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Funding Circle & Lancashire County Council Partnership Boosts 230 Local Businesses

March 26, 2015 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois |

Peer to peer lender Funding Circle and Lancashire County Council have shared some data points on their partnership to provide capital to local businesses. According to the pair, Lancashire County Council has directed over £1.5 million to 230 different companies. The arrangement between the two… Read More

Another First for Seedrs: Lancashire County Council Invests in Business Using Equity Crowdfunding Platform

October 28, 2013 @ 3:19 pm By JD Alois |

First Time Public Funds Have Been Used to Support UK Business in this Manner. Council Looks to Boost Economic Growth. A United Kingdom county council is investing in a small business through equity crowdfunding site Seedrs in a pilot project designed to support local entrepreneurs. Lancashire… Read More