Top 10 Finalists Of The Ultimate Start-up Space

Last Thursday, 16th June, Martell V.S.O.P ‘The Ultimate Start-up Space’ announced its top 10 finalists. Martell V.S.O.P ‘The Ultimate Start-up Space‘, in their second year of running this year, is a campaign which allows a business visionary to take that first crucial leap in propelling his/her business dream into reality with Martell V.S.O.P’s committed support and funding. This year, it received more than 550 entries from local aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide coupled with active participation from the online community on the official Facebook page and microsite.

Amongst the entries received, ten business ideas were chosen after intense judging from an esteemed panel made up of Mr. Low Cheong Kee (Managing Director of Home-Fix D.I.Y), Mr. Jimmy Fong (Chief Executive Officer of EpiCentre Holdings), Professor Patrick Turner (Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD), and Mr. Paul-Robert-Bouhier (Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Singapore). Here’s a look at the top 10 finalists of Martell V.S.O.P ‘The Ultimate Start-up Space’ in alphabetical order.

Bespoke Leather Shop
Bespoke Leather Shop, as the name suggests, is a bespoke leather craft workshop that customizes in all things leather for working professionals, including leather handbags, laptop bags or even chairs. Using the store front provided by Martell, the workshop will host leather “architects” who will walk the client to understand the needs, design elements and type of material desired. Once the selection has been made, the artisans will finely craft the desired product from scratch and the product will be ready for collection in a matter of weeks. View their featured video here.

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BLOW
BLOW is a concept hair salon that offers Singapore’s first blow dry bar, focusing on providing a unique and relaxing place to getting one’s hair styled at a reasonable price. There will be no cuts, no colours, no fuss. For S$32, both men and women will be able to get their hair washed, blown dry and styled in under 30 minutes. BLOW will offer a menu of hair blow-out styles, as well as additional services such as hair treatments, accessories and make-up application. View their featured video here.

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BLOZ SHOP
BLOZ SHOP will be using the space provided by Martell’s ‘The Ultimate Start-Up Space’ to allow Lego players to exchange and sell individual bricks with other players to complete their creations. The spare parts shop will also act as a hub for Lego players to gather and interact, hosting competitions and workshops for Lego builders. For avid Lego fans, the BLOZ SHOP will be a haven for creativity and design that will complement any Lego work of art. View their featured video here.

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Cereasley
Cereasley seeks to make a range of exclusive in-the-kitchen-style cereals using the best ingredients available. Targeting time-poor consumers who have a preference for high quality and easily accessible wholesome food products, Cereasley will operate under a quick-serve format, allowing consumers to choose and customise their own cereal within minutes. Cereasley’s cereals will be roasted within the retail premise to ensure timely delivery of the freshest cereal blends. The absence of preservatives and almost instantaneous transfer from oven to bowl sets them apart from commercial offerings currently available. View their featured video here.

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Perched On A Tree Letterpress
Perched On A Tree Letterpress aims to transform the shop front offered by Martell’s ‘The Ultimate Start-Up Space’ into a craft studio manned by designers and artists. Business owner Fanny Yap will introduce the art of the long-lost printing technique – letterpress printing – to individuals and businesses, while providing a space for other artists to develop and collaborate in the studio. The studio will also feature a cafe for consumers to kick back and relax while browsing through the small crafts offered for sale in the shop. View their featured video here.

Pledge your support for Perched On A Tree Letterpress here.

Preparazzi
Preparazzi is a food preparation service that allows patrons to have delicious and healthy “home-cooked” meals without any fuss. Preparazzi will help to plan, prepare and cook the dishes, acting like a personal sous chef and allowing the customer to have more time for the important things in life. Preparazzi also allows customization of meals, allowing their clients to choose the extent to which they want their meal to be prepared. View their featured video here.

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