Offerings

November 11, 2015 @ 12:19 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

SyndicateRoom, the investment crowdfunding platform that received “Best Investment Platform”  at the recent 2015 Growth Investor Award, changed its direct shareholding model in favor of a nominee structure on 7 November. Seedrs  has been a forerunner in this approach noting that “aggregating” shareholders generates better outcomes versus one to… Read More

November 11, 2015 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding success Lima announced on Wednesday the commercial release of its Dropbox-killer product. Lima is a device that enables users to create their personal Cloud in seconds. The product was beta-tested for 10 months and is finally ready for the masses. Version 1.0 will be available… Read More

November 11, 2015 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, beauty empire, Revlon, announced the winner of its LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge, the company’s new crowdfunding philanthropic platform. Beginning in September, organizations dedicated to women’s cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, competed to raise the most funds to win a million dollar… Read More

November 11, 2015 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kabbee, the minicab price comparison and booking app, has today launched a crowdfunding campaign targeting at least £1 million through Crowdcube, in a bid to become the UK’s leading fixed fare cab app and reach over £90m in bookings on a national scale in 2018. … Read More

November 11, 2015 @ 8:56 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Rabobank, MasterCard, Thomson Reuters and Santander join as founding institutions of Startupbootcamp FinTech in the program’s expansion to US market, following its success in London and Singapore. “Initiatives that cultivate innovation and collaboration will only increase in importance as more players enter the FinTech space,… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, executive chef at Marylebone’s Chiltern Firehouse, Nuno Mendes, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £1.75 million so that he can reopen his restaurant, Viajante. According to the Evening Standard, Mendes closed his original Bethnal Green site in February 2014. It ran for over four years, gaining… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 2:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, CrowdRise launched the latest installment of its 24-Hour Impact Project by sending 22-year-old, Malu Veltze, to Cambodia to raise $20,000 in 24-hours to help students get eye care at a school serving 12 villages in Koh Bei Riel near Siem Reap, Cambodia.  Once the money is raised, Malu… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 11:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Faction, one of the fastest-growing ski companies in the world on the back of product innovation and viral videos, launched its Crowdcube campaign Saturday and by Tuesday had raised nearly £375,000. The offering allows fans to invest alongside angel and VC backers for as little… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, tech company Pebble shared details about the steel band shipments of its widely popular Kickstarter project, Pebble Time. The Pebble crew announced in a recent update: “We estimated that metal band shipments would be done by the end of October. We’re sorry for not… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aussie coffee and food group Beany Green has closed its Bondi Bond 38 days early, raising £800k through equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, in just under a week. It seems that people just can’t get enough of these artistic individual cafes serving hand-roasted speciality coffee, Great Taste… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 4:33 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

With the push of a button, a new device allows you to silence that single question and peace of mind on your vacation (or perhaps just another workday): Did I turn off the straightening iron/light/air conditioner/coffee pot? For those who prefer not return home solely to confirm… Read More

November 9, 2015 @ 2:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Seedrs announced that blockchain investment company, Coinsilium, launched a campaign on its platform as part of its initial public offerings (IPO) plans. Chief Investment Officer at Seedrs, Thomas Davies, stated in a blog post: “When Seedrs raised a secondary public offering for Chapel… Read More

November 9, 2015 @ 1:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Just five days after launching its new Crowdcube campaign, UK crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder UK successfully secured over £600,000. According to Crowdfunder: “Off the back of another year of exceptional growth, Crowdfunder is opening up for another round of investment—this is your chance to buy… Read More

November 9, 2015 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Indiegogo alum and connected smart luggage startup, Bluesmart, announced its first retail partnership with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Design Store. Bluesmart’s suitcase is now on sale online at  for $399 and a limited supply will be on store shelves, in both the… Read More

November 7, 2015 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fast growing bespoke burrito and taco chain, Chilango, has successfully raised its initial £1 just a little over a week on Crowdcube. Chilango launched its aptly named Burrito Bond in 2014.  The mini-bond security offered investors an 8% annual return over a four-year period. A record… Read More

November 7, 2015 @ 8:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to remain irritated about TLC’s “keeping fans in the dark about the Kickstarter album” tactic, the campaign’s backers have unleashed a new hashtag that shows their frustration about the situation. As previously reported, the girls shared some details about the album’s delay at the… Read More

November 6, 2015 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sharing details about their successful startup, Savvy Foods, Jonathan Drury and Katie Owens sat down with Crowdcube to discuss the company and its growth. The brand, which was launched in 2013 by Jonathan Drury and Katie Owens, is described as a delicious and nutritious food source, designed… Read More

November 6, 2015 @ 2:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

POD Point, a UK-based tech company that produces electric vehicle charging solutions, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign/bond through Crowdcube to raise £1.5 million. The initiative(s) comes nearly a year since the company’s debut on Seedrs. POD Point has designed and manufactured electric vehicle (EV) charge… Read More

November 6, 2015 @ 1:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Karrot, a mobile loyalty app that helps consumers reduce their mobile phone bills while shopping with retailers, has launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £500,000. The Manchester-based company has set its sights on becoming the UK’s leading mobile loyalty scheme. The investment will be used… Read More

November 6, 2015 @ 11:05 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Milan-based Assiteca Crowd, one of the first platforms equity crowdfunding authorized by Consob, launched “Assiteca Crowd Startup Showcase,” a contest offering startups and innovative SMEs the opportunity to finance itself on the platform also receiving assistance with accompanying free path.  The crowd will help determine the… Read More