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October 30, 2017 @ 2:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Boat marketplace platform, Borrow A Boat, is now seeking £200,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it prepares to expand its website. The platform, which was set up in 2016 by boat enthusiasts, describes itself as a marketplace for boat charter worldwide that features peer-to-peer listings…. Read More

October 28, 2017 @ 11:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rightangled, a UK-based CQC registered healthcare provider for genetic testing, has successfully secured its initial 100,000 equity crowdfunding target less than a week after launching on Crowdcube. The company stated that its first product, “Heart DNA Test,” is a cardiac genetic test for hereditary conditions, drug… Read More

October 27, 2017 @ 4:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, reward-based crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder UK announced it has welcomed its 700,000th community member. This news comes just after the funding platform’s new equity campaign on Crowdcube surpassed £550,000 in funding. It was revealed: “Last week we welcomed our 700,000’th member to our rapidly growing… Read More

October 27, 2017 @ 8:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a year after securing nearly £200,000 through its first Crowdcube campaign, online property platform Movem has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform and even secured its initial £300,000 funding target in a matter of days thanks to more than 175 investors. As previously… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 2:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its Crowdcube campaign currently closing in on its nearly £2.2 funding target, Shaw Academy, an online education provider that teaches a variety of subjects live through a software platform, has decided to extend the funding round.  As previously reported, Shaw Academy’s key mission is to change billion so… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 8:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after extending its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, The Good Egg successfully secured its initial £500,000 funding target from more than 300 investors. The Good Egg was inspired by Californian deli Wise Sons and has not only drawn the attention of London brunch lovers,… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Pomodoro e Basilico has successfully secured its initial £150,000 from nearly 250 investors for its new vegan deli-bistro.  Founded in 2014 by CEO Sara Mittersteiner, Pomodoro e Basilico notably has a vegan artisan… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close on Crowdcube later today, VC backed and Kickstarter alum Kokoon has successfully secured more than £1.3 million from more than 850 investors. The UK-based sleep device company launched the initiative last month raised its £750,000 funding goal during the first week… Read More

October 23, 2017 @ 9:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with the Green Tech Challenge, a European program that selects promising green tech innovations/startups and connects them to consultants and investors through four-day programs across the UK. Crowdcube explained its collaboration with Green Tech… Read More

October 20, 2017 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday,  The Good Egg announced it has extended its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube for an additional two weeks.The launch of the initiative came less than three years after the restaurant secured £253,540.  As previously reported, The Good Egg was inspired by Californian deli Wise Sons and has… Read More

October 20, 2017 @ 9:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech firm Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with Crowdcube to offer a new fundraising model for high-growth businesses. According to the company, this new collaboration with the equity crowdfunding platform will allow it to combine its own expertise,… Read More

October 20, 2017 @ 9:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VC backed and Kickstarter alum Kokoon has successfully surpassed more than £1 million during the final days of its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube. The sleep device company launched the initiative last month raised its £750,000 funding goal during the first week. As previously reported, Kokoon is seeking… Read More

October 19, 2017 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with software developer, DVELP. According to Crowdcube, DVELP operates as a remote-first company that together create electric software with best-in-class developers and has built up a list of impressive clients, including trailblazer Tribe which… Read More

October 18, 2017 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its Crowdcube funding round comes to an end, technology startup Verv has secured its initial £500,000 target thanks to more than 500 investors. Launched in 2014, Verv revealed it has developed an intelligent energy assistant which uses high-speed energy… Read More

October 17, 2017 @ 8:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Homefans has closed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube having raised £111,590 in 30 days. The company had a pre-money valuation of £589,000. According to the campaign page, 165 investors backed the young company. The startup  decided to launch an equity offer after taking more… Read More

October 16, 2017 @ 1:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Indoor climbing brand Boulder Hut is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with nearly £375,000 in funding from more than 360 investors. The initiative was launched last month, seeking £250,000 as it prepares to build its first center in Ellesmere Port, which is south… Read More

October 14, 2017 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close on October 24th, VC backed and Kickstarter alum Kokoon has successfully secured more than £900,000. The company launched the initiative last month seeking £750,000, which was achieved within the first week. As previously reported, Kokoon was founded… Read More

October 13, 2017 @ 9:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with RS Component’s DesignSpark. This news comes less than three months after the funding portal announced its collaboration with RS Component.  “DesignSpark and RS Components are proud to be working with Crowdcube to… Read More

October 12, 2017 @ 8:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based Keen Home is set to close its dual equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest and Crowdcube later this evening with nearly £3 million from more than 300 investors. The campaign was launched last month and quickly secured its initial £570,000 funding target. As previously reported,… Read More

October 11, 2017 @ 12:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it was teaming up with Xoogler to deliver insight in early funding strategies, which will including using the crowdfunding method. The event will allow attendees to discuss learnings and ask questions with a panel of founders, VCs, and experienced… Read More