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Helping brands find their edge, build their story, and shape the future.

Shelflife is a growth-driven partner helping ambitious founders turn great ideas into lasting brands. We bridge the gap between vision and execution, ensuring businesses have the right strategies, connections, and momentum to thrive.

A partner for those who think big, move fast, and believe that the right mix of insight, boldness, and persistence can unlock the next stage of success. We work with founders who ask, “What’s next?”, “Why not?”, and “How far can we go?”—and then make it happen.

Who we work with

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We launch with
Founders with 
an idea
If you have an idea but don’t know where to start we can help you take your vision from an idea to investment to the shelves.
WE SUPPORT
Early stage start-ups
We are your fast and affordable shortcut to surrounding yourself with entrepreneurs who take action.
WE CO-FOUND with
entrepreneurs
If you have an idea but don’t know where to start we can help you take your vision from an idea to investment to the shelves.

Who we work with

going from zero to one
Founders with 
an idea
If you have an idea but don’t know where to start we can help you take your vision from an idea to investment to the shelves.
GOING FROM one to two
Early stage start-ups
We help founders that have a kick-ass product secure investment, refine your business model, and create a roadmap for scalable growth.
scaling further
GROWTH EXECUTION
We build bulletproof strategies, work with the leading experts and execute.

WHAT WE DO

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Launch strategy and execution
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Fundraising strategy and guidance
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Growth strategy and management
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Brand strategy
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Brand creative
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Retail strategy and commercial review
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Supply chain and sourcing
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Marketing activations
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Digital marketing strategy and execution
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Let ideas fly

OUR PROCESS

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day 1
MEET

We only work with ambitious, open-minded, good people. Let's meet, get to know each other, we want to understand and articulate your ultimate goal with your business.

~4 weeks
strategy

We set our targets for the business, pick the brains of our network of experts to establish that our goals are achievable, how much they are going to cost and how long they are going to take to achieve.

~2 weeks
FUNDING

The cost of achieving these goals is turned into detailed financial projections. This determines how much money you need to raise and the best type of funding to go for.

~3 months
BRING IT ALL TOGETHER

Based on the strategy we have built, we build the materials needed for your fundraise, guide you through and help you close it.

~2 weeks
THE LIGHT

All of a sudden we have investment, now the spotlight is on us. We have promises to fulfil and targets to hit. We help you get the plan ready to implement.

Ongoing
EXECUTION

We now need to get sh*t done to plan and budget, we help project manage this phase of your journey.

What we do

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We don't just advise, we help you do.
We don’t just spectate, we pull up our sleeves and get things done.
We have a crack team, on hand for a fraction of the price.
We know the ropes, and can help find the right connections, when the time’s right.

Who we are

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Partner, Strategy
Ed

Ed is a Strategy Director at branding agency Regular Practice. He hosts entrepreneur podcast People Doing Things - having interviewed over 100 early stage founders across food, drink, fashion, beauty, tech, social etc. He's also launched his own conservationist honey brand The Honey Project. For every jar you buy, the brand rewilds 100 wildflowers in your name.

Superpower: Spotting opportunity early.

Partner, Design
Kristoffer

Kristoffer is Founder and Creative Director of Regular Practice. Originally from Denmark, he came to London by way of Amsterdam in 2017. Kristoffer’s power rankings of supermarkets (and their shelves) go: Albert Heijn (NL), Irma (DK) and Tesco’s (UK). Having started out in the exclusive realms of fashion and art, he’s left behind the inaccessible runways and galleries for the warm embrace of well-stocked shelves in everyday supermarkets. As we know culture lives in Tesco.

Superpower: Knows all the fonts

Partner, Brand
Tom

Originally from Bolton, then to an MA from the Royal College of Art, Tom is the co-founder of Regular Practice, a renowned branding agency in London. The studio was recognised by It’s Nice that as ‘Ones to Watch’, and have worked with a range of established clients from Warner Music, Adidas, Fred Perry, and Octopus, to startups and founders across, DTC, F&B and more. Tom manages the growing team of 10 on operations across the business with a vision for the future.

Superpower: Plate Spinning

Partner, Product
Carl

As a prominent figure on London's Power 1000 list of most influential individuals, he has left an indelible mark on various industries. In the 90s, Carl made waves as a DJ, captivating audiences with his unique sound. His entrepreneurial spirit led him into the restaurant and FMCG space. He’s features on the likes of BBC, Channel 4, MOB, and VICE as well as published the food favourite book "The Whole Chicken."

Superpower: Future Gazing

Partner, Operations
Adam

Adam is a serial entrepreneur, he has worked for a multitude of start-ups from idea stage to unicorn status in the capacity of founder, director and advisor. He has launched dozens of businesses, the majority in the food or FMCG industry. Most of Adam's experience is in operations, growth and fundraising.

Superpower: Never giving up and getting shit done

Partner, Food development
Elizabeth

Following a BSc in Food Science at Reading University Elizabeth’s career was cemented with 7 years working within chilled food. She is now an independent consultant to the food industry, specialising in the development of new innovative products. Creativity, a passion for food, and a love of cooking underpin her personal journey through over twenty-five years in the industry.

Superpower: Turning ideas into a shelf ready products

What we've worked on

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Chick'n'sours
Next Level Fried Chicken & Cocktails

Home of the whole fry. Chick’n’Sours has restaurants in Haggerston and Seven Dials as well as food trucks. The intersection of exquisite fried chicken, delicious cocktails and wicked tunes.

Juiced
The Home of Food Talent

The UK's leading food talent agency, working across TV, radio, podcasts, social content, events, publishing and products. Tom and Kristoffer helped bring the concept to life through their agency Regular Practice.

The Honey Project
Rewilding Britain jar by delicious jar.

The next generation honey brand that looks good and does good too. For every jar you buy, they rewild 100 wildflowers in your name. On a mission to inspire people to fall back in love with nature.

Narka
Rejuvenation in Layers

A new natural hair care brand based in Seoul, Korea - taking the social media space by storm and continuing to grow domestically through DTC and retail stores. Tom and Kristoffer helped bring the brand to life.

Dr. Will's
Great Tasting Natural Condiments.

Making food better by using natural sugar from dates, tomatoes and apples. Founded in 2015 by real life doctor, Dr. Will, helping provide children (and adults) with healthier sauce alternatives. Liz helped them develop some of their creations.

Future noodles
Nutritionally Complete Instant Noodles.

Future Noodles are super tasty, nutritionally complete, plant-based, convenient meals delivered to your door. Containing everything you need for a healthy, yummy, planet friendly meal.

Pip & Nut
Deliciously Moreish Natural Nut Butter

Not all nuts are made equal. They source and specially select the finest nuts for nut butter making. Liz has been helping with all their latest innovations.

Chickenshop
Tasty Chicken, Good Vibes.

Taking over London with QSR’s serving quick, tasty fried chicken with house-made dips, hand-made buns, cold beers & good vibes. The only Chicken Shop you need.