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July 30, 2016 @ 8:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days before it was supposed to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based Seven Bro7hers Brewery decided to extend its funding round for another two weeks. As previously reported, the company is looking to raise 150,000 and is currently offering 16.84% in equity to… Read More

July 29, 2016 @ 2:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Crowdcube caught up with Pod Point’s founder, Erik Fairbairn, to discuss why he decided to back the equity platform’s crowdfunding platform, which has so far raised £6.7 million from nearly 3,200 investors. POD Point turned to the crowdfunding method in 2015 and first captured  £1.5m through… Read More

July 27, 2016 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Hebridean Food Company, a UK-based fresh soup distributor, has recently launched a Crowdcube initiative with a mission to raise £60,000. The company has its soups and sauces in various stores, including Selfridges, Whole Foods Markets, and Aldi. The company revealed its products are created to be never… Read More

July 27, 2016 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This Friday (July 29th), Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Ethos is set to officially launch to the public in London’s Old Spitalfields Market.  The company, which was founded by Cambridge graduates Dr. Theo Koutroukides and Jennifer Hersch, is described as a chain of boutique yoga & fitness hybrid studios… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 2:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sundried, a UK men and women’s activewear brand, has recently launched a Crowdcube initiative to raise £125,000 as it prepares to expand and launch its new clothing line. The company, which notably has designers from other famous activewear brands including LuluLemon Athletica and Sweaty Betty, stated it… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 12:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the news that Pittsburgh tech startup, Digital Dream filed an infringement lawsuit for its Kickstarter-funded project, Cubetto, Primo Toys officially addressed the situation. As previously reported, Cubetto is a toy for both boys and girls and is powered by what is described as a “tangible” programming… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 9:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! Kickstarter alum and creator of intelligent bike light ICON,  See.Sense, has successfully secured its initial £500,000 funding goal on Crowdcube. The company took to the equity crowdfunding platform earlier this month and quickly raised over £400,000. As previously reported, See.Sense was founded in 2013 by husband and… Read More

July 23, 2016 @ 8:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after launching its new equity crowdfunding round, Crowdcube announced it has officially welcomed the 3,000th person to its crowd of investors. The company launched its highly anticipated campaign earlier this week and within the first 24 hours, the platform raised over £6… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 8:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

JustUs, a new peer-to-peer lending platform focusing on the IF ISA space, announced on Tuesday that it has received backing from Chinese financial firm, GuanQun Investment. This news comes just a few weeks after JustUS announced it is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to… Read More

July 19, 2016 @ 8:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube is in the midst of a self-crowdfunding round seeking an initial goal of raising £5 million.  In the first 24 hours, the platform raised over £6 million and is now in over-funding mode.  As it stands now, over 2450 investors have invested in the… Read More

July 18, 2016 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, creator of intelligent bike light ICON,  See.Sense hit equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £500,000 as it prepares to expand. Within a matter of days, the initiative secured over £400,000 thanks to 150 investors. Founded in 2013 by husband and wife team, Philip and… Read More

July 18, 2016 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, AngelsDen and Funding Circle’s alum, Verto Homes, has successfully secured its initial £1 million funding goal. The initiative is currently sitting at over £1.3M (with the largest investment being £500,000). As previously reported, the London-based builder designs, builds, and… Read More

July 17, 2016 @ 10:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube is poised to launch the largest equity crowdfunding round ever on their platform and it is for their own company.  Indications of interest have grown steadily during the past week. At last report, approximately £50 million has been registered online by investors who have… Read More

July 17, 2016 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UKs largest investment crowdfunding platform by amount of capital raised, will launch its most recent self-crowdfunding round this coming Tuesday (July 19th) at 12Noon GMT.  To drum up support, Crowdcube is registering “expressions of interest” and to date, Crowdcube has tallied £50 million… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 5:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Droplet, announced on Friday it is officially “being withdrawn” and will be shutting down its services for good. Founded in 2011, Droplet was the creator of a fee-free mobile payment app, which allowed users to pay without having to queue, and collect rewards on their phone… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Several, a London-based clothing brand, debuted its Crowdcube campaign this week. The company is seeking to raise £350,000 as it prepares to expand its menswear line marketing. Launched in 2014, Several offers men with clothing that focuses on “quality, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.” The company shared: “With 30… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 11:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a day after Crowdcube revealed it £39 million in investor interest for its self-running crowdfunding campaign, the funding platform stated four of its #FundedClub members have announced their support for the upcoming initiative. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million. The website… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube is queuing up for a self-crowdfunding round and this may end up being the largest investment crowdfunding round ever. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million but apparently, this was a bit too low as investors have blitzed the Crowdcube platform to register… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Verto Homes, a London-based builder that creates sustainable homes, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million. Within just a few hours, the initiative successfully secured 41% of its targetted goal (£415,000) from 14 investors. Founded in 2010 by entrepreneurs, Tom Carr and Richard… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Revolut, a Fintech startup that recently decided to offer £1 million to retail investors as part of a much larger Series A funding round, has crushed all expectations for indications of investor interest.  The offer, which is scheduled to go live on Crowdcube this Monday,… Read More