May 17, 2013 @ 11:30 am By RetailTimes.co.uk  |  

Despite the current economic climate, there is no shortage of retail entrepreneurs. However, getting a new operation off the ground and competing with brands takes capital, and that is hard to come by… or is it? Luke Lang, co-founder of crowdfunding website Crowdcube, takes a look at an alternative way to finance growth that has… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Strategy  |  Tagged crowdcube, retail, uk

May 17, 2013 @ 3:16 am By Unquote  |  

For the last five years, Sweden has been the third largest market in Europe for venture capital-backed exits, trailing only France and the UK, according to unquote” data. The nation has consistently ranked among the top five most active markets in Europe for venture investment, taking fourth place in 2012. Skype, co-founded by a Swede… Read More

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May 16, 2013 @ 10:00 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Crowdsourcing Week, a conference on everything Crowdsourcing - including crowdfunding. The event will bring together leaders and innovators from around the world to discuss the impact of the open internet and the “fundamental shift towards the new digital economy”.  The conference opens on June 3rd in Singapore and runs through the week.  Over 40 speakers are expected… Read More

Read more in: General News, Global  |  Tagged assob, crowdcube, crowdsourcing week

May 9, 2013 @ 1:00 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

In the ultimate validation of their successful equity crowdfunding platform, UK based Crowdcube has successfully crowdfunded their own company by offering equity in their business.  In a post on the Crowdcube Facebook page they acknowledged having raised £1,500,000 from 259 investors.  The funds were raised in only three days. The original target was to raise… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Featured Headlines, Global  |  Tagged crowdcube, eis, fca, financial conduct authority

May 8, 2013 @ 10:00 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Equity crowdfunding site CrowdCube is extending their reach into Sweden.  The UK based equity crowdfunding platform has experienced great success in the UK over the past couple years having raised over £6.7 Million from over 34,000 registered investors. In a note posted on the Swedish Crowdcube site it was stated, We are now challenging conventional… Read More

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May 5, 2013 @ 9:00 am By This Is Money  |  

Demand for alternative sources of finance is rocketing, with figures this weekend showing that lending to small firms through peer-to-peer lending site Funding Circle has passed £100 million. The site, set up less than three years ago, has grown so fast that experts estimate in ten years it could account for ten to 20 per… Read More

Read more in: General News, Global  |  Tagged crowdbnk, crowdcube, funding circle, peer to peer, seedrs

May 4, 2013 @ 11:30 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube was honored to have their CEO and Co-Founder Darren Westlake be the keynote speaker at the House of Lords on Monday 29 April.  Hosted by Lord Erroll, Chairman of the All-Party group for Entrepreneurship,  the event included a round table discussion which was labeled “Crowdfunding and how it can be leveraged to support… Read More

Read more in: Global, Politics  |  Tagged crowdcube, darren westlake, house of lords, lord erroll, uk

April 20, 2013 @ 6:32 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

Quikfix Holdings (UK), Brigands and Barbarians RPG and Steel Bridge Team (Puerto Rico) Keep them coming.  We love to hear about all of your crowdfunding projects. Successful or not we admire each of you that puts for the effort to crowdfund your dream, business or project.  Below are some of the recent notes we have… Read More

Read more in: Global, Offerings  |  Tagged antrocket, brigands and barbarians, crowdcube, games, kickstarter, puerto rico, quikfix, uk

April 17, 2013 @ 8:12 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Crowdcube has released they have raised almost £1 Million in equity funding in April.  Four crowdunding companies were raising funds to achieve this level. East End Manufacturing – A clothing manufacturer located in East London raised £150,000 The RushMore Group – A parent company for several restaurants raised £500,000 GLOBALDRUM – a mobile to mobile… Read More

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April 12, 2013 @ 8:38 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

UK based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has announced their joining the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA).  Crowdcube CEO and Co-Founder, Darren Westlake, was quoted as saying, “Business angel investing in the UK is in good health and showing signs that it will flourish in the coming years.  We are delighted that Crowdcube is now a… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Global  |  Tagged angels, crowdcube, darren westlake, europe, seedrs, uk, ukbaa, united kingdom business angel association

April 12, 2013 @ 5:43 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Crowdfunding on Crowdcube, East End Manufacturing successfully raised £150,000 from 72 investors in only eight days. East End Manufacturing  had offered 20% equity in the firm for a total of £150,000.  The bulk of the funding was provided in the last 36 hours. East End Manufacturing is a clothing manufacturer in the East End of… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Global, Offerings  |  Tagged crowdcube, east end manufacturing, europe, uk

April 9, 2013 @ 3:34 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

UK based Crowdcube crowdfunding Platform has been shortlisted for the Express & Echo Business Award Crowdcube, one of the leading equity based crowdfunding platforms in Europe, is up for another award.  This one is for the Express & Echo Business Award – a recognition which was launched in 2011.  In partnership with Eclipse Internet Services,… Read More

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March 23, 2013 @ 10:27 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

Equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube announced they have been selected to be on the FinTech 50 Watchlist for 2013.  The list is put together to recognize companies which are redefining the financial services industry.  The panel selects which businesses they feel are disruptive or will impact the financial industry greatly.  The panel members include some of… Read More

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March 22, 2013 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding trail blazer Crowdcube recently updated the statistics on their site.  To date they have raised over £5.7 Million to provide funding for 42 businesses in the United Kingdom.  The average amount invested is currently £2,093.  The most robust crowdfunding sectors have been Retail plus Food & Drink.  The largest amount raised wsa £1,000,000…. Read More

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March 21, 2013 @ 10:22 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Crowdfunder has partnered with Enterprise Nation to help fund UK businesses which will reach a network of over two million people. The partnership will help educate UK businesses on how crowdfunding could work for them. The combined Crowdfunder and Peoplefund.it network have already contributed £500,000 to over 200 projects. The partnership will enable Enterprise Nation… Read More

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