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Water2
Founded in 2020 by Charles Robinson, Water2 is a fast-growing home water filtration brand. Based in London, Charles launched the company after leaving university and worked with professors to improve tap water quality and reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles. His goal was to create a simple system that made ‘cleaner, better-tasting water available straight from the tap’. Bear Grylls first became an investor in the business in 2024 after buying a Water2 filter for his own home. Now in over 200,000 homes, their drinking and showerhead filters work to reduce microplastics, fluoride, chlorine and other elements.
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Veremark
Founded in 2020 by Daniel Callaghan, Daniel Braithwaite and Angus Bankes, Veremark was created to solve a hiring problem: how can employers trust candidate information quickly and securely in a global job market? Veremark specialises in pre-employment screening, including identity checks, criminal records, education verification, employment history and right-to-work checks across more than 180 countries. Its automated platform is intended to reduce hiring risks while improving candidate experience and compliance. Major clients include OVO Energy and Schneider Electric. The company raised $26m in 2026 to support global expansion and new AI-driven services.
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The Estate Dairy
The Estate dairy specialises in premium dairy products including cream, butter, yoghurt and milk. Founded by Shaun and Rebecca Young in 2016, the Cheshire-based company was established by integrating Shaun’s expertise in the coffee sector with Rebecca’s experience in dairy farming, when they identified a gap for a premium milk brand. The company obtains its milk and cream directly from partner farms, so they can track the quality of their products. This family-owned company is B Corp Certified and today they are a key supplier to hotels, cafes and retailers.
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The Black Farmer
Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, The Black Farmer is a food brand. Raised in Birmingham after moving from Jamaica as a child, Wilfred worked on his father’s allotment, growing food to feed his family. This sparked his dream to own a farm in the British countryside. His career went on to include being kicked out of the Parachute Regiment, training as a chef, and working at the BBC producing food programmes with the likes of Gordon Ramsay and James Martin. At 40, he bought a farm in Devon. The business now sells, meat, fruits, vegetables and homeware from its farmhouses as well as through major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ocado.
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Spacegoods
Founded in 2022 by Matthew Kelly, Spacegoods creates functional mushroom blends. Based in London, the company was created after Matthew experienced stress, anxiety and burnout from building previous businesses. He wanted a way to improve his focus and energy without caffeine crashes or jitters, so he launched Spacegoods to combine functional mushrooms, adaptogens and nootropics into drink blends. The business is known for products including Rainbow Dust and Astro Dust, intended to ‘support focus, calm, sleep and wellbeing’. Their products are sold direct-to-consumer as well as through retailers including Boots, Tesco and Wholefoods. Spacegoods raised £2.5m in seed funding in 2024 and has grown to serve more than 150,000 customers worldwide.
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Pip Organic
Pip Organic was founded by husband-and-wife team Patrick and Karen O’Flaherty. The couple began their journey juicing from a small stall at London’s Borough Market. In 2012 they launched Pip Organic, combining Patrick’s background in farming and finance, with Karen’s experience in design and marketing. Pip Organic specialises in organic juices, smoothies, snacks and ice lollies, made without added sugar, sweeteners, or artificial ingredients. The brand creates products for children and is committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing. Pip Organic has won more than 50 Great Taste Awards and is now B Corp certified.