We were delighted to see another strong attendance of investors at our virtual pitch event last week – thanks to all who joined us and the innovative founders presenting.

All the pitching businesses are summarised below, including links to view videos of the pitch presentations and partner contact details to arrange follow up calls with the founders.

Thanks also to Leah Fletcher, Founder of Dunbar Pharma, for giving her insights into her inspirational journey form primary school teacher to founder of a pharmaceutical API company based in Ireland, navigating the path from ‘big idea’ concept, starting/scaling up, fundraising and shipping first products.

For more info about Dunbar Pharma, contact markt@pa-capitalpartners.com

Health & Well-Being Sector: Pitch Event Roundup

CHIRPY

• Founders: Emma Grace, Sarah Pontefract
• Stage: Growth
• Raise: £450k EIS/SEIS eligible
• PACP Partner Contact: sharon@pa-capitalpartners.com
• A pharmacist-formulated mood science brand offering natural supplements and lifestyle solutions designed for kids and teens, addressing the significant and rising mental health challenges that 20% of youth globally are experiencing.

ARITEX BIOTECH

• Founder: Dr Tony Bairstow
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: £850k
• PACP Partner Contact: sharon@pa-capitalpartners.com
• A revolutionary femtech company poised to transform the $62BN global period products markets with breakthrough tampon technology that addresses every major pain point women face. A planet-friendly solution, with a product that can be used any time, with exceptional comfort and during any activity.

BODY ROCKET

• Founder: Eric De Golier
• Stage: Seed 
• Raise: £1.25M EIS eligible
• PACP Partner Contact: greg@pa-capitalpartners.com
• A UK-based sports tech company transforming how cyclist and triathletes access performance insights, using a patented on-bike system that delivers real-time aerodynamic, biomechanical and power data, giving insights previously only available in a lab or wind tunnel.

SPARTANS BOXING

• Founders: Naz Musa, John Gearing
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: £300k (£250k SEIS eligible)
• PACP Partner Contact: brian@pa-capitalpartners.com
• A high-margin, scaleable boxing fitness business combining a flagship pwned studio, national franchise roll out and branded community boxing events; the exclusive UK master franchise of a proven international brand with 20+ studios across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

CUSHLA

• Founder: Richard Egan
• Stage: Seed
• Raise: €1.2M (to complete a €3.0M raise)
• PACP Partner Contact: markt@pa-capitalpartners.com
• An innovative platform that helps you understand and engage with your health by enhancing access to your information and empowering you and your practitioners to make better health decisions. Live in Ireland, launching with US customer this year and discussing partnerships in the UK.