Below is an overview of no-name pre-screened investment profiles of wireless and mobile telecomunications related companies requiring funding:
1. Sector dedicated EIS Seed Fund
Three to five sector relevant cornerstone investors required, investing each £200,000, for a new EIS Seed Fund aimed at early stage ventures primarily focused on wireless, mobile internet, online media and mobile telecoms sectors. Click here for more information.
2. Tracking device for aviation industry
The Company has developed a mini global tracking device capable of reporting its position from anywhere in the world. Location and condition of assets, with no access to external power, are collected remotely by proprietary miniaturised hardware and software, transmitted over low earth orbit satellite network and then accessed via the Internet. The Company's tracking device solves Airlines' problems in locating the whereabouts of so-called ULD's (Unit Load Devices: metal containers for use in wide bodied aircraft typically containing passenger luggage and air freight). Currently, the IATA ULD user group consists of 70 airlines operating some 800,000 ULD's.
The opportunity
Remaining £350,000 is required (£200,000 'matching funding available) to finalise tracking solution and trials, and, start commercialising product/service. Location: Wales
3. Early stage WiMAX network operator, delivering high value mobile and fixed data services to local government, businesses and niche verticals for cost reduction and service improvement, via a wholesale partner model. Early focus is on Municipalities in England & Wales. Its wholesale partners comprise local authorities, local & regional ISPs and alternative fibre carriers all of whom benefit from wireless network access. It is an Executive member of the Mobile WiMAX Acceleration Group where it is demonstrating proof of concept with UK’s first 2.5GHz Mobile WiMAX network.
The opportunity
£600,000 is required to capture the initial identified towns and secure its position in many more.
Location: South of England
4. Video, text & mobile applications for rail & bus sector.
The Company is launching its “OnBoard” media service -a high quality tailor-made video and real-time text service- to provide value added passenger information, news, weather, sport, and other applications for commuters and business travellers to enjoy and engage while travelling. It is shown “OnBoard” via flat panel screens and is delivered via leading technologies, whether wi-fi, satellite or GPRS feed, ensuring that information and breaking news is real time and relevant. It also provides value added services for the rail and bus operators including CCTV, passenger information and a marketing platform. The Company’s OnBoard Media product is currently undergoing trials with a number of rail and bus operators in the UK and abroad and is been installed in several retail services chains such as gp practices, etc..
The opportunity
£500,000 is required for commercialisation and software development. Location: Greater London
5. Mobile phone vouchers and coupons
The Company is developing a unique mobile shopping experience with initial launch of its mobile vouchers module. Both local regional and national operating retailers are interested. Strategic relationship with one of UK's leading online voucher website (including commitment of its founder to invest up to £250,000).
The opportunity
Funding of £1.15m is required for software development, and, sales and business development. Location: South England
6. Mobile dating/conferencing. The Company has developed the next generation in proximity-based mobile dating service, combining the model of online dating with the immediacy of meeting people in the real world by mobile. The target market is principally those men and women who thought they did be paired off years ago, and are beginning to notice they are getting old(er) and are still inexplicably single.
The opportunity:
Funding requirement amounts to £300,000 to finalise development and to roll out the service. Location: Greater London
