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February 8, 2017 @ 10:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one year after successfully securing nearly £2 million from over 600 investors through its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Dragons Den alum GripIt made its return to the funding portal earlier this week and is seeking £1.5 million. GripIt describes itself as the… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 11:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a month after the closing of its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, which secured more than £1 million from 360 investors, beauty shopping service MyShowcase announced it was named Crowdcube’s highest ever beauty related raise. MyShowcase now offers a range of independent UK beauty brands. Stylists give advice… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign launch on Crowdcube, London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice (also known as Fullgreen Ltd.) announced it is set to be listed in 250 Jumbo Supermarkets. Cauli Rice is described as a low calorie and low GI rice replacement, with 80%… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 2:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its Crowdcube campaign set to close on Wednesday (February 8th), London-based Rejuvenation Water is nearing its £150,000 funding target thanks to more than 190 investors. As previously reported, Rejuvenation Water brands itself as “the World’s first Amino Acid enriched spring water, designed to deal with the rigours… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile device brand Victor Mobility is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube  with nearly £730,000 in funds from more than 575 investors. This news comes just days after the company secured its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Victor Mobility is backed by… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice (also known asFullgreen Ltd.), launched its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube earlier this week. Within a matter of days, the company’s initiative successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding target from more than 200 investors. The campaign comes less than a year and a… Read More

February 2, 2017 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Indiegogo alum Cocoon has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The UK-based home security company is currently seeking £2 million and has already raised £1 million. Back in 2014, Cocoon raised $252,538 from 860 backers for its one device home security system.  The company… Read More

February 1, 2017 @ 2:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube has opened the voting polls for the 2016 Funded Club Awards. The equity crowdfunding platform celebrates the businesses that have successfully secured their minimum funding targets through Crowdcube. The funding portal stated its team has voted and they have shortlisted five businesses for each of the… Read More

January 31, 2017 @ 12:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube released its “newest pitches” list for the week of January 30th, which includes Armour Agent, ETE, along with returning #FundedClub members CityUnscripted and member Tutora. Each of the companies from different types of industries, which are online recruitment, athletic,… Read More

January 28, 2017 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close later this week, mohas successfully secured more than £565,000 from nearly 400 investors. The initiative was launched last month and is currently seeking £600,000. The company, which is backed by The Royal Marines Charity and has partnered with… Read More

January 25, 2017 @ 3:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member Monzo announced it not only surpassed 100,000 users, but the users have also successfully spent £100 million. While sharing details about the 100,000th user, Monzo stated: “This year has been pretty exciting so far and today is no exception. We’re proud to announce… Read More

January 25, 2017 @ 9:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one year after securing £150,000 through its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, tutor marketplace Tutora announced plans to launch its second initiative through the funding portal. Tutora, which was launched in mid-2015, stated it aims to help parents find and book private tutors online…. Read More

January 23, 2017 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rivalled, a platform that connects university students with one another through sports, is now seeking £125,000 through its newly launched equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The platform, which was launched in 2015 by Charlie Scott and Matt Jarosy, describes itself as a new sports platform aimed at… Read More

January 21, 2017 @ 10:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, multi-brand, multichannel, personal beauty advisory service MyShowcase finished its equity crowdfunding run on Crowdcube and secured £1,036,170 from 396 investors. MyShowcase now offers a range of independent UK beauty brands. Stylists give advice and sell to customers via home showcases, 1-2-1 or through social media. Within the past two years,… Read More

January 20, 2017 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Crowdcube announced it formed a partnership with UK’s customer acquisition media agency, All Response Media, to support competition for startups, TV Star.  According to Crowdcube, the two winners of the contest will receive a fully funded media and creative TV advertising campaign, which… Read More

January 20, 2017 @ 7:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Barcelona-based clean energy startup Smalle Technologies, a company that wants to market a wave-powered electricity generator for buoys, has closed a €240,550 investment round on Crowdcube Spain. This is the third funding round for the University of Barcelona spin-off. In total, 157 people invested with… Read More

January 19, 2017 @ 1:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its Crowdcube campaign set to close on Friday (January 20th), MyShowcase has secured more than £1 million thanks to nearly 340 investors. The initiative was launched in November and originally sought to raise £750,000. MyShowcase is described as a multi-brand, multichannel, personal beauty advisory… Read More

January 19, 2017 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Circuitree Cirrus successfully secured its initial £100,000 funding target and is nearly £150,000 thanks to nearly 180 investors. Circuitree Cirrus, which was founded in 2015, stated it created a smart battery allows intermittent solar energy to be captured and… Read More

January 18, 2017 @ 11:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its Crowdcube campaign comes to an end, fundraising platform School Notices has successfully secured nearly £825,000 in funding thanks to 186 investors. The portal launched its initiative last month and was originally seeking £700,000. School Notices was founded in 2014 by… Read More

January 17, 2017 @ 10:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it will continue its support for the startup accelerator, MassChallenge UK. The program notably provides early-stage startups the right resources for growth, create value, and improve the world all for zero equity. According to Crowdcube, MassChallenge UK alumni have collectively… Read More