Half-yearly Financial Report
THE DIRECTORS OF STARTUP GIANTS PLC CONSIDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO CONTAIN INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF REGULATION (EU) NO. 594/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 16 APRIL 2014 ON MARKET ABUSE AS IT FORMS PART OF RETAINED EU LAW AS DEFINED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018. BY PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THE INFORMATION SET OUT WITHIN IT IS DEEMED NOW TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
STARTUP GIANTS PLC
(“Startup Giants” or the “Company”; AQSE: SUG)
HALF-YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The directors of Startup Giants (the “Directors”) present below the Company’s half-yearly financial report for the six month period from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023.
Startup Giants is a UK-based start-up accelerator that invests in and mentors internet technology start-up businesses in the UK and internationally.
Financial Results
Financial highlights for the period, extracted from the financial statements below (which have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors), are:
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30 June 2023 |
30 June 2022 |
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Operational profit/(loss) |
£70,770 |
£5,135 |
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Profit/(loss) per share |
5.7 pence |
0.41 pence |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
£665,281 |
£877,328 |
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Shareholders’ funds |
£629,905 |
£697,782 |
The focus of Startup Giants in 2023 to date has been to support its portfolio of founders to target further investment rounds and showcase their investment opportunities to a growing number of venture syndicate partners, and the Company has seen a number of founders successfully complete investment rounds in the current period.
Startup Giants has also continued to build on its engagement model and delivery programmes with early stage start-up founders both in the United Kingdom and Europe to source new talent and innovation.
Current Trading and Post Balance Sheet Developments
Current trading remains in line with the Directors’ expectations at the beginning of the second half of the 2023 financial year.
Outlook
Looking ahead, the Company will continue to explore expanding its services into regions outside the United Kingdom and to scaling its RAISE platform for private venture capital syndicates.
Conclusion
The Directors would like to thank shareholders for their continuing support during the period under review and look forward to informing them of developments at Startup Giants during the remainder of the current financial year and beyond.
Jeb Buckler
Chief Executive Officer
Startup Giants plc
Startup Giants plc
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Six months ended 30 June 2023
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Six months ended 30 June 2023 |
Six months ended 30 June 2022 |
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GBP |
GBP |
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Turnover |
100,396 |
243,399 |
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Administrative expenses |
(106,176) |
(237,689) |
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Gain on investments held at fair value |
76,750 |
- |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
70,969 |
5,710 |
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Finance costs |
(199) |
(575) |
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Profit/(loss) before taxation |
70,770 |
5,135 |
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Taxation |
- |
- |
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Profit/(loss) for the period |
70,770 |
5,135 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic and Diluted (pence) |
5.7p |
0.41p |
Startup Giants plc
Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2023
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30 June 2023 |
30 June 2022 |
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GBP |
GBP |
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Non-current assets: |
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Goodwill |
9,584 |
14,584 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
1,005 |
1,906 |
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Investments |
77,100 |
- |
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87,689 |
16,490 |
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Current assets: |
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Trade and other receivables |
20,672 |
82,667 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
665,281 |
877,328 |
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685,953 |
959,995 |
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Current liabilities: |
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Trade and other payables |
(132,153) |
(259,120) |
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Bank borrowings |
(5,000) |
(5,000) |
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(137,153) |
(264,120) |
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Net current assets |
548,799 |
695,875 |
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Non-current liabilities |
(9,583) |
(14,583) |
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Net assets |
626,905 |
697,782 |
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Equity: |
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Called up share capital |
152,405 |
152,405 |
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Share premium account |
960,102 |
960,102 |
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Retained earnings |
(485,602) |
(414,725) |
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Total equity |
629,905 |
697,782 |
Startup Giants plc
Statement of Cash Flows
Six months ended 30 June 2023
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Six months ended 30 June 2023 |
Six months ended 30 June 2022 |
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GBP |
GBP |
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Profit/(loss) for the period after tax |
70,770 |
5,135 |
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Adjustments for: |
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Depreciation and amortisation |
2,940 |
2,813 |
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Interest expense |
199 |
575 |
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Gain on investments held at fair value |
(76,750) |
- |
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Movement in trade and other receivables |
11,187 |
14,455 |
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Movement in trade and other payables |
(49,905) |
(238,714) |
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Cash absorbed by operations |
(41,559) |
(215,736) |
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Investing activities: |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
- |
(199) |
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Purchase of investments |
(350) |
- |
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Financing activities: |
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Interest paid |
(199) |
(575) |
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Bank loan repaid |
(5,000) |
(5,000) |
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(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(47,108) |
(221,510) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
712,389 |
1,098,838 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
665,281 |
877,328 |
The financial information set out above has not been reviewed or audited by the Company’s auditors.
The financial information set out above has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use in the European Union.
The Directors of Startup Giants plc accept responsibility for this announcement.
Enquiries:
Startup Giants plc
Cherry Martin
+44 (0)207 157 9764
Keith Bayley Rogers & Co. Limited
Brinsley Holman
+44 (0)7776 302 228
Stephen Clayson
+44 (0)7771 871 847