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March 3, 2017 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after launching its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, POD Point not only secured its initial 1.5 million funding target, it also closed the latest funding round, which was part of a larger £9 million fundraise led by venture capital firm Draper Esprit, who… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 1:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over 48 hours after opening pre-registration for its upcoming equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, app-only bank  Monzo (formally know as Mondo) has attracted more than £8.8 million in interest. The company’s original target for the funding round was £2.5 million, and the funds from the… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rêve En Vert, a global online retailer specializing in sustainable fashion and lifestyle, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £300,000 as it prepares to expand its online venture. This initiative’s debut comes less than a year after the company sought to raise £600,000… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

App-only bank Monzo (formally know as Mondo) announced on Tuesday it opened pre-registration for its new equity crowdfunding campaign. Originally seeking £2.5 million, the company has attracted more than £5.8 million in interest so far. As previously reported, Monzo launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube and raised… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 2:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fashion brand ME+EM recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £700,000. Within a matter of days, the initiative has successfully secured its funding target from more than 300 investors. ME+EM describes itself as a UK fashion in the direct-to-consumer movement. It… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Crowdcube announced the winners of the 2017 Funded Club Awards. This event celebrates businesses that have successfully secured their minimum funding targets through the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform. While sharing details about the Funded Club awards, the Crowdcube team stated: “We celebrated our 6th… Read More

February 27, 2017 @ 1:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Freetrade, a platform designed to let users invest in stock markets around the world, has successfully secured its initial £300,000 funding target and is now nearing £560,000 through its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Freetrade describes itself as a mobile app that’s designed to let… Read More

February 24, 2017 @ 4:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after launching its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, POD Point has successfully secured more than £1.1 million from over 600 investors. As previously reported, POD Point designs and manufactures electric vehicle (EV) charge points that can be used in the home or… Read More

February 23, 2017 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fitch Brew Co., a UK-based coffee brewery, successfully secured its initial £150,000 equity crowdfunding campaign’s funding target on Crowdcube just 26 hours after launching the initiative. As previously reported, Fitch Brew Co. describes itself as a disruptive cold brew coffee brand that is aiming to change… Read More

February 21, 2017 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 48 hours until its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, Cauli Rice (also known as Fullgreen Ltd.) has successfully secured nearly £1.3 million from more than 900 investors. The company launched the initiative earlier this month and quickly surpassed… Read More

February 20, 2017 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

POD Point, a UK based charge point suppliers for electric vehicles that claims to be leading the European market, has launched its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is seeking £1.5 million, which will be part of a larger £9 million fundraise led by… Read More

February 20, 2017 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Temple Cycles, a UK bicycle brand, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it prepares to grow its British bicycle manufacturing. The company, which was launched in 2014 by founder and bicycle industry vet Matt Mears, stated it design, produces and sells a… Read More

February 18, 2017 @ 9:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube celebrated its sixth year anniversary on Friday by looking back at its successes throughout the years. The Crowdcube team revealed that since its launch, the platform has helped over 430 companies secure £200 million. The website revealed its latest infographic… Read More

February 17, 2017 @ 9:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fitch Brew Co., a UK-based coffee brewery, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it prepares to launch its brand. The company, which was founded byEmily Fitchett in May 2016, describes itself as a disruptive cold brew coffee brand that is aiming to change the… Read More

February 15, 2017 @ 12:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a couple weeks after launching its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice, also known as Fullgreen Ltd., has successfully secured more than £1.1 million from nearly 750 investors. Cauli Rice notably offers a low calorie and low GI rice replacement, with 80%… Read More

February 14, 2017 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube announced on Tuesday three new funding opportunities that launched on its equity crowdfunding platform within the past week. The initiatives were dedicated to Tec Avenue, Lightvert, and #FundedClub member Iolight. Lightvert Lightvert is seeking £670,000 for the development of its new patented digital out… Read More

February 11, 2017 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chi, a UK-based beverage brand, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is seeking £750,000 as it prepares for expansion. Chi describes itself as a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand that sells a variety of raw and organic coconut-based products. The company… Read More

February 11, 2017 @ 8:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunded brewing company BrewDog announced on Friday it will open its first U.S. pub on Monday, February 20th, in Canal Winchester, a Columbus, Ohio suburb. As previously reported, BrewDog has raised more than $30 million in its ongoing crowdfunding offers in the UK, called Equity For… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after securing £242,180 from 249 investors through its campaign on Crowdcube, ioLight has launched its second initiative on the equity crowdfunding platform and is currently seeking £250,000. As previously reported, ioLight was founded in 2014 by Andrew Monk and Richard Williams. The company is the… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 10:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Ahead of a forthcoming Beauhurst report, investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube says it has seen a strong upswing in investment through the platform since the Brexit decision last June. Crowdcube reports it finished 2016 on a high note with its best ever quarter since platform launch… Read More