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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

October 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after raising £1.3 million through its first Crowdcube campaign, Crowdfunder UK has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform to raise £750,000 as it prepares to grow its partner network and further develop its reward-based funding portal. Founded in 2014, Crowdfunder UK… Read More

October 9, 2017 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based startup beverage company, NFSG, has successfully secured its initial £150,000 funding target on Crowdcube for its up-and-coming natural energy drink, Overhang. The company achieved the funds with nearly one week until the funding round closed. As previously reported, Overhang is described as a natural pick-me-up drink which… Read More

October 9, 2017 @ 9:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Intelligence Fusions, a software-as-a-service business, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. This news comes just after the company secured £166,400 through its funding round on GrowthFunders, with reportedly £66,400 from the G Ventures Network of Professional investors and £100,000 from the Finance Durham Fund. Backed… Read More

October 7, 2017 @ 2:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With it new equity crowdfunding campaign nearing £2 million in funding on Crowdcube, Mindful Chef announced it is set to close the round once the £2 million is reached. As previously reported, Mindful Chef, which raised £1 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs last… Read More