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October 3, 2016 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, online retailer Biscuiteers announced it is set to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Founded in 2007 by Harriet Hasting and Stevie Congdon the company currently offers a range of products such as biscuits, chocolates, cakes, personalized items, wedding treats, and corporate… Read More

October 1, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK-based Wantsum Brewery launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise£250,000 as it prepares to expand its brewery plant. Sharing details about the brewery’s growth, the Wantsum Brewery team stated it is a craft brewery that produces largely cask ales and… Read More

September 30, 2016 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based tea brand Tiosk successfully secured its initial 120,000 funding goal less than a week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company sought to raise the funds as it prepares to develop its dry tea packaging and new products. Led by former directors of… Read More

September 30, 2016 @ 11:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, child safety app Azoomee has successfully secured its initial £450,000 funding goal and is nearing £525,000 thanks to over 175 investors. As previously reported, Azoomee allows children between the ages of… Read More

September 24, 2016 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK-based Gower Brewery took to equity crowdfunding portal Crowdcube to raise £350,000 as it prepares to expand its keg products. The brewery has sold more than 700,000 pints of beer across five countries in the past 12 months alone. The company, which was established just… Read More

September 23, 2016 @ 11:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  On Friday, Crowdcube alum Hybrid Air Vehicles announced it was nominated for the 2016  Wired Audi Innovation Awards. This award show is designed to highlight and celebrate people (or businesses) achieving extraordinary things. Hybrid Air Vehicles shared the exciting news on Twitter: We’ve been nominated for the #wiredaudiawards… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 4:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vakay, a holiday search platform, recently launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube. The company is seeking to raise £100,000 for the development of its website features and marketing. The new travel website, which was incorporated in 2015, offers users destination recommendations based on their budget… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 2:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, World of Zing debuted its crowdfunding initiative on Crowdcube. The company is seeking £150,000. Launched in 2014 (although the company states it considers itself the pioneers of exotic and fine ingredients since 1968) by Pritesh Mody, World of Zing offers a range of both food… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 3:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, London-based juice brand, Daily Dose, launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company was originally seeking a minimum of £75,000 and within a matter of days, the initiative successfully secured the funding goal. It is now nearly £113,000 thanks to over 160 investors. As previously… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 9:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a couple months after securing £695,680 from its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based energy-saving light bulb manufacturer, Plumen announced the launch of its new lightbulb, “Plumen 003.” The company has created energy-saving lighting, using design and beauty to inspire adoption of sustainable lighting technology. Plumen reported that an estimated… Read More

September 19, 2016 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than a week until its Crowdcube campaign comes to an end, London’s ethical womenswear brand, Birdsong, has successfully secured its initial £75,000 funding goal. As previously reported, the clothing company was founded by has made quite a name for itself by feminists Sarah Beckett and Sophie… Read More

September 17, 2016 @ 1:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Daily Dose, a juice company, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube this week to raise £75,000 to increase its online presence. The company is based in London and began trading earlier this year. It is currently stocked in numerous independent cafes and restaurants. The… Read More

September 14, 2016 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Crowdcube #FundedClub member Sugru announced it is set to hit a new milestone very soon. The company reports nearly 10 million single packs of its moldable glue. This announcement comes just after Sugru launched its new website. The Sugru team revealed: “We’re about… Read More

September 13, 2016 @ 2:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tipple Box, an award-winning Edinburgh cocktail and premium company, has recently launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £80,000 as it prepares for expansion. Launched in 2014, Tripple Box delivers cocktail and premium small-batch spirit boxes to customers’ doors. The company revealed: “We believe… Read More

September 13, 2016 @ 1:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

App-based family transportation service OneLane has successfully secured its initial £200,000 funding goal on Crowdcube. The initiative was launched late last month and was seeking the funding for growth and development. OneLane was created by founder Camron Moradi, who created the app after he noticed how his… Read More

September 13, 2016 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, cycling apparel brand Lumo launched its second Kickstarter campaign to raise £30,000 for its near clothing with lights line. The company launched its first campaign on the crowdfunding platform in 2014 and captured £74,118 from 458 backers. It then turned to equity funding portal,… Read More

September 12, 2016 @ 4:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced its #FundedClub members, POD Point and Adzuna, were featured in The Sunday Times’ Tech Track 100 list. This list searches for and recognizes the UK’s fastest growing private tech companies. POD Point turned to the crowdfunding method in… Read More

September 10, 2016 @ 10:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, an online marketplace for pre-owned fashion and furniture, Preselected Couture, took to equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £120,000 for its continuous website and smartphone app development. Launched in May 2016, the marketplace specializes in designer items (which includes designer clothes, footwear, accessories,… Read More

September 8, 2016 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The creators of Azoomee, a safe app for primary-aged children, have recently launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £450,000 to expand into Europe Launched earlier this year, Azoomee allows children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old to watch, play, listen and… Read More

September 8, 2016 @ 3:47 am By Erin Hobey  |  

A new patent-pending Trike, dubbed the Triple Tread, is now live on Crowdcube seeking s to raise £120,000 to bring to market a vehicle designed specifically to meet the needs of disabled or elderly riders.  Designed in the UK by Mark Harrison, the project has been bootstrapped by its founders… Read More