Growing the world’s economy, one startup at a time
At TrendScout, we believe founders and entrepreneurs are critical to driving a strong global economy and a better world. From cutting edge technical advances, to sustainable solutions that fight climate change, we work with high-potential startups that are revolutionising the way we see business.
With over 30 years of collective experience in investment, market research and risk strategy, we specialise in identifying high-potential opportunities, and connecting the right founder with the right angel investor.
Our Mission
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Great Ideas
We promote innovative, groundbreaking ideas.
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Growth
We help startups cultivate their business/revenue.
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Invest
We inform investors about the latest opportunities.
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Scale Up
We help ventures scale up steadily and consistently.
In Proud Partnership
Our team of experts research hundreds of startups each year, analysing the growth potential, mission and projection of every business we consider working with. TrendScout’s set criteria and due diligence practice means the startups and investors we work with are carefully and thoughtfully selected.
Our services cover a range of business areas and industries, from premium, off-market opportunities to ethical investment schemes; bioplastics to tech innovations. So if you’re an angel investor looking to diversify your portfolio or limit your tax liabilities, or a startup founder in search of an open-minded and business savvy partner, our consultants will have the right option for you.
You Check
No more lost or stolen ID's! You Check helps event organisers capture extra revenue and increase security. By using the You Check entry technology platform event staff can easily identify and capture attendee data via a digital ID mobile application. Event organisers will benefit and have an unparalleled understanding of their customers, whilst improving and creating new ways to market and sell to attendees via the app.
POA LONDON ©
POA LONDON is a London-based Swedish accessory brand. We deliver timeless designs in basic colours that boast minimalism and Scandinavian simplicity. Our optical illusion pattern draws attention and inspires curiosity and is inspired by the ageing lines in tree trunks. We are animal and environmental friendly we therefore only use materials which are classified as vegan.We want to encourage and promote fashion that is more sustainable.
The Dealer App
The Dealer App is a revenue generating SaaS business that gives restaurant groups the opportunity to raise revenue by launching their own branded white-labelled applications. It has successfully built and launched the platform which is live in 120 restaurants in 4 cities across the UK. Registered customers include Byron, Pizza Pilgrims, Patty & Bun and Shoryu Ramen.
Buy Modern and Contemporary Art with Widewalls
Widewalls is an online marketplace and magazine dedicated to modern and contemporary art. We connect art lovers and art dealers. Over half a million art lovers visit Widewalls every month to browse through a database of 35.000 artworks, 21.000 articles, auction results covering 80% of the market over the past 5 years, and more! We provide art dealers access to this qualified audience, for a fee. With an excellent team, and a brand new platform scalable horizontally and vertically, this round will be entirely used to fuel a number of growth initiatives.
Machine Empowering Human Led Research
reKnowledge introduces a new paradigm in how humans and machines interact to create actionable knowledge. We are transforming knowledge research from a narrative-driven tradecraft to a data-driven one, by bringing the power of new technologies to the domain experts in an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
Europe’s leading provider in CBD and Medical Cannabis innovations
There is an ever-increasing interest and demand in medicinal cannabis in a market that is estimated by 2020 to be valued at £135.7billion. Founded by a team of business leaders, marketing & technology experts, scientists and caregivers, this EIS Advanced Assured company has created a patented and unique prescription technology that will see efficient prescribing, treatment and management of legalized medical cannabis through their network of ‘best practice’ medical center’s in the UK. The company is already working with the NHS and NIHR in helping with optimising medicinal cannabis doses, de-risking the process and building confidence in the future of medicinal cannabis.
Optimising nano technology
Disruptive Nano company led by a world-renowned scientist that has made a breakthrough which could lead to many other advancements. Their patented technology will help enable world governments to achieve its goals of lowering CO2 emissions, meeting climate policy and even giving clean alternatives to the transportation sector. The company's ground-breaking technology will keep drawing from the limitless solar energy to help pave the way to a cleaner and less polluted world.
Creating Sustainable Plastic
In conjunction with premier research scientists, this EIS Advanced Assured company has developed a special IP to fulfill the rising demand for sustainable plastics. The company has created a patented, renewable, fully biodegradable plastic substitute, using waste from landfill to create sustainable and biodegradable plastic alternatives for hundreds of different applications. They have been recognized throughout the mainstream media for helping tackle the Plastic Pollution crisis and have numerous letters of intent and pre orders with international scalable partners.
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The information provided on this website is for information purposes only. The website and its content are not, and should not be deemed to be an offer of, or invitation to engage in any investment activity. The website should not be construed as advice, or a personal recommendation by Circle 42 Ltd trading as TrendScout or any of our partners. TrendScout is not authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Reliance on the promotion for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity may expose an individual to a significant risk of losing some or all of the investment. Please read our full risk warning and disclaimer.
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