Archives

July 21, 2017 @ 9:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Luke Lang sat down with his Crowdcube co-founder, Darren Westlake, to discuss start-up challenges and the entrepreneur lifestyle. The interview’s description reads: “Listen to Luke’s perspective about the challenges of starting a business in a new sector, in the tail end of a… Read More

July 20, 2017 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than 24 hours after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, cider subscription company, Crafty Nectar, has successfully secured its initial 100,000 funding target from more than 100 investors. The company states its mission is to connect people with exciting ciders made in the traditional… Read More

July 19, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

LOVESPACE, a distinctive storage company founded by Streetcar co-founder and entrepreneur Brett Akker, was named the winner of All Response’s TV Star Competition. The company will reportedly be receiving a funded TV ad campaign. Crowdcube shared the exciting news on Twitter on Wednesday by tweeting: Huge… Read More

July 19, 2017 @ 9:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based Powervault is set to close its fourth Crowdcube campaign with more than £1.5 million from over 1200 investors. The campaign, which originally sought to raise £750,000, was launched last month and quickly secured its initial funding target and was extended. In the campaign’s latest update,… Read More

July 18, 2017 @ 1:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Solillas, a UK-based footwear company that is known for its traditional bohemian sandals, has launched an equity crowdfunding on Crowdcube. The company is currently seeking £350,000 as it prepares to grow and expand its brand.   Founded in 2009, Solilas states its bohemian shoe is… Read More

July 18, 2017 @ 8:28 am By JD Alois  |  

OFF3R is out with a report today on the status of equity crowdfunding in the UK. According to their numbers, the UK investment crowdfunding sector is booming. In fact the OFF3R Index states that UK crowdfunding platforms raised a record £130 million during the first… Read More

July 17, 2017 @ 1:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Electric scooter and bicycle brand, Mute International, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with nearly  £1 million from more than 540 investors. The company originally sought to raise £800,000 through the initiative. As previously reported, Mute International already operates in China, Indonesia,… Read More

July 15, 2017 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sports retailer, WIT Fitness has successfully surpassed £1.2 million during its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube. The initiative was launched earlier this month seeking £840,000 and quickly secured 1 million. As previously reported, WIT Fitness describes itself as a unique, multi-brand fitness concept store. Products are… Read More

July 14, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close on Crowdcube this weekend, TechStars alum and medical software designer, drfocused, has successfully achieved its initial £300,000 funding target thanks to 350 investors.  As previously reported, drfocused has designed a software to help doctors complete their work faster than… Read More

July 14, 2017 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Storii, the self-proclaimed Facebook for Care, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. It is seeking to raise £300,000 to continue growth and development of its mobile app. The company, which was founded in 2014, revealed it is aiming to “shake up” the UK… Read More

July 14, 2017 @ 8:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based Techsixtyfour has successfully secured its initial £200,000 from nearly 175 investors. The funds will be used to continue the growth and European expansion of its child wearable product, the Gator Watch. As previously reported,… Read More

July 14, 2017 @ 8:48 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Spanish urban craft distillery Santamanía has secured over £941,609 to date during its exciting equity crowdfunding Crowdcube Spain campaign. Over 749 backers have invested in the 11.88% equity offered for the distillery with a pre money valuation of £6,987,000. The campaign was extended and is scheduled to close… Read More

July 14, 2017 @ 8:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, UK-based challenger bank and Crowdcube FundedClub member, Monzo, announced the launch of its new community, Monzo University. This feature offers a place for the Monzo team to provide knowledge and help everyday people learn more about keeping up with their money. “The world of… Read More

July 13, 2017 @ 5:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Crowdcube not only announced its equity crowdfunding platform surpassed its £250 million investment milestone, it also welcomed its new investor, GuanQun Investment. According to the funding portal, the China-based investment firm has already invested £1 million into its London arm. The Crowdcube team revealed:… Read More

July 13, 2017 @ 12:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

TechSixtyFour, a UK-based wearable tech startup, is seeking to raise £200,000 on Crowdcube to bring its popular wearable, The Gator Watch, into Europe. According to the company, the Gator watch is described as a wearable mobile phone/tracker made for young kids. It can receive calls… Read More

July 12, 2017 @ 12:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its latest equity crowdfunding round set to close on Crowdcube next Wednesday, Powervault has secured nearly £1.3 Million from more than 975 investors. Founded in 2012, Powervault aims to enable customers to make smart use of their energy by gathering freely-generated solar energy and off-peak electricity. Powervault’s… Read More

July 12, 2017 @ 10:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BioSelf Technology, a UK-based stress management tech developer, is seeking to raise £250,000 through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube for its mediation product, SENSATE. According to BioSelf, SENSATE is described as a consumer wearable tech+app solution that provides the benefits of deep relaxation, enhanced well-being and reduced… Read More

July 11, 2017 @ 3:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based Academy of Robotics has successfully secured its £300,000 Crowdcube funding target from more than 200 investors. The campaign was launched last month to raise funds for its new artificial intelligence (AI) vehicle, Kar-Go. The company boasts that Kar-Go is the world’s first AI controlled… Read More

July 10, 2017 @ 12:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based leather bag company, Beara Beara, announced over the weekend that it is extending its latest equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube. The company launched the initiative less than three years after securing £203,000 through its first Crowdcube initiative. It is currently seeking £380,000 to open… Read More

July 8, 2017 @ 6:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

  This past Thursday at the Dorchester Hotel in London, the UK Business Angels Association’s (UKBAA) annual UK Angel Investment Awards took place. Fourteen awards were  presented by Emma Sinclair MBE, the youngest person in the UK to have created a public company. Jenny Tooth OBE,… Read More