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We are inspired by those who have the strength and courage to develop solutions needed to extend the life of our planet and the positive existence of humanity within it

Balance
Founder: Dan Morrell (LinkedIn)


Balance is a company dedicated to delivering pro-active solutions to the climate crisis, capturing hearts and minds through innovative, scalable, scientifically robust products.

One by one, tonne by tonne, Balance hopes to mitigate the carbon footprint that remains by planting and protecting trees. A total landmass the size of North America is available for reforestation, enough to soak up at least 20% of the world’s carbon emissions. Nature-based solutions are the future of carbon action. Biodiversity is the key to soaking up carbon from the atmosphere, whilst protecting animal species and supporting local people.

Balance is the natural evolution of “carbon neutral” – a better way for companies and individuals to make a long-term, sustainable difference through biodiversity via 3 key verticals. Balance In Business, Balance My Life & Chant with Balance.

ImproveWell
Founder: Lara Mott (LinkedIn) & Dr Na'eem Ahemd (LinkedIn)

ImproveWell is a digital solution that helps you create the right environment for wellbeing at work and continuous improvement – for your team and healthcare organisation. It gives everyone a voice, helping organisations to improve staff experience and the quality of patient care from the ground up. Designed with 25+ NHS organisations supporting bottom-up innovation and transformation across the UK, the tool is also being used in the US and NZ.

Raylex Brands
Founders: Alex Lai (LinkedIn) Raymond Pang (LinkedIn)

Raylex Brands is a UK based manufacturer of plant based, functional beverages with the mission of making the world healthier one sip at a time. Their portfolio includes Drink 420 - a hemp CBD infused range of beverages and Simplee, a range of Aloe Vera, Ginger and Chia juices.

Alex & Raymond launched in 2014 and their brands are available in top retail stores such as Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda, Co-op, Ocado & numerous health concessions. Internationally, their brands are available in 10 countries across EMEA including France, Netherlands, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Space Hero
Founders: Deborah Sass (LinkedIn) & Thomas Reemer (LinkedIn)

Understanding Space means understanding Earth. Space Hero’s purpose as a media tech company is to democratize access to Space by impacting a global audience that looks for innovation and enabling a sustainable lifestyle supported by space technology. Uniquely set up by two entrepreneurs with a strong media and tech background, Space Hero owns the Space Hero IP and operates a platform to engage with audiences worldwide on education, exploration, aspiration and improvement.

 

The Sustainability Group
Founder: Mike Penrose (LinkedIn) & Alexandra Smith (LinkedIn)

Specialists in ESG and impact reporting. Tech driven platform which provides clients with a reliable and verified demonstration of their sustainability credentials. A data driven solution that considers actual performance, intentions and ambitions via a real time reporting platform “Future Plus”.

Sprive
Founders: Jinesh Vohra (LinkedIn)

FinTech App offering consumers the ability to accelerate mortgage repayments by using Open Banking technology. Sprive is on a mission to accelerate debt reduction for individuals. This has a proven positive correlation on mental health and wellbeing and Sprive technology helps customers effortlessly pool spare cash to pay off debt faster.

 
 

These companies are indicative of our thinking when considering the first investments by Two Magnolias, and are great examples of our investment strategy and founders working to help solve the world’s most pressing problems in sustainability and health