London soft drink maker Dash Brands Ltd raises £42k

Utilising imperfect fruit to combat food waste through its range of sparkling waters, London-based Dash Brands Ltd has secured an estimated £42k in new funding. The company, which was incorporated in 2016, produces soft drinks that use wonky fruit to provide flavour while reducing agricultural waste.

This latest capital injection (allotted and filed in May 2026) follows several previous funding rounds. In December 2024, the business raised £26.4k, which followed a £150k round in October 2023 and an £849.9k round in June 2023. The company previously reached a valuation of £37.5m during multiple raises in January 2023, which included amounts of £3.3m, £2.7m, and £500k. Earlier valuations for the business were recorded at £28.2m in March 2022 and £28m in December 2021.

Financial records for the year ended 31 December 2024 show that Dash Brands Ltd reported a £2.3m loss. During that period, the company employed 34 people. The business operates from its headquarters in London and targets the consumer soft drinks market with its sustainability-focused product line.

The May 2026 funding is a smaller addition to the company total capital raised compared to the multi-million-pound rounds seen in early 2023. While the company has previously attracted investment at a £37.5m valuation, a small £15.1k allotment in January 2023 was recorded at a valuation of £118.6m. Total assets and specific profit figures for the most recent period were not disclosed beyond the reported annual loss.