consumers, sharing appreciation for creativity, craft and unique design.

Martha Brook specializes in personalized stationery and productivity tools, offering a range of products designed to enhance organization and creativity. The company provides customized diaries, wedding planners, and vegan leather collections, along with desk accessories and unique table decorations. Customers can choose from various styles, formats, and colors, allowing them to tailor their selections to meet individual needs. Martha Brook's products aim to create uplifting paper-based goods that support effective planning and personal expression throughout the academic year and beyond.

Richard Brendon creates a contemporary and timeless tableware collection and design, produced entirely by craftsmen and heritage industries. The company's products are designed to challenge people's perceptions of traditional materials, such as bone china and cut crystal, look like and to maximize the pleasure of food and drink. At Richard Brendon, they seek out the finest possible materials and work with master craftspeople to produce products of the possible quality. They care deeply about the provenance of their products and are committed to working with, and supporting, the heritage craft industries that make their goods. By bringing together contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, they believe it is possible to create timeless collections. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.

Lucy Choi London is a designer affordable luxury footwear brand with a unique heritage. The company's vision is to offer customers wearable, comfortable shoes, at an accessible price point. It categorizes the collections into different sections for different wardrobe requirements; for the day, evening, weekend, holiday, and more glamorous events such as weddings and parties, providing a gorgeous shoe solution for any eventuality.

Shoot Limited operates an online gardening platform that provides users with tools and resources for gardening and plant care. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, the platform features a comprehensive database of over 35,000 plants, enabling users to keep track of their gardens and receive personalized care advice. Users can design their dream gardens, manage plant details, and access planning resources, including inspiration from various garden styles and professional services such as landscapers and maintenance providers. The platform also facilitates community interaction through forums for plant identification and advice sharing, making it a valuable resource for both amateur and professional gardeners.

Marloe Watch Company is an independent designer and producer of wrist watches based in Oxfordshire, England, created to reinvigorate the world of mechanical timepieces.

TOG designs and sells handmade kitchen knives forged in the Samurai sword capital of Japan.

ME+EM Ltd. is a British contemporary fashion brand specializing in women's apparel, including dresses, tops, knitwear, jeans, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the company was originally named Pyjama Room Ltd. before rebranding in 2009. ME+EM is known for its commitment to providing designer-quality clothing that emphasizes fit, fabric, and detail, catering to busy women seeking versatile and flattering styles. By selling directly to consumers through its online platform and flagship stores in central London, ME+EM effectively reduces costs while maintaining quality. The brand has gained recognition in the fashion industry for its approachable yet stylish offerings and is currently expanding its presence into the American market.

Digital Brands Group is a collection of luxury lifestyle brands that operate primarily in the direct-to-consumer sector. The company focuses on streamlining operations by sharing resources among its portfolio of brands, which include Bailey 44, DSTLD, Harper & Jones, Stateside, and Sundry. This collaborative approach reduces fixed costs and administrative burdens, allowing the brands to concentrate on creativity and enhancing the customer experience. In addition to its online presence, Digital Brands Group also offers its products through select wholesale and retail storefronts, effectively expanding its reach in the market.

Awesome Merchandise is a merchandise printing company that specializes in creating custom products for the music and creative industries. Founded in 2005 by Luke, who initially started making badges during his university years, the company has grown from humble beginnings to provide a wide range of products, including T-shirts, stickers, and banners. All items are produced in-house, allowing for a high level of customization and quality. Awesome Merchandise caters to various customers, enabling them to create unique merchandise tailored to their needs, and ships products globally.

CarbonBlack is an innovative and futuristic wheelchair made almost entirely from carbon fibre, the super-lightweight material used in Formula One. Three times the strength of steel and up to 5 times lighter, CarbonBlack’s innovative carbon fibre is moulded into an ergonomically designed form that is stylish, lightweight and futuristically minimalist in appearance. With its head office in Scotland and financial backing from Highland Venture Capital and Scottish Enterprise, the company’s vision is to offer enhanced mobility and help change the everyday perception of chair users across the globe by tapping into new markets. Sleek and beautifully designed, the manufacturers see the CarbonBlack chair not just as a mobility and independence aid, but a perception revolution that is changing the wider public’s view of wheelchairs and their users.

L'Estrange London's modular clothing system consists of comfortable, seasonless, versatile pieces that may be worn in any context. Less items, fewer decisions, less environmental effect, and more time to focus on what's essential.

Rockit design innovative products that solve sleep problems for babies, toddlers and older children. The launch product is Rockit, an award-winning portable baby rocker that is designed to fit to any pram or pushchair.Rockit are currently developing and prototyping two follow-up products and it is anticipated the first one will launch in September 2018. The new products will be targeted at a range of ages to build brand loyalty with parents and help make Rockit the ‘go to’ company for child sleep products.

With a clear focus on outfit dressing and a view to become a leading voice in not only what to wear but how to wear it, OWNTHELOOK.COM is the UK’s first editorial styling and multi-brand shopping platform. Offering a two-click-wonder to 'Owning The Look' or the option to deconstruct an outfit and buy each piece individually, Own The Look strives to deliver a visionary and stylistic offering to the UK. Providing a selected edit of the world’s most coveted and unidentified brands, styled into bold yet playful looks, set to inspire and challenge traditional styling guides. Targeting forward-thinking, style driven and most importantly trend-focused women with a fierce eye on the pulse of fashion, the Own The Look girl is undeniably a risk-taker and seeks the opportunity to wear emerging designers and unknown brands, embracing all things unafraid. Providing worldwide shipping, Spring / Summer 17’ sees the debut of over 45 brands from over 10 countries worldwide, including Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Germany, Denmark and the US.

BLOK is one of London’s leading boutique class based gyms, combining fitness with art, design, and fashion.

Those is a design studio founded in 2015 with the intent to pursue the use of technologies in design. It focuses on connecting the physical and the digital worlds. Its first product was Woodpecker, a scalable digital drawing tool that can be placed and programmed to draw on any surface. With a mission to create new ways to combine the digital with the physical, Those has now created Joto, an antidote to our reliance on pixels and glass screens. Joto takes the concept behind Woodpecker – transferring digital files, whether it’s pictures, texts or tweets, and into a real life image – and applies it to a product accessible and suitable for home use.

Benedita is a luxury children's fashion brand based in London, focused on timeless and classic designs. The company collaborates with a diverse group of artists, businesswomen, and designers who share a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. In just 18 months, Benedita has expanded its presence to over 20 retail shops across six countries. The brand emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, encouraging families to buy fewer, but better-made clothes. Benedita's unique offerings are crafted from medically verified fabrics and handcrafted cotton, produced in Portugal to support local communities and ensure high standards of quality. The company aims to challenge the children's wear industry by promoting sustainable fashion and showcasing untapped designer talent.

Yoller is a social planning platform designed to facilitate the organization of events among friends and peers. The mobile application allows users to quickly reach consensus on key details such as who, what, where, and when, making it easier for spontaneous gatherings to take place. By leveraging clean design, group psychology, and machine learning, Yoller enhances the planning process, ensuring that social occasions like reunions, adventure trips, and other meet-ups can be arranged efficiently and effectively. This focus on user experience and practicality positions Yoller as a valuable tool for individuals looking to connect with others in a fast and hassle-free manner.

Sugru is a developer of a unique mouldable glue that simplifies the process of fixing and creating. This innovative product adheres to a wide range of materials, including ceramics, glass, metal, wood, most plastics, and fabrics. Once applied, Sugru transforms into a strong, flexible rubber overnight, allowing users to build, seal, and repair various items effectively. The company aims to empower individuals to engage in DIY projects, making the act of fixing and creating both accessible and enjoyable.

ME+EM Ltd. is a British contemporary fashion brand specializing in women's apparel, including dresses, tops, knitwear, jeans, and accessories. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the company was originally named Pyjama Room Ltd. before rebranding in 2009. ME+EM is known for its commitment to providing designer-quality clothing that emphasizes fit, fabric, and detail, catering to busy women seeking versatile and flattering styles. By selling directly to consumers through its online platform and flagship stores in central London, ME+EM effectively reduces costs while maintaining quality. The brand has gained recognition in the fashion industry for its approachable yet stylish offerings and is currently expanding its presence into the American market.

Pam Communications is a Norwich-based magazine publisher, producing high-quality editorial content and design.

Solely Original is an innovative shoe brand that offers a unique online platform for customizing footwear. Customers can design their own shoes from home using a 3D design tool, allowing them to select styles, heel heights, shapes, and materials. The platform provides access to hundreds of styles and colors, enabling the creation of over 4 million unique designs. Solely Original offers shoes in standard sizes ranging from EU 33 to 44, starting at £99, while bespoke options tailored to individual specifications begin at £239. This approach blends fashion-forward designs with comfort, creating a highly personalized shopping experience that caters to individual tastes and preferences.

They are the creators of the world’s first designer low energy light bulbs. They have taken a familiar, existing design and transformed it. The energy efficient light bulb is now a desirable object to show and enjoy. Launched in 2010, the Plumen family has expanded to include two designs of energy efficient light bulb and five colours of Drop Cap Pendant Sets. The Plumen 001 was awarded the Brit Insurance Design of the Year by the Design Museum in London and the prestigious Black Pencil at the D&AD awards in 2011. It is included in the permanent collections of MoMA, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Smithosonian Cooper-Hewitt Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Design Museum in Helsinki.

ilovegorgeous was started by friends Lucy Enfield and Sophie Worthington in 2006. ‘Having had girls of their own, they wanted to design a girlswear collection that was fun & feminine and looked to vintage for inspiration. Their clothes are classic with a twist & aim to appeal to girls from 0-15' years.

The Village Haberdashery is a modern craft shop and class studio based in West Hampstead, London. Their aim is to inspire everyone who walks through their door - or clicks onto their website - to make something amazing! They love to put a modern spin on traditional crafts and hand pick their products with contemporary crafters in mind. Many of the products they stock are locally, independently and or sustainably produced and everything they offer is beautifully designed.

HICI provides innovative hand tools to help client work smarter. Designed and manufactured in Europe. Their flagship tool range includes the world’s first digital mitre tools that make cutting and fitting crown molding and baseboard fast, efficient and precise.

ONGallery is a UK-based online art gallery that specializes in limited edition fine art prints. The platform aims to liberate both artists and buyers from the limitations of traditional gallery systems. ONGallery actively negotiates agreements with a diverse range of artists to curate a selection of images that align with its artistic themes. Customers can browse the collection and choose artworks of interest, which are then delivered to their homes in professional framing. This approach not only showcases emerging talent but also enhances accessibility for art collectors and enthusiasts.

451Life provides an online platform for lifestyle trends and updates. The platform offers lifestyle-related updates and content such as food, design, writing, outdoors, gardens, and crafts.

Wool and the Gang is a global fashion brand specializing in handcrafted knitwear for men and women. The company is committed to exceptional design, ensuring that each item is never factory-made but instead crafted by a team of artisans and makers worldwide. In addition to ready-made garments, Wool and the Gang offers easy-to-follow Knit Kits, enabling customers to create their own customized designs at home. This approach not only promotes quality fashion but also aims to reduce stress and anxiety through the art of knitting.

Innovation Makers Ltd. We have developed an innovative, award winning stroller – Omnio – that is light-weight, compact and wearable, so that parents won’t think twice about taking it out with them. Carry it like a backpack when your toddler doesn’t need it and always have it to hand when they do. Conveniently portable, it is small enough to take on the plane as cabin baggage and is rugged enough to use every day.

Holly & Beau is a company founded by siblings Jack and Fleur in July 2012, focused on creating innovative and sustainable rainwear for children. Recognizing that traditional children's waterproof clothing often lacks excitement, they developed a unique collection of magical color-changing products, inspired by a concept they observed in baby diapers. After two years of extensive research and development, Holly & Beau launched a range of high-quality raincoats, umbrellas, and swim coats made from durable, waterproof, and environmentally friendly materials. Their playful designs not only bring joy to rainy days but also promote a more sustainable approach to kids' fashion.

Shoot Limited operates an online gardening platform that provides users with tools and resources for gardening and plant care. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, the platform features a comprehensive database of over 35,000 plants, enabling users to keep track of their gardens and receive personalized care advice. Users can design their dream gardens, manage plant details, and access planning resources, including inspiration from various garden styles and professional services such as landscapers and maintenance providers. The platform also facilitates community interaction through forums for plant identification and advice sharing, making it a valuable resource for both amateur and professional gardeners.

Hole & Corner is a publisher dedicated to celebrating craft, beauty, passion, and skill through its bi-annual print magazine and an engaging digital platform. The company focuses on promoting local trade and showcasing talented individuals, both professional and amateur. By highlighting stories of creativity and authenticity, Hole & Corner aims to inspire its audience, encouraging them to appreciate the craftsmanship that shapes their lives. The magazine features a blend of short films, written narratives, and life stories that emphasize the importance of doing over talking, providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences and skills. Through its commitment to exploring the landscapes that inspire creativity, Hole & Corner fosters a community that values heritage and craftsmanship.

Terence Woodgate Lighting's aim is to create exceptional lighting, by designing and engineering innovative products that are ultra-efficient and beautiful. Their products are specifically designed and optimised for high-performance, low-energy LEDs, which offer a compelling opportunity to significantly reduce our energy consumption. By designing solely for LEDs, we put harnessing and promoting the benefits of this technology at the heart of our company. Through their design process, meticulous attention is paid to every aspect of every product, from the smallest of components to the selection of materials. By combining this thoughtful attention with manufacturing excellence, we produce long-lasting and fairly priced lighting collections that balance beautifully simple design with leading-edge technology.

Innovation Makers Ltd. We have developed an innovative, award winning stroller – Omnio – that is light-weight, compact and wearable, so that parents won’t think twice about taking it out with them. Carry it like a backpack when your toddler doesn’t need it and always have it to hand when they do. Conveniently portable, it is small enough to take on the plane as cabin baggage and is rugged enough to use every day.

Monsieur Notebook specializes in the design and customization of high-quality notebooks and diaries, catering to individual preferences and brand needs. The company emphasizes the importance of notebooks as essential tools for creativity and productivity. It offers a range of customization services, including debossing, foiling, printed pages, and personalized packaging, allowing clients to create notebooks tailored to their specifications. The products feature covers made from real leather, which provide durability and flexibility, ensuring that the notebooks not only protect written content but also enhance the user's experience. Through its commitment to quality and customization, Monsieur Notebook aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers, whether for personal use or corporate branding.

The New Craftsmen is the first sustainable multi-channel platform that enables fine British craftsmen and craftswomen to reach customers in the luxury goods market. The New Craftsmen was founded in 2012 by Mark Henderson, Catherine Lock and Natalie Melton. Since 2010 we have toured the British Isles meeting and documenting the makers of traditional craft, and the innovators using skills, honed over centuries, in a contemporary way. The result is The New Craftsmen: a network of makers who collaborate with us to showcase the finest materials, skills and craft products of the British Isles.

They love beautiful things. Distinctive and hand crafted things. They Seek & Adore them. Things for your home and accessories for you that have been individually hand crafted by people who love what they do. Everything we sell is made by someone you can get to know and talk to. Every product has a story, told by the makers themselves. You don’t find that everyday.

Front Up is a British, rugby-inspired fashion label for men backed by England Rugby International, James Haskell and a team of experienced retailers. The range is made up of heritage-inspired t-shirts, polos, shirts, hoodies and accessories - all finished with a soft-wash creating a luxury feel and a fashion fit. As the brand grows over coming seasons the range will expand to offer a full menswear offering.

Front Up is a British, rugby-inspired fashion label for men backed by England Rugby International, James Haskell and a team of experienced retailers. The range is made up of heritage-inspired t-shirts, polos, shirts, hoodies and accessories - all finished with a soft-wash creating a luxury feel and a fashion fit. As the brand grows over coming seasons the range will expand to offer a full menswear offering.