Join to invest

Already registered? Log in

594%
Raised
£594,510
Investors
744
Target
£100,000
Equity
19.21%
Pre-money valuation
£2,500,000

Established in 2015, Marloe Watch Company is an independent designer and producer of wrist watches based in Henley-on-Thames. Profitable every year and having sold over 4,700 watches globally, it now seeks investment to scale its proven business model and become the first ever customer-owned watch company.

  • Profitable in each year of trading (£340k revenue, £45k net profit in FY March 2018/19) 
  • Achieved over 100 pieces of positive press coverage
  • Sold over 4,700 watches worldwide 
  • 50% increase in e-commerce sales to March 2019 vs prior 12 months

Idea

Marloe Watch Company - Investor Video
Marloe's vision is to become the first ever customer-owned watch brand
Marloe's vision is to become the first ever customer-owned watch brand
Completely original designs, created in-house, with no off-the-shelf parts
Completely original designs, created in-house, with no off-the-shelf parts
Engineering marvels powering Marloe's watches
Engineering marvels powering Marloe's watches
Haskell Sand
Haskell Sand
Haskell Blue
Haskell Blue
Haskell Black Edition
Haskell Black Edition
Coniston Bluebird
Coniston Bluebird
Coniston Vulcan
Coniston Vulcan
Coniston Steel
Coniston Steel

Problem

5 years ago, in a moment of curiosity, changing the battery in a quartz fashion watch led to discovering the disappointing reality of modern-day watches - a small plastic movement inside a hollow shell. All the craftsmanship had gone in favour of what we believe is superficial, high mark-up, mass-market production. We saw an opportunity to do it differently.

Solution

As a design-led business we pride ourselves on the quality of our component parts. As a result, our products speak for themselves; our track record of producing high-quality, affordable timepieces means we occupy a fresh space within a crowded industry.

Market

In 2018 the global watch market was valued at $47bn and will reach $72bn by 2025 - an impressive 6.2% CAGR. In addition, the UK is leading the world in e-commerce sales as a % of total retail sales, this is boosting demand for new products and opens up enormous market potential.

Traction

Following a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016, raising £180k, we launched our website selling direct to the customer. We then featured in a BBC article showcasing the British watch industry which brought us great recognition - we've since run a second Kickstarter campaign raising £190k and built a reputable brand based on quality and design.

Objective

To become the first customer-owned watch brand recognised globally for design and quality.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

To see the rest of the Marloe Watch Company pitch, join now. It's free, quick and easy.

Due to financial regulations, you need to join our community to view the full investment opportunity.

Join

Already registered?
Log in

Risk warning

Investing in start-ups and early stage businesses involves risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Crowdcube is targeted exclusively at investors who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks and make their own investment decisions. You will only be able to invest via Crowdcube once you are registered as sufficiently sophisticated. Please click here to read the full Risk Warning.

Crowdcube is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). This page has been approved by Crowdcube. Pitches for investment are not offers to the public and investments can only be made by members of crowdcube.com on the basis of information provided in the pitches by the companies concerned. Further restrictions and Crowdcube's limitation of liability are set out in the Investor Terms and Conditions.

Investment opportunities are not offers to the public and investors must be eligible Crowdcube members. Further restrictions and Crowdcube's limitation of liability are set out in the Investor Terms and Conditions. Please seek independent advice as required as Crowdcube does not give investment or tax advice.

Marloe Watch Company has been given advance assurance by HMRC that the proposed share issue is likely to qualify for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief.

Tax relief is available to individuals only, with income tax relief currently set at 30 per cent of the cost of the shares for the tax year in which the investment was made. The tax reliefs can also reduce your Capital Gains Tax bill. Read More.

Availability of tax relief depends on your individual and the company’s ongoing circumstances and applicable law.