| Region/Nation | Leamington Spa, West Midlands |
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| Business Name | Ikigai |
| Owner | Laura Suominen |
| Partner | BizBritain |
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Ikigai, located in Leamington Spa, specialises in sourcing Japanese imported homeware items, yukata and otaku products such as official Studio Ghibli Merchandise.
Laura took out a £12,000 loan via BizBritain in early 2024, with funding going towards a company car, the development of a new website and to further increase the inventory of items that are imported from Japan.
Impact of the Start Up Loan
£12K
The funding was used towards a company car, the development of a new website and to further increase the inventory of items that are imported from Japan.
BizBritain
BizBritain is an official Start Up Loans Business Support Partner and has a team of experienced business advisers who work closely with applicants to help prepare their business plan and cash flow forecast.
The funding from the Start Up Loans has been a huge help in growing our business and supporting our ambition to bring Japanese culture and homeware to Leamington Spa. I run the business alongside my partner, James, and we’re proud to have been able to grow the business to a level which supports us both financially so we can work together on our shared passion. Laura Suominen Founder of Ikigai
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