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Registered number: 07960939
Startle Technologies Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1—2
Notes to the Financial Statements 3—7
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 07960939
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible Assets 4 400,171 457,269
Tangible Assets 5 227,067 267,407
Investments 6 338,904 -
966,142 724,676
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 7 1,058,758 832,729
Cash at bank and in hand 420,121 315,052
1,478,879 1,147,781
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 (615,693 ) (388,717 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 863,186 759,064
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,829,328 1,483,740
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 9 (350,926 ) (31,019 )
NET ASSETS 1,478,402 1,452,721
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 163 163
Share premium account 2,040,701 1,890,124
Profit and Loss Account (562,462 ) (437,566 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,478,402 1,452,721
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For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr Adam Castleton
Director
5 September 2025
The notes on pages 3 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Startle Technologies Limited is a private company, limited by shares and incorporated in England & Wales. The registered company number is 07960939 . The registered office is 6 Hillside Farm, Pepper Hill, Great Amwell, United Kingdom, SG12 9FX.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the provision of services and is recognised at the point of invoice. If the provision of services spans the financial year end, it is measured by reviewing the actual services performed against the total services to be provided and is only recognised if it can be estimated reliably.
2.3. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Goodwill
Goodwill is the difference between amounts paid on the acquisition of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of 10 years.
2.4. Intangible Fixed Assets and Amortisation - Other Intangible
Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses. It is amortised to profit and loss account over its estimated economic life of 3 years.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery 33% Straight Line
Fixtures and fittings 25% Straight Line
Office equipment 33% Straight Line
2.6. Financial Instruments
Debtors and creditors which are due within one year are recorded at transaction price, less any impairment. 
2.7. Foreign Currencies
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
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2.8. Taxation
The taxation expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current or deferred tax for the year is recognised in profit or loss, except when they related to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the profit and loss account because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax 
Deferred tax has not been recognised as it is not material to the financial statements. The directors will review this annually.
2.9. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2.10. Investments
All investments are carried at cost. They are not revalued unless there is an active market in which a valuation can be reliably determined.
2.11. Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to the Statement of income and retained earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
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3. Average Number of Employees
2024 2023
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year 16 16
16 16
4. Intangible Assets
Goodwill Development costs Total
£ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 679,507 1,070,133 1,749,640
Additions - 148,608 148,608
As at 31 December 2024 679,507 1,218,741 1,898,248
Amortisation
As at 1 January 2024 498,306 794,065 1,292,371
Provided during the period 67,951 137,755 205,706
As at 31 December 2024 566,257 931,820 1,498,077
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 113,250 286,921 400,171
As at 1 January 2024 181,201 276,068 457,269
5. Tangible Assets
Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Office equipment Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 952,574 7,313 33,735 993,622
Additions 81,908 2,898 6,621 91,427
Disposals - - (822 ) (822 )
As at 31 December 2024 1,034,482 10,211 39,534 1,084,227
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024 702,687 - 23,528 726,215
Provided during the period 124,080 2,336 5,351 131,767
Disposals - - (822 ) (822 )
As at 31 December 2024 826,767 2,336 28,057 857,160
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 207,715 7,875 11,477 227,067
As at 1 January 2024 249,887 7,313 10,207 267,407
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6. Investments
Unlisted
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2024 -
Additions 338,904
As at 31 December 2024 338,904
Provision
As at 1 January 2024 -
As at 31 December 2024 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024 338,904
As at 1 January 2024 -
7. Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 344,715 261,184
Amounts owed by participating interests 314,199 475,744
Other debtors 399,844 95,801
1,058,758 832,729
8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 233,924 170,222
Bank loans and overdrafts 55,093 5,805
Amounts owed to group undertakings 1,537 -
Other creditors 245,796 151,832
Taxation and social security 79,343 60,858
615,693 388,717
9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans 350,926 31,019
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10. Related Party Transactions
The amount due from the related party at the year end was £314,199 (2023 : £475,744).
The amount due to the related party at the year end was £1,537 (2023 : £Nil).
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