With an investment of £75K, we will build a profitable app that has the potential to help over 500,000 people in the UK who suffer from conditions such as arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), persistent migraines, and more.
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We know that the weather has a broad and varied impact, so why are there no tools that can track these invisible changes in mood, energy, and health?
More than 500,000 people in the UK experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Fibromyalgia, and neurodivergence. Weather Flare arms them with the tools to track, anticipate, and lessen the burden of weather-related flare-ups.
There is no app quite like Weather Flare.
Founder Dave Richtor drew on a combination of lived experiences, entrepreneurship, and an in-depth understanding of disability and inclusion to create this innovative app. It blends an essential component of modern life (the weather app) with one of the newer aspects of the digital landscape (the tracking feature).
Weather Flare is the only weather app that allows users to track their symptoms, plan routes, and predict flare-ups. In a world where chronic pain is ignored, Weather Flare evens the playing field.
Access real-time insights into employee well-being and productivity, allowing HR departments to intervene and support employees.
Tracks trends to improve condition management over time.
Physicians and healthcare practitioners can monitor recovery times and adjust treatment plans based on the weather.
Syncs with devices such as Fitbit for continuous health monitoring.
Tailored weather updates to each user’s health profile.
Immediate updates on weather changes that could impact health.
Users can log and present their symptoms to healthcare practitioners, which paves the way for personalised treatment plans.
Colour-coded system indicates daily risk levels for flare-ups.
Notifies users when air pollution reaches harmful levels.
Predicts poor air quality days based on past data.
Suggests optimal times and places for outdoor activities to minimise pollution exposure.
Real-time Air Quality Index updates.
Sends alerts about weather events that could influence overall energy levels and notifies of potential triggers for weather-related migraines.
Warms of weather conditions that could lead to muscular discomfort.
Monitors air quality and atmospheric conditions that could affect breathing.
Alerts to changes in barometric pressure that might cause pain.
Predicts weather conditions that can exacerbate joint pain and stiffness.
Alerts for weather changes that could trigger muscle pain and spasms.
Advises on atmospheric conditions likely to cause respiratory difficulties.
Allows users to plan around weather that could impact joint and tissue health.
Notifies users of weather triggers for headaches.
Provides forecasts to manage heat impact on blood sugar levels.
Alerts about extreme temperatures that could put stress on the cardiovascular system.
Helps to manage exposure to light during seasonal transitions.
Provides UV index forecasts to manage sun exposure and prevent skin reactions.
Conducts research to discover new effects on the weather, including barometric pressure changes.
We are continuously collaborating with research institutes to gather valuable insights. Research shows that leveraging the NHS’ knowledge, reputation, and clinical standards could catapult Weather Flare to new heights.
Even at a glance, it is clear that hundreds of thousands of people in the UK suffer from conditions that are impacted by the weather. Arthritis is one of the most well-known examples, with sufferers having to plan their days around the weather forecast.
15m people in the UK have a long-term health condition or disability.
Percentage of the market we can reach through our business model, including the competition’s share).
Potential customers (300,000) x expected average revenue per user (£6.85), excluding licensing.
75% of people who suffer from arthritis are affected by the weather. That’s over 7.5 million people!
In the UK, rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 400,000 people. This condition is most likely to strike people between 40 and 50, and women are three times more likely to be affected than men.
In A World Where Chronic Pain Is Ignored, Weather Flare Evens The Playing Field.
Weather Flare is the only weather app for chronic pain that allows users to track their symptoms, plan routes, and predict their flare-ups.
Female
Gen X (40 – 60)
Suffers from: arthritis, asthma, and/or migraines
NHS
Private insurers
Universities
Governments
HR departments
Besides the primary and secondary audience, Weather Flare also strives to connect with a range of domestic and global customers.
Weather Flare can be an instrumental tool for Human Resources (HR) departments. It considers the varied effects that the weather can have on employees, allowing HR departments to manage workforce health and well-being.
Daily reports can issue HR warnings about high pollen counts, extreme temperatures, air quality, and changes in barometric pressure.
HR can leverage Weather Flare to educate employees on how the weather might affect their health. By sending regular alerts and self-care tips to employees during “danger” days, HR can take a proactive approach to caring for the workforce.
Sudden changes in the weather, such as heatwaves or high humidity, can affect employee’s moods and productivity. HR can use Weather Flare’s reporting feature to justify the need for more frequent breaks, allowing employees to cool down and recover from heat stress.
HR can set up stations with hot and cold compresses, hydration points, and other resources to help manage weather-related symptoms, such as migraines or joint pain.
Using Weather Flare, HR departments can not only ensure a safer and more productive work environment but also demonstrate a proactive commitment to employee health and well-being. This approach may lead to increased employee satisfaction and even reduce health-related absences.
In the long term, HR could work towards policy adjustments that accommodate the needs of weather-sensitive employees.
On days when commuting might exacerbate health issues (e.g. extreme cold, snowstorms, high pollen counts), HR could allow more flexible work-from-home arrangements.
Equipped with advance notice of challenging weather conditions, HR can adjust the work environment accordingly. On days with high UV indices, HR could provide outdoor workers with sun protection or more breaks.
Daily reports can issue HR warnings about high pollen counts, extreme temperatures, air quality, and changes in barometric pressure.
HR can leverage Weather Flare to educate employees on how the weather might affect their health. By sending regular alerts and self-care tips to employees during “danger” days, HR can take a proactive approach to caring for the workforce.
Sudden changes in the weather, such as heatwaves or high humidity, can affect employee’s moods and productivity. HR can use Weather Flare’s reporting feature to justify the need for more frequent breaks, allowing employees to cool down and recover from heat stress.
HR can set up stations with hot and cold compresses, hydration points, and other resources to help manage weather-related symptoms, such as migraines or joint pain.
Using Weather Flare, HR departments can not only ensure a safer and more productive work environment but also demonstrate a proactive commitment to employee health and well-being. This approach may lead to increased employee satisfaction and even reduce health-related absences.
In the long term, HR could work towards policy adjustments that accommodate the needs of weather-sensitive employees.
On days when commuting might exacerbate health issues (e.g. extreme cold, snowstorms, high pollen counts), HR could allow more flexible work-from-home arrangements.
Equipped with advance notice of challenging weather conditions, HR can adjust the work environment accordingly. On days with high UV indices, HR could provide outdoor workers with sun protection or more breaks.
Expected Average Revenue Per User
Target user base 1 year after launch
Expected Average Value of the IP Licensing Deal
*For 1 year access to our API (for X Data Requests)
In-app purchases
Subscription model
API Licensing
Data monetisation
White Labeling
Sponsorship
Advertising
Traction
Beta test results
Founder Dave Richtor Becomes a Pioneer for Disability Inclusion.
Dave explored UX, product design, policymaking, and social contexts through a disabled lens during his master’s degree, which acted as a springboard for Weather Flare.
Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network Chooses Weather Flare
Weather Flare was one of the eleven SMEs highlighted for its ability to help the NHS tackle health inequalities, earning a six-month course of structured support.
Six-Week Programme Tackles the Healthcare Scale-Up Challenge
Weather Flare undergoes strategic commercialisation plans specifically designed for healthcare startups, aided by the Triple Chasm Model.
Weather Flare Joins Entrepreneurs to Compare Approaches
Dave met with other industry pioneers to establish a network of like-minded business owners, workshop ideas, and capture the attention of commercial customers.
The future looks bright for Weather Flare. We have set our sights on several exciting initiatives to boost development and innovation, which include:
We continue building waitlist, spreading awareness and fundraiseing.
*From obtaining investment
Active Users: 1.5k waitlist
Licensing Deals: Not Yet
Revenue: Not Yet
Expenses: the invested £75k
Profit/Loss: Loss
Active Users: 5,000
Licensing Deals: One Deal
Revenue: £72k
Expenses: £91k
Profit/Loss: Investment repaid
Active Users: 10,000
Licensing Deals: Two Deals
Revenue: £90k
Expenses: £30k
Profit/Loss: £60k Profit
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0-12 Months* |
12-24 Months |
Year 3 |
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Active Users |
1.5k waitlist |
5,000 |
10,000 |
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Licensing Deals |
Not yet |
One Deal |
Two Deals |
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Revenue |
Not yet |
£72k |
£90k |
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Expenses |
£75k invested |
£91k |
£30k |
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Profit/Loss |
Loss |
Investment repaid |
£60k Profit |
*From obtaining an investment of £75k
FOUNDER & CEO
Certified Prince 2 Project Manager
Dave is an entrepreneur from Brighton. He created Weather Flare after years of suffering from Palindromic Arthritis and weather flare-ups. His most recent diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome has reinforced the need for chronic pain support in the UK.
The Team
As Weather Flare has grown, we have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse bunch of freelancers, Copywriters, and Graphic Designers, all of whom have made valuable contributions to our goal. Going forward, we are committed to maintaining these enduring relationships to help our weather app for chronic pain reach new heights.
We are offering a XXX% stake in the company (with a 2-year share buy-back clause) for a £70k investment.
£30k will go to the development of the MVP for iPhone (as per the quote)
£10k will go to drafting legal documents around API access, data protection, and IP and marketing strategies
£16k is for ML
In return, we are offering XXX% stake in the company or your money back, plus £20K ROI within 24 months.
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