Taos Edmondson, CFA

Poolhouse is an innovative, tech-enabled entertainment company set to transform the traditional game of pool. Founded by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, creators of Topgolf, Poolhouse combines patented interactive technology with a vibrant, vintage Las Vegas-inspired ambiance. Our unique venues offer immersive pool experiences alongside world-class food and beverage offerings, curated in collaboration with globally acclaimed hospitality leaders. Poolhouse is backed by a $34 million seed investment from prominent global venture capital and strategic partners.

Do you know where your homewares come from? The dish drainer that you replaced on your last IKEA run, the washing up bowl that started to fade the day you bought it, or the coat hanger collection that you intended to be matching but, inevitably, isn’t? The answer is invariably virgin plastic from China. New plastic, made from fossil fuels and shipped around the world. All at great cost to our planet. Moreover, these products are often “co-moulded” meaning that they’re made of mixed materials that can’t easily be recycled at end of life. So, most of this plastic will end up in landfill, and never decompose. To tackle this unsustainable approach that we all seem to overlook, ReBorn® was born. ReBorn® is dedicated to creating recycled homewares that fit beautifully into your home.

WELCOME TO LA VIE EN BLOO “We started Bloobloom because we didn’t want to choose between looking after ourselves and looking out for others. We wanted to see eyewear afresh – to do it better – and create a brand we would buy. Because we value honesty, we relish buying from similar souls, from people who want to stand for something. Like the small-scale craftsman who handmakes pieces with care in his workshop, or the independent grower who lovingly harvests his own patch of land. Why not be the same with glasses? The best way to be that brand is to get naked. To pop the lid and show you everything – right down to the true cost of every product we make. By seeking your say in what we do, we invite you to walk the road alongside us, keeping us on track. That’s exactly why we came up with our Pair for a Pair programme. To have a positive impact on people who genuinely need it. But it’s easy to make a promise and break it. So always being open about our aims, from the start, is how we commit to doing things the right way. With your support – and of course, wearing truly fabulous glasses.” Abbas & Fares

We partner with brands which are ready to move to the next level. We leverage our experience in acquiring and operating digital businesses to scale brands with amazing products in high-growth niches.

Cudoni (www.cudoni.com) is an e-commerce business dedicated to selling luxury goods with a focus on exceptional service, an ethical outlook and the utmost convenience. Cudoni is different from our competitors: each customer is treated to the same VIP service, at no extra cost. We sell any luxury item, not just fashion, and we have a focus on simplicity. We have reduced lengthy sales processes - through three easy steps that take less than a minute, customers can achieve an average 30% higher sales price than selling items themselves. Our expert team manage the entire process, from free collection at your convenience, through to sale and payment - to you or your chosen charity.

Huboo is an eCommerce fulfilment partner using great people and smart technology to enable businesses to grow. We came to market because we could see an opportunity to do things differently. Our unique hub model creates service-led micro warehouses, putting people at the heart of an industry not known for it. For our clients, that means higher quality service and a human approach supported by flexible, end-to-end technology. We enable businesses to outsource the complications of fulfilment, effortlessly integrating with the world’s most popular sales channels and marketplaces.

Poolhouse is an innovative, tech-enabled entertainment company set to transform the traditional game of pool. Founded by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, creators of Topgolf, Poolhouse combines patented interactive technology with a vibrant, vintage Las Vegas-inspired ambiance. Our unique venues offer immersive pool experiences alongside world-class food and beverage offerings, curated in collaboration with globally acclaimed hospitality leaders. Poolhouse is backed by a $34 million seed investment from prominent global venture capital and strategic partners.

We Invest in and Empower Disruptive Consumer Start-Ups. Drawing on our reach of 35 million UK consumers per month, we work with exceptional entrepreneurs to rethink and reshape the consumer landscape.

Do you know where your homewares come from? The dish drainer that you replaced on your last IKEA run, the washing up bowl that started to fade the day you bought it, or the coat hanger collection that you intended to be matching but, inevitably, isn’t? The answer is invariably virgin plastic from China. New plastic, made from fossil fuels and shipped around the world. All at great cost to our planet. Moreover, these products are often “co-moulded” meaning that they’re made of mixed materials that can’t easily be recycled at end of life. So, most of this plastic will end up in landfill, and never decompose. To tackle this unsustainable approach that we all seem to overlook, ReBorn® was born. ReBorn® is dedicated to creating recycled homewares that fit beautifully into your home.

Onstage is a venture platform with reach across the ecosystem, designed to maximise distribution - connecting founders with the right investors, operators, customers, and partners to scale, while also linking GPs with LPs.

WELCOME TO LA VIE EN BLOO “We started Bloobloom because we didn’t want to choose between looking after ourselves and looking out for others. We wanted to see eyewear afresh – to do it better – and create a brand we would buy. Because we value honesty, we relish buying from similar souls, from people who want to stand for something. Like the small-scale craftsman who handmakes pieces with care in his workshop, or the independent grower who lovingly harvests his own patch of land. Why not be the same with glasses? The best way to be that brand is to get naked. To pop the lid and show you everything – right down to the true cost of every product we make. By seeking your say in what we do, we invite you to walk the road alongside us, keeping us on track. That’s exactly why we came up with our Pair for a Pair programme. To have a positive impact on people who genuinely need it. But it’s easy to make a promise and break it. So always being open about our aims, from the start, is how we commit to doing things the right way. With your support – and of course, wearing truly fabulous glasses.” Abbas & Fares