Success Story
| Region/Nation | London |
|---|---|
| Sector | Technology |
| Programme | Start Up Loans |
Alex Schlagman is on a mission to revive not just one high street, but all of them. With initial backing from Start Up Loans, his tech business PocketHighStreet seeks to use an app and website to support local, independent retail by helping customers find what’s out there. It’s innovative, tech-focused and does what all great start ups should do, it solves a problem.
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