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2018Status
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Saasha Celestial-One & Tessa ClarkeOlio connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so that surplus food can be shared, rather than thrown away.
Between a third and a half of all food produced globally is never eaten. The value of this wasted food is worth more than $1 trillion. To put that in perspective, in the US, food waste represents 1.3% of the total GDP.
This could be food nearing its sell-by date in local stores, spare home-grown vegetables, bread from your baker, or the groceries in your fridge when you go away.
Thanks to Olio, millions of neighbours all over the world are using the app to share more, care more and waste less.
They’re giving and getting free stuff and borrowing and lending household items – all directly from their areas.
The Olio team believes that small actions can lead to big change. Collectively – one rescued cupcake, carrot or bottle of lotion at a time – the Olio community is building a more sustainable future where our most precious resources are shared, not thrown away.
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2014Status
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Rafe Offer & Rocky StartSofar Sounds is reimagining the live event experience through curated, intimate performances in hundreds of cities around the world.
For some, the crowd was too loud or maybe the beer was warm. For others, the sound system wasn't doing the artist justice. Or maybe someone was in the line of view, snapping selfies all night.
Whatever the experience, founders Rafe and Rocky felt many gigs just weren’t what music fans had hoped or expected. The magic of a live event experience had been lost.
Sofar Sounds was founded to bring back that magic.
In 2009, Rafe invited some friends over to a London flat for a low-key, intimate gig. Eight people gathered in the living room, shared a drink, and sat on the floor, attentively listening to the music.
Now, Sofar is a global community for artists and audiences, coming together in unique and welcoming rooms, creating space where music matters.
In 2021, Seated became a Sofar artist service. Working together, they aim to support artists at all stages of their career by connecting them with their biggest fans, introducing them to new ones, and giving them ownership of that relationship.
They put artists first, connecting them with tens of thousands of fans at thousands of shows around the world.
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2018Status
ExitedFounder(s)
Simon Beckerman & Maria RagaCustomers are more worried about waste than ever, and brands don’t dictate trends anymore.
Depop offers an alternative option to big retailers, giving customers the chance to curate their wardrobes sustainably.
It’s a mobile space driven by inspiration and sustainability, allowing consumers to explore style and the latest trends in a fashion system that’s kinder to people and the planet.
Depop was founded by co-founder of PIG magazine, Simon – originally as a social network where PIG’s readers could buy items featured in the magazine. Simon re-envisioned the app as a global marketplace after realising it needed a selling function.
With more than 26 million users in over 150 countries, it’s keeping millions of items of clothing in rotation.
The company is on a journey to make fashion more inclusive, more diverse and more sustainable.
Depop is becoming a global conduit of connection. Not just in ecommerce, but in culture, design and creative communities worldwide.
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2018Status
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Jonathan & Alex PetridesThe Allplants team is obsessed with the power of plants and how eating them can help transform our planet. They believe that millions of us trying to change how we eat is better than a handful of people being perfectly sustainable. They also believe that creating happy communities and healthy ecosystems starts on our plate, but doesn’t stop there, which is why they choose to pursue their mission in a way that’s both planet-kind and human-kind.
They achieved B Corp Certification in 2018 to verify these efforts and join a growing movement of B Corporations using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. By 2021, they had a score of Outstanding and are one of only a handful of B Corps to have achieved this.
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2016Status
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Philipp Man & Ludwig WurlitzerChronext is reshaping the way customers buy and sell luxury watches.
Enthusiasts are increasingly looking for expertise and advice they can trust. So former flatmates Philipp and Ludwig have created a digital platform for buying and selling new, pre-owned and vintage pieces.
Chronext combines the convenience of an online store with the first-class service of a physical boutique – and supports customers through all stages of luxury watch ownership.
The company sources brand-new models for those unable to find exactly what they’re looking for and guarantees the authenticity of every pre-owned watch.
The vintage market is full of pitfalls, due to the wide variety and often inadequate documentation. Chronext controls the full buying process, with a team of more than 20 in-house watch-making experts who authenticate each piece in a 17-step authenticity and quality-control process.
It’s making the world of luxury watches more accessible, providing an exceptional customer experience and growing into a leader in online luxury goods.