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October 6, 2017 @ 12:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shaw Academy, an online education provider that teaches a variety of subjects live through a software platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Currently seeking £2,194,000, the company has already secured more than £1 million from over 500 investors. The company stated its… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 3:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its equity crowdfunding campaign closes on Crowdcube, indoor climbing brand Boulder Hut has successfully secured its initial £240,000 funding target thanks to nearly 260 investors. The funds raised will go towards Boulder Hut’s its first centre in Ellesmere Port, which is… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 9:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced the launch of the Notification Centre for its iOS app. This news comes just one year after the mobile app made its debut. While sharing details about the Centre, the Crowdcube team stated: “The Crowdcube iOS App launched 1… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Durable bag accessory brand Jimbag recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it prepares to launch its new website. The company stated each of its bags offer style, versatility, and sports functionality. More than 10,000 Jimbags have reportedly been sold in the UK. “We… Read More

October 3, 2017 @ 11:37 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Co-founded by CEO James Egan and COO Adrian Murphy in 2014, Shaw Academy is a UK-based online education provider which teaches a variety of subjects live through their bespoke software platform. Having taught over 4,000,000 students from all over the world, the platform is currently growing… Read More

October 3, 2017 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UK’s largest crowdfunding platform, is reporting another strong quarter of performance in 2017 along with over £1 million generated in company revenue. According to the platform, Crowdcube launched 70 offerings in Q3 of 2017 – 3X more than same period year prior. Platform… Read More

October 2, 2017 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Mindful Chef has provided an update on their ongoing crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Launched late last month, Mindful Chef sought £1 million for an equity stake of 15.36% at a pre-money valuation of £7 million. Today, the offer has raised £1.27 million backed by 427… Read More

September 30, 2017 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, an online marketplace for the global brewing industry BrewBroker launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube seeking £380,000 as it prepares to expand its platform. Founded in 2016, BrewBroker states it is aiming to become the biggest brewer in the world, all… Read More

September 29, 2017 @ 10:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, VC backed and Kickstarter alum Kokoon has successfully secured its initial £750,000 thanks to more than 300 investors.  As previously reported, Kokoon was founded in 2013 and stated it is seeking to bring the… Read More

September 28, 2017 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube released its 2017 third quarter shareholder update. It was revealed: “This quarter has seen Crowdcube have yet another commercially strong three months after launching 66 pitches, 38 in September alone. £25.6m has been invested through the platform, with seven businesses… Read More

September 28, 2017 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a year after securing £1 million through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, Mindful Chef launched a Crowdcube initiative and quickly raised its £1 million funding target from nearly 250 investors. As previously reported, Mindful Chef, which was founded by school… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pelican Exchange, an FCA regulated app where users can trade, chat, and analyze performance, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000. While sharing details about the app, the Pelican Exchange team stated: “We integrate trade execution with communication into a central network… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VC backed and Kickstarter success Kokoon has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000 as it prepares to grow its sleep and relaxation headphone enterprise. The company, which was founded in 2013, stated it was established to bring the world a better… Read More

September 23, 2017 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Native Products, a modern grooming brand that was developed by barbers and made in the UK, has launched a funding round on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company is currently seeking £150,000 as it prepares for expansion. The company revealed it now has a range of… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 9:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than three years after securing £253,540 from its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, The Good Egg has returned to the funding platform to raise £500,000 as it prepares to open second restaurant site. As previously reported, The Good Egg was inspired by Californian deli… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 12:02 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Creative robotics pioneer Joto has linked with  Crowdcube to raise £250,000 with a 12.2% equity stake offered to investors. Since going live on 14 September, over 100 investors have poised Joto to easily exceed £60K by EOD. Valued at £1,800,000, Joto is using this funding round to… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 7:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Crowdcube alum and moldable glue company Sugru announced the launch of its new family-safe, skin-friendly formula. The brand claimed that the new product is expected to double its pretense in retail by the end of next year. According to Sugru, more than 6,000 retail… Read More

September 20, 2017 @ 3:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ultramed, a UK-based health tech company, quickly secured its initial £100,000 funding target just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The initiative is now nearing £175,000 from more than 260 investors. Ultramed describes itself as a health tech company that operates a suite of cloud-based pre-operative… Read More

September 20, 2017 @ 7:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UK’s largest equity crowdfunding platform, and US based SeedInvest have officially announced a formal arrangement to provide cross border investment crowdfunding. The deal was tipped a few days ago when Keen Home, an American company that is crowdfunding on SeedInvest – popped up… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Football travel experience brand, Homefans, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is now seeking 100,000 through the funding round as it prepares to expand its services. Founder Luke Verbeek launched Homefans after traveling years to watch football in the UK and… Read More