We are raising £325K through crowdfunding. Become a shareholder in our fast-growing protein foods company.

Here are the most common questions answered:

Visit our crowdcube campaign.

What is Crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is a safe and secure way for the general public to invest in private companies like Dr Zak’s and for us to raise money to grow our company. Just like you would use a broker to buy shares in a public listed companies on the stock exchange (PLC’s), crowdfunding lets you safely buy shares in privately owned companies.

Who can invest?

Anybody 18 or over with a credit or debit card.

Who are Crowdcube.com

This is the company that we are using to help raise our funds. They perform all the checks and due diligence on our company before we can list with them. They are regulated by the FSA so the level of background checks is very extensive and they ensure everything we say on the site is correct and fair.

It is important to understand that, if you decide to invest, Crowdcube don’t actually take any money from you until we have reached our total target of £325k

Why should I invest in Dr Zak’s

We are an established 4 year old protein foods company with huge ambitions. You can learn much more about us through our Crowdcube.com pitch, but the key points are.

  • £1 Million turnover
  • Forecasting 900% growth in 5 years
  • Global reach (23 countries and growing)
  • Listed in over 1,000 UK retailers including Tesco, BT & Shell
  • Very fast growing market (protein and sports supplements)
  • Something for everyone, vegan, vegetarian, halal & kosher products

I don’t know much about this protein market, tell me more.

Protein foods are no longer exclusive to the sports fitness market and with the lifestyle consumer now coming on board, the market has just got a whole lot bigger and more lucrative. I am sure you have seen more of them appearing in your local petrol station and supermarkets. They are growing in popularity and this is happening all over the world.

Another bonus for us is that British products are held in very high regard amongst many international markets like the Middle East.

How do I claim back 30% of my investment from the government?

HMRC has confirmed we are EIS compliant. This allows you to claim up to 30% of your investment back from the government. We will send you and email explaining this process after we are funded. It is easy to do so make sure you claim back what is due to you.

e.g. if you invest £1000, you can claim up to £300 back from HMRC (UK tax payers only).

When will I see a return?

Like most small companies looking for investment, it is all about growing as quickly as possible and then selling the company for a profit. We have a 5 year plan which includes re-investing profits in the company to grow quickly and then sell for multiples of today’s value. When we sell, we sell your shares at the same time and any increase in value is reflected in the money we will then send to you.

e.g If we sell the company for 5 x todays value, your investment will also return you 5 x the amount invested.

What if you don’t reach your target?

If we don’t reach our £325k target, then no money will ever be taken from your account.

What do you need the money for?

The protein foods market is growing at such an incredible rate, we need to ensure we capitalise on this huge opportunity. To maximise our potential, we need to fund our business to support our growth plans which include:

  • Increase our sales (UK & Overseas)
  • New product development
  • Trade shows and events
  • Promotional activity & marketing
  • Expanding into new countries
  • Launching the new products
  • Growing our team

Ready to invest? Visit our crowdcube campaign.

Investments of this nature carry risks to your capital. Please Invest Aware.